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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
2525–50K
4550–75K
5275–100K
18100–150K
13150K+
161 reports with mileage · 275 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.
Suspension. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
36 crash reports9 fire reports26 injury reports
What owners actually said
436 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVisibility
THE STICK SHIFT POPPED OUT OF GEAR DUE TO A FAULTY RUBBER BOOT THAT ENCOMPASSES THE BOTTOM OF THE MECHANISM, CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STICK SHIFT BEING EXTREMELY LOOSE AND BARELY MANAGEABLE, ON ONE OCCASION THE STICK SHIFT EXHIBITED A CHIRP LIKE NOISE, AND THE STICK SHIFT LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, DEALER COUL…
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THE STICK SHIFT POPPED OUT OF GEAR DUE TO A FAULTY RUBBER BOOT THAT ENCOMPASSES THE BOTTOM OF THE MECHANISM, CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STICK SHIFT BEING EXTREMELY LOOSE AND BARELY MANAGEABLE, ON ONE OCCASION THE STICK SHIFT EXHIBITED A CHIRP LIKE NOISE, AND THE STICK SHIFT LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE NOISE, ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE 2 THREADS DOWN INTO THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE INCHES HIGHER THAN WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. *TT
NHTSA ODI #564119
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2001
Seats
THIS CAUSES THE FRONT SEATBACK(S) TO GO COMPLETELY BACKWARD CREATING A HAZARD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #755179
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2001
Power Train
NOISE WHEN TURNING TO LEFT. DEALER REPORTED RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY WORN AND NOISY, NEEDING REPLACEMENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #755108
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2001
Electrical System
HORN CONTINUOUSLY FAILS TO WORK. 1ST REPAIR ON 8/22 - 2ND ON 11/7. THEY TELL ME EACH TIME THEY HAVE TO RECONNECT WIRES IN STEERING WHEEL. THE 3RD FIX WILL COST ME ~$379.00 (THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AGAIN FREE - I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE WHEEL & COLUMN) WHY DO THE WIRES KEEP COMING UNCONNECTED? IT'S BAD TO PRESS THE HORN …
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HORN CONTINUOUSLY FAILS TO WORK. 1ST REPAIR ON 8/22 - 2ND ON 11/7. THEY TELL ME EACH TIME THEY HAVE TO RECONNECT WIRES IN STEERING WHEEL. THE 3RD FIX WILL COST ME ~$379.00 (THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AGAIN FREE - I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE WHEEL & COLUMN) WHY DO THE WIRES KEEP COMING UNCONNECTED? IT'S BAD TO PRESS THE HORN AND IT DOES NOT WORK.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754433
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2001
Structure
DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREA…
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DUE TO LOCATION OF DRAINAGE HOSE, THE TOP PIN HINGE ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HINGE BUSHINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN LOCATIONS, CONSUMER STATES WITH THE CORROSION PRESENT ON THE HINGE PINS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #898889
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2001
Visibility
POOR PLASTIC & METAL PARTS USED, HAVE HAD CAR LESS THAN 3 YRS, CUST. VERY DISSATISFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #754141
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2001
Power TrainSeatsVisibility
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #753958
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2001
Power Train
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT FRONT PASSENGER AXLE BEARING HOOK HAD A LOT OF PLAY AND WORE OUT. MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE PART. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #898343
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #897831
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2001
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other
LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FOR 4X4/2X4 BEGAN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS IN NORMAL MODE. ALSO, SERVICE 4 WD DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO COUNTRY CEHVROLET IN WARRENTON, VA-ADVISED OF 4WD PROBLEM ALSO ADVISED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HEADLIGHTS DIM OCCASSIONALLY WHEN DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND …
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LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FOR 4X4/2X4 BEGAN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS IN NORMAL MODE. ALSO, SERVICE 4 WD DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO COUNTRY CEHVROLET IN WARRENTON, VA-ADVISED OF 4WD PROBLEM ALSO ADVISED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HEADLIGHTS DIM OCCASSIONALLY WHEN DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RADIO REMAINS ON, BATTERY DIED 2 TIMES. MECHANIC FOUND CIRCUIT 1133 SHORTED TO STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, REPLACED WIRE. PROBLEM REOCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. RETURNED TO COUNTRY CHEV-RECHECKED AND REPLACED WIRING. 4WD LIGHTS STILL FLASH. UNABLE TO DETERMINE TROUBLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #752600
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