NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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818 reports86,000 miles · Jul 17, 2009
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY, BUT NOW IT OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY, BUT NOW IT OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
NHTSA ODI #10277126
86,000 miles · Jul 16, 2009
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE $400 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE $400 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 8/7/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 08/11/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10276963
146,350 miles · Jul 6, 2009
Exterior Lighting
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY IMPALA AND THE TURN SIGNALS FLASHER STOPS WORKING EVERY NOW AND THEN AND I FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TO PUSH THE HAZARD SWITCH A FEW TIMES TO GET THE SIGNALS TO START WORKING AGAIN. IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL WHEN THE SIGNALS STOP FLASHING BECAUSE THE LIGHT STILL COMES O…
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I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY IMPALA AND THE TURN SIGNALS FLASHER STOPS WORKING EVERY NOW AND THEN AND I FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TO PUSH THE HAZARD SWITCH A FEW TIMES TO GET THE SIGNALS TO START WORKING AGAIN. IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL WHEN THE SIGNALS STOP FLASHING BECAUSE THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON AND TURNING WITHOUT A SIGNAL IS NOT ONLY GOING TO GET ME A TICKET BUT IT'S DANGEROUS. I ALSO READ THAT CHEVY HAD TO DO A RECALL ON THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM ON THE MALIBU BUT HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE IMPALA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10275892
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFire
PUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10274671
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA CAUGHT A FIRE AND TOTALED. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER THE FIRE. *NJ
NHTSA ODI #10274510
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
SAFETY RECALL 09047 FOR 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REASON FOR THE OIL SEEPAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS DUE TO THE VALVE COVERS BEING MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT REQUIRED FREQUENT GASKET CHANGES, BECAUSE THE COVERS DID NOT PROPERLY COMPRESS THE GASKET. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REMEDY WOULD…
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SAFETY RECALL 09047 FOR 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REASON FOR THE OIL SEEPAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS DUE TO THE VALVE COVERS BEING MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT REQUIRED FREQUENT GASKET CHANGES, BECAUSE THE COVERS DID NOT PROPERLY COMPRESS THE GASKET. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY EFFECTIVE REMEDY WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE VALVE COVERS WITH METAL ONES, WHICH WOULD COMPRESS THE GASKET MORE EVENLY AND PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10274489
105,000 miles · Jun 11, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE REMEDY STATED THAT THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETENTION CHANNEL AT THE FRONT OF ENGINE AND INSTALL TWO NEW SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS FOR FREE. OIL HAS ALREAD…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE REMEDY STATED THAT THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETENTION CHANNEL AT THE FRONT OF ENGINE AND INSTALL TWO NEW SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS FOR FREE. OIL HAS ALREADY BEGUN LEAKING FROM THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE; THEREFORE, THE REMEDY WOULD BE INSUFFICIENT IN CORRECTING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 07/17/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON JUNE 25TH. THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THE TECHNICIAN TELL HIM WHERE THE OIL LEAK WAS COMING FROM. THE OIL LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET, WHICH WAS BELOW THE SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS. THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS THAT THEY REPLACED HAD NO EVIDENCE OF OIL, THEREFORE THE LEAK WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL AND DID NOT POSE A SAFETY THREAT. UPDATED 07/21/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10273529
108,000 miles · Jun 8, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THREE YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A GMC RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THREE YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A GMC RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK. HE HAS NOT YET RECEIVED A RETURN CALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 108,000.
NHTSA ODI #10273107
100,000 miles · Jun 4, 2009
SeatsFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER AND NOTICED THAT THE LEATHER SEAT WAS BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT. THE SEAT MELTED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE FAILURE BURNED HER CLOTHING AND LEFT A LARGE HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER AND NOTICED THAT THE LEATHER SEAT WAS BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT. THE SEAT MELTED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE FAILURE BURNED HER CLOTHING AND LEFT A LARGE HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. SHE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STRANGE NOISES SHE HEARD. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE MORE THAN 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10272903
89,000 miles · Jun 2, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HAVE NOTICED THAT ME STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE HOOD. I DROVE THE CAR HOME SLOWLY, AND THE NEXT DAY TAKEN IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. MY ENGINE WAS BLOWN DUE TO THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET (WHICH ALREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED) AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BL…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HAVE NOTICED THAT ME STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM THE HOOD. I DROVE THE CAR HOME SLOWLY, AND THE NEXT DAY TAKEN IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. MY ENGINE WAS BLOWN DUE TO THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET (WHICH ALREADY HAD BEEN REPLACED) AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. I HAD TO REPLACE A BRAND NEW ENGINE.($4K). NEXT MY TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY DONE, AND I HAD TO REPLACE THAT. THE RADIATOR WAS MESSED UP AND HAD TO REPLACE THAT AS WELL AS THE STARTER. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF AT ALL EITHER. NOW I CAN NOT GET MY CAR SMOGGED DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH THE CODES CAME UP AS "TOO LEAN ON BANK 1" WHICH COULD MEAN A VARIETY OF THINGS ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC. TODAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHICH SMELLED LIKE BURNT PLASTIC. OH...HOW COULD I FORGET A FEW MONTHS BACK MY CAR JUST WOULDN'T START OUT OF NOWHERE AND THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSORS AS WELL. OH ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE STEERING ON THE CAR IS SO STIFF AS IF I DON'T HAVE POWER STEERING. ALL THE MONEY I HAVE INVESTED IN THIS VEHICLE I COULD BE DRIVING AROUND A MERCEDES! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10272693
Official recalls
7Oct 26, 2015
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.
Jul 3, 2014
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.
Apr 8, 2009
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.
Feb 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 24, 2001
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.
Nov 13, 2000
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.
Aug 7, 2000
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.
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.
PE00005 · Inadvertent Engine Stalling
Opened Jan 19, 2000 · Closed Feb 29, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
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