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Mileage at the reported incident

170 reports with mileage · 60 unknown

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  • Electrical System. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports24 fire reports7 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2013
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10549379

150,000 miles · Jun 5, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineFuel System, GasolineFire

I STARTED THE CAR UP AND I HEARD A POP AND SAW A BLUE FLAME. AFTER REPAIRING THE CAR COSTING $3240.74 IT ONCE AGAIN CAUGHT ANOTHER FIRE PLEASE HELP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10515289

130,000 miles · Dec 11, 2012
Electrical SystemFire

I WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE SHIFT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10488045

Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2012
Electrical SystemEngine

I HAVE A 2002 MONTE CARLO SS I GO OUT TO START MY CAR AND IT WON'T START FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON TO. WHEN I TURN THE KEY IT DOES NOTHING MY LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING WORK IT JUST WON'T START. IF THERE IS ANYWAY I COULD GET HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW OR LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO FIX THIS. THANK YOU! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10476491

Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2011
Electrical System

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2002 MONTE CARLO SS AND I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT WITH MY BRIGHTS ON AT 55 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND I COULD SEE NOTHING! I TRIED SAFELY AND QUICKLY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER TO STOP THE CAR UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SEE IF I COULD MAKE MY HEADLIGHTS COME BACK ON SO I COULD GET HOM…

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I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2002 MONTE CARLO SS AND I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT WITH MY BRIGHTS ON AT 55 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND I COULD SEE NOTHING! I TRIED SAFELY AND QUICKLY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER TO STOP THE CAR UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SEE IF I COULD MAKE MY HEADLIGHTS COME BACK ON SO I COULD GET HOME. I WAS ABLE TO TURN MY DIMS ON AND SEE WHERE THE ROAD WAS. SINCE THIS ORDEAL HAPPENED I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES AND FOR NO REASON IT HAS DONE IN QUITE A FEW TIMES AND STILL CONTINUES TO DO IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10421038

126,000 miles · May 30, 2011
Electrical System

I HAVE A 2002 3.8 MONTE CARLO SS. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION. WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR ALL THE INSTRUMENTS TURN ON BUT THE ENGINE DOES NOT START. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND RETURNED IT TO PARK POSITION SEVERAL TIMES. …

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I HAVE A 2002 3.8 MONTE CARLO SS. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION. WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR ALL THE INSTRUMENTS TURN ON BUT THE ENGINE DOES NOT START. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND RETURNED IT TO PARK POSITION SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER ABOUT A FEW MINUTES THE CAR STARTED. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR AWHILE.

NHTSA ODI #10404748

Mileage unknown · May 4, 2011
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WHICH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WHICH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,066.

NHTSA ODI #10398895

80,000 miles · Nov 2, 2010
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NONE OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WIRING MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NONE OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WIRING MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 2/17/11 *CN UPDATED 02/23/11

NHTSA ODI #10363746

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2010
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline

3 NEW FUEL PUMP RAILS INSTALLED FROM RECALL ( GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK). THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, THE GAUGE WORKS FOR A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER NEW FUEL RAIL IS INSTALLED, THEN FAILS, LEAVING NO WAY TO CHECK THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10357096

150,000 miles · Sep 7, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO MY TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING RANDOMLY. IT SEEMED TO BE THE WORST ON HOT DAYS. I WOULD LEAVE MY HOME OR WORK WITH THEM WORKING PROPERLY AND THEN AT A RANDOM POINT DURING MY DRIVE THEY WOULD NO LONGER WORK. GM HAS RECALLED OTHER MAKES AND MODELS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS. HO…

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I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS. ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO MY TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING RANDOMLY. IT SEEMED TO BE THE WORST ON HOT DAYS. I WOULD LEAVE MY HOME OR WORK WITH THEM WORKING PROPERLY AND THEN AT A RANDOM POINT DURING MY DRIVE THEY WOULD NO LONGER WORK. GM HAS RECALLED OTHER MAKES AND MODELS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, THE MONTE CARLOS HAVE NEVER BEEN RECALLED. AFTER SEARCHING FOR A POTENTIAL SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE FOUND THAT IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON MANY SIMILAR CARS THAT GM MAKES. MOST PEOPLE HAVE SAID THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE HAZARD SWITCH IN THE DASH BOARD. THIS IS A RELATIVELY CHEAP FIX HOWEVER IT IS ALSO A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD SINCE I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WILL OR WILL NOT WORK. IT SEEMS TO BE LUCK OF THE DRAW, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10354119

Official recalls

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15V701000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

Oct 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 engine’s 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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 engine’s 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 engine’s 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.

14V400000 · Electrical System:ignition

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.

09V116000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S 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.

02V222000 · Air Bags:frontal

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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NHTSA investigations

1

EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires

Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Fuel System, Gasoline

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.