154 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 GMC Safari. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
SUSPENSIONMay 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SAFARI. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE THERE WAS A NEW DESIGN FOR THE TORSION BAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 220,000.
POWER TRAINJanuary 30, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE FUELING THE 1994 GMC SAFARI (15 WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE,, RESULTING IN STRIKING THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. THE CONTACT REENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED THE LOOSE GEAR INTO DRIVE AND MOVED THE VEHICLE FORWARD TO A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE W2ASA DRIVABLE, BUT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LOOSE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #10181090SUSPENSIONAugust 16, 2005
DRIVING A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD AND AT A STOP HAD THE 41" TORSION BAR SNAPPED. SEARCHED FOR REPLACEMENT FROM SALVAGE YARDS BUT THEY HAVE STOPPED SELLING THEM DUE TO LIABILITY REASONS, NEED TO INSTALL ADJUSTMENT EQUIPMENT SOLD BY GM WITH A COST OF $800. *NM
VISIBILITYApril 5, 2005
WHEN DRIVING DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WERE NUMEROUS RECALLS ON OTHER YEAR AND MAKES OF THE SAFARI VANS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB
SUSPENSIONSeptember 29, 2004
THE VAN WAS GOING DOWN THE I25 NORTH OF DENVER WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY RACE CARS AND BRINING THE VAN TO A STOP WAS THE HARDEST I HAVE EVER DONE. BY DRIVING SKILLS, LUCK AND THE GOOD LORD I AM HERE TODAY TO WRITE THIS COMPLAINT. DOES GENERAL MOTORS NEED TO WAIT FOR A FAMILY TO DIE BEFORE THEY WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE. I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM UNTIL I WENT TO GET PARTS AND THAT IS WHEN I FIND THAT GM KNOWS THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE TORSION BARS AND SUPERSEDES THE PART NUMBERS TO SHORTER (FROM 40" TO 36" BARS) THESE BARS ARE REDESIGNED AND MUST BE REPLACED IN PAIRS. I HAVE THE VAN TORN DOWN NOW WITH THE FAILED PART AND IT UPSETS ME ENOUGH THAT I AM GOING TO LET THE VAN SIT UNTIL GENERAL MOTORS DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. NOTE THAT THE GMC SAFARI AWD VANS AND THE CHEVROLET ASTRO AWD VANS ARE THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTJanuary 15, 2004
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES. IT HAPPENED ONLY TWO OTHER TIMES. RECENTLY, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, BUT IS NOT FIXED BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT IT IS A WIRING PROBLEM, BUT TO DATE, WE HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND THEY ALL WANT TO REPLACE OUR TRANSMISSION. IT SEEMS ODD THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAPPEN AT THE SAME TIME, SO ELECTRICAL SOUNDS MORE LIKELY TO US. THE VAN HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS NOW, AS WE ARE HESITANT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY TO FIX IT AND EVEN MORE HESITANT TO TAKE IT TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND JUST WANTS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AND, IF SO, WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.
VISIBILITYNovember 13, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON A TRIP, DURING TRAVEL IN A RAINSTORM. ON ONE OCCASION, I PULLED OVER AND DAMAGED THE RIGHT SIDE RUNNING BOARD DUE TO INABILITY TO SEE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE FACTORY. *LA
VISIBILITYNovember 10, 2003
RECALL COMPLAINT NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V159/GM RECALL NO. 03023.THE (ABOVE) RECALL IS CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM THAT FAILS DUE TO A BAD CIRCUIT BOARD/MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES INVOLVED INCLUDING 1994 VEHICLES, BUT FOR THE GMC SAFARI ONLY 1995-1997 MODELS ARE LISTED. MY 1994 GMC SAFARI EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE MODE AS THE OTHER 1994 VEHICLES LISTED AND THE 1995-19997 SAFARI MODELS. THE SERVICE REPAIR RECEIPT INDICATES THE FAILURE MODE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE RECALL NOTICE DESCRIPTION. I HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED DUE TO NON-OPERATION OF MY WIPER SYSTEM AT A COST OF $341.75. WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS FAILURE MODE WAS ANNOUNCED IT DID NOT INCLUDE THE 1994 SAFARI MODEL YEAR. I HAVE HAD REPEATED CONVERSATIONS WITH GMC RECALL OFFICE AND THEY INDICATE THAT MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT PART OF THE RECALL. UPON MY OWN INVESTIGATION, I FOUND A 1995 GMC SAFARI AND FOUND IT HAD THE SAME WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY AS MY (1994) VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED FOR THE FAILURE RECALL, BUT MINE IS NOT. I INDICATED THIS TO GMC BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BUT ACCUMULATE COMPLAINTS ON OTHER VEHICLES NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE WAITED OVER 8 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AN UPDATE, BUT THEY INDICATED NO UPDATE WAS AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE ADDING THE 1994 GMC SAFARI TO THE RECALL COMPLAINT NOTICE NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V159/GM RECALL NO. 03023. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT FURTHER ACTION I CAN TAKE IN ORDER TO RECOVER MY EXPENSE ($341.75) IN REPAIRING THE SAME DEFECT WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER SAFARI MODELS AND ON OTHER 1994 GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE DESCRIPTION. THANK YOU JOSEPH D. JAKLIC 317.877.3304 JOSEPH_JAKLIC@YAHOO.COM . *AK
VISIBILITYSeptember 15, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH ITS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM. *SCC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 10, 2003
OUR 1994 GMC SAFARI ACCELERATED SUDDENLY TWICE WITHIN 2 HOURS. FIRST INCIDENT ON I40 NEAR BRINKLEY, AR WHILE MY WIFE WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE SWITCHED THE A/C FROM MAX TO NORMAL AND THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE STOPPED THE PROBLEM BY USING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES AND PUMPING 3 OR 4 TIMES TO PREVENT THE ACCELERATING VAN FROM HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS OFF. THE SECOND TIME OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 TO 40 MPH. SHE TOUCHED NOTHING ON THE DASH OR THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN AND IT TOOK SEVERAL PUMPS OF THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR. IT APPEARS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL SINCE PUMPING THE BRAKES STOPS THE ACCELERATION.*AK
VISIBILITYSeptember 8, 2003
THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V159000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
VISIBILITYAugust 7, 2003
THE WIPERS STOPPED AND CHANGED SPEED SETTING ON IT'S OWN. IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WIPER MODULE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM *CB *JB
VISIBILITYAugust 4, 2003
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1994' GMC SAFARI. ACCORDING TO NHTSA, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND YET THE RECALL ONLY COVERS FROM 95 AND UP MODELS. IF THE PROBLEM WAS KNOW TO OCCUR ON THE 1994 MODELS, WHY DOESN'T THE RECALL COVER THEM? THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASSIONS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHEN MY WIPERS HAVE FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSE ME TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THEY DECIDED TO WORK AGAIN. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED IF IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
VISIBILITYJune 9, 2003
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE WITH IT'S WINDSHIELD WIPER AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT IT'S VIN NUMBER OR MODEL YEAR IN NOT INCLUDED. *TT
SUSPENSIONMay 20, 2003
CATASRTOPHIC FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD VAN. APPARENTLY, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST NOW BE REPLACED DUE TO "SUPERSEDED PARTS" FROM GM. *NLM
Crash reported
NHTSA #10018999SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 30, 2002
VEHICLE HAS ABS FAILURE WHEN DRIVING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITION/WEATHER. EX., SNOW, ICE OR RAIN. THERE IS A RECALL FOR ABS ECU 00 V 228 008, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
VISIBILITYSeptember 16, 2002
INTERMITTENT WIPER MOTOR (CF. OBI ID 869298) RECALLED ON CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. *AK
VISIBILITYAugust 26, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, BUT BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY MORE FREQUENT. MY RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON OTHER GMC VEHICLES OF ABOUT THE SAME YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. GM RECALL # 98043, FROM 1998, APPARENTLY COVERS 1994,1995 AND 1996 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET AND GMC TRUCKS AND SUV'S IN THE S/T AND C/K SERIES. I CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE (A 1994 GMC SAFARI) IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS IDENTICAL TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM IS FAR MORE PERVASIVE THAN THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES COVERED IN THE RECALL. GMC HAS NOT PROVIDED ME WITH ANY SATISFACTION IN THIS MATTER.
STEERINGJuly 25, 2002
STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME. DEALERSHIP HAD TO TAKE ENTIRE COLUMN APART AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. OWNER IS UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO DEALERSHIP STATING THIS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THAT CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
SUSPENSIONJuly 17, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITYJuly 12, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WHILE IN MOTION AND MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 5 YEARS. DEALER WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS SPORADIC, THE WIPERS STOPPING RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.*JB
SUSPENSIONJuly 10, 2002
FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSIONJuly 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, AND RIGHT FRONT END DROPPED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
EQUIPMENTMay 28, 2002
THIS WILL BE THE SECOND COMPRESSOR REPLACED IN FIVE YEARS WITH NUMEROUS FREON RECHARGES DUE TO LEAKS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 8, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSIONOctober 18, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE IN GARAGE. *AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 14, 2001
WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING SLOT WHEN FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP ON THE WHEEL AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PROBLEM SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION.*AK
VISIBILITYMay 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT COMPLETELY, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE ROAD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 7, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEApril 10, 2001
FUEL INJECTOR LEAKAGE. TOOK OUT DIPSTICK AND SMELLED FUEL ON IT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND FOUND OUT LEAKAGE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE.*AK
SUSPENSIONApril 1, 2001
DEAR REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING. ON 03/10/01, I NOTICED THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE PERTAINING CAR SAGGING, CAR ALMOST TOUCHING THE TIRE. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM, AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN. UPON ORDERING A NEW ONE, HE WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THIS IS A 1994 SAFARI, WE HAVE TO BUY NEW TORSION BARS AND ARMS FOR BOTH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION. REASON BEING THAT GMC HAD SINCE THEN RE-DESIGNED THIS TORSION BAR SYSTEM. IN OTHER WORDS, WE HAD TO PURCHASE THE ENTIRE FRONT TORSION BAR SYSTEM, BECAUSE OF IT BEING RE-DESIGNED , ALTHOUGH ONLY THE FRONT LEFT BAR WAS BROKEN. WE DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PAYING FOR WERE THE PROBLEM LIES, BUT I QUESTION THE FACT THAT GMC RE-DESIGNED THIS PIECE, AS WELL AS THAT IT IS OUR COST. WHAT REASON COULD THERE BE FOR RE-DESIGNING SUCH A PIECE. COSMETICS? DOUBTFULL! OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS SOME SORT OF MISTAKE WITH THE OLD DESIGN. SHOULD THE CUSTOMER THEREFOR PAY FOR THIS. WE HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH GMC ABOUT THIS, BUT GET AS MUCH AS A PHONE MESSAGE BACK, STATING THAT THE CAR IS BEYOND IT'S STANDARD 36,000MLS-3 YRS. WARRANTEE. I FEEL HOWEVER THAT THIS HAS NO RELEVANCE TO THE ISSUE. IT IS FOR THIS REASON THAT I'M BRINGING THIS ISSUE TO YOUR ATTENTION. WE HOPE THAT YOU COULD SHED SOME MORE LIGHT ON THIS, AND WE DO FEEL THAT WE SHOULD BE RE-IMBURSED FOR COSTS OTHER THAN THE BROKEN TORSION BAR. HERE IS SOME CONTACT INFO FOR YOU TO WORK WITH: OUR MECHANIC, DEWEY'S TIRE & AUTO REPAIR LLC, 603-356-5703; PONTIAC & GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE, PO BOX 33172, DETROIT MICH., 48232-5172, REFERENCE # C-03448370. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ME FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION THAT I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. A. VAN COESANT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 30, 2001
WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND DEALER SAID THAT WAS THE WAY ABS WORKED. WHEN GETTING OF FREEWAY AND TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES, IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS A 2X4 UNDER BRAKE PEDAL, CAN'T PUSH BRAKE DOWN. *AK
VISIBILITYNovember 21, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY/ RECALLED MADE FROM AUG 1994 TO MAY 1996 / MY TRUCK WAS MADE BEFORE AUG. 1994 /
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 14, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #734314SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 14, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #734314SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 14, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734314
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10007012VISIBILITYSeptember 1, 2000
CONSUMER IS EXPIERENCING SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN MANUFACTURER'SRECALL 98043. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL JUST STOP, AND THERE'S NOTHING CONSUMER CAN DO. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE AMONG TRUCKS WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED.*AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 5, 2000
FRONT LEFT TORSION BAR BROKE IN DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAD UPDATE KIT FOR BOTH SIDES. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 2, 2000
WHILE SAFARI WAS PARKED TORSION BAR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. SAFARI WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. BOTH TORSION BARS BROKE BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVE BEEN RE-ENGINEERED. GMC OBVIOUSLY KNEW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SAFARI'S. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERINGJuly 21, 2000
THIS IS THE SECOND STATE INSPECTION I HAD TO GET NEW IDLER ARMS. *AK
SUSPENSIONJune 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO DROP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 4, 2000
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN I PASSED A SLIGHT DIP IN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG RESEMBLING AN EXPLOSION AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SLAMMED TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED! IT WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE TIMING OF THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN IT DID, AS WE HAD JUST LEFT THE MASS TURNPIKE AND WERE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF MYSELF, MY FAMILY AND THE LIVES OF OTHER PERSONS. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL THE TORTION BAR IS MADE OF, AND I FEAR THE OTHER SIDE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AS WELL. *AK
SEATSMay 15, 2000
WHILE RECLINING PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE FELL OFF. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENTIRE RECLINING MECHANISM UNDER CHAIR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW--THE MECHANISM CANNOT WITHSTAND THE TORSIONAL STRESS CAUSED BY LIFTING THE HANDLE TO ADJUST THE SEAT. CURRENTLY, SEAT IS TOTALLY RECLINED AND WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR FAMILY. *AK *ML
VISIBILITYApril 25, 2000
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP DURING USE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN A BLINDING RAIN, THIS PRESENTED A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION TO BE IN ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 9, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENTMarch 9, 2000
REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, NOTICED THAT LATER YEARS HAVE KEY MECHANISM ADDED TO AUTO DOOR OPENER. A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. ALL DEFECTS MINIMIZED OR DENIED AT FIRST, LATER CONFIRMED. *AK
VISIBILITYFebruary 10, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO BAD SOLDER JOINT. DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT ON RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 10, 2000
IN WET/ SNOWY AND ICY CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITYFebruary 9, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND STOP, AND OTHER TIMES THEY DO NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 2, 2000
WHEN DRIVING ON A SLICK SPOT VEHICLE WAS HIT. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM ENGAGED. WHEELS BEGAN TO SLIDE AND TURN ON THE SLICK SPOT, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #856009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 24, 2000
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A NOISE PRESENT. ABS KICKS IN, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE OVER 5 TIMES, AND NO SOLUTION FOUND. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 24, 2000
A DEFAULT IN THE MULTI- PORT FUEL INJECTION IS CAUSING EGR VALVE TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED EGR VALVE 4 TIMES. GM HAS SENT OUT A NOTIFICATION FOR REPAIR IF VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES OR 10 YRS, BUT CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE CRITERIA. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR COST OF REPAIR WHEN EGR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 105,000 MILES, FOR THE 5 TIME. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 23, 2000
EGR FAILURE SINCE SEPT 1994 TO 1999 SPOKE WITH JERRY EVANS ON NUMEROUS TIMES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WAS TOLD BUSINESS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NOW AND COULD NO LONGER BE HELPED!!!! *AK( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 15 )
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 2, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 22, 1999
TWO DIFFERENT TIMES I HAVE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PUMP BACK AT MY FOOT, BUT WOULD NOT STOP THE WHEELS. IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES. *AK
VISIBILITYDecember 21, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/FAILURE WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BY THE PARTS DEPT. BUT RECEIVED NO HELP FROM SERVICE DEPT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 10, 1999
BEFORE ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED INTERMITTENTLY. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
SUSPENSIONNovember 9, 1999
TORSION BAR BROKE. THE DEALER IS REPAIRING VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRNovember 8, 1999
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 8MPH. BRAKES SQUEAL AND GRAB. BRAKES WORK BUT WITH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE JULY 1999. HEARD VEHICLE RECALL ON TV FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON CHEVY ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES. CONTACTED SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF ROUNTREE PONTIAC-GMC HERE IN PETERSBURG VA. DEALER SAID THEY KNOW OF RECALL FROM TV BUT CAN NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY GET AN ACTUAL RECALL BULLITIN FROM CHEVY/GMC. DEALER GAVE NUMBER TO CALL (18007622737). CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THEY DIDI NOT KNOW OF THAT RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE DID HAVE ANOTHER RECALL THEY KNEW OF. I WAS GIVEN THE FOLLOWING INFO TO GIVE TO DEALER; (96067 SP POL LINEAR EGR).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 2, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT PARTIALLY TO THE FLOOR WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HOWEVER, THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 26, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE THE CAR JERK, AND THE CAR DOES NOT STOP, IT HESITATES. DEALER SAID CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY TO TAKE BRAKES APART JUST TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 27, 1999
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 8 MPH. BRAKES SQUEAK AND GRAB AND DON'T PERFORM PROPERLY. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR UNTIL REPAIR NOTICE IS RECEIVED. *AK
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTSeptember 27, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE MANY TIMES, IT IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND YOU DO NOT FEEL VERY SAFE TO DRIVE, (PRAY IT DOESN'T RAIN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN), FIRST OCCURANCE, GOING ON HIGHWAY TO WORK, BAD RAINSTORM AND THEY QUIT, HAD TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, CONTINUED TO SHAKE SWITCH TO COME BACK ON, WAS LATE TO WORK, WENT ON AND OFF THE WHOLE 20 MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND THE AUTO MANUFACTURER WILL SOON FIND THEMSELVES IN A LAWSUIT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRSeptember 27, 1999
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 10 MPH. THE BRAKES WORK BUT THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED AND THEY GRAB A LOT. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL SOMETHING IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM GMC. THE DEALER SAID THEY HEARD OF THE RECALL ON CNN, BUT IT IS NOT OFFICIAL YET.
POWER TRAINSeptember 23, 1999
PARKED VEHICLE FACING UP A HILL, AND KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. DAUGHTER WAS PLAYING INSIDE THE VAN. SHE GRABBED THE GEAR SHIFT, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. CONSUMER MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT SLIGHTLY OUT OF PARK AND AGAIN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 13, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITYSeptember 6, 1999
HUMID OR RAINY WEATHER MAKES THE PROBLEM WORSE. FOUND PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE WIPERS TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPERATE WAS DUE TO A COLD SOLDER JOINT ON THE POWER CONNECTOR OF THE WIPER ASSY PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.
SUSPENSIONSeptember 6, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE AT THE REAR PORTION OF THE BAR. SUSPECT THE BAR HAD BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTED INSIDE THE CRACK. BOTH TORTION BARS WERE REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT STYLE TORTION BAR THE DIDN'T HAVE A COLLAR AT THE REAR TORTION BAR MOUNT. THIS COLLAR CAUSED DEBRIS AND MOISTER TO COLLECT AT THE REAR OF THE TORTION BAR, WHICH LED TO GOOD CONDITIONS FOR RUST TO DEVELOP. IF THE REPLACEMENT TORTION BAR NO LONGER HAS THE COLLAR, THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THE COLLAR WAS CAUSING PROBLEMS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1999
I WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH A CAR STOPP;ED IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THE BRAKES HARD TO STOP AND THE ANTI-LOCKS KICKED IN AND I SLAMMED INTO THE FIRST CAR WICH HIT ANOTHER AND THE ANOTHER. I THINK I HAD TIME TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE CARS IF THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ANY, BUT ALL THEY DID WAS CAUSE A HARD PULSATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND LITTLE IF ANY STOPPING POWER AT ALL. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE ACTED UP BUT THE FIRST TIME WITH A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SO I PAY IN INSURANCE AND CITATIONS FOR SOMETHING THE MANUFACTURER HAS SAID WAS BAD BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON THE BRAKES BEING BAD OR RECALLED. SO THANKS TO GM I HAVE TO FIGHT WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO GET THE VAN FIXXED SO I CAN TAKE IT TO GM FOR REPAIRS ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #710862SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 1, 1999
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE; THE BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO STOP VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. THIS HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH/DRY ROAD SURFACE. DRIVER MADE A NORMAL STOP AT A LIGHT AND TRUCK CONTINUED TO TRAVEL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. *AK
EQUIPMENTSeptember 1, 1999
THE COMPRESSOR ON THIS VAN HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VAN. IT CAN ONLY BE REPLACE BY THE ORIGINAL GMC PART. THE REPAIR COSTS OVER $1000 AND HAS TO BE DONE BECAUSE THE VAN WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHEN IT GOES OUT. WHEN THE COMPRESSOR FREEZES UP THE BELT WILL NOT TURN PROPERLY AND THE VAN ONLY HAS ONE BELT TO RUN EVERYTHING. THE AIR CONDITIONER IS THEREFORE NOT A LUXURY ITEM BUT SOMETING REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE TO RUN.
VISIBILITYAugust 26, 1999
WIPERS WON'T WORK SOMETIMES. MUST OPEN HOOD & JIGGLE MOTOR WIRING CONNECTOR TO ACTIVATE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,WHEELSJuly 15, 1999
ABS BRAKE SENSOR WORN OUT & REPLACED 2X - CAUSE NOT IDENTIFIED BUT OVER 2 MONTHS,MECHANICS DISCOVERED AXLE NUT LOOSENED & LF WHEEL LOOSE,WOBBLY & COMING OFF AXLE(GMC BAD & POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN FLAW - SINCE THERE'S NO COTTER PIN USED, TYPICALLY FOUND ON AWD/4WD VEHICLES). MECHANICS "NOTCHED" AXLE SPINDLE TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT NUT LOOSENING, COMING OFF & WHEEL FLYING OFF. LOOSENING AXLE NUT TRACED TO A SUPPOSEDLY BAD WHEEL BEARING(NO TYPICAL WARNING NOISE AT ALL & COST $930 TO REPLACE IN JUNE 1999). POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN FLAW REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE! LEHMER'S GMC DEALERSHIP[1851 GALINDO ST, CONCORD, CA94524,(925)685-4481]SAYS TOO MUCH MILEAGE FOR ANY REMUNERATION. I FEEL COST SHOULD BE GMC'S TO BEAR(NOT MINE) AS WELL AS FIXING OTHER WHEELS. IT'LL COST GMC ALOT MORE IN COURT IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS, ETC. -LIKE THEIR GAS TANKS PROBLEMS! GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS IT'S NOT IN THEIR HANDS. THANKS VERY MUCH.....*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJune 21, 1999
SOUNDS LIKE IT'S MISSING , HAS STALLED A NUMBER OF TIMES.FUEL PUMP CHANGED 2 TIMES, WIRES AND PLUGS CHANGED , AND OIL CHANGED.
VISIBILITYJune 11, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
VISIBILITYMay 11, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS' FAILURE TO WORK SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. WHEN THEY WORK, THE MOTOR WORKS WELL. THE FUSE IS FINE. THE OTHER COMPONENTS ON THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY ALL WORK. VERY IRRITATING AND DANGEROUS. *AK
VISIBILITYMarch 27, 1999
THE CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S, THE WIPER'S ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN IT IS RAINGING.
VISIBILITYFebruary 9, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY DONT WORK AT ALL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 8, 1999
BRAKES WORK SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE BRAKES REPAIRED BUT NO ONE CAN FIND PROBLEM.WHEN I TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED THE BRAKES START TO WORK. DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER THAT I HAD REPLACED TWO DAYS BEFORE AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERINGNovember 6, 1998
HAD VEHICLE IN FOR TIRE CHANGE. MECHANIC NOTICED FRONT END HAD LOOSE IDLE ARM. COULD LOSE STEERING POWER & CONTROL, IF NOT REPAIRED. *AK
VISIBILITYOctober 19, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP TO 205, AND THEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF. OWNER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1998
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED BUT THE PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #826326SEATSJuly 22, 1998
WHILE DRIVING 55-60MPH PASSENGER STARTED TO RECLINE SEAT BACKWARDS. THE SPRING LET GO & SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS SUDDENLY. *AK
EQUIPMENTJune 30, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER TUBING RUSTED CAUSING FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 30, 1998
ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 14, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 27, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 3 ELECTRICAL FIRES. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #533358AIR BAGSMarch 27, 1998
NON DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. RESULTIN GIN AN INJURY. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #533358SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 14, 1998
BRAKES: DRIVING ALONG AND EXITING OFF A FREEWAY RAMP,APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AFTER A FEW SECOND, THE BRAKES CAUGHT AND THE BRAKES WERE FINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 23, 1997
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, DURING NORMAL BRAKING, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE SYSTEM DOES ITS NORMAL PUMPING, BUT DOES NOT STOP THE VAN AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. THE VAN GOES ANOTHER COUPLE OF FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 2 1/2 YEAR PERIOD. THE SECOND BEING ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO, WITH 58,000 MILES ON VAN. *AK
VISIBILITYDecember 22, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 25, 1997
EA94-038; WHEN TRAVELING DOWN AN INCLINE AND ON FLAT SURFACE IN WET WEATHER CONDTIONS, CONSUMER NOTICED THE PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER ALSO HAD NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 14, 1997
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPIED THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM OCCURRED 3 TIMES. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER. PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS ON ALL TYPES OF PAVEMENT. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 13, 1997
ABS BEAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 10, 1997
EA94038;THE DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A RESULT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITYNovember 4, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON . OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAS TO TURN VEHICLE OFF START UP THE WIPERS. THEN STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN FOR THE WIPERS TO COME ON .THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 23, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 3, 1997
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NEEDED TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES.OWNER NOTES THAT BRAKE WORK HAD BEEN DONE ON VEHICLE WHICH CONTROLLED PROBLEM. BUT PROBLEM REMAINED. *AK
AIR BAGSJune 3, 1997
VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AT 12:00 POSITION AND HIT A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED 2 BROKEN ARMS. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #812066UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 27, 1997
CHOCK BLOCK FAILED.
VISIBILITYMarch 27, 1997
NO ALARM ON EMERGENCY WINDOWS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 24, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL STOP IS BY PUMPING THE BRAKES. *AK
SEATSFebruary 10, 1997
WHILE DRIVING SEABBACK FELL BACK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1996
UPON APPLYING BRAKES, DURING PANIC STOP, PEDAL BECAME HARD, CAUSING REAR END COLLISION. *AK 8JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #987375AIR BAGSMarch 26, 1996
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 65MPH, 3:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG FAIL TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #981213SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 13, 1996
COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HARD BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
AIR BAGSMarch 8, 1996
AIR BAGS; THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #980451AIR BAGSMarch 8, 1996
AIR BAGS; THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #980451SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 26, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED. *DSH
STRUCTUREJanuary 2, 1996
TRUCK FRAME BROKE IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 2, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED ON WET PAVEMENT. *SD
STEERINGJanuary 2, 1996
STEERING LINKAGE REPLACED. *SD
SEATSDecember 29, 1995
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AND REAR SEAT FAILURE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 6, 1995
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES DO NOT EVEN SLOW VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 30, 1995
ABS: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 TO 50 MPH, MADE PANIC STOPS; VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, LURCHED FORWARD WITH FOOT ON BRAKES; EVENTUALLY BRAKES LOCKED UP. TT
STRUCTUREAugust 17, 1995
SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE DUE TO TRIM PANEL REAR SLIDE DOOR #15996304. PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. TT
TIRESAugust 17, 1995
GOODYEAR TIRES FAILED. *SD
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 17, 1995
LEAK UNDERDASH BOARD. *SD
VISIBILITYAugust 15, 1995
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE BEING USED IN A RAINSTORM. TT
STRUCTUREAugust 8, 1995
REPLACED DRIVER'S DOOR BECAUSE WHEN MANUFACTURED LEATHER CUT TOO SHORT ON DRIVER'S FRONT/REAR SEATS. *AK
STRUCTUREAugust 8, 1995
HOOD ASSEMBLY BROKE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 8, 1995
REPLACED POWER WINDOW MOTOR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 8, 1995
REPLACED ALTERNATOR.
STEERINGAugust 8, 1995
POWER STEERING FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
AIR BAGSAugust 3, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *SD
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #484695AIR BAGSJuly 15, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #968927AIR BAGSJuly 14, 1995
AIR BAG COIL IS BROKEN, AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
AIR BAGSJuly 7, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00 COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #968383VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 20, 1995
ENGINE DESIGNED TO MISFIRE EVERY 6-8 SECONDS, CAUSING SENSOR TO RESPOND, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SURGING/LOSS OF CONTROL *AK
VISIBILITYJune 12, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW BROKE INTO TINY FRANGMENTS OF GLASS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 24, 1995
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. TT
SEAT BELTSMarch 8, 1995
FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT STAY LATCHED. TT
SEAT BELTSFebruary 1, 1995
LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGERS RESTRAINING BOLTS THAT SECURE 3 POINT SEAT BELT TO UPPER PORTION OF VEHICLE VAME UNFASTENED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 29, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKE. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 17, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP ON ICY/SNOWY ROADS UNTIL VEHICLE PUT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *SKD
AIR BAGSJanuary 16, 1995
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #480689ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 4, 1995
HAD THE VEHICLE 12 HOURS WHEN ELECTRICAL FIRE DESTROYED IT. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #958215ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 3, 1995
BATTERY MALFUNCTIONED WHEN TOO MUCH POWER WAS DRAWN FROM BATTERY FOR RADIO. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 3, 1995
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BATTERY MALFUNCTIONING WHEN TOO MUCH POWER WAS DRAWN FROM BATTERY FOR RADIO. TT
STEERINGJanuary 3, 1995
STEERING FAILED DUE TO BATTERY MALFUNCTIONING BECAUSE TOO MUCH POWER WAS DRAWN FROM BATTERY FOR RADIO TT
SEATSNovember 21, 1994
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
STRUCTURENovember 21, 1994
SLIDING DOOR BROKE THREE TIMES. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 18, 1994
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 13, 1994
ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNovember 12, 1994
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILED. *AK
VISIBILITYNovember 12, 1994
WINDSHIELD PROBLEMS.
TIRESNovember 12, 1994
UNIROYAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 12, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH/MODULE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 24, 1994
BRAKES FAILED.*SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 24, 1994
ROTORS CRACKED. *SD
SUSPENSIONMarch 24, 1994
VEHICLE MISALIGNED. *SD
TIRESMarch 24, 1994
TIRES WORN. *SD