Engine
4.3L 6-cyl
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.
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
41 complaint records7 crash reports
"ABS BEAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID.*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 brakes parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
30 complaint records
"WINDSHIELD WIPERS/FAILURE WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BY THE PARTS DEPT. BUT RECEIVED NO HELP FROM SERVICE DEPT. *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 glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Suspension
15 complaint records1 crash report
"FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*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 suspension 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ99003 opened Mar 1999 | closed May 2002 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD WIPER |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94V087000 | Equipment | THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567. | Normally free |
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 Adaptive/Mobility | 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 | |
| PIT-3665-A Nov 2010 | Service Brakes | GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE | |
| 020730024A Aug 2005 | Power Train | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT | |
| 01667 Jan 2004 | Visibility | WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT | |
| 990730016A Oct 2002 | Power Train | DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT | |
| 020864013 May 2002 | Structure | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *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 | |
| 96067 Feb 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW | |
| 631216 Dec 1996 | Equipment | INSUFFICIENT A/C PERFORMANCE AND/OR NOISY COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEALS. *TW | |
| 566305 Aug 1995 | Fuel System | VEHICLE DOES NOT START READILY UPON CRANKING (REPLACE FUEL PUMP RELAY). *SD | |
| 568203 Jun 1995 | Electrical System | UNKNOWN | |
| 468203A Jun 1995 | Electrical System | INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR VEHICLE SHIFTS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR OR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR (REPLACE CONNECTOR C240). *SD | |
| GM569002 Apr 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | STEPPER MOTOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RESUME OR RESET (REPLACE SMCC MODULE). *TW | |
| 468203 Feb 1995 | Electrical System | INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR VEHICLE SHIFTS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR OR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. *TW | |
| 376105 Feb 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling | COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW | |
| 467108 Dec 1994 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW | |
| 476149 Dec 1994 | Unknown Or Other | OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW | |
| 461103 Dec 1994 | Visibility | HVAC FAN INOPERATIVE. *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.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign 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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