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Exterior Lighting complaints
17 reportsClear category filter113,400 miles · Jul 11, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
JUST PURCHASED THE CAR, DROVE HIM WITH NO PROBLEMS, WENT FOR ANOTHER DRIVE RIGHT AFTER THE BLINKERS INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE THE CAR WOULD WORK, THEY AT TIMES WOULD WORK AFTER THIS THEN JUST NOT WORK AGAIN, AFTER DOING RESEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM I LEARNED THE HAZZARD SWITCH WAS THE PROBLEM AND MAKING THE BLINKERS NOT WORK AT TIMES, I…
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JUST PURCHASED THE CAR, DROVE HIM WITH NO PROBLEMS, WENT FOR ANOTHER DRIVE RIGHT AFTER THE BLINKERS INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE THE CAR WOULD WORK, THEY AT TIMES WOULD WORK AFTER THIS THEN JUST NOT WORK AGAIN, AFTER DOING RESEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM I LEARNED THE HAZZARD SWITCH WAS THE PROBLEM AND MAKING THE BLINKERS NOT WORK AT TIMES, I ROACH THE HAZZARD SWITCH NOW THE BLINKERS ARE JUST FINE.
NHTSA ODI #10733377
80,000 miles · Aug 14, 2011
EquipmentExterior Lighting
FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS AND LEAVE ON WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THEY WILL QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE LEARNED TO TURN THEM ON AND SHOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THEN TURN THEM OFF UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGES AND TURN THEM ON AGAIN TO SHOW WHICH WAY I AM TURNING. AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND RESTARTED …
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FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS AND LEAVE ON WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THEY WILL QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE LEARNED TO TURN THEM ON AND SHOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THEN TURN THEM OFF UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGES AND TURN THEM ON AGAIN TO SHOW WHICH WAY I AM TURNING. AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE CAR THEY START WORKING AGAIN. IT IS DANGEROUS IF YOU FORGET TO DO THE PROCESS I MENTIONED ABOVE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES OR ANYTHING IF YOU ARE IN THE WRONG LANE AND NEED TO GET OVER AND STOP AND RESTART THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10419346
103,000 miles · Jul 30, 2011
Exterior Lighting
ON-GOING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION AND/OR SIDE IMPACT. INFREQUENTLY OPERATION OF HAZARD SIGNAL WHILE ENGAGING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MITIGATED PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX. TO REPAIR HAD TO REPLACE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER AT A COST OF $107. FROM REVIEW O…
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ON-GOING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION AND/OR SIDE IMPACT. INFREQUENTLY OPERATION OF HAZARD SIGNAL WHILE ENGAGING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MITIGATED PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX. TO REPAIR HAD TO REPLACE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER AT A COST OF $107. FROM REVIEW OF MONTE CARLO FORUMS THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD THAT EFFECTS MONTE CARLOS AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES THAT USED THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SWITCH P/N 924-606 AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY GM THROUGH RECALL/REIMBURSEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10416341
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2009
Exterior Lighting
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO SS HAS A DEFAULT AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL. THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD SWITCH DOESN'T WORK. WHEN THE BLINKERS DOESN'T WORK I HAVE TO PRESS THE HAZARD SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. I HEARD THAT THIS CAN CAUSE A ELECTRICAL SMOKE/SITUATION. VERY DANGEROUS. MUST BE RECALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10273812
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2007
Exterior LightingFuel System, Other
FLASHER HAZARD SWITCH AND GAS GAUGE INDICATOR WERE FOUND TO BE ISSUES IN THE PAST BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY TYPE OF RECALL. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE PRESENT IN MY 2000 MONTE CARLO. I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FLASHER SWITCH AT A LOCAL DEALER AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT A RECALL. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE SWITCH. I PURCHAS…
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FLASHER HAZARD SWITCH AND GAS GAUGE INDICATOR WERE FOUND TO BE ISSUES IN THE PAST BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY TYPE OF RECALL. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE PRESENT IN MY 2000 MONTE CARLO. I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FLASHER SWITCH AT A LOCAL DEALER AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT A RECALL. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE SWITCH. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND FEEL IF GM KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED LONG AGO TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10204446
86,000 miles · May 23, 2007
Exterior LightingFire
I WAS DRIVING MONTE CARLO SS 2000 THE OTHER DAY AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I INHALED A MOUTHFUL, THE THROAT BURNED ALL DAY. ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, SO I REMOVED THE FUSE. I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED ALSO. WHEN I GOT HOME I OPENED…
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I WAS DRIVING MONTE CARLO SS 2000 THE OTHER DAY AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I INHALED A MOUTHFUL, THE THROAT BURNED ALL DAY. ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, SO I REMOVED THE FUSE. I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED ALSO. WHEN I GOT HOME I OPENED THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL COVER , AND THE BURNT SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. I OPENED THE SWITCH, AND EVERYTHING INSIDE WAS MELTED. I NOTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER , SO I DID. BUT THE GM DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE A $100 TO DIAGNOSE. NONE OF THE FUSES ON THE CAR BLEW OUT WHEN THE SWITCH STARTED ON FIRE. I FOUND A USED SWITCH FOR $85.00 SO IT COST LESS THE DEALER TO TELL ME IT WAS BAD. IT WAS A FAULTY SWITCH , AND GM TOLD ME I COULD ONLY HAVE A GM DEALER FIX IT. I TOLD THEM I COULD NOT JUSTIFY OR AFFORD PAYING MORE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THAN THE USED PART. GM TOLD ME I COULD NOT PUT A NEW SWITCH IN MYSELF OR I WON'T BE REIMBURSED IF THERE WAS A RECALL. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. GM WON'T HELP ME OUT ANYWAY AND THEY DIDN'T REALLY SEEM TO CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. SO I EITHER GO TO THE DEALER AND PAY $500 TO GET IT FIXED OR PAY $85 AND DO MYSELF. THEY PUT ME IN A SITUATION SO THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM I WOULD SEND THE SWITCH TO THEM, BUT THEY DIDN'T WANT IT. NEITHER COULD I HAVE ANOTHER MECHANIC REPLACE IT EXCEPT FOR GM. THIS WAS REDICULOUS. SOMEONEWAS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AGAIN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10191590
72,289 miles · Jul 26, 2006
Exterior Lighting
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE AT AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING IN THE VICINITY OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO SMOKE OR FIRE PRESENT. UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNAL DIMMER SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER AND MANUF…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE AT AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING IN THE VICINITY OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO SMOKE OR FIRE PRESENT. UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNAL DIMMER SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THERE ARE NO RECALLS IN EFFECT.
NHTSA ODI #10163479
124,000 miles · Jun 26, 2006
Exterior Lighting
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER - INOPERATIVE. ALSO AFFECTS 4-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT IS EMBEDDED IN THE DASH- AS PART OF THE FOUR-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE FLASHER UNIT HAS FAILED, AND I CAN'T GET TO THE UNIT TO REPLACE IT. AS A RESULT, MY TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. I HAVE SCHEDULED A REPLACEMENT TIME WITH THE…
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TURN SIGNAL FLASHER - INOPERATIVE. ALSO AFFECTS 4-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT IS EMBEDDED IN THE DASH- AS PART OF THE FOUR-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE FLASHER UNIT HAS FAILED, AND I CAN'T GET TO THE UNIT TO REPLACE IT. AS A RESULT, MY TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. I HAVE SCHEDULED A REPLACEMENT TIME WITH THE DEALER, BUT AM OPERATING IN THIS IMPAIRED CONDITION WHILE WAITING TO GET IT FIXED. THE INFORMATION ABOUT REPLACING A FLASHER IS NOT IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10160787
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2005
Exterior Lighting
BLINKERS WORK ON AND OFF. HAZARD LIGHTS AFFECTED ALSO. NO FLASHER IN MY MODEL CAR. ONLY A HAZARD SWITCH. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND. WENT FAULTY. IT IS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND THE HAZARD BUTTON BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. IT CONTROLS THE BLINKERS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS. GO FIGURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10107973
2,000 miles · Sep 5, 2004
Exterior Lighting
MY TURN SIGMAL FLASHER DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES. I THINK IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE HUMIDITY IS HIGH. I CAN SOMETIMES CORRECT IT BY DEPRESSING THE EMERGENCY FLASHER BUTTON. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10090474
Official recalls
5Oct 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.
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.
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