CLUNKS, THUNKS AND POPS FELT THROUGH STEERING COLUMN WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. I'M IN GERMANY (ARMY) WITH THE CAR. WE USE AAFES. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY DID CONFIRM ITS EXISTENCE IN MAR '03. GERMAN MECHANIC DIAGNOSED LOWER BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE. AAFES REPLACE…
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CLUNKS, THUNKS AND POPS FELT THROUGH STEERING COLUMN WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. I'M IN GERMANY (ARMY) WITH THE CAR. WE USE AAFES. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY DID CONFIRM ITS EXISTENCE IN MAR '03. GERMAN MECHANIC DIAGNOSED LOWER BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE. AAFES REPLACE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES. THAT FIXED THE BALL JOINTS WHICH HAD GONE BAD AT 37,000 MILES (OUT OF WARRANTY). STILL FEEL CLUNKS, THUNKS, AND POPS THROUGH STEERING COLUMN. SUSPECT INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LUBRICATION PROBLEM. WILL TAKE TO OPEL FOR INSPECTION. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10041508
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2003
Steering
IN MARCH 2001 THE DEALER REPLACED ON RACK AND PINION. IN DECEMBER 2001 THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT. IN JULY 2002 THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE STEERING SHAFT BUT THE NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10042267
72,085 miles · Oct 2, 2003
Steering
POWER STEERING RACK, PUMP, GEAR AND SHAFT REPLACED AT 72,000 MILES. THERE ARE NO POWER STEERING AND NO LEAKS JUST TOO NEW OF A CAR TO HAVE TO REPLACE ALL THAT. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10041115
38,000 miles · Sep 26, 2003
Steering
CHEVY IMPALA LS - 2000 YEAR MODEL, 38K MILES. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A SURFACE STREET - APPROX 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, BUT CAR DID NOT IDLE OR INTERRUPT POWER. I HAD MAYBE 1/4 INCH ROOM TO MOVE WHEEL AND WAS ABLE TO GET CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. POWER CYCLED CAR (OFF/ON) AND THAT CLEARED THE STE…
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CHEVY IMPALA LS - 2000 YEAR MODEL, 38K MILES. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A SURFACE STREET - APPROX 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, BUT CAR DID NOT IDLE OR INTERRUPT POWER. I HAD MAYBE 1/4 INCH ROOM TO MOVE WHEEL AND WAS ABLE TO GET CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. POWER CYCLED CAR (OFF/ON) AND THAT CLEARED THE STEERING LOCK UP. DEALERSHIP REPAIR (ALLEN GWYNN CHEVY IN GLENDALE, CA) HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE PROBLEM. I AM TERRIFIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN -- COULD BE FATAL IF STEERING LOCKS AND I LOSE CONTROL ON A TURN OR ON A FREEWAY.
NHTSA ODI #10039578
43,524 miles · Sep 22, 2003
SteeringTires
I HAVE A 2000 IMPALA VIN# [XXX]. I HAVE BEEN HEARING A NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTIME I PUSH THE GAS THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE LEFT. IT IS NOT MY ALIGNMENT BECAUSE I HAD GOTTEN IT REALIGNED AND I CAN FEEL IT WHEN I BRAKE AS WELL. IT IS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO MY LOW TIRE…
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I HAVE A 2000 IMPALA VIN# [XXX]. I HAVE BEEN HEARING A NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTIME I PUSH THE GAS THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE LEFT. IT IS NOT MY ALIGNMENT BECAUSE I HAD GOTTEN IT REALIGNED AND I CAN FEEL IT WHEN I BRAKE AS WELL. IT IS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO MY LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN WHEN IT IS PROGRAMMED TO GO OFF MANUALLY IT STILL STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW EBCSM. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND AM STILL PAYING ON IT. I HEARD OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YR HAVE THE SAME TROUBLES WITH THE STEERING. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10039309
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2003
SteeringUnknown Or Other
MY 2000 IMPALA HAS A SEVERE CLUNKING WHEN I MAKE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. TOOK IT TO DEE'S CHEVROLET IN BILOXI, MS AND HAD NO SUCCESS IN GETTING MY PROBLEMS CORRECTED. THEY SAID THEY HAD TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. COMPLAINT NUMBER TWO, IS THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS GET VERY, VERY HOT WH…
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MY 2000 IMPALA HAS A SEVERE CLUNKING WHEN I MAKE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. TOOK IT TO DEE'S CHEVROLET IN BILOXI, MS AND HAD NO SUCCESS IN GETTING MY PROBLEMS CORRECTED. THEY SAID THEY HAD TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. COMPLAINT NUMBER TWO, IS THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS GET VERY, VERY HOT WHEN TAKING SHORT TO LONG ROAD TRIPS. IT HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THE AC WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY ALL THE TIME. IT WILL HAVE TO COOL DOWN, THEN IT WILL WORK. AND THEY STILL WOULDN'T FIX IT. AGAIN,THEY WANTED TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM TO FIX IT. YOU JUST CAN'T DRIVE IT AROUND TOWN TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10039249
36,000 miles · Sep 11, 2003
Steering
CHEVROLET IMPALA 2000. PROBLEM WITH STEERING IN 2001, STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED. NOW THE CAR IS BACK IN SHOP, VERY HARD TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND MAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT; THEY ARE PUTTING IN NEW STEERING RACK FOR THE SECOND TIME. CRADLE WAS ALSO REPLACED IN 2001. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM…
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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2000. PROBLEM WITH STEERING IN 2001, STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED. NOW THE CAR IS BACK IN SHOP, VERY HARD TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND MAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT; THEY ARE PUTTING IN NEW STEERING RACK FOR THE SECOND TIME. CRADLE WAS ALSO REPLACED IN 2001. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN OTHER 2000 IMPALAS, I AM NOW VERY WORRIED ABOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN AND THAT I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10038732
25,000 miles · Aug 7, 2003
Steering
CLUNKING & POPPING SOUND IN STEERING (INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT) AND RACK AND PINION. TOOK CAR TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS SO I'M TAKING THIS VEHICLE BACK. SPOKE TO SERVICE DEPT. AND STATED ANOTHER MECHANIC SUGGESTED IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO CHECK THE…
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CLUNKING & POPPING SOUND IN STEERING (INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT) AND RACK AND PINION. TOOK CAR TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS SO I'M TAKING THIS VEHICLE BACK. SPOKE TO SERVICE DEPT. AND STATED ANOTHER MECHANIC SUGGESTED IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO CHECK THE CAR AGAIN MONDAY. MY CONCERN IS THAT OTHERS MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BECAUSE I SEE NUMEROUS ENTRIES ON THE WEBSITE (WWW.IMPALAHQ.COM). SHOULD THIS BE AN ITEM OF CONCERN TO GM SINCE IT CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL. AT HIGH SPEEDS CAR WANDERS. AT LOW SPEEDS, FEEL EVERY BUMP THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND I AM AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO LOSE STEERING LIKE OTHERS INCLUDING POLICE CARS HAVE. CHEVROLET SAYS THEY WANT TO LUBE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FIRST, BUT COMPLAINTS INDICATE THIS HAS NOT WORKED FOR THEIR SAME EXACT CAR WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I WANT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED BECAUSE I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. SOME STATE THEY ARE ON THE THIRD SHAFT AND STILL NO HELP WITH THE STEERING. IMPALA 2000. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10031015
60,000 miles · Jul 30, 2003
Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, GET A JERKING VIBRATION IN STREERING WHEEL. GINN MOTORS IM COVINGTON GA. STATES THAT IT IS NOT THE RACK-N-PINION, BUT THAT IT IS THE STEERING COLLUM AND THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE BROKEN DOWN AND GREASE ADDED (COST 170.00. THIS IS AFTER THEY CHARGED ME 200.00 JUST TO GIVE ESTIMATE. WHEN CAR HAD 260…
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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, GET A JERKING VIBRATION IN STREERING WHEEL. GINN MOTORS IM COVINGTON GA. STATES THAT IT IS NOT THE RACK-N-PINION, BUT THAT IT IS THE STEERING COLLUM AND THAT IT WOULD NEED TO BE BROKEN DOWN AND GREASE ADDED (COST 170.00. THIS IS AFTER THEY CHARGED ME 200.00 JUST TO GIVE ESTIMATE. WHEN CAR HAD 26000 MILES JOHN MILES CHEVY REPLACED THE RACK-N-PIONION WHEN IT WAS DOING THE SAME THING AND THAT CLEARED IT UP UNTIL NOW AT 60000 MILES. NOW THE TRACTION OFF AND THE BRAKE WORNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON WITH THIS VIBRATION. BLINKERS WILL BE WORKING FINE, THEN THEY WILL JUST QUIT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS BOTH DIRRECTIONS WILL NOT WORK. 30 MINUTES LATTER THEY WORK FINE. PROBLEM WILL NOT STAY LONG ENOUGH TO FIND SOURCE. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE TURN SIGALS. SINCE WHEN DO DEALERSHIPS CHARGE A MINIMUM OF 200 DOLLARS FOR AN ESTIMATE. THEY ALSO DID NOT REPAIR RECALL OF COOLANT LEAK. THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART. GAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY COULD GET PART.
NHTSA ODI #10030481
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2003
Steering
AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF OPERATION A CLUNKING OR RATTLE SOUND BEGAN TO BE HEARD IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. YOU COULD FEEL IT AS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO MUNDAY CHEVROLET 17800 I-45 NORTH HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77090. THEY SAID THERE WAS A CHEVROLET/IMPALA BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT WOULD BE FIXED. SEV…
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AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF OPERATION A CLUNKING OR RATTLE SOUND BEGAN TO BE HEARD IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. YOU COULD FEEL IT AS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO MUNDAY CHEVROLET 17800 I-45 NORTH HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77090. THEY SAID THERE WAS A CHEVROLET/IMPALA BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT WOULD BE FIXED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER ON 04/14/03 I RETURNED TO THE SAME LOCATION TO COMPLAIN THAT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THEY PACKED IT WITH 8.8 POUNDS OF LUBRICANT AND SAID THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A COUPLE YEARS. THREE MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM IS AGAIN HAPPENING. I CAN'T CONCEIVE THAT AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN WHICH THE "INTERMEDIATE SHAFT" RATTLES AND IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTIBLE. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS UNRESOLLVED PROBLEM THAT I FEEL COULD BE DANGEROUS IN POSSIBLY LOCK UP THE STEERING. *AK
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.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET THAT WILL MAINTAIN POSITIONING OF THE FUEL LINE IN A FRONTAL CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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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.
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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.
PE00005 · Inadvertent Engine Stalling
Opened Jan 19, 2000 · Closed Feb 29, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
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