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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
225–50K
750–75K
375–100K
13100–150K
7150K+
33 reports with mileage · 96 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.
Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports0 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
129 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO IDLE AT 750 RPMS PLUS OR MINUS 50. MOST OF THE TIME IT WILL IDLE AT 1100 - 1900 RPMS. WHEN CONSUMER LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL. IT WILL NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT IT WILL SPEED UP WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY SAID ALL VEHICLES DO THIS BECA…
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO IDLE AT 750 RPMS PLUS OR MINUS 50. MOST OF THE TIME IT WILL IDLE AT 1100 - 1900 RPMS. WHEN CONSUMER LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL. IT WILL NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT IT WILL SPEED UP WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY SAID ALL VEHICLES DO THIS BECAUSE OF THE NEW POLUTION CONTROL. *AK. *YC
NHTSA ODI #853157
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1999
Suspension
VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES EXCESSIVELY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS WITHOUT RESOLVE. DEALERSHIP BELEIVES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF TRUCK AND HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM OFTEN WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK. MANUFACTURE CLAIMS NO PROBLEM. SO FAR I HAVE HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES,GAS SHOCKS, SEVERAL BA…
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VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES EXCESSIVELY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS WITHOUT RESOLVE. DEALERSHIP BELEIVES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF TRUCK AND HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM OFTEN WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK. MANUFACTURE CLAIMS NO PROBLEM. SO FAR I HAVE HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES,GAS SHOCKS, SEVERAL BALANCES ON TIRES AND A TOW PACKAGE INSTALLED TO TRY AND SOLVE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP ALSO MENTIONED TRYING TO SHIM THE DRIVE TRAIN.
NHTSA ODI #713806
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 1999
Suspension
TRUCK HAS BAD SHAKE, I HAVE INSTALLED NEW TIRES, SHOCKS, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING(NO CHARGE), HAD FRONT ALIGNMENT, TRUCK STILL VIBRATES AT 40MPH AND UP. CAN SEE BED SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE. MAKES THE BACK SEAT THUMP. ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKES AT 50-55MPH. MY 95 NISSAN TRUCK DID THE EXACT SAME THING, NO CAUSE EVER FOUND. I WAS TOLD THAT OTHER…
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TRUCK HAS BAD SHAKE, I HAVE INSTALLED NEW TIRES, SHOCKS, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING(NO CHARGE), HAD FRONT ALIGNMENT, TRUCK STILL VIBRATES AT 40MPH AND UP. CAN SEE BED SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE. MAKES THE BACK SEAT THUMP. ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKES AT 50-55MPH. MY 95 NISSAN TRUCK DID THE EXACT SAME THING, NO CAUSE EVER FOUND. I WAS TOLD THAT OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #713168
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1999
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT TENSIONER LOCKS AND DOES NOT RELEASE. BELT MUST BE UNLATCHED TO MOVE OR LEAN FORWARD.
NHTSA ODI #711984
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
Steering
STEERING WHEEL--WIRING FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #609819
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE. CONSTANT FAILURES SINCE PURCHASE.
NHTSA ODI #609762
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
EquipmentPower TrainSeats
SEAT LEVER (RECALL). CLAMP ON A/C TUBE (RECALL). SHIFTER BOOT--LEAKING.
NHTSA ODI #609726
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
WINDOW AND VALVE TRAIN FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #609463
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #710273
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. YH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A SECURING PIN INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY CAN COME LOOSE ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE INADVERTENTLY MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS. IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT CAN SLIP BETWEEN THE SEAT BOTTOM FINISHER AND THE SEAT BACK PLASTIC RECLINER HANDLE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE RECLINER LEVER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BELT IS COMPLETELY SEVERED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC HANDLE ON THE END OF THE SEAT BACK RECLINING LEVER FWITH A DIFFERENT SHAPE HANDLE WHICH WILL PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM SLIPPING BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND THE SEAT.
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NHTSA investigations
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