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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
2225–50K
2850–75K
1475–100K
13100–150K
3150K+
89 reports with mileage · 142 unknown
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 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seats. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
33 crash reports2 fire reports20 injury reports
What owners actually said
231 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
TRUCK REFUSES TO START WHEN ENGINA/OUTSIDE TEMP IS WARM-DEALER STATES FUEL PUMP NOT PUTTING OUT SUFFICIENT FLOW-CAR WILL START 10 MINUTES AFTER FAILED ATTEMPT-DEALER WANTS APPROX.1000.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE, WITH NO GUARANTEES THIS IS THE PROBLEM.PRBLEM IS SIMILAR TO OTHERS FOUND ON YOUR COMPLAINT POSTS.…
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TRUCK REFUSES TO START WHEN ENGINA/OUTSIDE TEMP IS WARM-DEALER STATES FUEL PUMP NOT PUTTING OUT SUFFICIENT FLOW-CAR WILL START 10 MINUTES AFTER FAILED ATTEMPT-DEALER WANTS APPROX.1000.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE, WITH NO GUARANTEES THIS IS THE PROBLEM.PRBLEM IS SIMILAR TO OTHERS FOUND ON YOUR COMPLAINT POSTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #737064
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
LEFT OUTER DOOR SCRAPES FELL OFF. NLM
NHTSA ODI #557943
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2000
Power Train
PER DELARESHIP, REVERSE BAND IN TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SPREAD FIBERS THROUGHOUT TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER. TRNASMISSION MUST BE REBUILT AT COST OF $1,350. HIGH MILEAGE DUE TO DAILY COMMUTE OF 150 MILES. IT DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT THAT REVERSE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION SHOULD WEAR OUT AT 58,000 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736840
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2000
Exterior Lighting
IT WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS WOULD OMIT THE PARKING LIGHT SWITCH ON VEHICLES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736805
Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 2000
Power TrainCrash
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND DRIVESHAFT BROKE, PUSHING VEHICLE UPWARD, ALMOST INTO AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER'S FOR NINE MONTHS, DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO FIXED IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #875090
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #734599
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2000
SuspensionCrash
REPORTING V- BOLT BROKE FROM REAR END WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, AND WENT INTO A DITCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #872539
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
CONSUMER HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. A/C WIRES BURNED OUT THE CLUTCH FAN. DEALER CLAIMED WIRES WEREN'T WHERE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO BE. COOLING FAN WENT THROUGH THE HOOD. DEALER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. A MONTH AGO WHEN THE A/C WIRES BURNED OUT, THEY DETECTED IT. DEALER DIDN'T OFFER A LONER VEHICLE. …
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CONSUMER HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. A/C WIRES BURNED OUT THE CLUTCH FAN. DEALER CLAIMED WIRES WEREN'T WHERE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO BE. COOLING FAN WENT THROUGH THE HOOD. DEALER SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. A MONTH AGO WHEN THE A/C WIRES BURNED OUT, THEY DETECTED IT. DEALER DIDN'T OFFER A LONER VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #872498
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A TERRIBLE SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL UPON BRAKING, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS DUE TO RUST ON THE ROTORS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #555524
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR ENGINE REVVED UP TO ABOUT 3500 RPMS. AFTER TAPPING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EINGINE REVVED UP THE RED LINE. DRIVER HAD TO SHUT THE IGNITION OFF, LET OUT ON THE CLUTCH ,AND ENGINE FINALLY SHUT DOWN. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER FOUND A STICKING IAC. THE IAC HAD A BURR SPOT. PL…
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WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR ENGINE REVVED UP TO ABOUT 3500 RPMS. AFTER TAPPING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EINGINE REVVED UP THE RED LINE. DRIVER HAD TO SHUT THE IGNITION OFF, LET OUT ON THE CLUTCH ,AND ENGINE FINALLY SHUT DOWN. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER FOUND A STICKING IAC. THE IAC HAD A BURR SPOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #871850
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
3
EA05008 · Tailgate Support Cables
Opened Apr 14, 2005 · Closed May 19, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION OR (2) REQUEST THAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. GM WILL HONOR ALL REQUESTS BY OWNERS WHO OPT FOR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT QUESTION REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OR APPEARANCE OF THE CABLES. GM HAS AGREED TO MAIL REMINDER NOTIFICATIONS TO OWNERS EVERY TWO YEARS UNTIL THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS 12 YEARS OLD.ODI'S INVESTIGATION INDICATES THAT A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY OF THE REPORTED COMPLAINTS (87%) AND INJURIES (94%) HAVE OCCURRED IN MY 2000 - 2003 S/T VEHICLES.
RQ04012 · Tailgate Support Cable(s) Break
Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 14, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SIERRAS AND SILVERADOS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 AVALANCHES AND ESCALADE EXTS (C/K MODELS).GENERAL MOTORS HAS ADVISED ODITHAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED USING IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR SHEATHING MATERIAL AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES.HOWEVER,GENERAL MOTORS HAS ADVISED ODI THAT SONOMA AND S-10 VEHICLES DIFFER FROM C/K MODELS IN SEVERAL WAYS: THE VEHICLE HEIGHT IS LOWER; THE TAILGATE DISPLACEMENT (DROP) WHEN NOT SUPPORTED BY THE CABLES IS SMALLER AND THE TAILGATE COMES TO REST AT A LESS SEVERE TIP ANGLE WHEN NOT SUPPORTED BY THE CABLES; THE TAILGATE MASS IS SMALLER; AND THE SIZE, PAYLOAD, AND USAGE CHARACTERISTCIS ARE LESS DEMANDING THAN C/K MODEL VEHICLES.GM ALSO STATED THAT SONOMA AND S-10 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION INDICATES A LOWER CLAIM COUNT AND A LOWER CLAIM RATE THAN RECALLED C/K MODELS.NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ODI HAS RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL 73 NON-INJURY COMPLAINTS AND 10 INJURY COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING RQ04-012 (SINCE NOVEMBER 2004 TO DATE), WHICH JUSTIFIES OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.
PE99009 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 1, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ALLEGED THAT THE FUEL TANK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PUNCTURE IN CERTAIN CRASH MODES
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