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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 26 of 246 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.
Visibility. Review the 84 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports3 fire reports13 injury reports
What owners actually said
246 reports
Mileage unknown · May 14, 1999
Seats
THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE CONTACTED NHTSA SEVERAL TIMES BY E-MAIL AND FAX TO FRANK BORRIS TO KEEP HIM UP TO DATE WITH MY PROBLEM. THERE ARE 100'S OF THOUSANDS OF TRUCKS WITH UNSAFE SEATS-MY FEAR IS HAVING MY SEAT-OR-WIFES SEAT- BREAKING LOOSE DURING A CRASH, AND CAUSING PERMANENT DISABILITIES. I CERTAIN…
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THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE CONTACTED NHTSA SEVERAL TIMES BY E-MAIL AND FAX TO FRANK BORRIS TO KEEP HIM UP TO DATE WITH MY PROBLEM. THERE ARE 100'S OF THOUSANDS OF TRUCKS WITH UNSAFE SEATS-MY FEAR IS HAVING MY SEAT-OR-WIFES SEAT- BREAKING LOOSE DURING A CRASH, AND CAUSING PERMANENT DISABILITIES. I CERTAINLY HOPE THAT NHTSA CAN GET THIS PROBLEM SOLVED-ASAP---THANKS FOR LISTENING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #706494
Mileage unknown · May 14, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED TWICE WITHIN SEVERAL WEEKS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED MY TRUCK TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT !!!
NHTSA ODI #706492
Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #837073
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 1999
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MANUFACTUERER CLAIMS THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL, BUT SAME PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836974
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 1999
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION AFTER THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON HIGH FOR A FEW MOMENTS. THEN WIPERS RESUME WORKING SOMETIMES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL 98V150001, GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836718
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1999
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON THE BRAKE LINE. THE ACID ATE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. DRIVER EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835898
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
POSSIBLE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED THE MOTOR TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. YH
NHTSA ODI #782047
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 1999
Visibility
RECALL 98V150000/001. WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, MOTOR ON AND WILL NOT WORK. DEALER STATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD IS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836042
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLES WHEELS TO LOCK ONLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE THROWN INTO A DITCH.
NHTSA ODI #544264
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
IN EMERGENCY STOPPING CONDITIONS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES RIP THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS, THE INDEPENTENT WHEEL BRAKING THROUGHS THE VEHICAL OUT OF CONTROL . FACTORY SERVICE MANUEL DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS KELSY HAYS SYSTEM. MAC TOOLS , AS WELL AS FIVE OTHER, IS UNABLE TO GET A PROM TO DIAGNOSE, TOLD ONLY 500 MADE FOR GM EX…
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IN EMERGENCY STOPPING CONDITIONS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES RIP THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS, THE INDEPENTENT WHEEL BRAKING THROUGHS THE VEHICAL OUT OF CONTROL . FACTORY SERVICE MANUEL DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS KELSY HAYS SYSTEM. MAC TOOLS , AS WELL AS FIVE OTHER, IS UNABLE TO GET A PROM TO DIAGNOSE, TOLD ONLY 500 MADE FOR GM EXPERAMENTAL FACILITIES. BRAKES APIER TO BE FOR 1500, 4 WHEEL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON AN 8600GVW 4 WHEEL LOCK REAR PICKUP. I GOT THE INFO BY OFFERING TO PAY DOUBLE TO ANY ONE WHO COULD ANALYZE THE SYSTEM, THE BEST EQIUP. AND MECH. WITHIN FIFTY MILES OF LAKE FOREST IL.. EVEN A 27,000 DOLLAR ANALIZER WAS UNABLE TO DO IT FOR THE SAME REASON . I AM DISAEBLED, BACK BROKEN GETTING REAR ENDED. BRAEKS THAT WORK THE SAME EVERY TIME APPLIED EASILLY ARE VERY IMPORTANT. SO ARE SAFE SEATS. REAR BUMPERS. I KEEP GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND AT RED LIGHTS OR STANDING. THANK YOU.
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.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
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NHTSA investigations
3
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.
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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.
EA00024 · Headlight
Opened Sep 26, 2000 · Closed Dec 21, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
PE00017 · Headlight
Opened Apr 11, 2000 · Closed Sep 26, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
BASED ON THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI FROM CONSUMERS, FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT FROM REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OFTHE TILT STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY STRAIN THE WIRING IN THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO THE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, RESULTING IN THE UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.ODI HAS CONCERNS REGARDING THE HIGH RATE OF WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR PROBLEMS POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, WITH THE RECOGNITION THE EACH INCIDENT OF HEADLIGHT FAILURE REPRESENTS A CONDITION OF VEHICLE DISABLEMENT.IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER'S EVALUATION OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED, AND THIS OFFICE HAS INTEREST IN THE DETAILS OF THE METHODOLOGIES AND RESULTS OF THAT ASSESSMENT.
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