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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 17 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.
Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
FULL BRAKE FAILURE IN 7/19 AND AGAIN IN 10/19. WE WERE ABLE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE AS LITTLE TRAFFIC. HAD THEM COMPLETELY REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. 1/20 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN CAUSING US TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES BY JUMPING A CURB AND HITTING A MILE MARKER SIGN A PARKWAY. THAT IS 3 BRAKES FAILURES IN 7 MONTHS. VEHICLE IS …
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FULL BRAKE FAILURE IN 7/19 AND AGAIN IN 10/19. WE WERE ABLE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLE AS LITTLE TRAFFIC. HAD THEM COMPLETELY REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. 1/20 BRAKES FAILED AGAIN CAUSING US TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES BY JUMPING A CURB AND HITTING A MILE MARKER SIGN A PARKWAY. THAT IS 3 BRAKES FAILURES IN 7 MONTHS. VEHICLE IS NOW TOTALED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE! NO INJURIES, THANK GOD!
NHTSA ODI #11307063
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2017
Service Brakes
BRAKE LINES VERY RUSTED AND LEAKING FLUID BOTH FRONT TO REAR LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HAD TO ALSO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS & ROTORS THEY WERE PITTED AND GROOVED. NEEDED TO PERFORM BRAKE FLUID FLUSH , BOTH REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING & REAR COVER GASKET SEAL LEAKING ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HEARD THE…
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BRAKE LINES VERY RUSTED AND LEAKING FLUID BOTH FRONT TO REAR LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HAD TO ALSO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS & ROTORS THEY WERE PITTED AND GROOVED. NEEDED TO PERFORM BRAKE FLUID FLUSH , BOTH REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING & REAR COVER GASKET SEAL LEAKING ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HEARD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH OLDER MODLE SUV'S AND HAD MINE LOOKED AT AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL THESE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. I HAVE ALL REPAIR INVOICES TO VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11011661
119,860 miles · Nov 12, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING MY SUV ON THE FREEWAY, THE ABS ,TRACTION CONTROLL,BRAKE LITE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING AND CHIMING. SERVICE STABILITY WAS FLASHING ON THE DIC. THE DEALER SAID THE ABS MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A LOSS OF HVAC CONTROLL ,NO AC AND VENTILLATION OR HEATING,LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE ADVI…
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WHILE DRIVING MY SUV ON THE FREEWAY, THE ABS ,TRACTION CONTROLL,BRAKE LITE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING AND CHIMING. SERVICE STABILITY WAS FLASHING ON THE DIC. THE DEALER SAID THE ABS MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A LOSS OF HVAC CONTROLL ,NO AC AND VENTILLATION OR HEATING,LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE ADVICE.
NHTSA ODI #10925633
5,600 miles · Jul 2, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE GOES INTO TRACTION CONTROL FOR NO REASON STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE DISPLAY FLASHES TRACTION ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT IS DRY AND FREE OF LOOSE DEBRIS. YOU HAVE TO LET THE ACCELERATOR GO AND RE-ACCELERATE TO DEACTIVATE THE TRACTION CONTROL, LEAVING…
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WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE GOES INTO TRACTION CONTROL FOR NO REASON STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE DISPLAY FLASHES TRACTION ACTIVE EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT IS DRY AND FREE OF LOOSE DEBRIS. YOU HAVE TO LET THE ACCELERATOR GO AND RE-ACCELERATE TO DEACTIVATE THE TRACTION CONTROL, LEAVING YOU STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. GM HAD A RECALL FOR LARGE SUVS AND PICK-UPS WITH A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM, THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THE DISPLAY FLASHED AN ABS FAULT BUT THE REPAIR FOR THAT RECALL WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS FOR THE TRACTION ACTIVE FAULT. ABS IS PART OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, SO JUST BECAUSE GM FOUND A WAY TO THROW A DIFFERENT CODE FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THEY'RE NOT OBLIGATED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT LEAVES YOU IN NO CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHILE MOVING FROM A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT OR DEAD FROM GETTING T-BONED BECAUSE THEY CAN'T GET OUT THE WAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10607659
107,768 miles · Apr 7, 2014
Service Brakes
STEEL BRAKE LINE CORROSION CAUSED BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. *TR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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NHTSA investigations
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