Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE...UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS A SPUR OF THE MOMENT PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH USED, WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES, I THOUGHT I WOULD BE OK SINCE IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TILL 72,000. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, ALTERNATOR, BELT TENSIONER, IGNITION SWITCH, 4WD SENSORS, GAS GAUGE S…
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THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE...UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS A SPUR OF THE MOMENT PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH USED, WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES, I THOUGHT I WOULD BE OK SINCE IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TILL 72,000. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, ALTERNATOR, BELT TENSIONER, IGNITION SWITCH, 4WD SENSORS, GAS GAUGE SENSOR, LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT AND BOTH REAR AXLE BEARINGS. AT LEAST THESE WERE ALL COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT NOT THE RENTAL CARS FOR ALL THE TIME THE TRUCK SPENT IN THE SHOP. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 90,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS DOES NOT PERTAIN TO MY TRUCK (THE VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED), THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK IS RUSTED (I'VE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BUT NO RECALL), MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS SEVERELY (ALSO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS), AND I'VE ALREADY REPLACED (OUT OF POCKET COST OF $1700) A COMPLETE REAR END. I OWE MORE THAN THIS VEHICLE IS WORTH...BUT WILL NEED TO GET RID OF IT SOON BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY SON AROUND IN IT. MANY OF THESE PROBLEMS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT...
NHTSA ODI #752579
Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2000
Electrical System
MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY LEAKED FROM THE POSITIVE CABLE, RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE MOUNT CABLE TO THE STARTER, EATING THROUGH THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. THIS H…
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MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY LEAKED FROM THE POSITIVE CABLE, RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE MOUNT CABLE TO THE STARTER, EATING THROUGH THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OTHER FRIENDS OF MINE AS WELL WITH THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING. MY BROTHER IN LAW IS A CERTIFED ASE MASTER MECHANIC FOR GE CAPITAL FLEET AND THEY HAVE HAD OVER 28 OF THE SAME REPORTED PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO HAD SEVERAL VEHICLES REPORTED WITH THE SAME CONDITION. WITH BATTERY ACID BLOWING ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, I'M WONDERING IF OTHER COMPNENTS HAVE BEEN COMPRIMISED, ESPICALLY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #737352
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2000
Electrical System
THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY QUITS (AS IF TURNED OFF). THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE CLIMBING LONG GRADES. ALTITUDE HAS BEEN 7000-10000 FEET. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE HAS RANGED FROM 65-85 DEGREES. EACH TIME AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE STARTS AFTER A BRIEF TIME AND CONTINUES NORMALLY. DEALER HAS DRIVEN THE CAR FO…
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THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY QUITS (AS IF TURNED OFF). THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE CLIMBING LONG GRADES. ALTITUDE HAS BEEN 7000-10000 FEET. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE HAS RANGED FROM 65-85 DEGREES. EACH TIME AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE STARTS AFTER A BRIEF TIME AND CONTINUES NORMALLY. DEALER HAS DRIVEN THE CAR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THREE TIMES THE ENGINE HAS QUIT WHILE IN HEAVY HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC WHICH CAUSES SOME CONCERN ABOUT SAFETY. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE COMPUTER CAUSED AS IT IS SO ABRUPT - NO STUTTER, STUMBLE OR COUGH.
NHTSA ODI #730158
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 1999
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeats
TRANSMISSION FAILED ON INTERSTATE AND THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS FAILED, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXPERIENCES CONTINUAL MALFUNCTIONS (EMERGENCY FLASHERS, BRAKE LIGHTS, WARNING BUZZER). *MJS
NHTSA ODI #550152
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 1999
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeats
FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE A SHARP OBJECT WITHIN THE SEAT KEEPS POKING A HOLE IN THE SEAT. NLM
NHTSA ODI #550043
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Electrical System
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #607158
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1998
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel System, GasolineCrashInjury
ABS BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. IN ADDITION, IGNITION LOCKED UP/FUEL GAUGE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. *AK
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF WEBBING INTO THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE FREE FALLING LATCH PLATE USED IN THIS SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WEBBING TO DYNAMICALLY DISTRIBUTE BETWEEN THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT AS THE DRIVER'S POSITION CHANGES DURING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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NHTSA investigations
2
EA97004 · Seat Belt Webbing Separation
Opened Feb 28, 1997 · Closed Aug 5, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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