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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 132 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
18 crash reports6 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
132 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
C.P.I. FUEL INJECTOR HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 40,000 MILES RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL AT THE C.P.I. FUEL INJECTION UNIT IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CHEVROLET DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH FAILURE…
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C.P.I. FUEL INJECTOR HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 40,000 MILES RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL AT THE C.P.I. FUEL INJECTION UNIT IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CHEVROLET DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH FAILURES, BUT THERE IS ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER FAILURES ON THE INTERNET AT ALLDATA, CARPOINT.MSN, CONSUMER REPORTS, ETC. MY FAMILY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS, LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BEING STRANDED IN DARK, FREEZING WEATHER, ETC. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA ODI #762796
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2002
SteeringCrash
I HAD THIS STEERING COMPONENT ( FORGED PART ) BREAK ON LEFT SIDE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND THIS COMPONENT BREAK THEN I SUSPECT THAT WE WOULD BE DEAD FOR BOTH INCIDENTS. I SUSPECT SOME FAULTY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY OEM. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. I SUSPECT MANY OTHER PEOPLE…
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I HAD THIS STEERING COMPONENT ( FORGED PART ) BREAK ON LEFT SIDE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND THIS COMPONENT BREAK THEN I SUSPECT THAT WE WOULD BE DEAD FOR BOTH INCIDENTS. I SUSPECT SOME FAULTY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY OEM. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. I SUSPECT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE IN JEOPARDY IF THEY HAVE SIMILAR VEHICLES AND PARTS. I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION. PLEASE KEEP ME ADVISED AS TO WHAT YOU FIND OUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #762626
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2002
Power Train
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY GOES INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8003315
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2001
Seat Belts
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #899705
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2001
Seat Belts
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #899642
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakeService Brakes, Hydraulic
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #898501
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2001
Suspension
FIBERS ON REAR LEAF SPRING HAVE BEEN COMING APART OVER PAST COUPLE YEARS. CONSUMER PERFORMED REPAIR WORK, AND HAS PROBLEM COMPONENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #896758
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2001
Suspension
TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY. GM AND DEALER FAIL TO ADMIT THE DESIGN DEFECT WHICH WAS CORRECTED ON 1997 VECHICLES AND IS NOW REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS. NO TORSION BAR SEALS WERE EVER INSTALLED PER GM'S MANUAL ACCORDDING TO MY DEALER MECHANIC. THIS SEAL WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT ROAD DEBREE AND WATER FROM ENTERING …
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TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY. GM AND DEALER FAIL TO ADMIT THE DESIGN DEFECT WHICH WAS CORRECTED ON 1997 VECHICLES AND IS NOW REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS. NO TORSION BAR SEALS WERE EVER INSTALLED PER GM'S MANUAL ACCORDDING TO MY DEALER MECHANIC. THIS SEAL WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT ROAD DEBREE AND WATER FROM ENTERING THE SUPPORT TUBE AND CAUSING THE RUST, STRESS CORROSION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE TORSION BAR. THE FACT IS THAT GM CORRECTED THE DESIGN DEFECT ON 1997 MODELS WITHOUT ADMITTING TO THE DESIGN PROBLEM, THUS ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF OWNERS OF SUCH VECHICLES. FURTHERMORE, GM FAILED TO SUGGEST ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SEAL IN ANY OF THEIR OWNERS MANUALS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS DESIGN FLAW HASN'T RESULTED IN DEATHS AND LAW SUITS. THE NHSA DATA BASE SHOWS APPROXIMATELY 90 CUSTOMER FAILURES FROM 1992 THRU 1996 WITH FAILURE NUMBER PEAKING AT 35 IN 1995. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SITUATION AND SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #751731
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2001
SuspensionCrash
AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED RIGHT SIDE OF CAR BEGAN TO RISE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REPLACING TORSION BAR. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #893982
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2001
Equipment
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FLY OFF VEHICLE. NO DAMAGE , NO INJURIES. CABLE HAD RUSTED.*AK
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