DT: THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER CONTROL ARM MOUNT RUSTED , AND IT BROKE LOOSE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAD BEEN FRONT END NOISES, AND THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT STABILIZER LINK. THE PART THAT BROKE LOOSE WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE VEHICLE …
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DT: THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER CONTROL ARM MOUNT RUSTED , AND IT BROKE LOOSE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAD BEEN FRONT END NOISES, AND THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT STABILIZER LINK. THE PART THAT BROKE LOOSE WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED. *AK UPDATED12/27/05. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10133953
65,000 miles · Oct 7, 2004
Suspension
FRONT CONTROL ARMS RUSTED OUT. THE FRAME MEMBER WHICH THEY WERE ATTACHED TO RUSTED OUT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO WOULD NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10095388
28,700 miles · Jan 16, 2004
Electrical SystemEquipmentFuel System, Other
THE KEY DID NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RESERVOIR FOR THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS BURNING OIL. *AK THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE DRIVE TRAIN DEVELOPED A…
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THE KEY DID NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RESERVOIR FOR THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS BURNING OIL. *AK THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THE DRIVE TRAIN DEVELOPED A NOISE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE REAR END, THE STEERING SHAFT MECHANISM BROKEN AND ALLOWED THE KEY TO GO BACK INTO THE LOCK POSITION, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INTERMITTENT, AND THE A/C WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10050419
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
WET CONDITIONS CAUSE VEHICLE TO WANDER ACROSS THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP AT STOP SIGNS OR STOP LIGHTS DURING WET CONDITIONS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #891281
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2001
Air BagsSeat BeltsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
CAR VEERS TO RT WHEN BRAKES HIT. DOES NOT RIDE ON WET ROADS AT ALL. NOTICE NO TRACKERS ON LOT GMC IS AWARE OF THE CARS PROBLEMS BUT JUST QUITE MAKING TO PREVENT PAYING DAMAGES. THERE ARE NUMEROUS DEFECTS WITH THIS MODEL. TO INCLUDED SEAT BELT ESPECIALLY THE ONES IN THE BACK. THE AIR BAGS CATCH FIRE WHEN THEY COME OUT, MY RT SID…
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CAR VEERS TO RT WHEN BRAKES HIT. DOES NOT RIDE ON WET ROADS AT ALL. NOTICE NO TRACKERS ON LOT GMC IS AWARE OF THE CARS PROBLEMS BUT JUST QUITE MAKING TO PREVENT PAYING DAMAGES. THERE ARE NUMEROUS DEFECTS WITH THIS MODEL. TO INCLUDED SEAT BELT ESPECIALLY THE ONES IN THE BACK. THE AIR BAGS CATCH FIRE WHEN THEY COME OUT, MY RT SIDE OF FACE IS STILL NUMB A=, ALSO THE BRAKES LOCK, I'VE REPORTED THIS ON THE SURVEY THEY SENT TO NO AVAIL. YOU HAVE TO CONTROL THE CAR VERY WELL IF THERE IS ANY KIND OF WIND BLOWING. I KNOW THEY ARE AWARE OF ALL THE DEFECTS, BUT JUST GOT AWAY WITH THIS ONE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****744626
NHTSA ODI #10006397
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingInterior LightingSuspension
SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING FROM 32 UP TO 45 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON 6-7 OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK GAS PEDAL WAS CLICKING, DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DOME LIGHT BULB WAS REPLAC…
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SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING FROM 32 UP TO 45 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON 6-7 OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK GAS PEDAL WAS CLICKING, DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DOME LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED. WINDSHIELD BLADE WAS WORN, DEALER REPLACED. SERPENTINE BELT WAS CAUSING A SQUEALING SOUND, DEALER REPLACED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED BRAKES AND MUFFLER THINKING THESE 2 COMPONENTS COULD BE RELATED TO VIBRATION, HOWEVER NEITHER WERE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #880578
Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 2000
Suspension
STABILITY OF VEHICLE WA UNCERTAIN . CONSUMER WASN'T AWARE OF THIS AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS TIPPED OVER BEYOND ITS CAPABILITY, WAS UNABLE TO GO OVER 50 MPH WITHOUT FEELING LIKE IT WAS MOVING ALL OVER THE ROAD BY THE WIND. MANUFACTURER WILL BUY BACK VEHICLE IF NOT REPAIRABLE. , DEALER HAS CONFIRMED IT, BUT HAS…
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STABILITY OF VEHICLE WA UNCERTAIN . CONSUMER WASN'T AWARE OF THIS AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS TIPPED OVER BEYOND ITS CAPABILITY, WAS UNABLE TO GO OVER 50 MPH WITHOUT FEELING LIKE IT WAS MOVING ALL OVER THE ROAD BY THE WIND. MANUFACTURER WILL BUY BACK VEHICLE IF NOT REPAIRABLE. , DEALER HAS CONFIRMED IT, BUT HASN'T CONTACTED THE CONSUMER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862902
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EA06018 · Front Suspension Crossmember Corrosion
Opened Oct 30, 2006 · Closed Dec 3, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front
IN OCTOBER 2007, GM INITIATED A SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR ALL MY 1999 THROUGH 2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN SALT-BELT STATES.THE PROGRAM EXTENDS THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORROSION TO 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.GM IS ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM IN PHASES DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY.THE FIRST PHASE STARTED IN OCTOBER 2007 AND COVERS THE MY 1999 AND 2000 VEHICLES.OWNERS OF MY 2001 THROUGH 2004 VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE LETTERS AT A FUTURE DATE, BUT ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FREE REPAIRS FROM THE PROGRAM IF THE CROSSMEMBER REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.GM'S PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE INSPECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS EVERY 12 MONTHS THROUGH THE TERMS OF THE POLICY ADJUSTMENT.COPIES OF THE DEALER BULLETIN AND OWNER LETTER FOR GM'S SPECIAL COVERAGE PROGRAM ARE ATTACHED TO THE CLOSING REPORT FOR THIS INVESTIGATION. THE RATE OF CONFIRMED LCA SEPARATIONS AT 5 YEARS IN SERVICE IS LESS THAN 10 PER 100,000 VEHICLES, WHICH IS LOW RELATIVE TO OTHER INVESTIGATIONS OF FRONT SUSPENSION ISSUES PREVIOUSLY INVESTIGATED BY ODI. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.
PE06021 · Crossmember Corrosion Failure
Opened Jun 12, 2006 · Closed Oct 30, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front
ON SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2006 GENERAL MOTORS (GM) SUBMITTED INFORMATION REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 128,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 -2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO GM, THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT CROSSMEMBERS DESIGNED AND MADE BY SUZUKI THAT CAN RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION.THE DESIGN OF THE CROSSMEMBER LIMITED THE COVERAGE OF PAINT ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES DURING THE PAINTING PROCESS.IN MARCH 2006 SUZUKI MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE CROSSMEMBER TO ENHANCE THE COVERAGE OF PAINT TO THE INSIDE OF THE PART. GM INDICATED THAT WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY THAT USE ROAD SALT FOR DE-ICING, OVER TIME WATER AND SALT/MUD CAN ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE CROSSMEMBER AND CAUSE CREVICE CORROSIONTHAT CAN LEAD TO PERFORATION.THESE PERFORATIONS AT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKETS CAN CAUSE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. GM PROVIDED VEHICLE TEST DATA SHOWING THAT CROSSMEMBERS THAT FAIL IN THIS MANNER DO NOT CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, THEREFORE, DO NOT REPRESENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA06-018) TO FURTHER ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION.
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