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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
23 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 28, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER NOTICES EVERY 11-12 MONTHS DEALER HAS TO BE CONTACTED TO HAVE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED OR RESURFACED. ALSO, NOTED WHEN BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. CONSUMER H…
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CONSUMER NOTICES EVERY 11-12 MONTHS DEALER HAS TO BE CONTACTED TO HAVE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED OR RESURFACED. ALSO, NOTED WHEN BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTATCED DEALER, WHO NOTED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT OR WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #891577
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringVehicle Speed Control
I THINK THAT MY CAR IS A MAJOR LEMON! THE CAR HAS BEEN TOOK IN SO MANY TIMES FOR THE BRAKES IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REALIZE. I'VE TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND NEITHER ONE CAN FIX IT RIGHT. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN JULY 2000 AND THEN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND THEN STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISE A FEW MONTHS …
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I THINK THAT MY CAR IS A MAJOR LEMON! THE CAR HAS BEEN TOOK IN SO MANY TIMES FOR THE BRAKES IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO REALIZE. I'VE TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND NEITHER ONE CAN FIX IT RIGHT. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN JULY 2000 AND THEN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND THEN STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISE A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT I WAS TOLD THIS TIME THAT IT WAS NORMAL. THE THROTTLE STICKS ONCE IN AWHILE BUT AGAIN I'M TOLD NOTHING FOUND AND WD-40 WAS SPRAYED ON THE THROTTLE BODY. THE CAR LIKES TO KEEP GOING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE WINDOW MOTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN ALL FOUR WINDOWS 1-2 TIMES EACH AND NEED IT AGAIN. THE PAINT JOB AND CLEAR COAT WERE PEELING AND BUBBLING AND THEY SPOT SANDED AND PAINTED MY CAR. I'VE CONTACTED PONTIAC AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES ABOUT MY CAR AND I'VE ALSO FILLED OUT LEMON LAW PAPERS THROUGH CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY OF NORTH CAROLINA. GM SAID THEY ARE INVESTIGATING IT AND ELLER PONTIAC (THE OTHER DEALERSHIP THAT I'VE TOOK IT TO) SAID THAT THEY DON'T THINK THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE I DIDN'T BUY THE CAR FROM THEM. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? PERSONELLY I THINK THE MANUFACTURER IS BUT OF CORSE IT'S BEEN ABOUT A MONTH AND STILL NO WORD AS TO WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO. I WANT THE PIECE OF JUNK BOUGHT BACK. THE CAR HAS SPENT A TOTAL OF 36 DAYS IN THE SHOP NOT COUNTING ALL THE TIMES I TOOK IT IN AND WAITED ON IT. IT WAS IN THE SHOP 20+ DAYS BEFORE 24,000 MILES. THE PEOPLE AT ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL KNOW ME ALREADY. WHEN I WALK IN THERE, THEY ASK ME WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR NOW! IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE DO. MY CONSUMER PROTECTION FILE NO. IS [XXX]. THANK YOU FOR POSSIBLY TRYING TO HELP. SINCERELY, [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI #744637
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2001
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN ROUG/HESITATED WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND WHILE DRIVING OFF. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON NINE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK FUEL INJECTOR KEEP FAILING. THE DEALER REMOVED GAS TANK AND REINSTALLED IT AFTER AIR DRYING. HOWEVER, THE CHECK T…
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN ROUG/HESITATED WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND WHILE DRIVING OFF. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON NINE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK FUEL INJECTOR KEEP FAILING. THE DEALER REMOVED GAS TANK AND REINSTALLED IT AFTER AIR DRYING. HOWEVER, THE CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 25-300 MILES. *YH
NHTSA ODI #886350
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. ALSO, TRIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON, AND VEHICLE CONTNUED TO PICK UP SPEED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED SO…
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WHEN DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. ALSO, TRIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON, AND VEHICLE CONTNUED TO PICK UP SPEED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED SOME WIRES. BUT, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #876900
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. CAR IS UNSAFE! DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP STATES ALTHOUGH COMPUTER SHOWS CODES RELATING TO REPORTED INCIDENT, THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR. PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURING MORE FREQUENTLY. HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWING VEHICLE …
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EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. CAR IS UNSAFE! DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP STATES ALTHOUGH COMPUTER SHOWS CODES RELATING TO REPORTED INCIDENT, THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR. PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURING MORE FREQUENTLY. HAVING PROBLEMS SLOWING VEHICLE DOWN AT TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #725606
Mileage unknown · May 24, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AND SET AT 80 MPH. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT GOT STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING TO REDUCE SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #862470
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2000
EquipmentFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERNAL RADIO FAILURE CAUSING RADIO CLOCK DISPLAY AND LIGHT NOT TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA ODI #551406
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHILE TRYING TO PARK VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND PLACED INTO DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE RPMS WERE VERY HIGH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #852277
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspensionVehicle Speed Control
WAS TRAVELING 50MPH WHEN ENGINE RPMS WENT HIGH (IN RED). VEHICLE WAS SHAKING. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. SPEEDOMETER WENT PASSED 100MPH WHEN TRAVELING 50MPH ONLY. VEHICLE FAILED TO START RIGHT AWAY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR AWHILE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #845141
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
BIGGEST PROBLEM - CAR IS BRAND NEW, 2-1/2 WEEKS OLD AND SINCE ABOUT 100 MILES, HAS BEEN JERKING OFF AND WHILE DRIVING SEEMING AS THOUGH FUEL IS BEING SHUT OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO FIX. TOLD CANNOT FIX AND GM DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO FIX. I WAS TOLD CAR DRIVABLE AND "SAFE." THAT DEPENDS UP…
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BIGGEST PROBLEM - CAR IS BRAND NEW, 2-1/2 WEEKS OLD AND SINCE ABOUT 100 MILES, HAS BEEN JERKING OFF AND WHILE DRIVING SEEMING AS THOUGH FUEL IS BEING SHUT OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO FIX. TOLD CANNOT FIX AND GM DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO FIX. I WAS TOLD CAR DRIVABLE AND "SAFE." THAT DEPENDS UPON DEFINITION OF SAFE. CAR IS SO BAD IT SHUTS OFF THE CRUSE CONTROL AFTER ONLY BEING ON 5 SECONDS. DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CAR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND COULD POTENTIALLY BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM. NO ONE AT DEALERSHIP OR GM SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A NEW CAR! I REALLY WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP TO MAKE GM ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM IN THEIR NEW CARS! STEERING - ENTIRE STERRING COLUMN AND WHEEL SHAKES WHEN SPEEDS OF 60+ ARE REACHED. POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM - DRIVER HEADREST - CANNOT SEE BLIND SPOT OR BEHIND YOU IF YOU TURN TO VISUALLY LOOK TO THE LEFT WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC OR BACKING UP.
NHTSA ODI #709811
Official recalls
3Jul 3, 2014
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.
May 18, 2000
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.
Dec 15, 1998
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
3RQ04005 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Jun 18, 2004 · Closed Nov 30, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; 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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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights: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.
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.
EA03021 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Nov 4, 2003 · Closed Oct 19, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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Suspension:front
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
PE03031 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Jul 14, 2003 · Closed Nov 4, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front; Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension:front
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
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