NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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222 reports148,000 miles · Dec 9, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE WAS TOO EXCESSIVE TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TANK. THE F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE WAS TOO EXCESSIVE TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TANK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
NHTSA ODI #10251202
109,855 miles · Nov 25, 2008
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR SLIDING DOOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE AND THEN OPEN APPROXIMATELY A HALF AN INCH. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE ACCORDIN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR SLIDING DOOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE AND THEN OPEN APPROXIMATELY A HALF AN INCH. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE ACCORDINGLY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DOOR WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD UNTIL IT LATCHED INTO PLACE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, HE REFUSED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $200 TO REPAIR THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANOTHER REPAIR BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,855 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,855.
NHTSA ODI #10249783
63,000 miles · Aug 22, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
OUR VEHICLE IS A 2001. HAS 62,000 MILES. THE CONDENSER WENT ON THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT ALOT OF THE CONDENSER ARE GOING IN THE 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY INVESTIGATING OR RECALLS, OR REIMBURSEMENT ? THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239286
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
THE CHEVY VENTURE FAILS TO MAINTAIN FUEL LEVELS AT APPROPRIATE INTERVALS. THIS CONSTITUTES FREQUENT STOPS AND PANICKING OVER WHEN AND WHERE TO GET THE NEXT TANK OF GAS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF INCOME AND CAUSING WIDE SPREAD HUNGER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234544
130,000 miles · Mar 31, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. MY RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE PROVES THIS POINT AND CHEVY NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! AT APPROX 120K, THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN LIKE THAT. MECHANICAL REPLACED INTAKE GASKET FOR $1100 AND RECOMENDED CHANGING THE HEAD GASKET FOR AN ADDITIONAL $1000 BUT COULD NOT AFFORD T…
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VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. MY RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE PROVES THIS POINT AND CHEVY NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! AT APPROX 120K, THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN LIKE THAT. MECHANICAL REPLACED INTAKE GASKET FOR $1100 AND RECOMENDED CHANGING THE HEAD GASKET FOR AN ADDITIONAL $1000 BUT COULD NOT AFFORD THAT. 1 YEAR LATER, SAME PROBLEM, OVERHEATING AND CANNOT DRIVE WITH THAT, MECHANIC TESTS AND FINDS FAULTY HEAD GASKET, $2000+ ESTIMATE, WILL NOT PAY THAT FOR A FAULTY COOLING SYSTEM. LEGAL RESOLVE TO BE SOUGHT, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN TO ASSIST OR JOIN A POTENTIAL CLASS-ACTION SUIT! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222878
96,000 miles · Feb 15, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BRAKE SHOP (ALL TUNE AND LUBE) AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, CYLINDER, AND ROTORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD MOVE TO HOT. THE CONTACT HAD TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BRAKE SHOP (ALL TUNE AND LUBE) AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, CYLINDER, AND ROTORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD MOVE TO HOT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000.
NHTSA ODI #10218127
98,978 miles · Dec 20, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND THERE WAS ALSO A COOLANT LEAK. GM ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE PURCHAS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND THERE WAS ALSO A COOLANT LEAK. GM ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 98,978. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF UPDATED 01/17/08 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10212452
48,746 miles · Aug 19, 2007
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TAIL LAMP FAILURE DUE TO WATER EGRESS. ITEM IS A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET. NATURE OF DESIGN IS A 4 BULB IN-LINE CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET HOLDER, ITS MOUNTED WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE TOP, THUS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SOCKET HOLDER VIA WIRES AND CONNECTOR. WATER FLOODS TAIL LAMP AND SHORTS OUT T…
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TAIL LAMP FAILURE DUE TO WATER EGRESS. ITEM IS A 2001 CHEVY VENTURE TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET. NATURE OF DESIGN IS A 4 BULB IN-LINE CIRCUIT BOARD SOCKET HOLDER, ITS MOUNTED WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE TOP, THUS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SOCKET HOLDER VIA WIRES AND CONNECTOR. WATER FLOODS TAIL LAMP AND SHORTS OUT THE TAIL LAMP. OVER TIME THE STEEL CIRCUIT PLATE WIRES BECOME CORRODED AND CAN NO LONGER MAKE A COMPLETE CIRCUIT, THUS VERY DIM OR NO TAIL LAMP LIGHTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200051
83,000 miles · Aug 3, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PUT BRAKE FLUID INSIDE THE VEHICLE HOWEVER; THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PUT BRAKE FLUID INSIDE THE VEHICLE HOWEVER; THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RUSTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 83,000.
NHTSA ODI #10198410
78,913 miles · Jul 31, 2007
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DIM. THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY, DESPITE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOUR TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE TEMPORARILY. AS OF JULY 30, 2007, THE FAILUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DIM. THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY, DESPITE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOUR TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE TEMPORARILY. AS OF JULY 30, 2007, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,913.
NHTSA ODI #10197924
Official recalls
9Aug 8, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.
Dec 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.
Jul 15, 2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Dec 9, 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO A PERSON WHO WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND WHO WAS CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. IT COULD ALSO REDUCE THE AB8ILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT A RESTRAINED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3.
Dec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS BUILT WITH SECOND ROW 50/50 SPLIT BENCH SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WIRE DIAMETER IS GREATER THAN 6.1 MM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LATCH ANCHOR WIRES AND REPAIR THOSE WITH AN IMPROPER DIAMETER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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.
Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINIVANS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GENERANT, WHICH PRODUCES THE GAS THAT FILLS THE AIR BAG. SOME WERE BUILT WITH A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT AND SOME WERE BUILT WITHOUT GENERANT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANT. A MODULE WITH NO GENERANT WOULD NOT INFLATE THE AIR BAG, AND THE OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. TELEPHONE CALLS WERE MADE TO OWNERS ON JANUARY 29, 2001. FOLLOW UP OWNER MAILING BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 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 SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.
Aug 7, 2000
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.
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