MY CAR WAS IN PARK, NOT RUNNING, KEYS IN THE IGNITION. 5YR OLD SON WAS IN VEHICLE, TRYING TO TURN RADIO ON CAR SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH OUT THE BRAKE FULLY DEPRESSED. OWNERS MANUAL STATES TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK BRAKE MUST BE FULLY DEPRESSED. SON WAS IN BETWEEN FRONT BUCKET SEATS, UNABLE TO REACH BRAKE WHEN LEFT ARM HIT SHIFT B…
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MY CAR WAS IN PARK, NOT RUNNING, KEYS IN THE IGNITION. 5YR OLD SON WAS IN VEHICLE, TRYING TO TURN RADIO ON CAR SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH OUT THE BRAKE FULLY DEPRESSED. OWNERS MANUAL STATES TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK BRAKE MUST BE FULLY DEPRESSED. SON WAS IN BETWEEN FRONT BUCKET SEATS, UNABLE TO REACH BRAKE WHEN LEFT ARM HIT SHIFT BAR INTO NEUTRAL. THANKS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749320
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2001
Power Train
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE/SLOPE, IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS CONTINUOUSLY. IF VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, WHILE ON A SLOPE OR INCLINE, WOULD GO FORWARD FIRST AND THEN REVERSE. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #890327
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2001
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LOCKED IN GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED TRACTION CONTROL CLUSTER, AND THEN IT LOCKED UP AGAIN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER WILL INSPECT BRAKE SOLENOID SENSOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #878913
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolinePower Train
CONSUMER SMELLED STRONG GAS FUMES AND NOTICED THAT GAS WAS POURING OUT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL REGULATOR. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #558490
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2000
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
THE VAN WILL SUDDENLY ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE IN GEAR WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE- EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE. RECENTLY, THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AS MY VAN ALMOST ROLLED INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES, BUT IT DOES NOT OCUR EVERY TIME I AM STOPPED ON A HILL (INCLINE). WHEN IT OCCURS, THE V…
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THE VAN WILL SUDDENLY ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE IN GEAR WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE- EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE. RECENTLY, THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AS MY VAN ALMOST ROLLED INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES, BUT IT DOES NOT OCUR EVERY TIME I AM STOPPED ON A HILL (INCLINE). WHEN IT OCCURS, THE VAN ROLLS BACK VERY FAST, NOT GRADUALLY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY (11/2/00) AND HE SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. HE ASLO SAID THAT HE HAS HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE COME IN AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. (NO OTHER CAR THAT I HAVE OWNED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS DONE THIS.) IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY DEFECT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #735649
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2000
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN ON AN INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO HOLD THE CAR WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED, CAUSING THE VAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS ON SLIGHT INCLINES. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL, BUT WITH THE 15 OTHER AUTOMATIC CARS I HAVE OWNED, THIS HAS NEVER BEEN THE CASE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS WARM AND DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN T…
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WHEN ON AN INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO HOLD THE CAR WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED, CAUSING THE VAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS ON SLIGHT INCLINES. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL, BUT WITH THE 15 OTHER AUTOMATIC CARS I HAVE OWNED, THIS HAS NEVER BEEN THE CASE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS WARM AND DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. THE ROLLING OCCURS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE. CHEVROLET HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY INQUIRES REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ROLLING WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #735090
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolinePower Train
CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION. NEXT DAY, VEHICLE WOULD STAY ON AS RUNNING. DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED. THEN, CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SAND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK
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.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS WITH EXTENDED WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVES AND FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN A ROLLOVER TEST. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO LOCATE AND REPLACE THOSE FUEL TANKS THAT COULD HAVE INOPERATIVE ROLLOVER VALVES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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PE04064 · 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.
PE02017 · Shoulder Harness Clip
Opened Feb 11, 2002 · Closed Aug 2, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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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