I PURCHASED MY CAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN 2009 AND I NOW HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO OUT, THE ERROR STATES THE FUEL CAP IS NOT TIGHT AND NO MATTER HOW MUCH I TIGHTENED IT NEVER GOES AWAY. WHEN FUELING THE CAR FUEL WILL OVERFLOW IF NOT PAYING ATTENTION. ALSO THE THE SHIFT LEVER…
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I PURCHASED MY CAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN 2009 AND I NOW HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH IT. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO OUT, THE ERROR STATES THE FUEL CAP IS NOT TIGHT AND NO MATTER HOW MUCH I TIGHTENED IT NEVER GOES AWAY. WHEN FUELING THE CAR FUEL WILL OVERFLOW IF NOT PAYING ATTENTION. ALSO THE THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION IS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED SO I AM NOT SURE WHICH POSITION THE CAR IS IN MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO LISTEN AND GAUGE IT BEFORE TRYING TO PUT IT IN GEAR. I NEVER RECEIVED AN COMMUNICATIONS THAT THE CAR WAS UNDER RECALL BUT FROM WHAT I AM SEEING FROM THE NHTSA WEBSITE THESE ARE THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM NOW HAVING.
NHTSA ODI #11032027
95,000 miles · Nov 18, 2013
Engine
I HAVE TWO CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. I HAVE READ THAT THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE THIS SAME CONDITION. I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT IT WON'T PASS EMISSIONS. I AM ALSO WORRIED OF WHERE IT IS LOCATED, THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. I WOULD THINK GM SHOULD HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO FIX THIS DEFECT DUE TO TH…
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I HAVE TWO CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. I HAVE READ THAT THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE THIS SAME CONDITION. I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT IT WON'T PASS EMISSIONS. I AM ALSO WORRIED OF WHERE IT IS LOCATED, THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. I WOULD THINK GM SHOULD HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO FIX THIS DEFECT DUE TO THE EPA VIOLATION & SAFETY RISK THAT IT POSSES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552744
55,000 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Electrical SystemEngine
FROM PARKED POSITION PLACED KEY IN IGNITION AND STARTED CAR. ALL WARNING LIGHT (TRACTION CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, SERVICE STABILITY, ETC) REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND DID NOT GO OFF. ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF CAR AND IGNITION WAS STUCK IN "ON" POSITION. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. VEHICLE HAD FULL POWER AND …
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FROM PARKED POSITION PLACED KEY IN IGNITION AND STARTED CAR. ALL WARNING LIGHT (TRACTION CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, SERVICE STABILITY, ETC) REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND DID NOT GO OFF. ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF CAR AND IGNITION WAS STUCK IN "ON" POSITION. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. VEHICLE HAD FULL POWER AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME EVEN THOUGH WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED. ONCE HOME, HAD TO TRY NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET VEHICLE TO TURN OFF. FINALLY, HAD TO UNHOOK BATTERY, PULL FUEL PUMP RELAY, AND PULL WIRES OUT OF COMPUTER IN ORDER TO GET ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. HAVING TO TOW TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS. POSSIBLE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IS STUCK. IF IT IF THE CLOCK SPRING, THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THAT WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551722
143,000 miles · Jul 24, 2013
Engine
TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MEETS THE ENGINE. THIS WILL POSSIBLY LEAD TO EMISSIONS FAILURE AND HIGH REPAIR COST FOR ME THE OWNER. IT WILL ALSO HARM THE ENVIRONMENT BY THE EXHAUST EXITING PRIOR TO GOING THROUGH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER O…
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TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MEETS THE ENGINE. THIS WILL POSSIBLY LEAD TO EMISSIONS FAILURE AND HIGH REPAIR COST FOR ME THE OWNER. IT WILL ALSO HARM THE ENVIRONMENT BY THE EXHAUST EXITING PRIOR TO GOING THROUGH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10531666
76,500 miles · Jun 12, 2013
Engine
FAILURE OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS, DEALER SAYS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY....THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO....AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM THAT GM IS IGNORING. *TR
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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