Gulf Stream SUN VOYAGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
13,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 33 complaints (24.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 48.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 8; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Suspension: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp: 2; Structure: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 4; 2006: 5; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 4; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10178956 · 2007-01-17 (January 17, 2007)
BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES NO WARNING. HAD CHECKED NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A VERY LARGE DIESEL MOTOR HOME NOT STOPPING. THANK GOD NOT IN SITUATION OR PLACE WHERE I HIT ANYTHING WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE PROBLEM OR WAS IN A DESERTED AREA. ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND PUSHED BRAKES TO THE FLOOR. FINALLY SLOWED DOWN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156772 · 2006-05-04 (May 4, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V084000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THE RECALL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS UNDER WARRANTY TO MAKE THE ABS LIGHT GO OFF WITHOUT SUCCESS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,049 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10207131 · 2007-10-18 (October 18, 2007)
2004 GULFSTREAM SUNVOYAGER WITH ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE REAR CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, TURN ROTORS, AND NEW ABS SENSORS AND WORKHORSE WILL NOT COVER ANY OF IT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED NOTICED MOTORHOME WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED AND THOUGHT THERE WERE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS UNTIL FURTHER INVESTIGATED BY THE CONSUMER AND STATED THERE WAS A STRONG BRAKE SMELL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RUST, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED WITH THE DEALERS FINDINGS AND AF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10207131 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162209 · 2006-07-12 (July 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS WOOD AND SHEETS OF PLASTIC UNDER THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SHOULD BE STEEL. THIS WAS CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS WERE USED TO CLOSE THE HOT TAIL PIPES, MUFFLER AND GAS TANK. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGN. THE MODEL OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IS SUN VOYAGER. UPDATED 7/31/2006 - THE CONSUMER IS RELUCTANT TO USE THE MOTORHOME BECAUSE OF FIRE HAZARD. *NM THE MOTOR HOME HAD A MAJOR HYDRAULIC LEAK. A NEW POWER GEAR HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 31 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162209 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 2; 1998: 2; 1999: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 3; 2002: 5; 2003: 8; 2004: 5; 2005: 5; 2006: 5; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 3; 2010: 1