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499 reportsMileage unknown · Sep 15, 2001
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THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND TWO OF THE FOUR WINDOW MOTORS ARE NOT WORKING ALREADY. I DID CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALERS PART DEPT AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO BUY THE MOTOR AND REGULATOR TOGETHER @ A COST TO ME OF OVER 3 HUNDRED DOLLARS PER WINDOW. I LOOKED FOR USED MOTORS BUT AS SOON AS THEY GET ONE IT'S GOBBLED UP BY SOMEONE WAITING …
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THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND TWO OF THE FOUR WINDOW MOTORS ARE NOT WORKING ALREADY. I DID CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALERS PART DEPT AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO BUY THE MOTOR AND REGULATOR TOGETHER @ A COST TO ME OF OVER 3 HUNDRED DOLLARS PER WINDOW. I LOOKED FOR USED MOTORS BUT AS SOON AS THEY GET ONE IT'S GOBBLED UP BY SOMEONE WAITING FOR IT.
NHTSA ODI #752230
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
ON TWO OCCASIONS 3.8 V6 ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK THE FUEL PUMP FUSE IS BLOWING, BUT DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE FUSE TO BLOW AND THEREFORE CAN NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #896021
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2001
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I'VE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR BREAK 3 TIMES NOW. ORIGINALLY IT HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER 98. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR IT BROKE AGAIN WITHIN A WEEK. NOW IN DECEMBER 2000 THE MOTOR HAS DIED AGAIN (AND OF COURSE IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). I'VE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE LIST THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE COMPLAINTS DATABASE AND…
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I'VE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR BREAK 3 TIMES NOW. ORIGINALLY IT HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER 98. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR IT BROKE AGAIN WITHIN A WEEK. NOW IN DECEMBER 2000 THE MOTOR HAS DIED AGAIN (AND OF COURSE IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). I'VE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE LIST THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE COMPLAINTS DATABASE AND ON WWW.GRANDPRIX.NET IT IS A GRAND PRIX OWNERS GROUP WEB PAGE WITH LISTED PROBLEM. I REALLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART IN THE POWER WINDOW MOTORS. I'VE NEVER HAD A POWER WINDOW MOTOR BREAK ON ANY OTHER CAR I'VE OWNED.
NHTSA ODI #750841
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2001
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08/21/2000, WE HAD THE SYATEM FLUSHED OUT AT THE DEALER, WITHIN TWO WEEKS WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE. THERE WAS AN OILY BUILD UP IN THE WATER, AND THE SERVICE MANGER ([XXX]) SAID IT WAS A CHEMICAL REACTION BETWEEN THE COOLANT AND ENGINE BLOCK. NOW WE'RE HAVING TO REPLACE ANOTHER HEATER CORE. ABOUT FOUR MONTHS OR LONGER, I…
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08/21/2000, WE HAD THE SYATEM FLUSHED OUT AT THE DEALER, WITHIN TWO WEEKS WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE. THERE WAS AN OILY BUILD UP IN THE WATER, AND THE SERVICE MANGER ([XXX]) SAID IT WAS A CHEMICAL REACTION BETWEEN THE COOLANT AND ENGINE BLOCK. NOW WE'RE HAVING TO REPLACE ANOTHER HEATER CORE. ABOUT FOUR MONTHS OR LONGER, I HAD WRITTEN NHTSA ABOUT THIS, AND AS OF TODAY(08/19/2001), I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM THEM. WE CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP PUTTING HATER CORES IN THIS CAR EVERY FOUR TO SIX MONTHS. THE SERVICE MANGER ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE COOLANT TO RUST. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP US WITH THIS MATTER. YOU CAN CONTACT ME THIS WEEK AT HOME ([XXX]) OR [XXX] AT WORK ([XXX]). THE CAR IS ALSO LISTED IN HER NAME TOO.*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 #750744
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2001
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER ODOR DUE TO WATER REMAINING IN AIRBOX FERMENTING , 4 YEARS LATER NO SOLUTION ALTHOUGH REPAIR SHOP SAYS THEY REPLACED EVAPORATOR CORE THEY DID NOT,, ADVISED ME TO TURN ON FAN FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER USING AIR CONDITIONER, HARDLY REASONABLE TO DO, SIT IN CAR FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING, THEY DID SPRAY SOME KIND OF FUN…
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AIR CONDITIONER ODOR DUE TO WATER REMAINING IN AIRBOX FERMENTING , 4 YEARS LATER NO SOLUTION ALTHOUGH REPAIR SHOP SAYS THEY REPLACED EVAPORATOR CORE THEY DID NOT,, ADVISED ME TO TURN ON FAN FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER USING AIR CONDITIONER, HARDLY REASONABLE TO DO, SIT IN CAR FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING, THEY DID SPRAY SOME KIND OF FUNGICIDAL INTO AIRBOX ONCE AND HAVE SINCE BEEN THINKING ABOUT WHAT TO DO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #750096
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A CAR TRAVELING WELL IN EXCESS OF THE 35 MPH LIMIT WHO NEVER TOUCHED HIS BRAKES. UPON IMPACT I WAS DRIVEN INTO A TRUCK STOPPED ABOUT 7 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR. NEITHER OF MY AIR BAGS DE…
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I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A CAR TRAVELING WELL IN EXCESS OF THE 35 MPH LIMIT WHO NEVER TOUCHED HIS BRAKES. UPON IMPACT I WAS DRIVEN INTO A TRUCK STOPPED ABOUT 7 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR. NEITHER OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I SUSTAINED A LEFT SHOULDER/ARM AND LEFT SIDE NECK INJURY WHICH I STARTED TREATMENT ON THE NEXT DAY. TREATMENT HAS HOPEFULLY COMPLETED AS OF SURGERY ON 7/16/2001 TO REMOVE DICS, REPAIR VERTEBRAE, AND PLACE A TITAINUM PLATE IN MY NECK EXCEPT OF COURSE 6-8 WEEKS OF RECOVERY FROM THE SURGERY. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL COST, I , DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT HAVE BEEN NOT ALLOWED TO WORK FOR ALL BUT ABOUT 6 WEEKS IN THE 7 MONTHS SINCE THE ACCIDENT AND OF COURSE THE 6-8 WEEKS LEFT. I FEEL HAD THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED I WOULD HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY OF THE INJURIES I SUFFERED. WHEN THIS FAILURE WAS ADDRESSED TO THE PONTIAC DEALER IT WAS STATED THAT EVIDENTLY THE IMPACT WAS NOT ENOUGH; THAT I DOUBT BASED ON TEST I HAVE SEEN AND THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #749310
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2001
Exterior Lighting
PLASTIC COVER THAT PROTECTS HEADLIGHT LENS COMPLETELY FELL OFF, EXPOSING THE BULBS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #893144
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2001
Exterior Lighting
DAY AFTER PURCHASE, POINTED OUT TO DEALER EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMPS. TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL. 1-1/2 MONTHS AGO DRIVER'S SIDE LENS FELL OFF AND BULB EXPLODED DUE TO RAIN ENTERING LAMP FIXTURE. PURCHASED ENTIRE NEW ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED MYSELF. THIS PAST WEEDEND, THE PASSENGER SIDE LENS HAS FALLEN OFF. RESEARCH INDICAT…
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DAY AFTER PURCHASE, POINTED OUT TO DEALER EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMPS. TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL. 1-1/2 MONTHS AGO DRIVER'S SIDE LENS FELL OFF AND BULB EXPLODED DUE TO RAIN ENTERING LAMP FIXTURE. PURCHASED ENTIRE NEW ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED MYSELF. THIS PAST WEEDEND, THE PASSENGER SIDE LENS HAS FALLEN OFF. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SO COMMON THE DEALERSHIP IS ON A WAITING LIST FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #748616
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2001
Exterior Lighting
THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE LENS TO THE LIGHT DETERIORATED ALLOWING CONDENSATION TO ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE LENS, THEREFORE CAUSING THE CHROME TO FLAKE, GM WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT TO THE CONSUMER. NLM
NHTSA ODI #561906
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2001
Exterior Lighting
I HAD THE LEFT HEADLAMP COVER FALL OFF IN DECEMBER 2000, WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO BURN OUT. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT WARRENTY WOULD NOT COVER, SO I HAD TO PAY $110.00. IN JUNE, THE RIGHT COVER FELL OFF AND I REFUSED TO PAY. THE DEALER PAID FOR THE 2ND INCIDENT, SINCE I PAID FOR THE FIRST AND SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED THEM TO…
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I HAD THE LEFT HEADLAMP COVER FALL OFF IN DECEMBER 2000, WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO BURN OUT. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT WARRENTY WOULD NOT COVER, SO I HAD TO PAY $110.00. IN JUNE, THE RIGHT COVER FELL OFF AND I REFUSED TO PAY. THE DEALER PAID FOR THE 2ND INCIDENT, SINCE I PAID FOR THE FIRST AND SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED THEM TO EXAMINE THE RIGHT COVER. IN MAY, THE BOTTOM MOLDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, FRONT AND BACK DOORS CAME LOOSE, WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW THE BACK DOOR TO OPEN. THE "GRAND PRIX GT" LETTERING ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO FELL OFF. AFTER COMPLAINNG TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED THE GRAND PRIX LETTERING FOR FREE AND SPLIT THE COST OF THE DOOR MOLDING WITH ME. I FEEL THAT PONTIAC MUST BE USING A POOR ADHESIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #747831
Official recalls
4Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Mar 12, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Nov 4, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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NHTSA investigations
5EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
PE02050 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Jun 13, 2002 · Closed Oct 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
No summary supplied.
EA01014 · Air Bag Inflator
Opened Jun 11, 2001 · Closed Aug 26, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
No summary supplied.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
EA99024 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Aug 20, 1999 · Closed Jan 13, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 12, 1999, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA OF ITS PLANS TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT CAMPAIGN TO REMEDY 155,149 OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE VEHICLE POPULATION FOR THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDES THE 1997 BUICK REGAL/CENTURY AND PONTIAC GRAN PRIX MODELS BUILT DURING THE PERIOD FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 1, 1997.GM DETERMINED THAT THE WIPERS INSTALLED PRIOR TO THIS DATE COULD STOP WORKING, USUALLY DURING HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS, DUE TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND THE CRESCENT IN THE WIPER CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY.EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1997,GM CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM IN PRODUCTION BY MODIFYING THE DRIVE PIN AND STRENGTHENING THE CRESCENT.THESE SAME IMPROVED PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES TO BE RECALLED.THE SCOPE OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL INCLUDE ALL VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO THE MAY 1, 1997 CORRECTION (THE OLDSMOBILE INTRIQUE PRODUCTION DID NOT START UNTIL AFTER MAY 1, 1997, AND IS THEREFORE NOT INCLUDED).VEHICLES WITH THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND PRODUCED AFTER MAY 1, 1997, CONTAIN THE MORE ROBUST CRESCENT AND IMPROVED PIN DESIGN AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT REPORTS ON THE VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER MAY 1, 1997 AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.BASED ON GM'S RECALL ACTION (ODI 99V-348) THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE99028 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Apr 16, 1999 · Closed Aug 20, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
INCIDENTS OF WIPER FAILURE (OWNER REPORTS AND WARRANTY) ARE VERY HIGH, AND MANY OF THE REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE FAILURES ARE STILL OCCURRING IN 1999.
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