This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer took vehicle to shop to get a maintenance check and vehicle was not running properly. Vehicle had a cracked engine which was top part of engine around spark plugs. Contacted Chevrolet, and they stated it was not their problem.
While driving consumer noticed the service engine soon light come on, consumer proceeded to slow down and pulled over to emergency lane, just as consumer came to a stop and was about to shut off the engine she heard a clunk, consumer turned off engine and called dealership vehicle was towed and after inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that an oil cooler line had blown and all the engine oil was lost, this in turn caused the engine to sieze up, dealership advised consumer that a new engine was needed and various other repairs.
- Oregon, WI, USA
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Lower engine oil cooler line, which connects radiator to oil filter unit, is leaking intermittingly. Leak originates at the fitting between the rubber & steel couplings. Flawed design suspected.
Same problem on Pontiac of same year & engine model- that was recalled, but not Chevrolet. The engines were made in the same plant the same year. Pontiac sent a letter to owners describing the coolant leak and to bring it to GM repair shop for head gasket replacement. Same symptoms on my Chevy exist.
Because of carbon builtup in the engine truck died without any indication. This has happened a couple of times within the last month or so. Manufacturer has been notified about the problem. Manufacturer stated that routine maintenance would have prevented this from happening. Information not provided in owner's manual.
Oil line from engine to oil filter had separated, causing oil leakage. This problem had been repaired twice before, and this is the third time it happened.
When you take your foot of the accelerater to slow down or turn a corner your engine dies leaving you with no brakes. You step on the brake and it is like stepping on a rock. You cannot stop the vechicle. After talking to two GM service centers, I was told the problem was a defective egr valve. They both have had to replace them in the past. GM has recalls and service bulletins on the V style engine, but not the Z style which I own. GM knows they have a problem and refuse to do anything about it.
While driving at any rate of speed and without warning vehicle will completely shut down, also check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction. Dealer replaced the engine which did not correct the problem.
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- Travis Afb, CA, USA