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.
The spare tire hoist cable broke, and the spare tire dropped onto the highway. It bounced at least 10 feet in the air, narrowly missing cars driving the opposite direction. Luckily it rolled to the shoulder without hitting anything. I had never used the spare, nor lowered the hoist mechanism. This tire weighs ~75 pounds and could have easily killed a passing motorist.
: the contact stated the frame fractured about 2" in front of the towing package on both the driver and passenger sides. The dealership alerted the manufacturer. The dealership took digital pictures of the cracked frame. The contact is only towing 3,875 pounds which is under the maximum towing specifications of 8,000 pounds. General Motors has agreed to give the contact a loaner vehicle; awaiting their decision to remedy the problem without charge. The maximum towing specifications for a 5300 V8 is 8,000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. Updated 05/10/06
While driving the quarter panel collapsed damaging the brake line, and the emergency brake line. Consumer had an air bag installed on the suspension. However that was damaged also. The tires delaminated. The tread separated from the sidewall of the tires. Firestone steeltex radio, R4F, LT245/75R16, 00-80-11 120/116R M/S, dot VN11-B1C.
Consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and left when braking, in addition, there was a rattle noise in the left front end when going over bumps. The left rear tail light bulb was inoperative. The left front wheel cover came off. The tail pipe made a rattle noise, the dealer replaced the tail pipe. The fog light bulb was inoperative. The front brakes made a grinding noise when they were applied. The air condition was not cooling properly. The wood trim on the dash was loose. The right rear axle seal leaked. The plastic compartment above the glove box was cracked. The base of the windshield was cracked.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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From zero to twenty it has a launch shutter on the long bed extended cabs. Vehicle vibrated violently until passing 20mph. Contacted dealer, and was told that they were aware of the problem, and had to deal with it. Also, contacted the manufacturer.
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- Frisco, CO, USA