THE WINDSHIED WIPERS FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN IN USE, WOULD BE SOMETIMEY. CAUSES DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. THE ABS BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED. WOULD FEEL LIKE THEY'RE STICKING. CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE IS ALSO LEAKING FUEL FROM REAR END PUMP SHAFT. THE ENGINE WOULD ROAR & FEELS LIKE ITS RACING.…
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THE WINDSHIED WIPERS FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN IN USE, WOULD BE SOMETIMEY. CAUSES DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. THE ABS BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED. WOULD FEEL LIKE THEY'RE STICKING. CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE IS ALSO LEAKING FUEL FROM REAR END PUMP SHAFT. THE ENGINE WOULD ROAR & FEELS LIKE ITS RACING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE ALL PROBLEMS DEALT WITH.
NHTSA ODI #848616
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1999
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HEATER HOSE FAILED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE, AND ALLOWING HEAT TO ENTER VEHICLE WHILE SWITCH WAS IN OFF POSITION. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO CORRECT PROBLEM UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. CAN NHTSA HELP INTHIS MATTER. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #846537
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1999
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WHILE DRIVING REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE GLASS TO FLY INWARD TOWARDS THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846741
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE. WOULD COME ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THIS AFFECTED DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. WHEN NEEDED DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT & JIGGLE WIPERS OR MOTOR TO GET WIPERS STARTED AGAIN, IN THE RAIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #845766
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #845210
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844312
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL SPORADICALLY WORK, NEVER KNOWN. ALSO REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER IS THE SAME-TELLS ME SOMETHING ELECTRICAL IS THE PROBLEM BUT WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT=MY BROTHER IN LAW IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS 95 CHEV TRUCK
NHTSA ODI #708745
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE OIL PAN (METAL FOUND), CONSUMER FEELS THIS FAILURE IS RELATED TO RECALL (98V-150), HOWEVER REFUSED RECALL REPAIR FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS IN THIS SPECIFIC RECALL. MJS
NHTSA ODI #547322
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE DAMAGING OTHER PARTS AS WELL, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES. (98V-150). MJS *CB
NHTSA ODI #545689
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #. MJS (98V-150)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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EA02006 · 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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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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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
Additional source detail variants (2)
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There is no summary currently available
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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