ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS MY TURN SIGNAL WORKS IN MY 2002 MONTE CARLO WHEN IT FEELS LIKE ONE MINUTE IT MAY WORK THE NEXT IT WONT WORK FOR DAYS. I SEE THE SAME PROBLEM IN MY GIRLFRIENDS 2001 MONTE CARLO SO I SUSPECT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ALL TURN SIGNAL IN 2000 AND UP MONTE CARLOS...I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS NOT NEW TO YOU BUT WHAT SH…
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ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS MY TURN SIGNAL WORKS IN MY 2002 MONTE CARLO WHEN IT FEELS LIKE ONE MINUTE IT MAY WORK THE NEXT IT WONT WORK FOR DAYS. I SEE THE SAME PROBLEM IN MY GIRLFRIENDS 2001 MONTE CARLO SO I SUSPECT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ALL TURN SIGNAL IN 2000 AND UP MONTE CARLOS...I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS NOT NEW TO YOU BUT WHAT SHOULD WE DO.. MY GIRLFRIEND RECENTLY RECEIVED 2 TICKETS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. WHAT DO WE HAVE 2 DO TO GET THIS FIXED OR WAS IT A RECALL? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10232111
122,000 miles · Jun 16, 2008
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TURN SIGNALS GO DEAD INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN START WORKING AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10231193
98,000 miles · May 29, 2008
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LIGHT SWITCH AND HIGH BEAM IS DEFECTIVE IN STEERING COLUMN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10229259
44,500 miles · Apr 15, 2008
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SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES GRADUAL INTERNAL MOISTURE BUILD-UP TILL CONDENSATION ON THE LENSES GET TRAPPED ON INSIDE SURFACE CAUSING DIFFUSING AND DIMINISHING FRONT HEADLIGHT TRANSMISSION. INTERNAL MOISTURE THAT BUILDS UP OVER TIME AND EXPOSURE TO RAIN CANNOT BE REMOVED. ADDS TO RISK OF CORROSION, ELECTRICAL SHORT, EXPLOS…
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SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES GRADUAL INTERNAL MOISTURE BUILD-UP TILL CONDENSATION ON THE LENSES GET TRAPPED ON INSIDE SURFACE CAUSING DIFFUSING AND DIMINISHING FRONT HEADLIGHT TRANSMISSION. INTERNAL MOISTURE THAT BUILDS UP OVER TIME AND EXPOSURE TO RAIN CANNOT BE REMOVED. ADDS TO RISK OF CORROSION, ELECTRICAL SHORT, EXPLOSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHEN HEATED THROUGH USE AND TOTAL FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. ONLY REMEDY IS MODEL WIDE RECALL FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT INCLUDING INSPECTION ADVISORY TO OWNER WARNING OF POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY HAZARD. MANUFACTURER IS RELUCTANT TO ISSUE A RECALL DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES OF OVER $250 EACH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10224633
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2007
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WHEN I FLIP ON MY BRIGHT LIGHTS, IF IT DOESN'T MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, ALL OF MY LIGHTS WILL GO OUT IN APP.10 SECONDS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208629
76,000 miles · Nov 8, 2007
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, 40 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATORS, OR NOISES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, 40 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATORS, OR NOISES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE CONTACT SHOWED THE DEALER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06017 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ACTION NUMBER WAS FOR THE CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10208445
70,000 miles · Sep 20, 2007
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10203562
37,000 miles · Aug 13, 2007
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TURN SIGNALS ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO STOPPED WORKING...DEALERSHIP SAID WAS HAZARD SWITCH.. ALSO SD THEY WERE HAVING A LOT OF OTHER MONTE CARLOS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. .I FEEL DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE.. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199458
52,000 miles · Jul 23, 2007
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I AM NOW HAVING SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO SS. MY SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND IT IS MORE OFTEN THAN NOT THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO WORK. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW TOO MANY ACCIDENTS AND I BELIEVE CHEVY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY MAJOR…
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I AM NOW HAVING SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO SS. MY SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND IT IS MORE OFTEN THAN NOT THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO WORK. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW TOO MANY ACCIDENTS AND I BELIEVE CHEVY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS OR KILLS SOMEONE! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10197297
58,000 miles · Oct 13, 2006
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WHEN I TURN ON THE BLINKERS SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WHEN THEY DON'T NO LIGHT COMES ON AT ALL ( NO BLINKER ON THE DASHBOARD OR ON THE OUTSIDE LIGHTS). ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS MY LIFE FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES WHEN I WAS NEARLY STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN AND MY TURN SIGNALS WEREN'T OPERAT…
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WHEN I TURN ON THE BLINKERS SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WHEN THEY DON'T NO LIGHT COMES ON AT ALL ( NO BLINKER ON THE DASHBOARD OR ON THE OUTSIDE LIGHTS). ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS MY LIFE FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES WHEN I WAS NEARLY STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN AND MY TURN SIGNALS WEREN'T OPERATING PROPERLY. I WENT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A COMMON ONE. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE FLASHER ASSEMBLY (IN THE STEERING COLUMN) COSTS $ 299.00. I FEEL THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO . I AM A POLICE OFFICER AND IF I DIDN'T HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH MY OWN VEHICLE I WOULDN'T HAVE BELIEVED ANYONE ELSE'S STORY. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY PHONE OR E-MAIL THANK YOU RICH. *NM
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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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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.
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