I AM WRITING TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO AND SEEK ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING A PROBLEM FACED BY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) OWNERS NATION-WIDE -- A PROBLEM GM REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND CORRECT FULLY EVEN WHILE NEVERTHELESS ACKNOWLEDGING IT MANUFACTURED VEHICLES WITH FLAWED PARTS. THE PROBLEM IS ENGINE BEARING NOISE NOISE O…
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I AM WRITING TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO AND SEEK ASSISTANCE IN REMEDYING A PROBLEM FACED BY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) OWNERS NATION-WIDE -- A PROBLEM GM REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND CORRECT FULLY EVEN WHILE NEVERTHELESS ACKNOWLEDGING IT MANUFACTURED VEHICLES WITH FLAWED PARTS. THE PROBLEM IS ENGINE BEARING NOISE NOISE OF THE ENGINES MAIN AND ROD BEARINGS KNOCKING AGAINST THE CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BLOCK. SEEMS 1996 THROUGH 1999 GM MODELS WITH EITHER A 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE WERE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED. PERMANENT CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM CAN PLACE AN UNJUSTIFIED AND EXPENSIVE HARDSHIP ON THE OWNER. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROBLEM LEFT UNCORRECTED COULD RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND THEREFORE ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY ON THE NATIONS HIGHWAYS. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.
NHTSA ODI #744758
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2001
Power Train
PIN IN REAR AXLE SNAPPED. HEARD A CLUCKING NOISE WHICH SEEMED A SIF REAR END COULD FALL OFF. DEALER UNWILLING TO FIND CAUSE OF DEFECT. CONSUMER HAD OLD PARTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877756
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2000
Power Train
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #735476
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2000
Power Train
TRANSFER CASE MAKES GRINDING NOISE WHILE IN 2WD, & SOUNDS LIKE ITS FALLING APART IN 4WD
NHTSA ODI #725434
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2000
Power Train
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #724000
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainService Brakes, Air
FUEL PUMP FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #607433
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Power Train
VEHICLES JERKS UP ON START OR STOP, AND IS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE IN DRIVE LINE. YH
NHTSA ODI #607072
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Power Train
ODOMETER CLUSTER FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #606797
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 1998
Power Train
VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PRONOUNCED CLUNK UPON IMMEDIATE ACCELERATION FROM STOP. LUBRICATING THE FRONT SLIP YOKE INTERNAL SPLINES ELIMINATES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES. CHEVROLET ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AN THE ANNOYANCE TO CUSTOMERS BUT DOES NOT HAVE A PERMENANT REPAIR, THIS ACCORDING TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER. O…
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VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PRONOUNCED CLUNK UPON IMMEDIATE ACCELERATION FROM STOP. LUBRICATING THE FRONT SLIP YOKE INTERNAL SPLINES ELIMINATES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES. CHEVROLET ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AN THE ANNOYANCE TO CUSTOMERS BUT DOES NOT HAVE A PERMENANT REPAIR, THIS ACCORDING TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER. OTHER DEALERS REPORTEDLY ATTEMPT REPAIRS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF GREASE AND COATINGS, BUT PROBLEMS PERSIST.
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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