Frame / subframe cracking
Cracks on the passenger side near the doors, truck bed leaning into the cab
Check engine light: Off
Frame cracks discovered on the passenger side, especially near the doors, with one complaint describing a cracked subframe found during inspection at 91,000 miles, and another reporting large cracks in the frame after highway use severe enough that the truck bed leans into the cab. This touches a cross-manufacturer frame/subframe-structural theme (now twelve nameplates), though the failure mode here — cracking — is somewhat distinct from the rust-perforation mechanism seen in most other instances of that theme. No specific frame recall/campaign number was identified in the available data.
documented at 91,000 mi in one case
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Fuel system fire hazard
Fuel pump corrosion and leaks, plastic fuel line ruptures, cabin fuel smell
Check engine light: On
Fuel pump corrosion and premature rust cause fuel leaks; separately, pressurized plastic fuel lines have ruptured, creating a distinct fire hazard, with fuel smell reported in the cabin indicating active leakage. Vehicle fires are separately reported from both fuel-system and heated-seat-wiring origins — two independent fire-risk pathways on this same nameplate.
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PassLock anti-theft malfunction and ignition switch failures
No-start condition, stalling while driving
Check engine light: On
The PassLock anti-theft system malfunctions and prevents the vehicle from starting, requiring a 10-15 minute wait period before a retry succeeds — a well-known GM-family anti-theft system issue of this era. Separately, ignition switch failures have caused stalling while driving, addressed in part via Campaign 14V047000.
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Brake light failure persisting after recall repair
Brake lights fail to illuminate despite functional bulbs and fuses
Check engine light: Off
Brake lights fail to illuminate despite functional bulbs and fuses, with multiple complainants reporting the issue persists even after the recall repair (Campaign 09V310000) was performed — a possible candidate instance of a 'repair doesn't hold' pattern, though not yet formally counted pending clearer confirmation.
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ABS and brake issues
Warning lights, pulsation and grabbing at low speeds, expensive sensor/bearing replacements
Check engine light: On
ABS warning lights illuminating during normal driving; brake pulsation and grabbing at low speeds; wheel speed sensor and hub bearing failures requiring relatively expensive replacements.
$741 – $930
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Engine issues, including stalling with power steering loss
Valve failure at low mileage, stalling with loss of power steering
Check engine light: On
Valve failure/burnt valves at relatively low mileage; engine stalling while driving with an associated loss of power steering, matching an established compound safety pattern; throttle body sticking.
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Airbag and seat belt issues
Non-deployment in crashes, warning lights, seat belt retractor wiring failures
Check engine light: Off
Airbag failure to deploy in crashes; airbag warning lights staying illuminated; seat belt retractor wiring breaking from door use, a design/routing issue rather than a component-quality one. Separately, blower motor/resistor burnout, tire blowouts, and unexpected acceleration while stationary were also reported.
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AC Blower Not Working Correctly Due to Failed Resistor
AC blower doesn't work correctly due to a failed resistor
Check engine light: Off
AC blower doesn't work correctly due to a failed resistor. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 444 owner reports on file.
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Worn Valve Seats May Cause Engine Misfire
Worn valve seats cause engine misfire
Check engine light: On
Worn valve seats cause engine misfire. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 234 owner reports on file.
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CD Player in Radio May Fail
CD player in the radio fails
Check engine light: Off
CD player in the radio fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 125 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light from a gas cap issue
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue
Check engine light: On
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 87 owner reports on file.
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Fuel Level Sensor Failure
Fuel level sensor failure
Check engine light: Off
Fuel level sensor failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 84 owner reports on file.
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Reduced power and check engine light
Reduced power mode with check engine light
Check engine light: On
Reduced power mode with check engine light. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 40 owner reports on file.
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The most structurally serious problem on this generation is frame and subframe cracking, distinct from the rust-perforation mechanism seen on most other trucks — one complaint describes large cracks in the frame after highway use severe enough that the truck bed leans into the cab. Complaints also describe two separate fire risks: fuel system corrosion/leaks, and heated-seat wiring.