1. LOOSE DASHBOARD CAUSING PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG TO RATTLE AND THE COVER TO LIFT ABOVE THE DASHBOARD. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEPLOYMENT AT ANYTIME OF THE AIRBAG. 2. TURNING SIGNAL FAILS TO BLINK ON EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN ENGAGED, USUALLY ABOUT TWICE A DAY. THIS COULD LEAD TO ME GETTING A TICKET OR INTO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH CASE THE A…
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1. LOOSE DASHBOARD CAUSING PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG TO RATTLE AND THE COVER TO LIFT ABOVE THE DASHBOARD. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEPLOYMENT AT ANYTIME OF THE AIRBAG. 2. TURNING SIGNAL FAILS TO BLINK ON EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN ENGAGED, USUALLY ABOUT TWICE A DAY. THIS COULD LEAD TO ME GETTING A TICKET OR INTO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH CASE THE AIRBAG WOULD STILL BE AN ISSUE. 3. HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER AND DIM AT NIGHT. 4. THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS AT CERTAIN TIMES, USUALLY WHEN THE CAR IS JUST STARTED AND INSTANTLY PUT INTO GEAR. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACTION TO FIX THE AIR BAG, LIGHTS OR TRANSMISSION. THE TURNING SIGNAL, HOWEVER, I HAVE CHECKED THE WIRING FOR BURNS AND OTHER PROBLEMS BUT HAVE FOUND NONE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10169858
Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2005
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I HAVE ALMOST HAD MY CAR A WHOLE 2 WEEKS . I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHTS, DASH AND HEAD LIGHTS, FLICKERING. I CALLED DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM, AND ALL I GOT WAS A GUY THAT TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE TO DO THAT . THE FLICKERING IS HAPPENING WHEN THE AIR PUMP IS CYCLING ON AND OFF HE SAID, AGAIN, ITS JUST IN …
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I HAVE ALMOST HAD MY CAR A WHOLE 2 WEEKS . I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHTS, DASH AND HEAD LIGHTS, FLICKERING. I CALLED DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM, AND ALL I GOT WAS A GUY THAT TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE TO DO THAT . THE FLICKERING IS HAPPENING WHEN THE AIR PUMP IS CYCLING ON AND OFF HE SAID, AGAIN, ITS JUST IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE. IN ITS NATURE OR NOT ITS NOT SAFE ! I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD AND I CAN'T AVOID DRIVING AT NIGHT JUST BECAUSE A CAR HAS A DEFECT ! AND TO TOP IT OFF NO ONE WANTS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT !! *AK
NHTSA ODI #10116897
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2002
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DASHLIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS DIM AS ALTERNATOR ENGAGUES. IT IS MORE FREQUENT WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD. IT IS LIKE A HOME WHICH HAS NOT BEEN WIRED PROPERLY AND WHEN A HEAVY USER OF ELECTRICY COMES ON LINE THE LIGHTS DIM. AM CONCERNED ABOUT LIGHTS GOING OUT OR POSSIBLE FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #766492
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2002
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HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM FREQUENTLY, NO DEALER FIX TO THE PROBLEM AS OF NOW. THIS CREATES A SAFETY PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #762624
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2001
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HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM INTERMITTENTLY. SAME PROBLEM I HAD WITH 2000 INTRIGUE-GM REPLACED
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.
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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