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 — Air Bags (22% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 · 22% | Recalled | Recall 21V053000 · Recall 21V054000 |
| Structure:body | 46 · 19.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 15 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 14V614000 |
| Engine | 13 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 9 · 3.9% | No official action | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 8 · 3.4% | 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 232 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 13V001000 · 2013 · reported 01/02/2013
As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V614000 · 2014 · reported 10/01/2014
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V053000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V054000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. 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.
“THIS IS A SERIES OF CRACK ON THE FRONT DASHBOARD. STARTED FROM THE COWLING OVER INSTRUMENT PANELS AND HAS SPREAD TO A SECTION BY THE…”NHTSA complaint 11083578 — filed 04/06/2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE DASH HAS CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK STARTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF PASSENGER AIR BAG AND CONTINUES UPWARD. STARTED SMALL AND…”NHTSA complaint 11075354 — filed 02/28/2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ON THE STEERING COLUMN.”NHTSA complaint 11067309 — filed 02/06/2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 122 of 232 NHTSA complaints (52.6%), followed by air bags (51), structure:body (46), electrical system (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
232 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 13V001000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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.
