IllustrationLETTERS HAVE BEEN SENT TO G.M. AND NO RESPONSE RECEIVED. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF A SIMILAR CASE IN THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
2000 Chevrolet S10
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most S10 years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet S10 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 42.5.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
250–25K
4825–50K
5350–75K
3175–100K
33100–150K
9150K+
199 reports with mileage · 272 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.
- Structure. Review the 93 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
52 crash reports8 fire reports39 injury reports
Seats complaints
55 reportsWHEN ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE TRUCK UP, THE BACKS OF THE SEATS ARE TOO HIGH AND IT OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. ONE NIGHT WHILE TRYING TO BACK MY TRUCK UP IN MY YARD, MY VIEW WAS TOO OBSTRUCTED AND I HIT A TREE. THE TAILGATE OF MY TRUCK WAS DOWN, AND WAS DAMAGED. IT IS UN-REPAIRABLE. I WAS BACKING UP AT ABOUT 5 MPH, SO THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T O…
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WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE TRUCK UP, THE BACKS OF THE SEATS ARE TOO HIGH AND IT OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. ONE NIGHT WHILE TRYING TO BACK MY TRUCK UP IN MY YARD, MY VIEW WAS TOO OBSTRUCTED AND I HIT A TREE. THE TAILGATE OF MY TRUCK WAS DOWN, AND WAS DAMAGED. IT IS UN-REPAIRABLE. I WAS BACKING UP AT ABOUT 5 MPH, SO THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T OPEN. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. I HAVEN'T CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT IF YOU ADVISE ME TO DO SO, I WILL. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES JUST WENT MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND I HAD TO ALMOST PUSH THEM TO THE FLOOR TO STOP...I WAS GOING 35-40 MPH AND SOMEONE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. SINCE THEN, THE BRAKES SCRUB AND MAKE A GRINDING NOISE IF I DON'T STOP GRADUALLY. THE BRAKE PADS WERE LOOKED AT AND ARE OKAY. I'M NOT A MECHANIC, BUT IF IT'S NOT THE PADS, THEN WHAT IS IT??? NOONE WAS INJURED IN EITHER INCIDENT, BUT I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SEATS. I'M ALMOST 6 FEET TALL AND CAN'T SEE OVER THEM, AND BARELY SEE AROUND THEM. THAT'S DANGEROUS!...AS IS THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TRACKS ARE FAULTY, FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT TO STAY SECURED IN POSITION CAUSED THE SEAT TO JERK BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING REMOVING THE DRIVERS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SLOWING AT AN INTERSECTION, THE PASSENGERS SEAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE DRIVER SEAT …
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THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TRACKS ARE FAULTY, FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT TO STAY SECURED IN POSITION CAUSED THE SEAT TO JERK BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING REMOVING THE DRIVERS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SLOWING AT AN INTERSECTION, THE PASSENGERS SEAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE DRIVER SEAT MALFUNCTION WITH MORE FREQUENCY OF FAILURE. NLM
THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK TO THE SEAT TRACK,AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *YH
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BROKE AND WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK
PASSENGER'S SEAT WOULD LET GO ON TRACK WHILE DRIVING, WOULD NOT REMAIN LOCKED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW MECHANISM. BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.*AK THE SEAT WAS FINALLY REPAIRED AT THE THIRD ATTEMPT. *YH
SPRING ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS TOO WEAK TO HOLD SEAT. SEAT WILL SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, DOOR LATCHES TO 3RD DOOR ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND WILL BREAK.*AK
CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS REGARDING PASSENGER'S SEAT NOT LOCKING INTO PLACE. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON VEHICLE PASSENGER'S SEAT FLIES FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
THE PASSENGER SEAT CANNOT BE LATCHED IN POSITION UNTIL IT IS MOVED TO THE FULL REARWARD POSITION. AS THIS IS AN EXTENDED CAB TRUCK THERE MAY BE A BOX OR SOMETHING SIMILAR BEHIND THE SEAT. IN THIS CASE THE PASSENGER CANNOT LATCH THE SEAT RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER SLIDING TOWARDS THE DASH IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ABOUT THE O…
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THE PASSENGER SEAT CANNOT BE LATCHED IN POSITION UNTIL IT IS MOVED TO THE FULL REARWARD POSITION. AS THIS IS AN EXTENDED CAB TRUCK THERE MAY BE A BOX OR SOMETHING SIMILAR BEHIND THE SEAT. IN THIS CASE THE PASSENGER CANNOT LATCH THE SEAT RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER SLIDING TOWARDS THE DASH IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ABOUT THE ONLY WAY TO DISCOVER THIS IS WHEN IT HAPPENS THE FIRST TIME AND YOUR PASSENGER IS ONLY STOPPED BY THE SEATBELT. IF THEY WERE NOT WEARING THEIR SEATBELT THEN THEY WOULD PROBABLY HIT THE DASH. NO VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED HAS HAD SUCH A SYSTEM.
THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A NEW CHEVROLET S10 PICK UP MY COUSIN WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP HE SLID FORWARD, HIS BODY PRESSING AGAINST THE DASH. WHAT HE TOLD ME WAS THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES IN THE SPAN OF THREE MONTHS FOR PROBLEMS WITH …
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THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A NEW CHEVROLET S10 PICK UP MY COUSIN WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP HE SLID FORWARD, HIS BODY PRESSING AGAINST THE DASH. WHAT HE TOLD ME WAS THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES IN THE SPAN OF THREE MONTHS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS SEAT. THEY DID THE FOLLOWING "FOURTH TIME IN, FLOOR BENT CAUSING SEAT TRACKS TO BIND [BEND] REMOVED RIGHT SEAT TRIM TO TORQUE BOLTS TO SPECS GIVEN BY TECH LINE - DID NOT WORK. REMOVED SEAT TO SHIM SEAT UP A CORNER AT A TIME. DID NOT WORK. BENT FLOOR UP (1') INCH. WORKED FOR A WHILE. CALLED TECH LINE. GOT METAL PLATES TO REINFORCE FLOOR. DRILLED OUT PLATES TO REINFORCE FLOOR. DRILLED OUT PLATES & INSTALLED WITH SHIMS TO ALIGN SEAT TRACKS AS PER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC) RECOMMENDATIONS. ED PHELPS, DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER, INVOLVED WITH REPAIRS." TODAY I WAS TOLD BY A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE THAT THERE WAS A "BULLETIN" ISSUED CONCERNING S10 SEATS AND THAT I COULD FIND IT ON YOUR SITE. WHAT'S GOING ON. AND IS MY TRUCK SAFE FOR MY PASSENGERS?*AK
Official recalls
400V258001 · Equipment:other:labels
Sep 8, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
00V228003 · Seat Belts
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
00V055000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Feb 28, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.
99V220000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Aug 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
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
3EA05008 · Tailgate Support Cables
Opened Apr 14, 2005 · Closed May 19, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION OR (2) REQUEST THAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. GM WILL HONOR ALL REQUESTS BY OWNERS WHO OPT FOR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT QUESTION REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OR APPEARANCE OF THE CABLES. GM HAS AGREED TO MAIL REMINDER NOTIFICATIONS TO OWNERS EVERY TWO YEARS UNTIL THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS 12 YEARS OLD.ODI'S INVESTIGATION INDICATES THAT A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY OF THE REPORTED COMPLAINTS (87%) AND INJURIES (94%) HAVE OCCURRED IN MY 2000 - 2003 S/T VEHICLES.
RQ04012 · Tailgate Support Cable(s) Break
Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 14, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SIERRAS AND SILVERADOS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 AVALANCHES AND ESCALADE EXTS (C/K MODELS).GENERAL MOTORS HAS ADVISED ODITHAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED USING IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR SHEATHING MATERIAL AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES.HOWEVER,GENERAL MOTORS HAS ADVISED ODI THAT SONOMA AND S-10 VEHICLES DIFFER FROM C/K MODELS IN SEVERAL WAYS: THE VEHICLE HEIGHT IS LOWER; THE TAILGATE DISPLACEMENT (DROP) WHEN NOT SUPPORTED BY THE CABLES IS SMALLER AND THE TAILGATE COMES TO REST AT A LESS SEVERE TIP ANGLE WHEN NOT SUPPORTED BY THE CABLES; THE TAILGATE MASS IS SMALLER; AND THE SIZE, PAYLOAD, AND USAGE CHARACTERISTCIS ARE LESS DEMANDING THAN C/K MODEL VEHICLES.GM ALSO STATED THAT SONOMA AND S-10 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION INDICATES A LOWER CLAIM COUNT AND A LOWER CLAIM RATE THAN RECALLED C/K MODELS.NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ODI HAS RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL 73 NON-INJURY COMPLAINTS AND 10 INJURY COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING RQ04-012 (SINCE NOVEMBER 2004 TO DATE), WHICH JUSTIFIES OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.
PE02066 · Engine Stall Due To Fuel Starvation
Opened Sep 6, 2002 · Closed Nov 3, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump; Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Gasoline
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.
Fuel System, Other
ODI OPENED PE02-066 TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCE OF ENGINE POWER-LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION INDUCED BY IN-TANK MODULAR FUEL PUMP STRAINER RESTRICTION.THE SUBJECT PUMPS USE AN EXTERNAL ?SOCK? STRAINER TO FILTER FUEL FLOWING TO THE PUMP INLET.THIS FILTER CAN SOMETIMES BECOME CLOGGED, RESULTING IN A REDUCED FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY MODIFIED THE STRAINERS TO REDUCE THIS RESTRICTION.ANALYSIS OF THE ODI COMPLAINT DATABASE SHOWS THAT DESPITE THESE RESTRICTIONS, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES STALL AT A RATE THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF MANY PEER VEHICLES.ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE RELEVANT WARRANTY REPAIR RATES EXCEED 1% AT 36 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE.ONE RELATED CRASH INVOLVES A STALLED VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR-ENDED ON THE ROADWAY, WHILE THE REMAINDER INVOLVED MINOR COLLISIONS OR SCRAPES.THE SOLE INJURY CONSISTED OF BRUISING FROM A LOW SPEED FRONTAL CRASH. GIVEN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED IN THIS MATTER.THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.