VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT, INNER CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CONTACT THE BODY SILL EITHER INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. THIS MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE A DISCERNIBLE NOISE AND, OVER TIME, CAN WEAR A HOLE IN OR CRACK THE FUEL TANK AT POINT OF CONTACT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A DISTINCT FUEL ODOR IF THE TANK WERE FILLED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HOLE OR CRACK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK FOR WEAR AND, EITHER INSTALL A SPACER BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER, OR IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,137
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-17
Owners notified
1998-03-15
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety risk
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
9
75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
5
76,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
5
50,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
4
81,000 mi
Steering
4
55,210 mi
Air bags
3
230,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
3
72,000 mi
Electrical system
2
50,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
2
60,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock
2
—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
2
76,795 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
96,990 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
163,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
2 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights
1
50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
1
33,328 mi
Power train
1
188,000 mi
Power train: driveline
1
104,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes
1
167,525 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: linkages
1
—
Structure
1
188,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard
1
—
Suspension: rear
1
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
40,000 mi
Visibility
1
103,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer
1
150,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
53,740 mi
The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.