Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 16 complaints (43.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 50.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 3; 1999: 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO VEHICLE HAD 7 PREVIOUS BRAKE REPAIRS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478303 at NHTSA ↗
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE BLEW OUT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481191 at NHTSA ↗
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SURGE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480601 at NHTSA ↗
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501252 at NHTSA ↗
POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980468 at NHTSA ↗
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
16 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
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.
| Component | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 743.8% | 216.7%ODI 10109422 · 76,000 miCONSUMER STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED. DEALER CLAIMED THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL 93V152000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK | 215.4% | 233.3%ODI 818870VEHICLE WAS IN CRASH, RESULTING FROM LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DEALER PUT NEW BRAKE DRUMS IN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK | 116.7%ODI 847883WHILE MAKING A STOP CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. VEHICLE REQUIRED LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK | 125.0%ODI 549342ABS FAILURE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL KICKS BACK AND VEHICLE DO NOT STOP WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROUGH SURFACE. YH | 150.0%ODI 874616WHEN DRIVING REAR BRAKES DON'T WORK AT ALL. THERE IS NO PRIOR WARNING AT THIS POINT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK | 133.3%ODI 870588WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN DRY WEATHER VAN PULLS TO LEFT. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN RAINY WEATHER, FRONT LEFT BRAKE LOCKS UP, AND ABS STARTS CHATTERING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS. VAN WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. BRAKE PADS/ CALIPERS/ ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES WERE REPLACED. VAN STILLS PULLS TO LEFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 212.5% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10020980 · 28,000 miSINCE 28,000 MI TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1-2; TECHNICIAN FOUND ERROR BUT DEALER REFUSED PROBLEM. ERROR CODE SAYS INTERNAL SLIPPAGE. PROBLEMS GETS MUCH WORSE WITH COLD WEATHER. SOMETIMES DOESN'T SHIFT. HAS TO BE SHIFTED BACK INTO REVERSE AND BACK TO DRIVE. *** TRANSMISSION DIP STICK AND TUBE REPLACED 2 TIMES FROM CORROSION, RUSTED IN HALF AT 60,000 MILES. *NLM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 16.3% | 18.3%ODI 502335SEAT BELTS IN REAR BENCH SEAT DO NOT FIT RIGHT DUE TO WHERE THE ENDS ARE ANCHORED TO THE FRAME. *DSH | 215.4% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10396801 · 121,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WALLS OF ALL FOUR (KELLY TIRES- NAVIGATOR GOLD (235/75/R15) WERE BREAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE WAS A DRY ROT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PRORATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 727186ONE OF SEVERAL FAILURES WE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS TIRE. ALL TIRES FAILED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES SEPERATED AND THE TREAD COME OFF THE CASING OF THE TIRE. WE ARE NO LONGER USING THIS TIRE ON OUR VEHICLES, NO OTHER TIRE HAS FAILED ON OUR TRUCKS, WITH THE SAME LOAD AND CONDITIONS.( DOT NUMBER: VN11B1A188 TIRE SIZE: 24575R16 ) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10098896 · 23,930 miON 2 OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD 2 TIRES ON MY 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS TRUCK FAIL DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION.THE TIRE IS THE "GENERAL AMERI 550 AS" WITH THE TIRE DOT STAMP OF "AD1L D7A 309". THE GENERAL AMERI 550 WAS THE TIRE THAT FORD LATER PULLED AS THE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT TO THE FIRESTONE TIRES. MY TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN 2002 WITH <100 MILES. NOW HAS 23930. MANY DEATHS HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTED TO THIS TIRE MADE IN THE SAME TIME FRAME.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3% | 17.7% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 212.5%ODI 478303BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO VEHICLE HAD 7 PREVIOUS BRAKE REPAIRS. *SKD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 549691BRAKES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE ACCIDENT, AFTER REPAIRED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES CONTINUALLY, AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED OF FAILURE. MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 212.5%ODI 480241STRING HOLDING WINDOW SHADES IN UPWARD POSITION BROKE, CAUSING SHADES TO FALL DOWN, BLOCKING DRIVER'S VIEW. *AW | 18.3%ODI 489275VEHICLE OWNER UNABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL OF SPRAYING FLAME RETARDENT ON CURTAINS DUE TO LEAKING CONTAINER, UNABLE TO REPLACE. (STANDARD 302) *TW | 17.7%ODI 509974ARM RESTS POSITIONED TOO HIGHT, INTERFERING W/FREE MOVEMENT OF DRIVER'S ARM. | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 502180RIGHT SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MAKES OBJECTS LOOK FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY REALLY ARE, CAUSES DIFFICULTY JUDGING WHEN IT IS SAFE TO CHANGE LANES. *DSH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 825662WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS SHAKE VIGOROUSLY WHICH OBSTRUCT THE VIEW, MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK | 125.0%ODI 543946BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATE BADLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FOCUS ON ANY OBJECT THROUGH THE MIRRORS. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 8012695INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN OPENING DOORS. ALSO, BOTH EXTERIOR POWER MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
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.
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.
2006: 0 complaints · 2007: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | Unknown Or Other | Electrical System | Electrical System:Wiring | Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
3 patterns with matching reports.
2 mentions · 12.5% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO VEHICLE HAD 7 PREVIOUS BRAKE REPAIRS. *SKD
\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b1 mentions · 6.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b1 mentions · 6.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b