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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
213 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 15, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
EGR VALVE HAS FAILED. WAS CONTACTED BY MAIL A COUPLE OF YEARS AGE ABOUT A RECALL ONLY IF YOU WERE EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM. I WAS NOT. NOW I AM. THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO WITHOUT THE LETTER. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONCE AT MY EXPENSE. THEY LEAK AT THE CRIMP AFTE…
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EGR VALVE HAS FAILED. WAS CONTACTED BY MAIL A COUPLE OF YEARS AGE ABOUT A RECALL ONLY IF YOU WERE EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM. I WAS NOT. NOW I AM. THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO WITHOUT THE LETTER. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND ONCE AT MY EXPENSE. THEY LEAK AT THE CRIMP AFTER ABOUT 20000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #728025
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
SUDDEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, LEFT SIDE REAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #727030
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
THIS IS A COMPLAINT RELATING TO PROBABLE DESIGN DEFICIENCY AS OPPOSED TO A COMPONENT FAILURE. WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE IS IN THE RED ZONE, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, TURNING OR ATTEMPTING TO GO UPHILL. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING POWER. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE…
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THIS IS A COMPLAINT RELATING TO PROBABLE DESIGN DEFICIENCY AS OPPOSED TO A COMPONENT FAILURE. WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE IS IN THE RED ZONE, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, TURNING OR ATTEMPTING TO GO UPHILL. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING POWER. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP OR TANK, OTHER THAN THE FUEL IS PERMITTED BY THE POOR DESIGN OF THE TANK TO FLOW AWAY FROM THE INTAKE TUBE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR TURNING OR ORIENTED SUCH THAT THE FUEL IS CONCENTRATED IN THE FORWARD PART OF THE TANK. THE ENGINE WILL RESTART WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO REST AND IS ON A LEVEL OR DOWNHILL GRADE. OF COURSE, KEEPING THE TANK LESS EMPTY OBVIATES THE PROBLEM, BUT THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON NOT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHEN THE GAUGE STILL REGISTERS THE PRESENCE OF FUEL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #726105
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
CARBON BUILDUP DUE TO CONFIGURATION OF EGR VALVE - STALLING AT CITY SPEEDS LEADS TO BRAKE FAILURE- MECHANIC NOTES COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #725989
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN THE EGR VALVE STICKS IT RESULTS IN POOR DRIVABILITY, ENGINE SURGE/KNOCK, ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HARD START. GM PROVIDED SPECIAL WARRANTY BUT CONSUMER BELIEVES GM FAILED TO MENTION THE WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN IT CREATES A VACUUM LEAK WHICH HAS AN IMPACT ON THE POWER BRAKES. NLM
NHTSA ODI #552968
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DEFECTIVE EGR VALVE. REPLACEMENT MADE ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND REIMBURSE ON ONE OCCASION. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRING. DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER UNLESS THE COST GO TO THE COSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #864987
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ENGINE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THE VACUUM TO THE BRAKES IS LOST. THE RPM CHANGES RAPIDLY AND THE ENGINE SPUTTERS. I CALLED CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEA…
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THE ENGINE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THE VACUUM TO THE BRAKES IS LOST. THE RPM CHANGES RAPIDLY AND THE ENGINE SPUTTERS. I CALLED CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER JUST BRINGING IN THE REPAIR FOR A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM TRANSFER CASE SWITCH AND VACUUM SWITCH REPAIR AND THEY HOOKED UP A COMPUTER TO THE CODE READER SLOT AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE EGR VALVE. THE TECHNICIAN GUNNED THE ENGINE A FEW TO TIMES CLAIMING THAT HE WAS CLEARING THE VALVE OF A PIECE OF STUCK CARBON. IT WENT AWAY AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM SHOWED UP ON THE ROAD 5 MINUTES LATER. THEY CLAIM THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM IN NUMEROUS S10 CHEVROLET BLAZERS AND THEY RECOMMEND REPLACING THE PART. I CLAIM THAT THIS IS A DANGER TO ALL 1995 S10 BLAZER OWNERS AND THE PART SHOULD BE RE-DESIGNED TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING IF THEY HAVE SO MANY ISSUES WITH IT. THE PART BY THE WAY COST AROUND $300~400 IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.*AK
NHTSA ODI #725076
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
GURGLING NOISE DETECTED BEHIND CENTER CONSOLE OF VEHICLE AT APPROX 60K MILES. DEALER DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW AT 84K MILES, DEALER TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE, RADIATOR, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE COOLANT (DEX-COOL). THIS COOLANT WAS ORIGINALLY USED BY CHEVROLET IN 95 AND 96 BLAZERS AND …
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GURGLING NOISE DETECTED BEHIND CENTER CONSOLE OF VEHICLE AT APPROX 60K MILES. DEALER DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW AT 84K MILES, DEALER TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE, RADIATOR, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE COOLANT (DEX-COOL). THIS COOLANT WAS ORIGINALLY USED BY CHEVROLET IN 95 AND 96 BLAZERS AND IS NOW KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN AND RESULT IN "MUD-LIKE" SUBSTANCE. RISK OF OVER-HEATING IS PRIMARY CONCERN. I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST 10 OTHER INDIVIDUALS ON THE INTERNET WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED COMPLAINT. MY MAIN ISSUE - CHEVY DID NOT DETECT THE PROBLEM EARLY ENOUGH EVEN THOUGH GIVEN OPPORTUNITY AND NOW I AM FACED WITH A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AND $1200 REPAIR. ALSO, THEIR COOLANT IS KNOW TO BE DEFECTIVE AS PER MY CONVERSATION WITH 2 OF THEIR REPRESENTATIVES. AS A CONSUMER, I DO NOT FEEL AS IF I SHOULD PAY FOR CHEVY'S MISTAKES. I AM LOOKING TO YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR HELP IN INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #724932
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
WHILE USING THE HIGH BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF COMPLETELY INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #552809
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 OF 4 FREEZER PLUGS ON ENGINE BLOCK FAILED AND WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ENGINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM VEHICLE TO REPLACE ALL 4 PLUGS. COST OVER $1,000.*AK
NHTSA ODI #724399
Official recalls
6Jul 19, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
Jul 1, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Sep 22, 1995
FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.
Apr 24, 1995
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Dec 12, 1994
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
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NHTSA investigations
8EA02006 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed Jul 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
EA01019 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt
Opened Dec 28, 2001 · Closed Sep 27, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
EA00008 · Loss Of Power Assist
Opened Mar 16, 2000 · Closed Aug 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
RQ99015 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt Failure
Opened Jul 14, 1999 · Closed Dec 28, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
No summary supplied.
PE99024 · Loss Of Power Assist Braking
Opened Apr 5, 1999 · Closed Mar 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
EA97022 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Oct 23, 1997 · Closed Jul 2, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
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PE97028 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Jun 17, 1997 · Closed Oct 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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