Engine
5.7L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 443 of 620 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
469 complaint records4 fire reports95 crash reports
"ABS, BRAKE FAILURE EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ALSO MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, EA94-038. TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
53 complaint records1 fire report
"THE EGR VALVE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND CUT OFF, THE EGR HAS BEEN REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *AK...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
52 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BLEW IN THE VEHICLE AND SHARDS OF GLASS WERE EVERYWHERE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA01019 opened Dec 2001 | closed Sep 2002 | Seats | FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT There is no summary currently available |
| RQ99015 opened Jul 1999 | closed Dec 2001 | Seats | FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE - led to recall 99V130000 |
| PE96045 opened Jul 1996 | closed Dec 1996 | Suspension | ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS BREAKAGE OF A LEAF SPRING MAY ALLOW PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| PE95010 opened Feb 1995 | closed May 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM There is no summary currently available |
| EA94038 opened Oct 1994 | closed Feb 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM - led to recall 99V193000 THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006. |
Show 1 more closed investigations
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE94046 opened Jun 1994 | closed Oct 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS There is no summary currently available |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V193000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. | Normally free |
| 94V114000 | Trailer Hitches | THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING AND SUBSEQUENT BREAKAGE OF THE FASTENERS. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999135 1999-07-26 | Brakes | 72,445 | Certain four wheel drive vehicles may experience increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. |
| 1997152 1997-09-08 | Seats And Restraints | 23,860 | On certain vehicles, the driver's and/or passenger's front outboard seat-belt webbing could separate during a frontal impact having at least the same dynamics as a 48 kph frontal barrier collision. |
| 1994113 1994-06-22 | Structure | 37 | NOTE: 4-DOOR VEHICLES LOCATED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, ONTARIO AND QUEBEC. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC4696E Nov 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIC4696D Sep 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIC4696C May 2018 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| 130089009 Sep 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules | |
| 020730024A Aug 2005 | Power Train | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
Show 18 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02015 Jan 2004 | Suspension | POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR | |
| 990730016A Oct 2002 | Power Train | DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT | |
| 240699 Jul 1999 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT | |
| 676537 Jun 1997 | Electrical System | INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW | |
| 96067A Jun 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW | |
| 666309 Apr 1997 | Fuel System | ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW | |
| 761002 Mar 1997 | Seats | CAB FLOOR CRACKED AT FRONT SEAT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT SPOT WELDS (REPLACE REINFORCEMENT AND WELD FLOOR CRACKS). *TW | |
| 566304 Aug 1995 | Fuel System | FUEL TANK NOISE, FUEL GAGE INACCURATE, REDUCED FUEL CAPACITY.*SD | |
| 568204 Aug 1995 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER(REPLACE WIPER ARM AND BLADE). *SD | |
| 566305 Aug 1995 | Fuel System | VEHICLE DOES NOT START READILY UPON CRANKING (REPLACE FUEL PUMP RELAY). *SD | |
| GM161514 Apr 1995 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW | |
| GM561204 Apr 1995 | Structure | WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW | |
| GM569002 Apr 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | STEPPER MOTOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RESUME OR RESET (REPLACE SMCC MODULE). *TW | |
| 576503 Mar 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | LIGHT SURGE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING LIGHT THROTTLE. *TW | |
| 567301 Feb 1995 | Power Train | CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAK NOISE. *TW | |
| 476522 Jan 1995 | Electrical System | BACKFIRE ON ACCELERATION. *TW | |
| 468306 Dec 1994 | Electrical System | IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAUSING ERRATIC TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS. *TW | |
| 476149 Dec 1994 | Unknown Or Other | OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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