NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
57 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jan 10, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, HydraulicCrashFire
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED, THE STEERING COLUMN HAS GONE OUT, I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES AND GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE ALTERNATER WENT OUT, AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. IT CLANKS LOUDLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, DOESN'T IDLE CORRECTLY, AND SHUTS OFF. I HAVE HAD IT REBUILT…
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THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED, THE STEERING COLUMN HAS GONE OUT, I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES AND GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE ALTERNATER WENT OUT, AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. IT CLANKS LOUDLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, DOESN'T IDLE CORRECTLY, AND SHUTS OFF. I HAVE HAD IT REBUILT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ON ONE OCCASION IT EVEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRANSMISSION IS BACK IN THE SHOP NOW. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )
NHTSA ODI #717147
Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
DRIVER MUST APPLY BRAKES HARDER THAN NORMAL. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM ACTIVATES & THE ERRATIC POWER STEERING EXPERIENCE FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. *AK *YC
NHTSA ODI #853291
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DEFECTIVE/ EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS/PADS/DRUMS, AND SHOES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCEING PROBLEM WITH CONSTENT REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PARTS WITHIN 10-15,0000 MILES OF WEAR . FOUR ROTORS WERE REPLACED, ALONG WITH BEING TURNED OVER MORE THEN TWICE EACH, BEFORE REPLACMENT. ALSO, SIX SETS OF PADS/ FOUR DRUMS AND FOUR SETS OF SHOES. …
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DEFECTIVE/ EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS/PADS/DRUMS, AND SHOES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCEING PROBLEM WITH CONSTENT REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PARTS WITHIN 10-15,0000 MILES OF WEAR . FOUR ROTORS WERE REPLACED, ALONG WITH BEING TURNED OVER MORE THEN TWICE EACH, BEFORE REPLACMENT. ALSO, SIX SETS OF PADS/ FOUR DRUMS AND FOUR SETS OF SHOES. WERE REPLACED. THESE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS. .CONSUMER REQUESTING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854380
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM. FROM TIRES ,ELECTRIC MIRRORS ,ELECTRIC WINDOWS,CLANKING/BANGING DRIVE SHAFT NOISE AND OTHER LITTLE QUIRKS. THE ONLY THING THAT I FEEL THAT WILL LAST (LONGER THAN MY PAYMENTS) IS THE MOTOR. THE DEALER OF THIS AUTO WASN'T MUCH BETTER; "THEY" JUST SAID THAT IT WAS AG…
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EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM. FROM TIRES ,ELECTRIC MIRRORS ,ELECTRIC WINDOWS,CLANKING/BANGING DRIVE SHAFT NOISE AND OTHER LITTLE QUIRKS. THE ONLY THING THAT I FEEL THAT WILL LAST (LONGER THAN MY PAYMENTS) IS THE MOTOR. THE DEALER OF THIS AUTO WASN'T MUCH BETTER; "THEY" JUST SAID THAT IT WAS AGOOD THING THAT I PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!
NHTSA ODI #713066
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH TOUCHED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE WILL VERVE LEFT OR RIGHT, IN WHATEVER DIRECTION DRIVER IS TRYING TO TURN. FAULTY STEERING SENSOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850268
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES, BUT BRAKES FAILED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848395
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL BEOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846410
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT BRAKES ARE WORN OUT, LEAVING ONLY THE BACK BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AT A HIGH SPEED THE TRUCK VIBRATES.THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EIGHTEEN SETS OF BRAKES AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846158
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING-EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL, MUST BE PUMPED UP TO CORRECT, DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS, TURNED ROTORS TO NO AVAIL. STEERING-VEHICLE WANDERS AND PULLS TO RIGHT AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS. I HAVE ARULED OUT CURVATURE OF ROADWAY ALTHOUGH VEHICLE DOES TEND TO TRACK IN TIRE RUTS.
NHTSA ODI #710061
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE BACKING INTO THEIR DRIVING WAY, GOING APPROX. 5 MPH OR LESS, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BACK THROUGH GARAGE DOOR WHILE FOOT WAS STILL APPLYING BRAKES. TWO INJURIES WAERE RECEIVED BY PASSENGER IN BACK AND HEAD. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER; UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHOP NOT KNOWING IF SOMTHING ELSE MAY HAPPEN. AGIN YOUR…
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WHILE BACKING INTO THEIR DRIVING WAY, GOING APPROX. 5 MPH OR LESS, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BACK THROUGH GARAGE DOOR WHILE FOOT WAS STILL APPLYING BRAKES. TWO INJURIES WAERE RECEIVED BY PASSENGER IN BACK AND HEAD. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER; UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER SHOP NOT KNOWING IF SOMTHING ELSE MAY HAPPEN. AGIN YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER ARE NEEDED.
NHTSA ODI #843256
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