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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.
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 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 · Mar 26, 1999
Structure
I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY SO MANY CHEVROLET/GM. VEHICLES THAT YEAR AND OLDER SEEM TO BE HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT JUST BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF. THE PAINT ON MY VAN IS STARTING TO DO THE SAMETHING.I SEE VEHICLES EVERY DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.I HAVE NEVER SEEN PAINT DO THIS BEFORE. IT IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. …
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I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY SO MANY CHEVROLET/GM. VEHICLES THAT YEAR AND OLDER SEEM TO BE HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT JUST BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF. THE PAINT ON MY VAN IS STARTING TO DO THE SAMETHING.I SEE VEHICLES EVERY DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.I HAVE NEVER SEEN PAINT DO THIS BEFORE. IT IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. YET CHEVROLET WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT ! IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO ? I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT MAKING A PHOTO JOURNAL, TO SHOW THEM WHAT A PROBLEM THIS IS.DO YOU KNOW IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH PAINT THAT YEAR?THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. BRENDA CLENDENEN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #704970
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 1999
Electrical System
VEHICLE LOOSES STEERING AND BRAKES DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. YH
NHTSA ODI #782032
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Seats
I WAS ALONE IN MY VEHICLE, AND HAD JUST PARKED AT MY DESTINATION. I WAS LEANING BACK IN MY SEAT REACHING FOR MY SEAT BELT RELEASE WHEN THE SEAT BROKE FREE ALLOWING FOR A ROCKING MOTION. I INSPECTED THE SEAT MYSELF WHEN I RETURNED HOME AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME STEEL SUPPORTING THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE, 6-WAY POWER S…
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I WAS ALONE IN MY VEHICLE, AND HAD JUST PARKED AT MY DESTINATION. I WAS LEANING BACK IN MY SEAT REACHING FOR MY SEAT BELT RELEASE WHEN THE SEAT BROKE FREE ALLOWING FOR A ROCKING MOTION. I INSPECTED THE SEAT MYSELF WHEN I RETURNED HOME AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME STEEL SUPPORTING THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE, 6-WAY POWER SEAT FATIQUED AND BROKE, ALLOWING THE ROCKING MOTION TO OCCUR. FULLY CLOTHED, I WEIGH LESS THAN 160LBS AND FELT THE METAL FAILURE MUST BE DUE TO A DEFECT. I CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER (01-FEB-1999) AND WAS GIVEN FILE NUMBER 990054464. ADRIAN, THE CHEVROLET REPRESENTATIVE TAKING MY CALL TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST ME WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT DUE TO THE AGE AND MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #702808
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 1999
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. SMELLED SMOKE. CHECKED AND FIRE WAS INSIDE, LOOKED AS IF STARTED UNDER DASH AND SPREAD TO INTERIOR OF THE VAN. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT FIRE OUT. DEALER /MANUFACTURER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #833313
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 1998
Service Brakes, Air
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
NHTSA ODI #701693
Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TRAVELING 30MPH WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HAPPENS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED HARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED NEEDED A PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832211
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 1998
Power Train
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER HAD JUST PURCHASED A NEW TRANSMISSION ONE MONTH BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF HIS SITUATIOIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829199
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #539578
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 1998
Suspension
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE SITTING WITH NO ONE AROUND OR IN THE VEHICLE. FRONT END DROPPED 3-4 INCHES AS A RESULT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, REPLACED BOTH TORSION BARS.
NHTSA ODI #540766
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AFTER A QUICK STOP TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, WHICH THE QUICK STOP HAD TO TURN RIGHT TO AVOID THE OTHER VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED OR SO THE IDICATOR LIGITS SAYS. HAD SYSTEM CHECKED AND ABS VALVE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST $1400.00 I KNOW NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE GM ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS, THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HELPFUL. WOULD APP…
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AFTER A QUICK STOP TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, WHICH THE QUICK STOP HAD TO TURN RIGHT TO AVOID THE OTHER VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED OR SO THE IDICATOR LIGITS SAYS. HAD SYSTEM CHECKED AND ABS VALVE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST $1400.00 I KNOW NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE GM ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS, THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HELPFUL. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY NEWS AS TO POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT BY GM FOR FAULTY ABS SYSTEMS. PROPER USE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS DONE. (I.E. FULL BRAKE WITHOUT PUMPING).
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