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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1,153 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2000
Visibility
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSATE WITH MY 8 MONTH OLD BABY DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE WIPERS JUST QUIT, THEN STARTED BACK AND QUIT AGAIN. THERE WASN'T A CONVENIENT PLACE TO PULL OVER, AND IT ENDED UP RAINING ALL DAY, I COULDN'T JUST SIT THERE AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THIS IS HAPPENING EVERYTIME IT RAINS, AND I HAVE TRIED…
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSATE WITH MY 8 MONTH OLD BABY DURING A RAIN STORM AND THE WIPERS JUST QUIT, THEN STARTED BACK AND QUIT AGAIN. THERE WASN'T A CONVENIENT PLACE TO PULL OVER, AND IT ENDED UP RAINING ALL DAY, I COULDN'T JUST SIT THERE AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THIS IS HAPPENING EVERYTIME IT RAINS, AND I HAVE TRIED TO GET INFORMATION ON A RECALL BUT EVERYONE TELLS ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, WELL, IT SHOULD BE!!
NHTSA ODI #728877
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2000
Visibility
RADIATOR/HTR CORE CLOGGED UP, DEALER CLAIMED NOT CHANGED FLUID BUT IS A 100,000 MILE SVC. PER OWNERS MANUAL, ONLY HAD 60K MILES ON IT. $1,700 REPAIR NOT CVRD. BY EXTENDED WARRANTY EITHER.
NHTSA ODI #728870
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2000
Visibility
SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OPERATE AND SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT. WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT RECALL CAMPAIGN # 98V150001 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #868142
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE COOLANT HAS TURNED INTO MUD. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #868129
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2000
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING, W/O WARNING RIGHT FRONT END COLLAPSED. APPEARS TO BE FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT. HAD REGULARLY LUBED EVERY 3K MILES. ALSO DAMAGED FRONT RIM BY TEARING AWAY METAL. VERY LUCKY MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE NOT AT FULL SPEED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #727950
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2000
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE 2 RECALLS AND I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR MY OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DEALERSHIP... I DON'T THINK THIS IS FAIR AS I DIDN'T ASK FOR THE 2 RECALLS... NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #727888
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
THE FIRST FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM OCCURED ABOUT 1 WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 1999. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND TRIED TO STOP ON THE ICE AND SNOW TO AVOID HITTING A STOPPED CAR IN FRONT OF HER AND THE BRAKED FAILED TO STOP HER AND SHE HIT A BUS STOP POLE. I PERSONALLY HAVE HAD 2 MORE FAILURES OF TH…
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THE FIRST FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM OCCURED ABOUT 1 WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 1999. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND TRIED TO STOP ON THE ICE AND SNOW TO AVOID HITTING A STOPPED CAR IN FRONT OF HER AND THE BRAKED FAILED TO STOP HER AND SHE HIT A BUS STOP POLE. I PERSONALLY HAVE HAD 2 MORE FAILURES OF THE BRAKES GOING FROM ASHPHALT ON TO DIRT AND THE BRAKES WOULD ONLY ALLOW ABOUT 10% OF THE FULL PEDDLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY WAY I CAN COLLECT DAMAGES FROM GENERAL MOTORS TO COVER THE REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS OBVIOUSLY THERE F AULT!! *AK
NHTSA ODI #727850
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2000
Visibility
RECALL 98V150 001/WINDSHIELD WIPER/WIRING: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTH…
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RECALL 98V150 001/WINDSHIELD WIPER/WIRING: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867653
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WAS DRIVING 45MPH ON WET ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. APPLIED BRAKES & SLID INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROBLEM REPAIRED. SECOND TIME, ROAD DRY & APPLIED BRAKES QUICKLY. HEARD SQUEALING OF BRAKES & TIRES. BRAKES (ABS) FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. RAN INTO AMBULANCE. …
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WAS DRIVING 45MPH ON WET ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. APPLIED BRAKES & SLID INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PROBLEM REPAIRED. SECOND TIME, ROAD DRY & APPLIED BRAKES QUICKLY. HEARD SQUEALING OF BRAKES & TIRES. BRAKES (ABS) FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. RAN INTO AMBULANCE. ONCE AGAIN AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867288
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Suspension
WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH DURING RUSH HOUR, THE FRONT LEFT TOP BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING THE TIRE TO COLLAPSE INWARD AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. $1000 TO REPAIR. I BELIEVE THIS IS ANOTHER CASE FOR INVESTIGATION EA99022.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA02006 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
EA99022 · Upper And Lower Control Arm Ball Joint
Opened Jul 30, 1999 · Closed Aug 28, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Suspension
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.
PE99021 · Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Breakage
Opened Mar 5, 1999 · Closed Jul 30, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING ON THE FAILED SIDE.
EA97007 · Steering Shaft Separations
Opened Apr 17, 1997 · Closed Mar 12, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.
EA97004 · Seat Belt Webbing Separation
Opened Feb 28, 1997 · Closed Aug 5, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
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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