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STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
16 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill issues across 9 makes and 12 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
16 filings · 12 models · 9 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 16 ODI rows
- MODELS 12 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 9 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #426 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#426 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 12 models). Open GMC Sierra 1500 (category leader) →
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL severity reading
The standout signal for structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 16 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare GMC Sierra 1500 against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL on filing totals before treating structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
| 4 | Nissan Altima | |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 6 | Hyundai Santa FE | |
| 7 | Genesis Gv70 | |
| 8 | Ford Mustang | |
| 9 | Ford F-350 | |
| 10 | Ford F-150 | |
| 11 | Ford Escape Hybrid | |
| 12 | Chrysler Pacifica |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “Reduce Engine Power – Drive with Care” displayed, and the
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to press the PUSH-to-Start button several times for the vehi
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the grill reflector above the grill detached and flew off into traffic. The vehicle was taken to a de
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on several occa
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Active Air DAM System fault detected" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the radiator grille detached from the front on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mecha
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact p
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cataly
smoke chrome trim package on the front of the vehicle is peeling and is a manufacturer defect, GM is offering no assistance in remedying this problem and is a known problem by gm with vehicles going
The contact owns a 2023 Genesis GV70. The contact stated while the dealer was servicing the vehicle, the contact was informed that there was a hole in the turbo cooler and that the turbo cooler was le
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that upon noticing that coolant was leaking onto the groun
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the grill, 350 emblem, and driver’s side mirror had melted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dea
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in cold weather, the message "Caution. Engine Power Reduced" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to exce
Grille shudder goes bad , this is my third 2019 Altima
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an object struck the windshield. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and u
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it w
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