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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
54 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Dec 17, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MECHANIC ADVISED OWNER THAT REAR CALIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY RESULTING IN FRONT DISCS OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK AND THEY "TOOK DOWN" THE REAR DISCS. LOOKED LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, SO AS TO GIVE REAR DISCS USED APPEARANCE. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT P…
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MECHANIC ADVISED OWNER THAT REAR CALIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY RESULTING IN FRONT DISCS OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK AND THEY "TOOK DOWN" THE REAR DISCS. LOOKED LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, SO AS TO GIVE REAR DISCS USED APPEARANCE. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT PASS SAFETY INSPECTION. STILL MAKING NOISE AND REAR BRAKE DISC'S APPEAR RUSTED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104019
55,000 miles · Dec 9, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
EXPERIENCING CLUNK IN STEERING; ALSO FAILED ROTORS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102435
16,845 miles · Nov 3, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE REAR ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRONT ROTORS TURNED. ELEVEN MONTHS LATER, BOTH SETS OF ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AGAIN. WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKES THEY PULSATED. THE MANUFACTURE STATED THAT BRAKES WERE CONSIDERED A WEAR ITEM. *JB *SC
NHTSA ODI #10097047
8,618 miles · Oct 18, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE DRENCHED IN BLUE. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE VIBRATION RECURRED, THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE REAR ROTORS AND SANDED DOWN THE REAR BRAKES BECAUSE THE WERE GLAZED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10097032
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10092361
6,000 miles · Aug 9, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALL FOUR BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10087480
8,500 miles · Jul 13, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALL 4 ROTORS ON MY CAR HAVE GONE BAD. CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN OCT 2002, AND AT 8500-9000 MILES IN MARCH OF 03, I HAD EXTREME PULSATION IN STEERING DUE TO FRONT ROTORS BEING WARPED. DEALER TURNED ROTORS, AND THEN 10,000 MILES LATER NEEDED TURNED AGAIN, AND NOW AT 33,000 MILES DEALER IS TELLING ME TO BUY NEW ROTORS AND THAT THE BA…
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ALL 4 ROTORS ON MY CAR HAVE GONE BAD. CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN OCT 2002, AND AT 8500-9000 MILES IN MARCH OF 03, I HAD EXTREME PULSATION IN STEERING DUE TO FRONT ROTORS BEING WARPED. DEALER TURNED ROTORS, AND THEN 10,000 MILES LATER NEEDED TURNED AGAIN, AND NOW AT 33,000 MILES DEALER IS TELLING ME TO BUY NEW ROTORS AND THAT THE BACK ROTORS ALSO NEED TO BE TURNED. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 SOME YEARS AND NEVER HAD A CAR THAT NEEDED ROTORS TURNED SO SOON,, AND SO I AM SURE THERE IS FAULT WITH THE ROTORS THEY ARE PUTTING ON THE CAR. 2003 IMPALA. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10080923
23,000 miles · Jul 12, 2004
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE TO REDUCE SPEED. ABS LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTRO. AND HAD A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO CHEST WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10081660
13,500 miles · Jun 22, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP INCLINE, I COULD FEEL THE PULSATING OF THE ABS, ALONG WITH DIMINISHED BRAKING POWER. AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED THE ABS WOULD COME ON NOTICEABLY EACH TIME I BRAKED FROM 40-60 MPH. THE OUTSIDE RIGHT REAR CALIPER DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE MAKING GOOD CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR AS ON THE OTHER BRAKES. THE DEALER SERVIC…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP INCLINE, I COULD FEEL THE PULSATING OF THE ABS, ALONG WITH DIMINISHED BRAKING POWER. AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED THE ABS WOULD COME ON NOTICEABLY EACH TIME I BRAKED FROM 40-60 MPH. THE OUTSIDE RIGHT REAR CALIPER DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE MAKING GOOD CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR AS ON THE OTHER BRAKES. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (DOBLER CHEVROLET IN HEMPSTEAD, NY) SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR JULY 8, 2004. THEY DIDN'T THINK IT WAS THAT IMPORTANT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10078588
33 miles · Jun 15, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NOTICED INCREASING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK CAR IN FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE. WAS INFORMED THE REAR ROTORS ARE BADLY RUSTED AND CORRODED , MAY NOT BE IMPROVED BY GRINDING OR TURNING, AND MIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE LININGS ARE AT 20-25% ON THE FRONT AND 15-20% ON THE REAR. I POIN…
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NOTICED INCREASING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK CAR IN FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE. WAS INFORMED THE REAR ROTORS ARE BADLY RUSTED AND CORRODED , MAY NOT BE IMPROVED BY GRINDING OR TURNING, AND MIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE LININGS ARE AT 20-25% ON THE FRONT AND 15-20% ON THE REAR. I POINTED OUT THAT THE SERVICE GARAGE HAD DONE A SAFETY INSPECTION A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND DOCUMENTED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE OK, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAD 50% OF THE LINING LEFT. CALLED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AND SPOKE WITH DELOSHA PAYNE, WHO CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, CALLED ME BACK AND INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR BRAKES WORE AT A FASTER RATE THAN THE FRONT, AND WHOEVER ROTATED MY TIRES SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE ROTORS AND INFORMED ME THEY NEEDED SERVICE. I HAD ASKED THIS GARAGE ABOUT ROTATING THE TIRES AT BOTH INSPECTIONS AND NEITHER TIME DID ANYONE INDICATE IT SHOULD BE DONE. I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE RECOMMENDED IT. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10078275
Official recalls
5Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Feb 14, 2003
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Aug 9, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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