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669 reports15,000 miles · Jan 31, 2005
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THE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE PURCHASED A NEW 2000 BUICK, LESABRE, AND BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP, TWO POWER MOTOR WINDOWS FAILED. WE COULD NOT OPERATE THE WINDOWS IN ANY MANNER. WE HAD TWO MORE FAILURES, AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE POWER MOTOR WINDOWS WAS ALMOST $400.00 PER WINDOW. AS A RESULT, WE COULD NOT GET A …
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THE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE PURCHASED A NEW 2000 BUICK, LESABRE, AND BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP, TWO POWER MOTOR WINDOWS FAILED. WE COULD NOT OPERATE THE WINDOWS IN ANY MANNER. WE HAD TWO MORE FAILURES, AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE POWER MOTOR WINDOWS WAS ALMOST $400.00 PER WINDOW. AS A RESULT, WE COULD NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM GENERAL MOTORS, WE HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOWS FIXED SO THAT WE COULD OPERATE THEM UP OR DOWN. THIS WAS CERTAINLY A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IN AN EMERGENCY THE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE OPENED. WE HAD THREE MEMBERS OF OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LATE MODEL GM VEHICLES. ONE WAS A GRAND AM, ONE A GRAND PRIX, AND THE OTHER WAS A CADILLAC DEVILLE. WE WERE TOLD BY OUR LOCAL RAPCO AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES. HOWEVER, COULD NOT GET GENERAL MOTORS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS, AND WE WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. *AK THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10106616
73,500 miles · Jan 26, 2005
Fuel System, OtherFire
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V090000 CONCERNING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10108965
60,000 miles · Jan 5, 2005
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COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE PURCHASED A NEW 2000, BUICK, LESABRE. BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP TWO POWER MOTOR WINDOWS FAILED. WE COULD NOT OPERATE THE WINDOWS IN ANY MANNER. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE HAD TWO MORE WINDOW FAILURES, AND THE COST TO REPLACE THEM WAS ALMOST $400.00 PER WINDOW. BECAUSE WE COULD NOT GET A RESPONSE FR…
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COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WE PURCHASED A NEW 2000, BUICK, LESABRE. BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP TWO POWER MOTOR WINDOWS FAILED. WE COULD NOT OPERATE THE WINDOWS IN ANY MANNER. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE HAD TWO MORE WINDOW FAILURES, AND THE COST TO REPLACE THEM WAS ALMOST $400.00 PER WINDOW. BECAUSE WE COULD NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM GENERAL MOTORS WE DID NOT GET THE WINDOWS FIXED. WE COULD NOT OPERATE THEM UP OR DOWN. THIS WAS CERTAINLY A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IN AN EMERGENCY THE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE OPENED.THREE MEMBERS OF OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LATE MODEL GM VEHICLES, SUCH AS, GRAND AM/GRAND PRIX, AND A CADILLAC, DEVILLE. WE WERE TOLD BY OUR LOCAL RAPCO AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES. GENERAL MOTORS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, AND WE WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106861
56,000 miles · Dec 31, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED IN DECEMBER 2004. THIS FAILURE WAS PROCEEDED BY SIMILAR FAILURES OF BOTH REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN JULY 2004. DEALER ADMITTED TO NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME FAILURE IN OTHER MAKES OF SAME VEHICLE (2000 BUICK LESABRE) HOWEVER, IN NONE OF PREVIOUS CASES (NOR MINE) DID THE…
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POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED IN DECEMBER 2004. THIS FAILURE WAS PROCEEDED BY SIMILAR FAILURES OF BOTH REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN JULY 2004. DEALER ADMITTED TO NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME FAILURE IN OTHER MAKES OF SAME VEHICLE (2000 BUICK LESABRE) HOWEVER, IN NONE OF PREVIOUS CASES (NOR MINE) DID THE DEALER OFFER REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ($500/WINDOW).*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104867
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2004
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I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED 3 SEPERATE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES,( 2 REAR, 1 FRONT PASSENGER) ALL IN DOWN POSITION. AS A RESULT CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN IN COLD/ RAINY WEATHER OR PARKED IN PUBLIC AREA. ALL FALURES OCCURED IN 3 MONTH PERIOD.DEALER COST TO REPAIR IN ALL 3 INSTANCES IS OVER $400.00 PARTS AND LABOR. I DID NOT ASK FO…
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I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED 3 SEPERATE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES,( 2 REAR, 1 FRONT PASSENGER) ALL IN DOWN POSITION. AS A RESULT CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN IN COLD/ RAINY WEATHER OR PARKED IN PUBLIC AREA. ALL FALURES OCCURED IN 3 MONTH PERIOD.DEALER COST TO REPAIR IN ALL 3 INSTANCES IS OVER $400.00 PARTS AND LABOR. I DID NOT ASK FOR PART BACK BUT BASED ON PAST TRACK RECORD I AM EXPECTING 4TH FAILURE ANY DAY AND WILL ASK FOR PART TO BE RETURNED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104502
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *BF THERE WAS A HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR THREE DAYS AND THE VEHICLE WASN'T STARTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT, THEN SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE DEALER C…
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THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *BF THERE WAS A HEAVY SNOWFALL FOR THREE DAYS AND THE VEHICLE WASN'T STARTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT, THEN SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10109384
57,000 miles · Dec 15, 2004
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POWER WINDOW ON PASSENGER'S REAR WOULD NOT CLOSE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERD UNDER A RECALL.*AK THE FRONT WINDOWS WERE COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE'S EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THE REAR WINDOWS WERE NOT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10099661
57,000 miles · Dec 9, 2004
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THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS AND THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW JUST DROPPED. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HIT A BUMP AND THE WINDOWS DROPPED DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB *TC
NHTSA ODI #10099201
12,400 miles · Dec 5, 2004
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ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THREE DIFFERENT DOOR LOCATIONS (DRIVER,FRONT PASSENGER, RT. REAR PASSENGER), WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE CAR COULD NOT BE PARKED IN AN UNSECURE LOCATION OR DRIVEN IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. ON FIRST OCCASION, REGULATOR WAS REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. ON SECOND AND THIRD FAILURE, DEALER AGREED T…
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ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THREE DIFFERENT DOOR LOCATIONS (DRIVER,FRONT PASSENGER, RT. REAR PASSENGER), WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE CAR COULD NOT BE PARKED IN AN UNSECURE LOCATION OR DRIVEN IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. ON FIRST OCCASION, REGULATOR WAS REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. ON SECOND AND THIRD FAILURE, DEALER AGREED TO SUPPLY PART AT NO COST BUT CHARGED FOR LABOR. DEALER WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO KEEP PART.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102191
68,000 miles · Dec 3, 2004
Air Bags
AIR BAG AND SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON THEN GOES OFF.THE ENTIRE DASH LIGHT GOES OFF WITH ALL INSTRUMENTS GOING TO ZERO FUNCTION. DEALER HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE SEPT2004 TO CORRECT PROBLEM.REPLACING MAIN CPU ON NOV 25,2004 DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. RETURNING TO DEALER DEC 8,2004 FOR MORE EFFORT TO FIND AND CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10100987
Official recalls
5Feb 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Apr 17, 2000
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.
Dec 17, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: AN INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE INSERT FOR HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT, RATHER THAN USING THE HORIZONTAL VHAD INDICATOR.
Oct 29, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Aug 27, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
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
2EA02030 · 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.
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