LACK OF ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING DEFECTS OF RECORD. SOON AFTER THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE 97 CHEVY BLAZERS (MY SUV ORIGINATED IN DELAWARE, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY BLEW ME OFF AND WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ONE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW I GET THE SAME THING ABOUT THE WIN…
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LACK OF ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING DEFECTS OF RECORD. SOON AFTER THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE 97 CHEVY BLAZERS (MY SUV ORIGINATED IN DELAWARE, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY BLEW ME OFF AND WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ONE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW I GET THE SAME THING ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. MY WIPERS ARE NOW INTERMITTENT. THEY WILL STOP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY RESTART WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WORK PERFECTLY. IT IS THE UNEXPECTED STOP THAT IS SCARY. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A NOTICE ON THE DRIVER SEAT BELT. JUST WHO AM I SUPPOSE TO CALL. LINDSAY SURE DOESN'T WANT TO REMEDY THE SITUATIONS.
NHTSA ODI #10039348
106,500 miles · Sep 16, 2003
Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON VEHICLE WITH SEVERAL COMPLICATIONS. *MR *SCC *CB
NHTSA ODI #10042092
82,000 miles · Aug 13, 2003
Seat BeltsInjury
RECEIVED RECALL 03V117000 NOTIC ECONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE. A SEAT BELT BUCKLE DEFECT OCCURRED, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES BECAUSE WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10033862
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2003
Seat Belts
THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS INOPER ATIVE. *AK *CB *JB
NHTSA ODI #10026858
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2002
Seat Belts
RONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER 'SSEAT BELTS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO RELEASE ONCE BUCKLED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013105
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2001
Seat Belts
THE SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, IN ESSENCE A PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT IS FOLDED OVER AND STICHED TO ITSELF, WHEN A LOAD IS PLACED UPON THE SEAT BLET, THE STICHING RIPS OUT, IN THIS CASE, SINCE THE RIP STICHING WAS PLACED IN THE STALK BELOW THE BUCKLE AND ABOVE THE FLOOR, AN ECT…
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THE SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, IN ESSENCE A PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT IS FOLDED OVER AND STICHED TO ITSELF, WHEN A LOAD IS PLACED UPON THE SEAT BLET, THE STICHING RIPS OUT, IN THIS CASE, SINCE THE RIP STICHING WAS PLACED IN THE STALK BELOW THE BUCKLE AND ABOVE THE FLOOR, AN ECTRA 16 INCHES OF SEAT BELT WAS PROVIDED TO THE OCCUPANT, AND THE DRIVER HAD 8 EXTRA INCHES ON THE LAP AND 8 EXTRA INCHES ON THE SHOULDER BELTS, THE LAP BELT IS NOT KEPT ON THE PELVIS UNDER ALL CONSITIONS.(ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF CLIENT, WHO IS DECEASED)*JB
NHTSA ODI #560605
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2001
Seat Belts
THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY SECURED, UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT TWO PLASTIC TABS WERE NEARLY WORN OFF WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO NOT STAY SECURED, SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED FOR FREE THE DEALER HAS REFUSED FREE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRENTY. NLM
NHTSA ODI #559390
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2001
Seat Belts
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL TIGHTEN DOWN ON OCCUPANT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #878136
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2000
Seat BeltsCrash
RECALL 97V096001; WHILE DRIVING DEFECTIVE SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP IN A ROLLOVER CRASH IN WHICH DRIVER DIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #876129
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineSeat Belts
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM REPAIRED AT THE DEALER AND THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE SHOP IT FLOODED WITH GASOLINE AND CAUGHT FIRE. *MJS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF WEBBING INTO THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE FREE FALLING LATCH PLATE USED IN THIS SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WEBBING TO DYNAMICALLY DISTRIBUTE BETWEEN THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT AS THE DRIVER'S POSITION CHANGES DURING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA97004 · Seat Belt Webbing Separation
Opened Feb 28, 1997 · Closed Aug 5, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
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Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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