Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 — Service Brakes (32.4% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Service Brakes complaints here are 4.4× the median for that category across the 2075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 255 · 32.4% | Recalled | Recall 18V578000 · Recall 19V645000 · Recall 19V761000 · Recall 16V069000 |
| Power Train | 187 · 23.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 116 · 14.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 106 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 71 · 9% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 28 · 3.6% | Recalled | Recall 16V256000 |
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 787 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 18V578000 · 2018 · reported 08/30/2018
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase 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 18V291000 · 2018 · reported 05/03/2018
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · 2019 · reported 09/06/2019
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby 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 19V761000 · 2019 · reported 10/24/2019
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, 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 16V256000 · 2016 · reported 04/28/2016
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · 2016 · reported 09/08/2016
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V069000 · 2016 · reported 02/05/2016
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase 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 17V437000 · 2017 · reported 07/10/2017
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V504000 · 2021 · reported 07/01/2021
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V245000 · 2021 · reported 04/08/2021
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V736000 · 2020 · reported 11/25/2020
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“I AM HAVING BRAKE ASSIST FAILURE AT ALL SPEEDS. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITHOUT APPLYING FULL FORCE. THE ABS 'CLICKING' CAN BE HEARD AND…”NHTSA complaint 11097151 — filed 05/21/2018 · SERVICE BRAKES
“I'M HAVING BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PETAL IS SUPER HARD TO PUSH DOWN AND IT ALMOST ISN'T ENOUGH TO MAKE THE…”NHTSA complaint 11064326 — filed 01/23/2018 · SERVICE BRAKES
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE OPERATING ON AN INCLINE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED…”NHTSA complaint 11020267 — filed 08/29/2017 · SERVICE BRAKES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 255 of 787 NHTSA complaints (32.4%), followed by power train (187), electrical system (116), steering (106). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
787 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 40 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V578000. 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.
