NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
513 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Nov 27, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingSeatsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHEN GO TO APPLY BRAKES THEY WILL GRAB AND THERE IS SOME DELAY AND LACK OF CONTROL THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASION IN WHICH TWO OF THE RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS, ALSO REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS REPLACED, AND RIVETS ON THE FAN BELT WERE REPLACED AS PART OF A …
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ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHEN GO TO APPLY BRAKES THEY WILL GRAB AND THERE IS SOME DELAY AND LACK OF CONTROL THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASION IN WHICH TWO OF THE RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS, ALSO REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS REPLACED, AND RIVETS ON THE FAN BELT WERE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL, ALSO HEAD REST HAS A SPLIT, AND WHEN ENGINE IS WARM ENGINE RUNS AT 3000 RPM.*JB
NHTSA ODI #975497
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY, DUE TO BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. *DSH
NHTSA ODI #487815
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
W/ABS BRAKES, FRONT PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY UNDER LOW MILEAGE. TT CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE CALIPER SLIDER ACCUMULATED DIRT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #975377
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS BRAKES CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP THE TRUCK. TT BRAKES ALSO MAKE GRINDING SOUND, DEALER REPLACED, PADS, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #975086
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
NHTSA ODI #487911
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHEN PRESS ON THE BRAKE THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SLOWS CAR DOWN IT DOESN'T STOP THE CAR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT REAR END CAR IN FRONT. TT
NHTSA ODI #974852
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
THE DRIVERS FOOT GETS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HAS CAUSED THREE ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA ODI #974629
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
EXPERIENCING SOFT BRAKE PEDAL AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
NHTSA ODI #974578
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1995
Electrical SystemExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages
BRAKE CABLE NEED TO BE LUBED AND REPOSITIONED.
NHTSA ODI #487598
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
POOR PERFORMANCE OF ABS SYSTEM, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE WHERE PEDAL HAS GONE TO THE FLOOR, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER AND MADE REPAIRS TO THE ABS, HOWEVER PROBLEMS DID NOT CEASE, DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS TRYING TO MAKE R…
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POOR PERFORMANCE OF ABS SYSTEM, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE WHERE PEDAL HAS GONE TO THE FLOOR, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER AND MADE REPAIRS TO THE ABS, HOWEVER PROBLEMS DID NOT CEASE, DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS TRYING TO MAKE REPAIRS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #974471
Official recalls
6Jul 19, 1999
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.
Jul 1, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Sep 22, 1995
FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.
Apr 24, 1995
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Dec 12, 1994
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
8EA02006 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed Jul 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
EA01019 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt
Opened Dec 28, 2001 · Closed Sep 27, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
EA00008 · Loss Of Power Assist
Opened Mar 16, 2000 · Closed Aug 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
RQ99015 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt Failure
Opened Jul 14, 1999 · Closed Dec 28, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
No summary supplied.
PE99024 · Loss Of Power Assist Braking
Opened Apr 5, 1999 · Closed Mar 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
EA97022 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Oct 23, 1997 · Closed Jul 2, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
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PE97028 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Jun 17, 1997 · Closed Oct 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
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.
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