THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT A FEW DAYS LATER ANOTHER TIRE WENT FLAT. *NM THE BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WARNING, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND THE STABILIZER WAS FOUND BROKE, THERE WAS ANOTHER NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN …
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THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT A FEW DAYS LATER ANOTHER TIRE WENT FLAT. *NM THE BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WARNING, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND THE STABILIZER WAS FOUND BROKE, THERE WAS ANOTHER NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN TO THE GROUND. *SC THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DRIVE AXLE WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE INCIDENT HE/SHE EXPERIENCED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10111068
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2002
Steering
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #760538
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2001
Steering
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & HAD HEARD NOISES.AXLE SPINDLE NUT WENT OUT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TO CHECK. WAS INFORMED THAT AXLE SPINDLE NUT HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. HAD BROKEN TEETH IN SPINDLE NUT. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS LOOSE DUE TO DAMAGE OF SPINDLE. MECHANIC REPLACED AXLE SPINDLE NUT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #884152
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1997
Steering
RECEIVE RECALL NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER. DEALER SAID NO RECORD OF RECALL NOTICES , HE CALLED MANUFACTURER, THEY DIDN'T HAVE RECORD OF RECALL. HE CHECKED INTERNET, SAW THE LISTING AND CALLED AUTO SAFETY HOT LINE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813871
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1996
Steering
ADJUSTING COLLAR ON TIE ROD END STRIPPED, POSSIBILITY OF BREAKAGE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #801283
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 1996
SteeringCrash
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #983462
Mileage unknown · May 22, 1995
Electrical SystemSteering
WHEN GOING DOWN HILL VEHICLE STALL AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT
NHTSA ODI #965625
Mileage unknown · May 3, 1995
Power TrainSteering
CABLE TO IGNITION SWITCH THAT CONNECTS TO THE FLOOR MOUNT SHIFT BROKE. TT
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA94033 · Horn Pad Falls Off
Opened Sep 29, 1994 · Closed Mar 29, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:horn
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.GM WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS RAISED BY THE DETACHMENT OF THE HORN PAD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR A TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM SEE EA94-033 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL REPORT.
PE94042 · Horn Button Falling Off
Opened May 23, 1994 · Closed Sep 29, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
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