FaultScore

FaultScore report

1995 GMC Sierra problems

Owners have filed 327 complaints about the 1995 GMC Sierra with NHTSA between 1996 and 2023. The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 24 worst.

D

FaultScore 61/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the GMC Sierra.

How this is worked out

The numbers

327

Complaints

24

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

17

Injuries reported

131,200 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

0%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 82 vs 50 Severity 65 vs 50 Early failure 0 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 82
Against the median year of the GMC Sierra. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 65
12.5% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 1995 compares with every other GMC Sierra

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1995 GMC Sierra

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Median failure at 87,071 miles

Brakes 54 16.5%

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 84,068 mi

Seats 27 8.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 137,400 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires

Airbags 13 4.0%

13 crashes, 0 fires

Lights 9 2.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 8 2.4%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Steering 8 2.4%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Equipment & Accessories 7 2.1%
Tires 7 2.1%

Median failure at 143,000 miles

Seat Belts 6 1.8%

2 crashes, 0 fires

Engine & Cooling 6 1.8%

Median failure at 145,000 miles

Body & Structure 5 1.5%
Other & Unspecified 4 1.2%

Median failure at 145,000 miles

Electrical System 4 1.2%
Fuel & Propulsion 3 0.9%

Median failure at 159,000 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 0.6%
Suspension 2 0.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Motor 86 43.7%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 49 24.9%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 32 16.2%
Frontal 9 4.6%
AIR Conditioner 6 3.0%
Tread/Belt 5 2.5%
Recliner 5 2.5%
Automatic Transmission 5 2.5%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

25,000 – 49,999 miles 1 8.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 2 16.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 1 8.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 7 58.3%
150,000+ miles 1 8.3%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
1995 GMC Sierra

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Sep 1996 peak 14 Dec 2023

NHTSA investigations into the 1995 GMC Sierra

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA02006 Opened 31 May 2002 Closed 23 Jul 2003 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.

EA00024 Opened 26 Sep 2000 Closed 21 Dec 2001 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHT

PE00017 Opened 11 Apr 2000 Closed 26 Sep 2000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHT

BASED ON THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI FROM CONSUMERS, FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT FROM REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OFTHE TILT STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY STRAIN THE WIRING IN THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO THE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, RESULTING IN THE UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.ODI HAS CONCERNS REGARDING THE HIGH RATE OF WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR PROBLEMS POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT...

Recalls on the 1995 GMC Sierra

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

98V150001

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

96V057000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

95V242000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

95V241000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.

Risk: IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.

95V139000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

Risk: THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.

95V026000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2003064 323,584 units in Canada

Other

Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until March 31 2004.

Recall 1995223 63,169 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

NOTE: EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH A DOUBLE LOOP ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. A CONDITION EXISTS WHERE IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IF BOTH THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOOPS RELEASE AT/OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH. CORRECTION: ON TRUCKS WITH GAS ENGINES OR 6.5 LITRE H.O. TURBO DIESEL ENGINES, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S). ON TRUCKS WITH LIGHTER DUTY ENGINES, THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TWIN LOOP SYSTEM

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Part:Air bag Available:yes Safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph Inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it Warning: None Injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield Looks as if it started to then stopped 2nd owner truck No prior wrecks Took 13 stiches to fix my face Vehicle:religiously maintained If air bag would've deployed would have not sustained any injuries

NHTSA complaint #11560537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

STEERING

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

SUSPENSION

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Idaho Falls, ID Crash 1 injured

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER GRABBED STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID FALLING BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A GRAVEL PIT AS A RESULT. *PH THE KNOBS THAT CONTROL THE SEAT HAVE BEEN FROZEN AND INOPERABLE FOR THREE YEARS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND SLID BACK SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *PH *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10039898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Amarillo, TX Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER STATES THE OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA complaint #8024025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Part:Air bag Available:yes Safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph Inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it Warning: None Injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield Looks as if it started to then stopped 2nd owner truck No prior wrecks Took 13 stiches to fix my face Vehicle:religiously maintained If air bag would've deployed would have not sustained any injuries

NHTSA complaint #11560537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

STEERING

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spencer, IN Crash 1 injured

SUSPENSION

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

NHTSA complaint #11526959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,000 miles Troy, MO

SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE TOWING OUR 42 FOOT CAMPER WITH THE 1 TON GMC DUALLY TRUCK WE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF TRUCK BRAKING CAUSING US TO RUN THRU A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND BURST LEAVING VERY LITTLE BRAKING FROM TRUCK. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED BY A GM DEALER ONLY 6 MONTHS AGO AND WERE DEEMED OK AFTER A 1200 DOLLAR REPAIR BILL TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES. . THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH SUCH A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF BRAKING . THIS TRUCK IS MADE FOR TOWING AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE THE BRAKING EVER BE COMPROMISED. THE TRUCK HAS 125000 MILES AND SHOULD HAVE HAD A MORE DURABLE DESIGN INTEGRATED INTO THE BRAKE LINES.THERE ALSO WAS AN ENHANCED CHANCE FOR FIRE SINCE BRAKE FLUID WAS SPRAYED ON ENGINE WHEN BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #10926019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 137,400 miles Jasper, GA

SEATS

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT IT MOVES FREELY. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT FRAME IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR BOARD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 3/9/2006 -

NHTSA complaint #10150145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grand Junction, CO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

DT: THE VEHICLE WILL GO FASTER THAN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE CONSUMER APPLIES TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN TWO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST WAS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND SHE WENT TO HAVE IT REPLACED WHEN SHE DISCOVERED THE SECOND RECALL. THE SECOND WAS FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE CONSUMER AND THE DEALER THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD THE RECALL DONE ON 7-25-05. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AGAIN ON 8-12-05. SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD HER THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL ISSUE. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BUTTERFLY INTAKE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HER TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA, AND SHE DID. SO. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10132869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grand Junction, CO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

DT: THE VEHICLE WILL GO FASTER THAN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE CONSUMER APPLIES TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN TWO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST WAS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND SHE WENT TO HAVE IT REPLACED WHEN SHE DISCOVERED THE SECOND RECALL. THE SECOND WAS FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE CONSUMER AND THE DEALER THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD THE RECALL DONE ON 7-25-05. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AGAIN ON 8-12-05. SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD HER THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL ISSUE. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BUTTERFLY INTAKE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HER TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA, AND SHE DID. SO. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10132869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Browns Mills, NJ

STRUCTURE

DT: WATER COMES THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND DRIPS INTO THE PASSENGERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD. A MECHANIC POINTED OUT THERE WAS RUST SO HE GLUED IT, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.

NHTSA complaint #10127895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 84,068 miles Dillsburg, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THERE IS MASSIVE RUST ON THE REAR BRAKE LINE. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT, CAUSING A PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT REMOVE THE OLD BRAKE LINE WHEN THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE.

NHTSA complaint #10127443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELK River, MN

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO OPERATE, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER READ ABOUT RECALL 98V150001 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10111362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 159,000 miles Newhall, CA

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THE VEHICLE'S FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER FAILED. *NM THE CONSUMERS COMPLAINT IS A CONSERN ON THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER WHICH IS AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTED ON TH FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON 6.5 LITER TURBO DIESEL ENGINES WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION AND INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS LIGHT TRUCKS AND SUV'S FROM 1994-1999. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE STALLED AT 41000 MILES ON THE INJECTION PUMP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PUMP REPLACED AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

NHTSA complaint #10095338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,774 miles Fairbanks, AR

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMERS WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT OPERATE AT ALL.

NHTSA complaint #10014756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 143,000 miles Powder Springs, GA

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

HAD FULL-SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK WITH 4 OPEN COUNTRY 410 TIRES FROM TOYO WITH APPROXIMATELY 59,000 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE REGULARLY ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED. WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITH TREAD PEELING OFF LIKE A BANANA PEEL ON HIGHWAY. TAIL PIPE WAS BENT AND REAR QUARTER PANEL SUSTAINED NEARLY $900 IN BODY DAMAGE. FILLED OUT CLAIM FORM WITH TOYO, BUT OF COURSE IT WAS *DENIED*. THEY CLAIMED THE TIRE FAILED TO DUE A SERVICE RELATED ISSUE AND "NOT THE RESULT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF TOYO TIRE". I DISAGREE WITH THIS FINDING AND WILL PROCEED TO TELL EVERYONE I KNOW NOT TO BUY TOYO TIRES BECAUSE THE COMPANY DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF ITS CUSTOMERS WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10082220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Piedmont, AL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

RECALL 96 V 057 000 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES: WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE THE THROTTLE LINKAGES CABLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STICK. CONSUMER REPLACED THE CABLE, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED.

NHTSA complaint #10081698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,000 miles Baltimore, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

METAL BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT AND RUPTURED CAUSING PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED FAILED BRAKE LINE.

NHTSA complaint #10072432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winchester, KY

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

AC FAILURE AT 20,000 MILES - ABS FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES- INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT 95,000 MILES- WINSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT 95,000 MILES- POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 100,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10069061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Elkhart, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INNER DOOR HANDLES QUIT WORKING

NHTSA complaint #10068851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winchester, KY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC FAILURE AT 20,000 MILES - ABS FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES- INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT 95,000 MILES- WINSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT 95,000 MILES- POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 100,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10069061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Elkhart, TX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INNER DOOR HANDLES QUIT WORKING

NHTSA complaint #10068851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winchester, KY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

AC FAILURE AT 20,000 MILES - ABS FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES- INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT 95,000 MILES- WINSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT 95,000 MILES- POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 100,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10069061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winchester, KY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

AC FAILURE AT 20,000 MILES - ABS FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES- INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT 95,000 MILES- WINSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT 95,000 MILES- POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 100,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10069061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Elkhart, TX

VISIBILITY

INNER DOOR HANDLES QUIT WORKING

NHTSA complaint #10068851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aston, PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

#1, I SPENT 1,164.73 TO HAVE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPAIRED AT A DEALER. I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL OF 1.4 MILLION REPORTS OF BRAKE FAILURE,WITH KELSY-HAVE PARTS ("KCB4"AND "EBC4"UNITS).WHY IF I HAD TO SPEND OVER $ 1,100.00 TO HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED WAS I NOT NOTIFIED????? #2 MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUTTON IS JAMMED AND THE DEALER WANTS 485.00 TO REPAIR. I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER REPAIRED. WHY IS MY EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FAILING? AND THERE IS NO RECALL NOTICE!!!! #3 MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND HANDLE-BOTH BROKE. HOW MUCH IS A DEALER GOING TO RIP ME OFF TO REPAIR. #4 I HAD TO REPAIR THE COLD SOLDER JOINTS ON MY HOT/COLD SWITCH SO MY A/C WOULD RUN COLD. ONCE AGAIN THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT-"RIP ME OFF!!" #5 WHY AFTER ALMOST 100 YEARS CANT A CAR MAKER BUILD THEIR CARS BETTER RATHER THAN CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO KEEP THE PARTS/SERVICE INDUSTRY BOOMING. IF MY OLD MAN WASN'T SHOT BY A ?!@#$% FIGHTER PLANE I WOULD BUY FROM THE ?!@#$%, BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY AMERICAN (BECAUSE I AM ONE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 ONE LAST THING WHEN I HAD MY FUEL INJECTORS "CLEANED" THE F/N DEALER JUST PUMPED ALMOST 60 LBS OF AIR IN MY TIRES.(SOME CLEANING)??????

NHTSA complaint #10058938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aston, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

#1, I SPENT 1,164.73 TO HAVE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPAIRED AT A DEALER. I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL OF 1.4 MILLION REPORTS OF BRAKE FAILURE,WITH KELSY-HAVE PARTS ("KCB4"AND "EBC4"UNITS).WHY IF I HAD TO SPEND OVER $ 1,100.00 TO HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED WAS I NOT NOTIFIED????? #2 MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUTTON IS JAMMED AND THE DEALER WANTS 485.00 TO REPAIR. I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER REPAIRED. WHY IS MY EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FAILING? AND THERE IS NO RECALL NOTICE!!!! #3 MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND HANDLE-BOTH BROKE. HOW MUCH IS A DEALER GOING TO RIP ME OFF TO REPAIR. #4 I HAD TO REPAIR THE COLD SOLDER JOINTS ON MY HOT/COLD SWITCH SO MY A/C WOULD RUN COLD. ONCE AGAIN THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT-"RIP ME OFF!!" #5 WHY AFTER ALMOST 100 YEARS CANT A CAR MAKER BUILD THEIR CARS BETTER RATHER THAN CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO KEEP THE PARTS/SERVICE INDUSTRY BOOMING. IF MY OLD MAN WASN'T SHOT BY A ?!@#$% FIGHTER PLANE I WOULD BUY FROM THE ?!@#$%, BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY AMERICAN (BECAUSE I AM ONE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 ONE LAST THING WHEN I HAD MY FUEL INJECTORS "CLEANED" THE F/N DEALER JUST PUMPED ALMOST 60 LBS OF AIR IN MY TIRES.(SOME CLEANING)??????

NHTSA complaint #10058938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.