Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
49 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
71,450 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1970 to 1996 model years. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1988: 2; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
Reported: 1970-09-08 (September 8, 1970) · Model years: 1970
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1970-12-10 (December 10, 1970) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1974-04-25 (April 25, 1974) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1974-05-17 (May 17, 1974) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1988-05-16 (May 16, 1988) · Model years: 1988
REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEMENT AND THUS NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 105.
Remedy: INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1993-02-01 (February 1, 1993) · Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 1990-09-17 (September 17, 1990) · Model years: 1989, 1990
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
49 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 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 815571SEAT: FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. SEAT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 450.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7% | 240.0%ODI 10125523FRONT SEAT BELTS NON-OPERATIONAL. CABLE WIRE IS COMMING APART. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBEALT MECHANISM BROKEN | 125.0%ODI 802504THE SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK.*AK | 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. |
| 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 973808WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE THE REAR BRAKE SLOWS TRUCK DOWN IT DOESN'T STOP FRONT BRAKE STOPS FINE . TT THE ABS HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *YH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0%ODI 548189VEHICLE GOES EXTENDED DISTANCE AND SPINS ON WET PAVEMENT AND ICY ROADS RESPECTIVELY BECAUSE OF ABS FAILURE. YH | 112.5%ODI 817266WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 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. | 125.0%ODI 10083226 · 180,000 miWHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK | 133.3%ODI 862527WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 225.0%ODI 858677WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, AFFECTING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 535200TOO SMALL RADIATOR FOR THIS SIZE OF TRUCK. RADIATOR OVERHEATS. | 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 986214ENGINE STARTED BURNING OIL AFTER A OIL CHANGE. PLEASE GIVE DETAIL. *AK | 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. | 112.5%ODI 855723WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS: OIL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH, PUMP DRIVE MODULE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE INJECTOR PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED *AK *ML | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10577832 · 128 miI HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM OF THIS PART CREATING A WILD HORSE VEHICLE AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. SO FAR GM IS NOT HELPING, THE LAST VISIT WAS CONFIRMED THIS PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM AND A NEW PUMP. WAS NOT MADE AND GM ONLY OFFERS A OVERHAULED UNIT. THE CURRENT PUMP IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CUTTING OFF AND AT TIMES TURNING INTO A FULL THROTTLE. STANADYNE THE COMPANY MAKING THE PUMP IS IN DENIAL THE PUMP DOES THIS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HESITATE PUTTING ANYTHING USED ON THIS VEHICLE… |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 828091DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SHOULDER STRAPS GET LOOSE, WILL NOT LOCK IN POSITION, DO NOT RETRACT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK | 120.0%ODI 10125523FRONT SEAT BELTS NON-OPERATIONAL. CABLE WIRE IS COMMING APART. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBEALT MECHANISM BROKEN | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Too few reports for a range | 110,243 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10113844 · 125,000 miDRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WASHERS AND BOLTS BROKE OFF. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT CORNER OF THE SEAT WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. RECALL 96V055010 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE SEAT LEANED WHEN THE DRIVER SAT IN IT. *BF *NM |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | Too few reports for a range | 180,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10083226 · 180,000 miWHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Too few reports for a range | 15,564 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10577832 · 128 miI HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS WELL KNOWN PROBLEM OF THIS PART CREATING A WILD HORSE VEHICLE AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. SO FAR GM IS NOT HELPING, THE LAST VISIT WAS CONFIRMED THIS PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM AND A NEW PUMP. WAS NOT MADE AND GM ONLY OFFERS A OVERHAULED UNIT. THE CURRENT PUMP IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE CUTTING OFF AND AT TIMES TURNING INTO A FULL THROTTLE. STANADYNE THE COMPANY MAKING THE PUMP IS IN DENIAL THE PUMP DOES THIS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HESITATE PUTTING ANYTHING USED ON THIS VEHICLE… ODI 10876137 · 31,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC SIERRA C2500 SLE N/A. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A SHOPPING CENTER AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS MADE OUT OF SOYBEAN AND THE SQUIRRELS CHEWED IT, WHICH CAUSED A CONTINUOUS LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE. T… |
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.
1995: 2 complaints · 1996: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 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 | Seats | Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Fuel/Propulsion System | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10125523FRONT SEAT BELTS NON-OPERATIONAL. CABLE WIRE IS COMMING APART. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBEALT MECHANISM BROKEN |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 0 | 1ODI 10125523FRONT SEAT BELTS NON-OPERATIONAL. CABLE WIRE IS COMMING APART. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBEALT MECHANISM BROKEN | 0 | 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.
6 patterns with matching reports.
2 mentions · 4.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A STAND STILL THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE EMEREGENCY BRAKE PEDAL AND TUBE FELL TO THE FLOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY. TT
\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b2 mentions · 4.1% of complaints
Median mileage: 50,900 mi (1 usable records).
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER WERE COOLANT WAS DRIPPING FROM THE RADIATOR. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO SEE BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOON AFTER SEEING THE SMOKE, FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS NOT DETERMINED THE VEHICLE TOTALED AS OF YET. *NM
DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP(S) CANNOT ASSIST CONSUMER WITH PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE .ONE FAILURE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMLY DANGEROUS.WIPER FAILURES IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WICH OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY -VERY DANGEROUS !!! MY FIANCE ALSO OWNS A 1996 GMC C1500 WHICH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALER THAT ONLY A SELECT GROUP OF VEHICLES HAS A RECALL ISSUED AND A GM TECHNICIAN HAS TOLD US THAT THE SAME WIPER CIRCUT BOARD HAS BEEN USED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT GM VEHICLES OVER A…
\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ENGINE STARTED BURNING OIL AFTER A OIL CHANGE. PLEASE GIVE DETAIL. *AK
\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 92,000 mi (1 usable records).
GM 6.5L DIESEL 94-2000. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER FAILS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/POWER STEERING/AND BRAKES. A RECENT FAILURE WHILE TOWING A 7500 TRAILER CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE ON A CURVE DUE TO THE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHINE THIS OCCURS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP BUT HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH IS VERY COMMON. *LA
\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 50,900 mi (1 usable records).
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER WERE COOLANT WAS DRIPPING FROM THE RADIATOR. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO SEE BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOON AFTER SEEING THE SMOKE, FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS NOT DETERMINED THE VEHICLE TOTALED AS OF YET. *NM
\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b