I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE NEW IN 1998 IN FLORIDA. LESS THAN 5 MONTHS LATER, THE POWER DRIVER SEAT BECOMES LOOSE...MOVES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. AFTER SERVICE VISIT, DRIVER SEAT IS STILL LOOSE. MANUFACTURE WARRANTY IS NOW EXPIRED ON THIS VEHICLE...CONTACTED THE MANUFACT…
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I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE NEW IN 1998 IN FLORIDA. LESS THAN 5 MONTHS LATER, THE POWER DRIVER SEAT BECOMES LOOSE...MOVES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. AFTER SERVICE VISIT, DRIVER SEAT IS STILL LOOSE. MANUFACTURE WARRANTY IS NOW EXPIRED ON THIS VEHICLE...CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE, BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10120234
42,000 miles · Apr 10, 2003
SeatsSuspensionVisibility
FRONT SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN POSITION, FRONT DRIVER SIDE BEARING DEFECTIVE, DRIVER POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONS. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10014230
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2002
Seats
THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS COME DETACHED. IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIFT THE SEAT UP, AND I CAN SEE NO WAY TO RE-ATTACH IT. IT SEEMS UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DT
NHTSA ODI #768613
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2001
Seats
THE PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE ADEQUATELY. IT ROLLS FORWARD AND BACKWARD ANYTIME IT IS ADJUSTED AND MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED INTO PLACE AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT TO PREVENT ROLLING. THE POSSIBLE DANGERS INCLUDED LOSING FOOTING WHEN STEPPING INTO THE VEHICLE TO SIT DOWN AND THE SEAT ROLLS BACK AND ROLLING FORWARD WHEN B…
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THE PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE ADEQUATELY. IT ROLLS FORWARD AND BACKWARD ANYTIME IT IS ADJUSTED AND MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED INTO PLACE AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT TO PREVENT ROLLING. THE POSSIBLE DANGERS INCLUDED LOSING FOOTING WHEN STEPPING INTO THE VEHICLE TO SIT DOWN AND THE SEAT ROLLS BACK AND ROLLING FORWARD WHEN BRAKING INTO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #752101
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2001
Electrical SystemEquipmentSeat Belts
SUN ROOF ASSEMBY FAILED, REQUIRED 3 MONTHS TO REPLACE/REPAIR. BRAKE PADS REPLACED ON ALL 4 WHEELS AT LOW MILEAGE. SEAT BELT ON DRIVER LATCH IS LOOSE ON SEAT BELT. REAR SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE. BATTERY LEAKED CAUSING FAILURE TO START, BATTERY REPLACED, BUT NO OTHER COMPONENTS WERE CHECKED BY DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #749832
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2000
Seats
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES DUE TO THE SEAT LEANING TO THE RIGHT AND THE SEAT RECLINING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS MADE ONE ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT SEEMS TO STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS...ON GOING PROBLEM
NHTSA ODI #730678
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2000
Seats
PASSENGER'S SEAT WON'T LOCK IN PLACE. CUNSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IN CASE OF A COLLISION THE OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT WILL PLUNGE FORWARD INTO THE WINDOW BECAUSE THE SEAT NOT SECURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #863805
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2000
SeatsInjury
BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE A RAZOR SHARP EDGE UNDER THE FRONT SEATS WHERE THE REAR PASSENGERS PUT THEIR FEET. MY DAUGHTER, WHILE WEARING SANDELS CUT HER FOOT ON IT. LEATHER SHOES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED ALSO. THE FACTORY WILL NOT ALOW THE DEALER TO DEBURR THE EDGES. THEY SAY IT WOULD VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW. MATERIAL WAS GLUED ON AND FELL OFF.…
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BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE A RAZOR SHARP EDGE UNDER THE FRONT SEATS WHERE THE REAR PASSENGERS PUT THEIR FEET. MY DAUGHTER, WHILE WEARING SANDELS CUT HER FOOT ON IT. LEATHER SHOES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED ALSO. THE FACTORY WILL NOT ALOW THE DEALER TO DEBURR THE EDGES. THEY SAY IT WOULD VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW. MATERIAL WAS GLUED ON AND FELL OFF. THE CAR IN THE SHOWROOM HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WE ARE HAVING NO SUCCESS WITH THE FACTORY IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717966
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1999
SeatsStructure
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #715182
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 1999
Seats
RIGHT FRONT SEAT LATCH DOES NOT LOCK IMMEDIATELY WHEN MOVED.
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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