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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
410–25K
4825–50K
4650–75K
3675–100K
31100–150K
18150K+
220 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility. Review the 115 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports12 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
310 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2002
Unknown Or Other
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SUN SHINES UPON THE LIGHT GRAY DASHBOARD, THE DASH BOARD REFLECTS UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING THE VISIBILITY BY AN ESTIMATED 30 PERCENT. THE CONSUMER HAS PLACED A BLACK CLOTH ON THE DASH TO IMPROVE THE VISIBILTY AND FEELS THAT THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE; MAKE THE DASH…
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THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SUN SHINES UPON THE LIGHT GRAY DASHBOARD, THE DASH BOARD REFLECTS UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING THE VISIBILITY BY AN ESTIMATED 30 PERCENT. THE CONSUMER HAS PLACED A BLACK CLOTH ON THE DASH TO IMPROVE THE VISIBILTY AND FEELS THAT THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE; MAKE THE DASH BOARD FLAT BLACK. *SCC
NHTSA ODI #567785
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP AND HAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECTION. CONSUMER STATED HAVING THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE OF ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AKTHE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE NUM. SIX CYLINDER HAD BURNED OUT AND AN INJECTOR HAD SHORTED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND VE…
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VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP AND HAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECTION. CONSUMER STATED HAVING THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE OF ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AKTHE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE NUM. SIX CYLINDER HAD BURNED OUT AND AN INJECTOR HAD SHORTED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE CONSUMER HAS HAD THAT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. *JG
NHTSA ODI #8018847
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2002
StructureInjury
CONSUMER OPENED TRUNK WITH REMOTE CONTROL. TRUNK LID OPENED, CONSUMER BENT OVER TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF TRUNK, AND LID CLOSED AND CAME DOWN ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. *AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8017420
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2002
Visibility
THERE IS A REFLECTION FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS VERY BLINDING TO THE DRIVER. ALSO THE DEFROSTER VENT ON THE DASH REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD SO THAT VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED. DEALER HAS NO FIX. MY FIX WAS TO PLACE A DARK RUG ON THE DASH. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD CORRECT IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #763441
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2002
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH VEHICLE WENT OFF THE SIDE OF ROAD ON AN INCLINE, HIT LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND WENT INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8011040
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2002
Visibility
DEFROSTER VENT ON DASH IS DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD EVEN ON A CLOUDY DAY. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS REFLECTION. DEALER ADMITTED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, BUT HAS NO REMEDY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010220
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2002
Unknown Or Other
THERE IS A REFLECTION FROM THE DEFROSTER VENT ON THE DASHBOARD WHICH IS VERY BLINDING TO CONSUMER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT
NHTSA ODI #8009600
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2002
Air BagsCrashInjury
MY WIFE ARLENE L HOLMQUIST WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HER VOLUNTEER JOB 75 MILES AT 5:30 PM IN THE AFTERNOON AND FELL ASLEEP APPROXIMATLEY 12 MILES FROM HOME AND WENT ACROSS THE MIDDLE LINE AND ONTO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RECEIVED SERIOUS PHYSICAL HARM IN THE ONE CAR ACCIDENT. FRACTURED NOSE FACIAL CUTS AND BRUISES AS WE…
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MY WIFE ARLENE L HOLMQUIST WAS DRIVING HOME FROM HER VOLUNTEER JOB 75 MILES AT 5:30 PM IN THE AFTERNOON AND FELL ASLEEP APPROXIMATLEY 12 MILES FROM HOME AND WENT ACROSS THE MIDDLE LINE AND ONTO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RECEIVED SERIOUS PHYSICAL HARM IN THE ONE CAR ACCIDENT. FRACTURED NOSE FACIAL CUTS AND BRUISES AS WELL AS BRUISES ON HER UPPER AND LOWER BODY. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED/ CAR WAS HIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR ALSO MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR. TWO NEW SENSORS WERE INSTALLED WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE DONE. CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE 43 DAYS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #758708
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2001
Electrical System
AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, CONTROL BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL FOR CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO ARE VERY HOT TO BE TOUCHED. DEALER STATED MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTION.*AK *YD
NHTSA ODI #8000818
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2001
StructureInjury
WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED FORWARD ON A SLIGHT INCLINE THE TRUNK LID BOUNCES, WHEN OPENED BY THE REMOTE. BOTH MY WIFE AND MYSELF HAVE BEEN HIT ON THE HEAD, I RECEIVED A SLIGHT LACERATION. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. SOMEONE CAN GET A CONCUSSION. WE HAVE GONE THROUGH ALL OF BUICK'S CHANNELS OF COMPLAINT.*AK
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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NHTSA investigations
1
EA02030 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.
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