NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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471 reports52,000 miles · Sep 29, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, ABOUT 5 MPH, OWNER WENT TO A FAST FOOD LINE AND PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WAS STIFF. THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKES, AND EXTENDED STOPPING WAS REQUIRED. OWNER HAD TO PULL OUT OF LINE TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT. THE OWNER THEN PUSHED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WORKED JUS…
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DT: WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, ABOUT 5 MPH, OWNER WENT TO A FAST FOOD LINE AND PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WAS STIFF. THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKES, AND EXTENDED STOPPING WAS REQUIRED. OWNER HAD TO PULL OUT OF LINE TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT. THE OWNER THEN PUSHED THE BRAKES, AND THEY WORKED JUST FINE. THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE OWNER WAS GOING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED IN ALL WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS. THE OWNER WAS AWARE THAT THERE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SENSOR, AND WAS WONDERING WHEN THE RECALL WILL TAKE PLACE. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10133031
77,695 miles · Sep 19, 2005
Structure
2000 S-10 TAILGATE CABLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10136959
76,260 miles · Sep 16, 2005
Power Train
ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST MONTH, THE 4WD HAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. THE TRUCK SOUNDED AS IF THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING IN 4 WD WHILE ON BARE ROADS. THIS OCCURRED DURING NORMAL WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS--ONCE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH GETTING OFF AN INTERSTATE RAMP AND THE OTHER AT 55 MPH ON A MAIN ROAD. AFTER …
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ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST MONTH, THE 4WD HAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. THE TRUCK SOUNDED AS IF THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING IN 4 WD WHILE ON BARE ROADS. THIS OCCURRED DURING NORMAL WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS--ONCE WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH GETTING OFF AN INTERSTATE RAMP AND THE OTHER AT 55 MPH ON A MAIN ROAD. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUTTING THE TRUCK INTO 4WD, THEN INTO 2WD AND BACKING UP, THE 4WD DISENGAGED AND RAN NORMALLY. GM HAS RECOMMENDED TAKING IT TO A DEALERSHIP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10136759
41,000 miles · Sep 7, 2005
Structure
BOTH TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN I SAT ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2000 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. THE MULTI STRANDED CABLES HAD RUSTED IN TWO. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT MOST OF THE STRANDS IN THE CABLE HAD PREVIOUSLY RUSTED IN TWO PRIOR TO THE TOTAL FAILURE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10135673
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2005
Structure
IN NORMAL USE, ONE OF MY 2000 S 10 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKE IN TWO. A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED FOR 1/2 TON TRUCKS WITH THE SAME GALVANIZED WIRE CABLES THAT THESE S 10'S HAVE. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE UNIT I DETERMINED THAT THE CABLE WAS ROTTED. THIS JUST HAPPENED SO I HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10135504
115,000 miles · Sep 1, 2005
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER HAS HAD IT TWICE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND WAS INTERMITTENT. IT STARTED ON AUGUST 1, 2005. NO WARNING GIVEN, IT JUST QUIT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10135051
20,000 miles · Aug 31, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
(1) DRIVING ON A DRY, SUNNY, SUMMER DAY. I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN. (2) ABS KICKED IN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED TO SOMEWHERE BELOW 10 MPH. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT THIS TIME IT NEARLY PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM COMING TO A STOP. ALMOST CAUSED ME TO ENTER A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC APPROACHING. (3…
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(1) DRIVING ON A DRY, SUNNY, SUMMER DAY. I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN. (2) ABS KICKED IN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE SLOWED TO SOMEWHERE BELOW 10 MPH. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT THIS TIME IT NEARLY PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM COMING TO A STOP. ALMOST CAUSED ME TO ENTER A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC APPROACHING. (3) ABS WAS DISABLED BY REMOVING THE APPROPRIATE FUSE. NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. HOWEVER I RECENTLY NOTICED THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN THIS INCIDENT AND THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 FOR FULL-SIZE CHEVY TRUCKS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10134985
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2005
Structure
TAILGATE CABLE BROKE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10132762
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2005
SeatsStructure
MY TAILGATE SUPPORTS BOTH SNAPPED AT THE SAME TIME MY SON WAS CRAWLING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND TUMBLED TO THE GROUND. ALSO SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 2001 BOTH SIDES OF MY SEATS THE RECLINER KNOBS BOTH BROKE. I ALSO HAVE TRIED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN MY AIR BAGS OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THEY WON'T GO O…
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MY TAILGATE SUPPORTS BOTH SNAPPED AT THE SAME TIME MY SON WAS CRAWLING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND TUMBLED TO THE GROUND. ALSO SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 2001 BOTH SIDES OF MY SEATS THE RECLINER KNOBS BOTH BROKE. I ALSO HAVE TRIED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN MY AIR BAGS OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THEY WON'T GO OFF. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132732
48,000 miles · Aug 1, 2005
Structure
BOTH TAILGATE CABLES ON MY 2000 CHEVY S10 HAVE BROKEN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10130742
Official recalls
4Sep 8, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Feb 28, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Aug 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
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
3EA05008 · 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.
PE02066 · Engine Stall Due To Fuel Starvation
Opened Sep 6, 2002 · Closed Nov 3, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump; Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Gasoline
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Other
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
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