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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 5 of 222 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 125 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
32 crash reports15 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
222 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET/DRY PAVEMENT, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN MERGING ONTO FREEWAY, VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT, HIT BRAKES, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. SECOND TIME, WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT TRAFFIC STARTE…
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WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET/DRY PAVEMENT, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN MERGING ONTO FREEWAY, VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT, HIT BRAKES, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. SECOND TIME, WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT TRAFFIC STARTED MOVING THEN STOPPED AGAIN. UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP. HOWEVER, UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819760
Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS GRAB IN THE RAIN, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. HAS NOT GONE TO DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818035
Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. THE DRIVER HAD TO REAPPLY THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE BRAKES DID NOT TAKE THE FIRST TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #818731
Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 1997
Service Brakes, Air
BRAKE CALIPER WILL NOT TIGHTEN BECAUSE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS,
NHTSA ODI #525428
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES, THE TRUCK SLIDES ADDITIONALLY FROM 75-100 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THERE IS ALSO A SHAKING VIBRATION FROM THE TRUCK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WTH THE SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819411
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERMITTENTLY ON WET SURFACES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . THE OWNER HAS TO PUMP THE ABS BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818912
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 1997
Seat Belts
FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR RESTRAINTS HAVE BROKEN ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RESTRAINTS. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #818899
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1997
Visibility
WHENEVER TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH IN RAINY WEATHER THE WIPERS COME ON , AND MOST OF THE TIME WHEN TURNING THE SWITCH OFF THE WIPERS STAY ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818693
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, HAS TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818684
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WENT TO STOP TRUCK AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
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NHTSA investigations
8
EA95031 · Rear Seat Belt Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1995 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94029 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Jul 29, 1994 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
PE94046 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Jun 17, 1994 · Closed Oct 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA92015 · High Idle Flare
Opened May 22, 1992 · Closed May 28, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92001 · High Idle Flare
Opened Jan 7, 1992 · Closed May 22, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA91028 · Brake Failure
Opened Jun 10, 1991 · Closed Jun 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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PE91052 · Brake Failure
Opened Feb 22, 1991 · Closed Jun 10, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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