WATER LEAKING INTO FUSE BOX, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. DEALERS SAYS COMING FROM SUNROOF. SUPPOSEDLY FIXED LEAK TWICE. 1ST TIME,ALSO REPLACED FUSE BLOCK. WEEK LATER, WATER STILL GETTING IN FUSE BLOCK. 2ND TIME, FIXED LEAK-CLAIMED SCREW FOR SUNROOF NOT PROPERLY SEALED AND IN WRONG POSITION. RELOCATED SCREW AND SEALED UNI…
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WATER LEAKING INTO FUSE BOX, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. DEALERS SAYS COMING FROM SUNROOF. SUPPOSEDLY FIXED LEAK TWICE. 1ST TIME,ALSO REPLACED FUSE BLOCK. WEEK LATER, WATER STILL GETTING IN FUSE BLOCK. 2ND TIME, FIXED LEAK-CLAIMED SCREW FOR SUNROOF NOT PROPERLY SEALED AND IN WRONG POSITION. RELOCATED SCREW AND SEALED UNIT. ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER LEAK. WATER GETTING INTO FUSE BLOCK AGAIN, CAUSING STEREO AMPLIFIER TO MAKE LOUD HUMMING NOISE, WHILE CAR IS OFF. CONSUMER REMOVED FUSE FOR AMPLIFIER TO STOP HUMMING. CONTACTING DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY.
NHTSA ODI #724181
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2000
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
1)THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FEELS WEAK AND A SUBSTANTIAL VIBRATION OF THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT PANEL OF THE CAR OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CAR DOES NOT STOP SUFFICIENTLY UNLESS BRAKES ARE FULLY DEPRESSED. 2)THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY START MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO START. THE BATT…
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1)THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FEELS WEAK AND A SUBSTANTIAL VIBRATION OF THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT PANEL OF THE CAR OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CAR DOES NOT STOP SUFFICIENTLY UNLESS BRAKES ARE FULLY DEPRESSED. 2)THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY START MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO START. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS FINE. NO RECHARGING OF BATTERY OCCURS EVEN AFTER JUMP-STARTING AND RUNNING THE ENGINE FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. 3) LEFT REAR DOOR PANEL HAS PARTS THAT ARE FALLING OFF AND LOOSE. 4) PARKING BRAKES ARE WEAK AND FAIL TO PREVENT ROLLING ON INCLINES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL PLACED ON THIS MODEL FOR FAILURE TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL/CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFTEY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." *AK
NHTSA ODI #724179
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 2000
Electrical System
HORN DOES NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND EXCESSIVE EFFORT HAS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO HONK. DEALER SAYS IT'S MADE THIS WAY. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #860354
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 1999
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE IS JERKING AND LURCHING FORWARD. ALSO, WHEN TAKING KEY OUT OF IGNITION ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS KEEP COMING ON, AND BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WEAR OUT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEMS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850408
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1999
Electrical System
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH AN IGNITION SYSTEM, THAT HAS A SECURITY CHIP INSIDE THE KEY, WHICH IS READ BY THE IGNITION SYSTEM, AND THEN THE CAR IS STARTED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE SYSTEM,IN WHICH THE CAR WILL NOT START AND THE "SECURITY" LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTS BLINKING, THIS HAPPENS WITH BOTH ORIGINAL KEYS. W…
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THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH AN IGNITION SYSTEM, THAT HAS A SECURITY CHIP INSIDE THE KEY, WHICH IS READ BY THE IGNITION SYSTEM, AND THEN THE CAR IS STARTED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE SYSTEM,IN WHICH THE CAR WILL NOT START AND THE "SECURITY" LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTS BLINKING, THIS HAPPENS WITH BOTH ORIGINAL KEYS. WHEN I CALLED THE ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE PEOPLE THEY TELL ME TO LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION FOR 15 MINUTES. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN GM VEHICLES, AND THEY SEEM TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, I THINK IT DESERVES TO BE LOOKED INTO. THANK YOU
NHTSA ODI #712756
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 1999
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847397
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 1999
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #707972
Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 1999
Electrical SystemSteeringFire
WHILE PARKING POWER STEERING ASSIT WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHP. GM WA SUNCOOPERATIVE, REFUSING TO OFFER ANY EXPLANATION FOR THIS DISASTER. THEY DID, HOWEVER, PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH …
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WHILE PARKING POWER STEERING ASSIT WENT OUT. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHP. GM WA SUNCOOPERATIVE, REFUSING TO OFFER ANY EXPLANATION FOR THIS DISASTER. THEY DID, HOWEVER, PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH A LOANER FOR THREE WEEKS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #837867
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 1999
Electrical System
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTED IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER COMPONENTS TO FAIL. NM
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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