U.S. public vehicle records

Chevrolet C2500 brakes problems

53 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

209 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

131,748 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1988 to 1996 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 16 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

53 of 209 complaints match this topic (25.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10206112 · 2007-10-16 (October 16, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS RELATED TO HIS FAILURES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2005 AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2007 A…

Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206112 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 539595 · 1998-08-07 (August 7, 1998)

ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTION ED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL IN DIFFERENT DIRRECTIONS.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 539595 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 715980 · 1999-12-13 (December 13, 1999)

THIS IS A PROBLEM CENTERED ON THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER. APPROXIMATLY AT LEAST ONCE WITHIN EVERY 50 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER WILL FAIL. THE MOST DANGEROUS RESULT OF THIS FAILURE IS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WILL LOCK UP THE REAR BRAKES IF THIS SITUATION (DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER) OCCURS AT THE SAME TIME AS BRAKING IS OCCURING!!!!!!! BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALY AFTER THE FAILURE HOWEVER. WITHOUT THE SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONING THE DASHBOARD WARNINGS ALSO ENGAGE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A QUICK 'RAP' TO THE DASHBOARD WILL RE-ENGAGE THE SPEEDO…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 715980 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 719198 · 2000-02-24 (February 24, 2000)

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719198 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 819254 · 1997-11-19 (November 19, 1997)

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET SURFACES , INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OWNER STATES THAT THERE IS ARE NO REAR BRAKES . THE BRAKES IN THE REAR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 819254 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

209 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

7.7%Usable mileage16 / 209 records

71.8%Valid incident date150 / 209 records

100.0%Valid filing date209 / 209 records

71.3%Ordered incident and filing dates149 / 209 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 10206112 · 135,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS RELATED TO HIS FAILURES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2005 AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2007 A… Look up ODI 10206112 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 719198 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK. Look up ODI 719198 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	218.2% ODI 834060 RECALL 98V150000; WHENEVER IT'S RAINING OR SNOWING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FAIL TO WORK. WOULD HAVE GET OUT & LIFT HOOD TO JIGGLE WIPER WIRES TO GET WIPERS TO START MOVING. HAD MOTOR REPLACED WITH A PULSE BOARD ASM 322101631. *AK Look up ODI 834060 at NHTSA ↗	421.1% ODI 840097 INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT TO WORK, AFFECTING VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK Look up ODI 840097 at NHTSA ↗	1121.2% ODI 10139665 · 130,500 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT 1994 CHEVROLET C 2500 SILVERADO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A CYCLE. THEN, HAS TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THEY WILL COME AGAIN. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT CALLED GM, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALSO, SPOKE WITH HIS LOCAL DEALER, AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM OF THE SAME THING, HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECA… Look up ODI 10139665 at NHTSA ↗	1220.0% ODI 548368 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (98V-150), HOWEVER DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO VIN #. MJS Look up ODI 548368 at NHTSA ↗	713.2% ODI 547603 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98043 (98V-150). NLM Look up ODI 547603 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	350.0% ODI 539595 ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTION ED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL IN DIFFERENT DIRRECTIONS. Look up ODI 539595 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 817773 WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL IS LOCKING UP DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK Look up ODI 817773 at NHTSA ↗	15.3% ODI 852525 WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY OR DRY CONDITIONS, AND IF TWO OF THE WHEELS ARE ON THE DIRT AND TWO ON THE PAVEMENT, AND CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES, THEY GO TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER CAN HEAR THE ABS KICK IN, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. *AK Look up ODI 852525 at NHTSA ↗	35.8% ODI 525778 ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE RESULTING IN TWO VEHICLE COLLISION. Look up ODI 525778 at NHTSA ↗	711.7% ODI 533459 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. Look up ODI 533459 at NHTSA ↗	2037.7% ODI 525108 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL LOCK UP WHEN GOING OVER POT HOLES/MAN HOLES, ALSO BRAKES FADE WHEN STOPPING. Look up ODI 525108 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	917.3% ODI 714736 INJECTOR PUMPS FAILURE, PUMP HAS GONE OUT WHILE TURNING AND AT ALL SPEEDS EVERY ONE I TALK TO HAS HAD PUMP PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. GM HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEM, ALL THE MECHANICS AT SEVERAL DEALERS SAID THE HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT. AK Look up ODI 714736 at NHTSA ↗	813.3% ODI 526791 FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. Look up ODI 526791 at NHTSA ↗	23.8% ODI 518212 INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK Look up ODI 518212 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	315.8% ODI 523614 RECALL REPAIR ON THE BENCH SEAT CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. Look up ODI 523614 at NHTSA ↗	713.5% ODI 534721 DRIVER'S SEAT LEFT FRONT NUT PLATE BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE AND LEAN TO THE REAR. Look up ODI 534721 at NHTSA ↗	23.3% ODI 529590 DRIVER SEAT IS NOT VERY STABLE. Look up ODI 529590 at NHTSA ↗	47.5% ODI 604909 SEAT COVER FAILED. Look up ODI 604909 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	218.2% ODI 552345 WIPER MALFUNCTIONS. YH Look up ODI 552345 at NHTSA ↗	15.3% ODI 10089466 · 144,000 mi WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WAS THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THEM OFF. AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT STOP, WHEN THEY DO STOP THEY DO NOT RETURN TO PARK. TC *JB Look up ODI 10089466 at NHTSA ↗	11.9% ODI 838860 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AREN'T WORKING AT ALL, AND THAT IS A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK Look up ODI 838860 at NHTSA ↗	46.7% ODI 537633 WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. Look up ODI 537633 at NHTSA ↗	23.8% ODI 843342 WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AND APPLYING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY DON'T WORK. TOOK TO DEALER, TOLD THAT SOME COMPUTER BOARDS WERE SHORTING OUT IN MOISTURE. RECALL ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. OWNER PAID FOR REPAIRS. AK ML Look up ODI 843342 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	1100.0% ODI 10241769 · 132,995 mi ON 6/22/01 I BOUGHT 4 NEW MICHELIN 245-75R16 TRUCK TIRES FOR MY PICKUP FOR $524.62. THE VEHICLE IS USED FOR PLEASURE AND IS ALWAYS GARAGED. THE TIRES CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY 16,251 MILES ON THEM. DURING MY ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD CRACKING SIDEWALLS (DRY-ROT). I RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF TIRE PURCHASE AND THE MANAGER SAID THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT SAFE, COULD POSSIBLY BLOW-OUT, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE TIRES LOOK BRAND-NEW OTHER THAN THE CRACKED SIDEWALLS. I CONTACTED MICHELIN AND THEY REFUSED ANY … Look up ODI 10241769 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 556099 FIRESTONE ATX TIRE P225 75 R16 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS SETTING IN DRIVEWAY. *SLC Look up ODI 556099 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 10424115 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE 2500 WITH ACCC AMERICAN PROSPECT A/T TIRES, LINE SIZE 235/85R 16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES SHREDDED AT THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08T007000 (TIRES: SIDEWALL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10424115 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 10025531 TIRE RUPTURED AND EXPLOSIVELY BLEWOUT DELAMINATING OVER 18 INCHES OF TREAD AND SPLIT CASING UNDER TREAD AND DOWN SIDEWALL NEARLY TO SEATING BEAD. VEHICLE WAS PARKED (NOT IN MOTION) AND NOBODY WAS CLOSE. GOODYEAR, WORKHORSE, EXTRA GRIG RADIAL LT245/75R16, CODE 272661GRF80. HAD THIS BLOWOUT OCCURRED WHILE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN INEVITABLE.*AK Look up ODI 10025531 at NHTSA ↗	210.5% ODI 736054 THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, I WORK FOR AN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLING A CLAIM IN WHICH TWO OF OUR INSURED'S EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED AFTER LOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THIS IS HOW THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM REPORTING THIS AS I AM AWARE OF THESE INCIDENCES OCURRING WITH THE STEELTEX, YET IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. (DOT NUMBER: VM11B1A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16) Look up ODI 736054 at NHTSA ↗	11.9% ODI 10523243 · 178,232 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET C2500 WITH HERCULES IRON RADIAL AP TIRES, SIZE 265/75/16, (DOT 3809). THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES WERE CRACKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. *TR Look up ODI 10523243 at NHTSA ↗	11.7% ODI 10208136 I HAVE 4 RECALLED TIRES WITH THE RIGHT DATE CODES BUT FOREIGN TIRE WON'T TAKE BACK BECAUSE THEY SAY THEY ARE COUNTERFEIT. THAT WAS TOLD TO US BY MARIE AT FOREIGN TIRE. *TR Look up ODI 10208136 at NHTSA ↗	11.9% ODI 603822 GENERAL TIRES VIBRATE, THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TIRES BALANCED THREE TIMES, VIBRATION IS STILL PRESENT. Look up ODI 603822 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Tread/Belt	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 10091861 WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND CHANGED THE TIRE . IT WAS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRE. *AK Look up ODI 10091861 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 887177 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. DAYTON P-245/75R16 DOT VD11TAU. Look up ODI 887177 at NHTSA ↗	15.3% ODI 872774 PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE BECAUSE TREAD WAS HITTING UP AGAINT VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. THERE WERE TWO INCIDENTS, SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHERE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, 2657516, DULLER#HT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK Look up ODI 872774 at NHTSA ↗	11.9% ODI 558225 WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD PORTION OF THE GOODYEAR LOAD RANGE E TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN ROLLOVER, ONE PERSON WAS EJECTED (NOT WEARING SEAT BELT) WHICH RESULTED IN FATALITY AND ONE PASSENGER WAS INJURED DURING ACCIDENT. TIRES PURCHASED ON MAY 5, 1996 WITH ONLY 27,602 MILES OF WEAR. (INVESTIGATION REPORT ATTACHED) *MJS Look up ODI 558225 at NHTSA ↗	46.7% ODI 10034463 WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATED. AK APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK LATER THE TREAD ON THE LEFT FRONT ALSO SEPARATED. (OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) TREAD SEPARATION ON BOTH TIRES WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. SCC *JB Look up ODI 10034463 at NHTSA ↗	11.9% ODI 8004533 WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH ON INTERSTATE HEARD A BANGING NOISE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE . GOODYEAR TIRES. *AK Look up ODI 8004533 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 539062 POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). Look up ODI 539062 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	46.7% ODI 526791 FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. Look up ODI 526791 at NHTSA ↗	23.8% ODI 517278 THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER FAILED. Look up ODI 517278 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor	Too few reports for a range	132,750 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10206112 · 135,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS RELATED TO HIS FAILURES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2005 AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2007 A… Look up ODI 10206112 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10139665 · 130,500 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT 1994 CHEVROLET C 2500 SILVERADO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A CYCLE. THEN, HAS TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THEY WILL COME AGAIN. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT CALLED GM, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ALSO, SPOKE WITH HIS LOCAL DEALER, AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM OF THE SAME THING, HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECA… Look up ODI 10139665 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	Too few reports for a range	144,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10089466 · 144,000 mi WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WAS THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THEM OFF. AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT STOP, WHEN THEY DO STOP THEY DO NOT RETURN TO PARK. TC *JB Look up ODI 10089466 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	Too few reports for a range	155,614 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10241769 · 132,995 mi ON 6/22/01 I BOUGHT 4 NEW MICHELIN 245-75R16 TRUCK TIRES FOR MY PICKUP FOR $524.62. THE VEHICLE IS USED FOR PLEASURE AND IS ALWAYS GARAGED. THE TIRES CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY 16,251 MILES ON THEM. DURING MY ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD CRACKING SIDEWALLS (DRY-ROT). I RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF TIRE PURCHASE AND THE MANAGER SAID THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT SAFE, COULD POSSIBLY BLOW-OUT, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE TIRES LOOK BRAND-NEW OTHER THAN THE CRACKED SIDEWALLS. I CONTACTED MICHELIN AND THEY REFUSED ANY … Look up ODI 10241769 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10523243 · 178,232 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET C2500 WITH HERCULES IRON RADIAL AP TIRES, SIZE 265/75/16, (DOT 3809). THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES WERE CRACKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. *TR Look up ODI 10523243 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

1995: 14 complaints · 1996: 35 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
1995	1	3	14
1996	7	29	35

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
1995	40	19	1
1996	32	21	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	Seats	Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	Tires	Tires:Tread/Belt	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor	—	1 ODI 719198 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK. Look up ODI 719198 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	1 ODI 719198 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK. Look up ODI 719198 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 526791 FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. Look up ODI 526791 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Tires	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Tires:Tread/Belt	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0	0	1 ODI 526791 FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. Look up ODI 526791 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

7 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

17 mentions · 8.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 175,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 516688

FUEL SUPPLY SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

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ODI 10441102 · 259,856 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN MY 1994 CHEVROLET C2500 WITH THE 6.5 L NATURALLY ASPIRATED DIESEL, MY TRUCK SUDDENLY STALLED AND I LOST ALL MY ENGINE POWERED COMPONENTS (POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC.) I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD BUT WAS BARELY SLOWING DOWN. I FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH TO GET OFF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. I THEN HAD TO SIT THERE FOR 30 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER TO COOL DOWN BEFORE I COULD TURN AROUND AND GARAGE MY VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL (5-10) TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A 30 MILE TRIP. I…

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ODI 528373

FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POWER STEERING AND BRAKES LOSE, ALSO ENGINE HESITATES/STALLS.

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

15 mentions · 7.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 259,856 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10441102 · 259,856 mi

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ODI 512428

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

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ODI 531889

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES LOCK UP THE FIRST FEW TIMES THEY ARE APPLIED AFTER VEHICLE SITS IN RAIN FOR SEVERAL HOURS.

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Steering assistance concerns

7 mentions · 3.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 149,000 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10441102 · 259,856 mi

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ODI 528373

FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO POWER STEERING AND BRAKES LOSE, ALSO ENGINE HESITATES/STALLS.

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ODI 848659

THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AT 65MPH AND ALL POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WENT OUT. THIS WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE NEEDING A FUEL INJECTION PUMP. DLR HAS REPLACED THE PUMP TWICE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. MJS

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 714515

UPON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, TRUCK ENGINE STOPS AS IF THE SWITCH HAS BEEN CUT OFF, OF COURSE IT HASN`T. THE LAST TIME, 11/02/99, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START BACK, AS IT HAD IN THE PAST. HOWEVER AFTER CALLING A WRECKER,AND WAITING ABOUT 30 MINUTES, IT CRANK WITH NO PROBLEM AND PERFORMED PERFECTLY. DROVE TO REPAIR SHOP, CUMPUTER ANALIZER SHOWED NO PROBLEM. TRUCK ALWAYS STOPS AT A LOW SPEED, 5 TO 20 MPH. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON HOW TO FIND AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU EARL HAYES

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 842814

THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE, AND THE FUEL IS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE. *AK

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 709798

AN APPROVED GM REPAIR FACILITY HAS REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE 5 TIMES. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AND JERK SEVERLY WHEN DECELERATING. I KNOW OF OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE PUMPS. I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TRUCK TO PURCHASE AND CANNOT GET A FAIR TRADE-IN ON THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF THE REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM WITH NEWER MODELS IF IT EXISTS AND TO COMPENSATE PRESENT UNSATISFIED OWNER…

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 715980

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b