Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Parking Brake (13.9% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Parking Brake complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 42 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 71 · 13.9% | Investigation closed | DP05009 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 61 · 11.9% | Recalled | Recall 05V379000 |
| Service Brakes | 55 · 10.7% | Recalled | Recall 05V379000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 · 7.8% | Recalled | Recall 05V379000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 19 · 3.7% | Recalled | Recall 05V379000 |
| Tires | 18 · 3.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 512 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07E106000 · 2007 · reported 12/17/2007
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V343000 · 2000 · reported 10/25/2000
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V379000 · 2005 · reported 08/29/2005
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V159000 · 2001 · reported 05/17/2001
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 02V253000 · 2002 · reported 09/17/2002
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · 2003 · reported 03/07/2003
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM IN 2001 TAHOE'S. I LEARNED OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I WENT TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10037397 — filed 09/07/2003 · PARKING BRAKE
“THE EMERGENCY BREAK WENT OUT (WHICH MADE A METAL TO METAL NOISE ALL TIMES WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO GO…”NHTSA complaint 10023773 — filed 06/25/2003 · PARKING BRAKE
“CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.”NHTSA complaint 10003841 — filed 01/14/2003 · PARKING BRAKE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Parking brake issues are the most-reported category, cited in 71 of 512 NHTSA complaints (13.9%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (61), service brakes (55), service brakes, hydraulic (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
512 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 47 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 48 reported injuries. 8 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E026000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
