MY VEHICLE RECENTLY STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, I FORTUNATELY HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE DISCOVERED THE FUEL PUMP WIRING WAS HEATING UP TO THE POINT IT CAUSED A BARE LINE. HIS OPINION WAS, I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE VEHICLE STALLED SINCE THE PUMP IS LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AND IS A BOMB WAITING TO EXPLODE. …
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MY VEHICLE RECENTLY STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, I FORTUNATELY HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE DISCOVERED THE FUEL PUMP WIRING WAS HEATING UP TO THE POINT IT CAUSED A BARE LINE. HIS OPINION WAS, I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE VEHICLE STALLED SINCE THE PUMP IS LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AND IS A BOMB WAITING TO EXPLODE. I NOTED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED. ARE WE AWAITING ANOTHER FORD ESCORT SITUATION BEFORE CHEVY NEEDS TO FILE A RECALL BEFORE SOME ONE DIES? I HAVE RETAINED THE PUMP SHOULD YOU WISH TO HAVE AN EXPERT LOOK AT THE SITUATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016201
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
TOWED TO PRIVIATE RECOMMENDED MECHANIC. HE WAS HORRIFIED TO FIND THE WIRE IN THE FUEL PUMP HAD IT'S CASING MELTED OFF DUE TO THE HEAT WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS HALF FILLED WITH FUEL AND THE INTENSE HEAT (SUCH THAT THE WIRE CASING HAD MELTED) COULD HAVE CREATED A DANGEROUS OR FATAL SITUATION. I HAVE TRIED TO ASK …
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TOWED TO PRIVIATE RECOMMENDED MECHANIC. HE WAS HORRIFIED TO FIND THE WIRE IN THE FUEL PUMP HAD IT'S CASING MELTED OFF DUE TO THE HEAT WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS HALF FILLED WITH FUEL AND THE INTENSE HEAT (SUCH THAT THE WIRE CASING HAD MELTED) COULD HAVE CREATED A DANGEROUS OR FATAL SITUATION. I HAVE TRIED TO ASK THE COMPANY ABOUT RECALL OR INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE MY CAR WAS WORKED ON BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A DEALER AND/OR MY MILES ARE OVER 60K, THEY WILL NOT TALK TO ME. THE ATTY GENERAL GAVE ME YOUR INFORMATION TO PROCEED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS LOOKED INTO AND IF RECALLED, WOULD SEEK REIMBURSEMENT.. THANK YOU. BRENDA CAREY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #760944
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
THIS VEHICLE HAS ITS FOURTH FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE FIFTH FUEL PUMP IS STILL IN ITS BOX IN THE BACK , READY. THE SECOND FUEL PUMP LEFT MY FAMILY IN MARYVILLE, TENN. FOR THREE DAYS BECAUSE THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP COULDNT GET A PUMP ANY SOONER. I WAS TOLD LATER BY A GM SERVICEMAN THAT THIS WAS PROBABLY AN ENGINEERING DEFECT.…
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THIS VEHICLE HAS ITS FOURTH FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE FIFTH FUEL PUMP IS STILL IN ITS BOX IN THE BACK , READY. THE SECOND FUEL PUMP LEFT MY FAMILY IN MARYVILLE, TENN. FOR THREE DAYS BECAUSE THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP COULDNT GET A PUMP ANY SOONER. I WAS TOLD LATER BY A GM SERVICEMAN THAT THIS WAS PROBABLY AN ENGINEERING DEFECT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #758566
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER STATES THE GAS TANK BUMPS AGAINST THE BODY OF VEHICLE, THIS CAUSES THE GAS TO LEAK.*AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8001653
Mileage unknown · Jan 6, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP HAD A SHORT. BARE WIRES EXPOSED INSIDE GAS TANK. POSSIBLE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #756487
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER AND I STOPPED ON THE WAY HOME TO FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS AND GOT A CAR WASH. AFTER ARIVING AT MY HOME I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS RUNNING OFF OF THE FUEL TANK AND DOWN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE…
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER AND I STOPPED ON THE WAY HOME TO FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS AND GOT A CAR WASH. AFTER ARIVING AT MY HOME I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS RUNNING OFF OF THE FUEL TANK AND DOWN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND FIXED IT FOR ME. THEY TELL ME THAT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. I BELIEVE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK, BUT I'M NOT CONVINCED THAT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP. THERE WAS ENOUGH FUEL THAT IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN MY OPINION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #753983
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE MOTOR WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. AFTER PULLING OVER IT WOULD THEN RESTART. THIS HAPPENED 8 TO 10 TIMES DURRING THE SAME TRIP, AND THEN IT STARTED RUNNING FINE AS IF THERE WAS NO PROBLEM.DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. AFTER THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT T…
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WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE MOTOR WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. AFTER PULLING OVER IT WOULD THEN RESTART. THIS HAPPENED 8 TO 10 TIMES DURRING THE SAME TRIP, AND THEN IT STARTED RUNNING FINE AS IF THERE WAS NO PROBLEM.DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. AFTER THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT THE SAME TIME THE FUEL TANK AT THE TOP WERE THE FUEL PUMP AND LINES ENTER STARTED LEAKING FUEL AT FILL UPS
NHTSA ODI #750615
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
DEALER CLAIMS A PLASTIC FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTOR CRACKED AND IS LEAKING FUEL ON TOP OF ENGINE, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD.
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/ FUEL SPILLED OUT OF FUEL INJECTOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO FOUND FUEL HAD SPILLED ONTO DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND WIRES, SHORTING OUT DISTRIBUTOR AND CAUSING CORROSION. ALSO, IN SEPTEMBER 2000, BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD PROGRESSIVLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO FOUND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
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
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PE01023 · Seat Belt Anchorage Separation
Opened Jul 17, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURY.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED SEAT BELT ANCHORING DESIGN IN MY 2000. ODI HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.
EA99011 · Erratic Power Steering Assist While Driv
Opened May 12, 1999 · Closed Feb 27, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR DETAILS AND A BASIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE CLOSING REPORT IN THE EA99-011 PUBLIC FILE.ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.FUTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS SUBJECT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.THE ENGINEERING IS CLOSED.
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