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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 216 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 60 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. 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.
39 crash reports22 fire reports20 injury reports
What owners actually said
216 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 1998
Unknown Or Other
WATER PUMP IS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR. WHEN THE SEALS ON THE WATER PUMP FAIL, WATER LEAKS INTO THE DISTRIBUTOR. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM NOT TO PERFORM AS IT SHOULD (CAUSES ENGINE MIS- FIRE AND OVER HEATING). I HAVE HAD THE DISTRIBUTOR AND WATER PUMP REPLACED AT 52,000 MILES AND AT 64,000 MILES. NOW AT…
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WATER PUMP IS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR. WHEN THE SEALS ON THE WATER PUMP FAIL, WATER LEAKS INTO THE DISTRIBUTOR. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM NOT TO PERFORM AS IT SHOULD (CAUSES ENGINE MIS- FIRE AND OVER HEATING). I HAVE HAD THE DISTRIBUTOR AND WATER PUMP REPLACED AT 52,000 MILES AND AT 64,000 MILES. NOW AT 84,000 MILES I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO EXPERIENCEING RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE HYDROLIC SYSTEM (BRAKES).
NHTSA ODI #700418
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1998
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCES STALLING AND CANNOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION/ FUEL WIRE/VALVE COVER GASKET/OIL GASKET/OIL SENDING UNIT, ETC. ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKAGE/ WATER PUMP DETERIORATION AND SERPTINE BELT CRACKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #830337
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1998
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL AREA. FUSE HAD BLOWN. CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. TOOK TO MECHIANIC & FOUND ELECTRICAL WIRES HAD SHORTED OUT. ALSO, TURN SIGNALS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829580
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 1998
Exterior LightingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES JUST GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD FREQUENTLY. THE SIGNAL WAS REPLACED WITH MODULE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DETERMINED THAT THE VECHILE WASN'T WITHIN WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #828028
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 1998
Air BagsCrashInjury
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION RESULTED IN INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HEAD/NECK/LOWER BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA ODI #540801
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS TANK WELD BROKE.
NHTSA ODI #539543
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A NORMAL STOP, HE FELT A SHARP PULSATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AN IMMEDIATE SOFT FEELING IN THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPPED…
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WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A NORMAL STOP, HE FELT A SHARP PULSATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AN IMMEDIATE SOFT FEELING IN THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, VEHICLE WILL SURGE TO 500 RPM, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #827235
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 1998
Air Bags
BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE SHUT OFF AND DRIVER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #540161
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 1998
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING OVER A CURB, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825599
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 1998
Latches/locks/linkages
TRUNK LATCH ON VEHICLE FAILS CAUSING TRUNK TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.
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
2
EA97024 · Fuel Tube Retaining Clip Failure
Opened Nov 13, 1997 · Closed Sep 29, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
MOST OF THE REPORTS REVIEWED IN THIS INVESTIGATION ARE FIRE INCIDENTS IN WHICH FUEL LEAKAGE HAS BEEN ALLEGED AS THE CAUSE OR THE AREA OF ORIGIN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP WAS A FACTOR IN ANY OF THESE FIRE INCIDENTS AND NHTSA TESTING INDICATES THATBROKEN OR DISLODGED RETENTION CLIP DOES NOT RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE TOWARD THE LEFT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION CHECK VALVE.FAILURE OF THE CLIP PLACES THE FUEL LINE BUNDLE ASSEMBLY IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION AS THE 1993 MODEL YEAR LTI VEHICLES.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE97036 · Fuel Tub Retaining Clip Failure
Opened Jul 24, 1997 · Closed Nov 13, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
OWNERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE FUEL TUBE RETENTION CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE PLASTIC THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT RETENTION CLIP (P/N 12048089) WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 12, 1993, TO ADDRESS A CONCERN WITH INCORRECT ASSEMBLY PLANT FUEL LINE ROUTING.MIS-ROUTED FUEL TUBES MAY FAIL FROM CONTACT WITH A HOT AIR CHECK VALVE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.GM MAINTAINS THAT NO PROBLEMS SHOULD OCCUR IF THE CLIP IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ISN'T MISHANDLED DURING SUBSEQUENT SERVICE OPERATIONS.SOME OWNERS HAVE ALLEGED TO ODI THAT THE SUBJECT CLIP BECOMES BRITTLE OVER TIME AND MAY ALSO PULL FREE OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER ATTACHMENT HOLE.
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