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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 26 of 620 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 429 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
96 crash reports7 fire reports36 injury reports
What owners actually said
620 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 50 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO BREAK THE SPEED, HAD TO SMASH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, IT GETS TIGHT AND THEN GOES SOFT TO THE FLOOR AND QUITS WORKING, CONSUMER HAD TO DRIFT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO A…
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 50 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO BREAK THE SPEED, HAD TO SMASH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, IT GETS TIGHT AND THEN GOES SOFT TO THE FLOOR AND QUITS WORKING, CONSUMER HAD TO DRIFT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #814411
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 1997
Seats
THE VEHICLE'S SEAT BECAME LOOSE, TOO MUCH MOVEMENTS ON THE SEAT (ACCORDING TO THE COMSUMER). THE DEALER HAD TAKEN CARE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #814287
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE: WHEN DRIVING ALONG THE ENGINE SURGES INTO A HIGH SPEED , AND AT TIMES IT SPUTTERS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR, AND THEY PUT AN EGR VALVE, BECAUSE GM SAYS THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE. CONSUMER STATED THAT GM EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE THIS PROBLEM, ALSO VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT ENGINE SPUTTER…
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ENGINE: WHEN DRIVING ALONG THE ENGINE SURGES INTO A HIGH SPEED , AND AT TIMES IT SPUTTERS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR, AND THEY PUT AN EGR VALVE, BECAUSE GM SAYS THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE. CONSUMER STATED THAT GM EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE THIS PROBLEM, ALSO VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT ENGINE SPUTTER, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INJURY ESPECIALLY IN BAD WEATHER. *AK *TT
NHTSA ODI #813944
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS ON.
NHTSA ODI #519482
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1997
Seats
WHILE DRIVING THE RECLINING MECHANSIM ON THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RELEASE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE SEAT IS NOW INOPERATIVE. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813556
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR KEEPS GOING FORWARD. ALSO WHEN HITTING BRAKES A NOISE IS HEARD A NOISE LIKE ENGINE ROARING. THE BRAKES MOSTLY ACT UP UNDER WET AND SNOWY CONDITIONS. HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS, AND SOMETIMES IT USUALLY ACCELERATES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEARLER ABOUT THE PROBLE…
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WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR KEEPS GOING FORWARD. ALSO WHEN HITTING BRAKES A NOISE IS HEARD A NOISE LIKE ENGINE ROARING. THE BRAKES MOSTLY ACT UP UNDER WET AND SNOWY CONDITIONS. HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS, AND SOMETIMES IT USUALLY ACCELERATES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEARLER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813402
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1997
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE CLOSLY INSPECTING FUEL LINES COME TO FIND THAT THERE ARE HOLES IN LINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA ODI #813183
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT THE ABS BRAKES FAILED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *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.
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