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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 209 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 115 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seats. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
209 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Tires
THE FIRST SET FAILED AT 35K MILES, AND I PURCHASED AS SECOND SET. THESE TIRES FAILED ATFTER 35K MILES, AND I HAD TO REPLACE THESE , AS WELL. THE FIRESTON DEALER SUGGESTED THAT I REPLACE THE SECOND SET TIEH FIRESTONE ATX, WHICH I DID. THIS WILL MAKE A TOTAL OF THREE SETS OF THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES I HAVE OWNED. SOMEONE IS NOT …
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THE FIRST SET FAILED AT 35K MILES, AND I PURCHASED AS SECOND SET. THESE TIRES FAILED ATFTER 35K MILES, AND I HAD TO REPLACE THESE , AS WELL. THE FIRESTON DEALER SUGGESTED THAT I REPLACE THE SECOND SET TIEH FIRESTONE ATX, WHICH I DID. THIS WILL MAKE A TOTAL OF THREE SETS OF THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES I HAVE OWNED. SOMEONE IS NOT BEING TRUTHFUL ABOUT REPORTING THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 0235/75R15 )
NHTSA ODI #727314
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK 90% OF THE TIME UNLESS WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN HAND MOVED. DEALER SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #866702
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2000
Visibility
WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WITHOUT INDICATION WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #865204
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2000
Power TrainFire
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH TOTALED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #864832
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2000
Visibility
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OPERATION CONTINUED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE WIPER CONTROLLER CARD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CARD WAS DEFECTIVE AT THE TIME O…
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INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OPERATION CONTINUED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE WIPER CONTROLLER CARD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CARD WAS DEFECTIVE AT THE TIME OF THIS VEHICLE PURCHASE. *YH
NHTSA ODI #864681
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2000
Visibility
IN RAINY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER CLAIMED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V15000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #864612
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 98V150001 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT. DEALER HAS ADMITTED THAT IT IS SAME PART THAT FAILED AS IN RECALL. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #864593
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2000
Visibility
SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT. USUALLY IF HITTING ON WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OPERATION WILL CONTINUE. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #864333
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #863809
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2000
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHEILD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. GM DENIES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #862937
Official recalls
0
No recalls in this snapshot.
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
1
EA97023 · Driver's Seat Frame Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1997 · Closed Jun 1, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)
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