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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 90 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports1 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
90 reports
Mileage unknown · May 27, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN I START THE CAR WITH THE ENGINE COLD, AS SOON AS THE CHOKE TURNS OFF, THE ENGINES DIES, I HAVE TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING. ONCE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, I SHIFT THE TRANSAXLE INTO PARK, AND THE IDLE SHOOTS UP TO 2000 RPMS, THE ENGINE IDLES UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN PARK. THE IDLE A…
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WHEN I START THE CAR WITH THE ENGINE COLD, AS SOON AS THE CHOKE TURNS OFF, THE ENGINES DIES, I HAVE TO TAP THE ACCELERATOR TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING. ONCE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, I SHIFT THE TRANSAXLE INTO PARK, AND THE IDLE SHOOTS UP TO 2000 RPMS, THE ENGINE IDLES UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN PARK. THE IDLE ALSO DROP TEMPORARILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THIS STARTED HAPPENING DURING THE LAST WEEK WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED HOT FOR THE SUMMER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #745968
Mileage unknown · May 9, 2001
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
CAR HAS ERRATIC IDLE AT TIMES AND RPMS WILL STICK SOMETIMES WELL ABOVE NORMAL IDLE. IT IS ECU THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. QUITE A FEW OF MY FRIENDS EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE GEO STORMS. A RECALL IS IN ORDER IF YOU ASK ME!*AK
NHTSA ODI #745100
Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 2000
Electrical System
THE ECM DIED, AND ACCORDING TO A SURVEY, A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLES HAVE ALSO, RECALL IT! *AK
NHTSA ODI #737671
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2000
Electrical System
CAR LOSES POWER WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. ALL SPEEDS. BEEN CHASING PROBLEM FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW. *AK
NHTSA ODI #737201
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2000
Electrical System
THIS ECU PROBLEM IS VERY UNSAFE! IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SURGE AT INTERSECTIONS WHEN BRAKING OR FAIL TO STAY RUNNING IN TAFFIC. THE ECU ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SPUTTER AND CUT-OUT AT HI-WAY SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC.*AK
NHTSA ODI #736688
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
IDLE DROPS BELOW 500 RPMS AND STALLS ALL THE TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #735029
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR IDLES HEAVY AND DIES ALL THE TIME/GM KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #734541
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2000
Electrical SystemCrash
FAULTY ECM CAUSES ERRATIC IDLE SPEEDS. AFTER STARTING, ENGINE RPMS DROP AND ENGINE MAY STALL WITHIN 30 SECONDS EVERY TIME ENGINE IS STARTED. WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHTS OR IDLING, ENGINE WILL OFTEN STALL OUT. ENGINE WILL ALSO OFTEN REV TO OVER 2,000 RPMS. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A STOP. …
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FAULTY ECM CAUSES ERRATIC IDLE SPEEDS. AFTER STARTING, ENGINE RPMS DROP AND ENGINE MAY STALL WITHIN 30 SECONDS EVERY TIME ENGINE IS STARTED. WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHTS OR IDLING, ENGINE WILL OFTEN STALL OUT. ENGINE WILL ALSO OFTEN REV TO OVER 2,000 RPMS. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A STOP. THIS PROBLEM REPORTEDLY OCCURS DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN ECU DUE TO SHRINKAGE OF THE INSULATION USED ON IT.
NHTSA ODI #730890
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STARTING ITSELF AND ENGAGING OUT OF OUT OF GEAR ( W/O KEY AND VEHICLE WOULD BE COMPLETELY OFF). CONDITION HAVE OCCUR ON FOUR OCCASION WITHIN A WEEK. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSEPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA ODI #868849
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
GM & ISUZU ARE AWARE OF THIS. APPARENTLY THEY HAVE REFUSED TO FIX IT. MY CAR HAS JUST BEGUN THESE SYMPTOMS BUT I DON'T WANT TO WAIT UNTIL THE CAR DIES ON ME. THIS YEAR WE HAVE HAD RECORD HIGHS IN CA. IT'S MAKING THE PROBLEM WORSE. IT CUTS OFF WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT FOR NO GOOD REASON. IT IDLES HIGH AND LOW. IT HAS EVE REFU…
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GM & ISUZU ARE AWARE OF THIS. APPARENTLY THEY HAVE REFUSED TO FIX IT. MY CAR HAS JUST BEGUN THESE SYMPTOMS BUT I DON'T WANT TO WAIT UNTIL THE CAR DIES ON ME. THIS YEAR WE HAVE HAD RECORD HIGHS IN CA. IT'S MAKING THE PROBLEM WORSE. IT CUTS OFF WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT FOR NO GOOD REASON. IT IDLES HIGH AND LOW. IT HAS EVE REFUSED TO START AT TIMES.*AK
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
Remedy: A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
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
PE95035 · Steering Column Loosening
Opened Jun 7, 1995 · Closed Oct 10, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
EA95014 · Seat Belt Buckles Failure
Opened Apr 25, 1995 · Closed Jul 28, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
There is no summary currently available
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