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349 reports48,000 miles · Dec 4, 2003
Air BagsPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
MY 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE ONE I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH IS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION MAKES THE CAR JERK WHEN I EITHER SLOW DOWN OR STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GAIN SPEED AGAIN. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT MORE OFTEN THAN …
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MY 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE MINIVAN HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE ONE I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH IS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION MAKES THE CAR JERK WHEN I EITHER SLOW DOWN OR STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GAIN SPEED AGAIN. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT. THERE ARE ALSO TIMES WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WHINES. ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT I FIGURE IS ELECTRICAL. SOMETIMES THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND THEN EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10049196
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY VENTURE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE INJECTORS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE ON THE SAME VEHICLE. IT IS THE 3.4 ENGINE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT A RECALL NEEDS TO…
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I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY VENTURE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE INJECTORS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE ON THE SAME VEHICLE. IT IS THE 3.4 ENGINE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT A RECALL NEEDS TO BE REQUIRED TO FIX THIS. AFTER SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON A VEHICLE IS SHOULD BE RIGHT OR AT LEAST FIXED ON GOOD FAITH. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10047242
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2003
Power Train
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND FLUSHED WHEN IT SHIFTED PERFECTLY AT THAT POINT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMMON. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED BULLETIN# 00 07 30 0028/REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER…
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PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE. *MR THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND FLUSHED WHEN IT SHIFTED PERFECTLY AT THAT POINT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMMON. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED BULLETIN# 00 07 30 0028/REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT FLUSHING THE TRANSMISSION DAMAGED THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WHICH CAUSED POOR SHIFTING. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10048269
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2003
Steering
THERE'S A CLICKING NOISE IN THE VANS' PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT STATED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V071000 FOR THE STEERING. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR THE MANUFACTURE CAN'T IDENTIFY IF THE VANS' VIN NUMBER IS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL WARRANTY, PER CONSUMER. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10047751
92,579 miles · Nov 6, 2003
Power Train
BEGAN NOTICING HARSH SHIFTS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN IN SUMMER OF 2003 WHEN VAN HAD APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES. IN FALL OF 2003, HARSHNESS OF SHIFTING BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED AND VAN WAS INSPECTED BY A TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACIILTY. I WAS ADVISED THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING BECAUSE OF INSUFFIC…
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BEGAN NOTICING HARSH SHIFTS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN IN SUMMER OF 2003 WHEN VAN HAD APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES. IN FALL OF 2003, HARSHNESS OF SHIFTING BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED AND VAN WAS INSPECTED BY A TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACIILTY. I WAS ADVISED THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT FLUID PRESSURE, AND IF LEFT UNADDRESSED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SOON FAIL, LEAVING ME STRANDED AT THE LOCATION OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I WAS FURTHER ADVISED BY THE REPAIR FACILITY THAT SUCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ARE INDICATIVE OF CHEVROLET VENTURE VANS AND THAT THEY WERE SURPRISED I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE FOR AS MANY MILES AS I DID BEFORE NOTICING A PROBLEM. WHILE MY VAN DID HAVE OVER 92,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I NEVERTHELESS FEEL THAT IF SUCH TRANSMISSION FAILURES ARE INDICATIVE OF CHEVY TRANSMISSIONS FOR MY MODEL YEAR, THAT A RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR THE SAME. I PAID ALMOST $3,000.00 TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT AND NOW MAY HAVE SOME ASSURANCE OF MECHANICAL FUNCTUNALITY. I WILL DRIVE THIS VAN FOR AS LONG AS I AM ABLE, BUT HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE IN GM PRODUCTS AND WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER GM PRODUCT UNLESS ADEQUATE ASSURANCES ARE PROVIDED AGAINST SUCH MECHANICAL FAILURES IN THE FUTURE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045612
60,000 miles · Oct 21, 2003
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND STUTTERS AT LESS THAN 65,000 MILES. HAD TO REPLACE VALVE, SOLENOID, FILTER AND FLUID AT A COST OF $971.93 FROM GM DEALER. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10043340
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2003
Visibility
REAR PASSENGER'S WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. FORTUNATELY SEAT WAS EMPTY AND NOBODY WAS HURT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10042563
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2003
Air BagsEngine And Engine Cooling
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WE BOUGHT IT AUGUST OF 2002. WITH IN THE FIRST MONTH MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED THE DEALER AND WE HAD TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT TENSION REPLACED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE SAMETHING HAPPENS AGAIN THIS TIME ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. ABOUT A MONTH AGO OUR ANTIFREEZ…
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MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WE BOUGHT IT AUGUST OF 2002. WITH IN THE FIRST MONTH MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED THE DEALER AND WE HAD TO HAVE THE SEAT BELT TENSION REPLACED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE SAMETHING HAPPENS AGAIN THIS TIME ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. ABOUT A MONTH AGO OUR ANTIFREEZE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND SHUTTING OFF. WE NOTICE NO LEAKING ON THE GROUND HOWEVER THE ANTIFREEZE IS SLOWLY DISAPPEARING. WELL THIS WEEKEND MY HUSBAND TOOK THE VAN ON A TRIP AND COMES BACK THE NEXT DAY AND THE ENGINE IS MAKING A TICKING NOISE. WE FOUND OUT THAT THE ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING INTO THE OIL CAUSING THE GASKET TO BE REPLACED AND THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD OF RESULTED IN THE ENGINE FREEZING UP. THIS HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY ANYTHING HAS NOT BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS NOT INJURED DOES NOT ALLOW THE COMPANY TO OVERLOOK THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE A DEFECT WITH THIS YEAR OF VENTURES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10041281
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
I CONTACTED CHEVEROLET FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING MY 1999 VENTURE VAN. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING CAUSING OVER HEATING. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A COST OF $706. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT CHEVEROLET (1-800-222-1020) SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, BUT NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. I ASKED THE REPRESEN…
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I CONTACTED CHEVEROLET FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING MY 1999 VENTURE VAN. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING CAUSING OVER HEATING. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT A COST OF $706. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT CHEVEROLET (1-800-222-1020) SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, BUT NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. I ASKED THE REPRESENTATIVE HOW CAN THE RECALL NOT COVER MY VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THAT DOES NOT MAKE COMMON SENSE. THE REPRESENTATIVE COULD NOT ANSWER THE REASON WHY MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA ODI #10040901
50,000 miles · Sep 28, 2003
Steering
STEERING BINDS WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT TO THE EXTENT OF BEING DANGEROUS IN WET ,ICY,OR SNOW WEATHER CONDITIONS.ON DRY ROADS IS STILL MANAGABLE BUT IS NOT SAFE.STEERING RAK-N-PINION IS DEFECTIVE SIMILAR TO DEFECTS ON EARLY 1980'S G.M. VEHICLES THAT DEALERS WERE CALLING MORNING SICKNESS.THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MORE WHEN HOT T…
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STEERING BINDS WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT TO THE EXTENT OF BEING DANGEROUS IN WET ,ICY,OR SNOW WEATHER CONDITIONS.ON DRY ROADS IS STILL MANAGABLE BUT IS NOT SAFE.STEERING RAK-N-PINION IS DEFECTIVE SIMILAR TO DEFECTS ON EARLY 1980'S G.M. VEHICLES THAT DEALERS WERE CALLING MORNING SICKNESS.THIS PROBLEM OCCURS MORE WHEN HOT THAN COLD AND THERE IS CLUNKING SOUND ALSO.
NHTSA ODI #10040865
Official recalls
4Dec 22, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Aug 21, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 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, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Mar 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. 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, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Apr 12, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS. THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE IS COLLAPSED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. IF THE CLAMP LOAD IS REDUCED OR LOST, THE BOLT CAN BE LOST OR BROKEN AND THE JOINT CAN SEPARATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.
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NHTSA investigations
6PE04064 · POWER-SLIDING Door
Opened Sep 17, 2004 · Closed Dec 22, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:door
SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE WITH AN OPTIONAL POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE INTERIOR HANDLE IS ORIENTED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION IN THE DOOR PANEL AND LINES UP AT THE ELBOW LEVEL WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE 2ND-ROW OUTBOARD POSITION.IF THE OCCUPANT HOLDS THE INTERIOR HANDLE IN THE THUMB UP POSITION DURING POWER-ASSISTED OPENING, THE ARM/WRIST CAN BE PUSH BACK WITH FORCE AGAINST THE 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEAT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT BACK CREATING A RISK OF INJURY (OTHER SEATING CONFIGURATIONS HAVE AMPLE SEAT TO DOOR CLEARANCE TO AVOID ENTRAPMENT OF THE LOWER ARM).AMONG THE 103 TOTAL REPORTS, THERE WERE 102 ALLEGED INJURIES INCLUDING ARM/WRIST, THUMB AND SHOULDER INJURIES.A COUNT OF INJURIES REVEALS THAT 76 INJURIES WERE A FRACTURED OR A BROKEN ARM/WRIST REQUIRING AN IMMOBILIZING CAST FOR FOUR-TO-SIX WEEKS.ALL INJURIES INVOLVE THE RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE LEFT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS ON FAR FEWER VEHICLES, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT PRODUCES LESS FORCE.GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2004, THAT IT WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 1997 THOUGH EARLY 2005 GM U-VAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND WITH 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN CHAIRS (NHTSA RECALL #04V597).AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY, GM WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE WITH A FLUSH MOUNTED HANDLE THAT WILL PREVENT AN OCCUPANT FROM GRASPING THE HANDLE WITH THE PALM BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR PANEL (THUMB UP ORIENTATION) AND THUS ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ARM/WRIST ENTRAPMENT.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
EA03005 · Rear Axle Trailing Arm Failure
Opened Apr 23, 2003 · Closed Jan 12, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2002, ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE02-086) TO EVALUATE ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (U-VAN) WHICH INCLUDED TWO REPORTING CRASHES.ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI UPGRADED PE02-086 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA03-005) TO CONTINUE ITS EXAMINATION OF THE ISSUE. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES HAS BEEN USED IN THE U-VAN FROM MY 1997 THROUGH THE PRESENT.THE GM ANALYSIS CONCLUDED THAT THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS COULD CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS SUCH AS IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING.ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 19 INCIDENTS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THERE HAVE BEEN NO NEW REPORTS TO ODI OR GM IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND ONLY ONE NEW COMPLAINT IN THE LAST 21 MONTHS. DUE TO THE LOW COMPLAINT RATE AND THE ABSENCE OF A CONTINUING TREND IN REPORTED FAILURES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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Suspension
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2002, ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE02-086) TO EVALUATE ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (U-VAN) WHICH INCLUDED TWO REPORTING CRASHES.ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI UPGRADED PE02-086 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA03-005) TO CONTINUE ITS EXAMINATION OF THE ISSUE. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES HAS BEEN USED IN THE U-VAN FROM MY 1997 THROUGH THE PRESENT.THE GM ANALYSIS CONCLUDED THAT THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS COULD CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS SUCH AS IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING.ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 19 INCIDENTS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THERE HAVE BEEN NO NEW REPORTS TO ODI OR GM IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND ONLY ONE NEW COMPLAINT IN THE LAST 21 MONTHS. DUE TO THE LOW COMPLAINT RATE AND THE ABSENCE OF A CONTINUING TREND IN REPORTED FAILURES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:rear
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2002, ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE02-086) TO EVALUATE ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (U-VAN) WHICH INCLUDED TWO REPORTING CRASHES.ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI UPGRADED PE02-086 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA03-005) TO CONTINUE ITS EXAMINATION OF THE ISSUE. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES HAS BEEN USED IN THE U-VAN FROM MY 1997 THROUGH THE PRESENT.THE GM ANALYSIS CONCLUDED THAT THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS COULD CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS SUCH AS IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING.ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 19 INCIDENTS OF REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THERE HAVE BEEN NO NEW REPORTS TO ODI OR GM IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND ONLY ONE NEW COMPLAINT IN THE LAST 21 MONTHS. DUE TO THE LOW COMPLAINT RATE AND THE ABSENCE OF A CONTINUING TREND IN REPORTED FAILURES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE02086 · Rear Axle Trailing Arm Failure
Opened Nov 18, 2002 · Closed Apr 9, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 14 INCIDENTS OF REAR TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997 THROUGH 1999 GM U-VANS, INCLUDING TWO THAT ALLEGEDLY RESULTED IN CRASHES. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES IS USED IN THE U-VANS FROM MY 1997 THROUGH 2003.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS CAN CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS (E.G., IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING).GM IDENTIFIED A PARTS HANDLING CONCERN THAT WAS CAUSING SOME TRAILING ARMS TO BE DAMAGED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, GM IMPLEMENTED CHANGES TO THE SHIPPING CONTAINERS FROM JANUARY 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1999. EIGHT (8) OF THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN MY 1997-99 U-VANS, INCLUDING THE TWO CRASHES, OCCURRED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE TREND AND SAFETY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension
ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 14 INCIDENTS OF REAR TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997 THROUGH 1999 GM U-VANS, INCLUDING TWO THAT ALLEGEDLY RESULTED IN CRASHES. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES IS USED IN THE U-VANS FROM MY 1997 THROUGH 2003.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS CAN CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS (E.G., IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING).GM IDENTIFIED A PARTS HANDLING CONCERN THAT WAS CAUSING SOME TRAILING ARMS TO BE DAMAGED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, GM IMPLEMENTED CHANGES TO THE SHIPPING CONTAINERS FROM JANUARY 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1999. EIGHT (8) OF THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN MY 1997-99 U-VANS, INCLUDING THE TWO CRASHES, OCCURRED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE TREND AND SAFETY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.
Suspension:rear
ANALYSIS OF ODI AND GM DATA HAS IDENTIFIED 14 INCIDENTS OF REAR TRAILING ARM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997 THROUGH 1999 GM U-VANS, INCLUDING TWO THAT ALLEGEDLY RESULTED IN CRASHES. THE TRAILING ARM DESIGN IN THESE VEHICLES IS USED IN THE U-VANS FROM MY 1997 THROUGH 2003.ACCORDING TO GM, THE SUBJECT TRAILING ARMS CAN CRACK OR BUCKLE IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, PRE-DELIVERY HANDLING, OR CERTAIN SERVICE RELATED ABUSE CONDITIONS (E.G., IMPROPER TOWING OR JACKING).GM IDENTIFIED A PARTS HANDLING CONCERN THAT WAS CAUSING SOME TRAILING ARMS TO BE DAMAGED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, GM IMPLEMENTED CHANGES TO THE SHIPPING CONTAINERS FROM JANUARY 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1999. EIGHT (8) OF THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN MY 1997-99 U-VANS, INCLUDING THE TWO CRASHES, OCCURRED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE TREND AND SAFETY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.
PE02017 · Shoulder Harness Clip
Opened Feb 11, 2002 · Closed Aug 2, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
No summary supplied.
PE00045 · Air Bag Tear During Deployment
Opened Nov 3, 2000 · Closed Jan 11, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
No summary supplied.
SQ00014 · Unexpected Opening Of Sliding Door
Opened Jul 25, 2000 · Closed Oct 22, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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