I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIO AND THE FOG LAMP SWITCH GET VERY HOT. PARTICULARLY AT NIGHT. I DID NOTICE THAT THE FOGLAMP SWITCH COOLED OFF A BIT IF I TURNED THE FOG LAMPS ON. THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIO AND THE TOP PART OF THE CLIMATE CONTROLS STAY HOT. THIS COUL…
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I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIO AND THE FOG LAMP SWITCH GET VERY HOT. PARTICULARLY AT NIGHT. I DID NOTICE THAT THE FOGLAMP SWITCH COOLED OFF A BIT IF I TURNED THE FOG LAMPS ON. THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIO AND THE TOP PART OF THE CLIMATE CONTROLS STAY HOT. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND POSSIBLY A FIRE HAZARD. THAT'S HOW HOT THE AREA CAN BECOME. THE WIRING IN A VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE GENERATING THAT MUCH HEAT. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET. I WILL BE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED IN THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO AND I WILL MENTION IT AT THAT TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #750671
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD VEHICLE STALLED. THIS HAS HAPPENEDON THREE OCCASIONS. DRY CONDITIONS, NO PRIOR WARNING. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY.*AK THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS PERIODICALLY STOP WORKING. NLM
NHTSA ODI #893530
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2001
Exterior LightingTires
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN HEADLIGHT ASSEMEBLY WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE DUE TO A SERVICE BULLETIN, DEALER ALSO FOUND ON ONE OCCASION THAT THE BOLT FOR THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE HAD BOTTOMED OUT IN THE BLOCK NOT ALLOWING CABLE…
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WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN HEADLIGHT ASSEMEBLY WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE DUE TO A SERVICE BULLETIN, DEALER ALSO FOUND ON ONE OCCASION THAT THE BOLT FOR THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE HAD BOTTOMED OUT IN THE BLOCK NOT ALLOWING CABLE TO GROUND CONSISTENTLY, DEALER ALSO FOUND THAT WHEN THE AIR PUMP ENGAGES THE LIGHTS DIM, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE LIGHTS FLICKERING IS NORMAL, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES THE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AS THEY PLEASE. NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR, DEALER FOUND RIGHT REAR TIRE CUPPED BADLY, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFIC TIRE INFORAMTION. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #892986
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2001
Electrical SystemExterior LightingTires
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, WITHOUT ANY WARNING HEADLIGHTS WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ,CAUSING POOR VISIBIITY FOR DRIVER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK INTERMITTENTLY, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF. ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YH ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, ONCE BECAUSE IT WAS CHARGING 14…
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WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, WITHOUT ANY WARNING HEADLIGHTS WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ,CAUSING POOR VISIBIITY FOR DRIVER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK INTERMITTENTLY, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF. ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YH ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, ONCE BECAUSE IT WAS CHARGING 14.2 VOLTS. LEFT REAR TIRE CUPPED BADLY, CAUSING NOISE, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #891058
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2001
Exterior Lighting
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEAD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GLOWING UP AND DOWN. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #885043
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2001
Exterior LightingUnknown Or OtherVisibility
OUR LIGHTS DIM,HEATER FAN CUTS OUT,HEAT GAUGE GOES ALL THE WAY TO HOT,INTERIOR BUTTONS ARE SO HOT YOU CANNOT TOUCH,OIL HEADLIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE RESET IT AND OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #739534
Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 2000
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME AND TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONING OR WHEN TURNING ON HEATER, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. NO PRIOR WARNING. CONTATCED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT " IT'S A NORMAL CONDITION, AND THAT THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE RESOLVED."*AK
NHTSA ODI #876270
Mileage unknown · May 26, 2000
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS DIM AND BRIGHTEN AT UNEXPECTED TIMES. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK
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: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy: GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
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: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE02005 · Headlamps Dim/flicker
Opened Jan 18, 2002 · Closed Apr 15, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
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