Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports

What owners actually said

50 reports

Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 1997

Visibility

THE MECHANICS WITHIN DRIVER'S/PASSENGER DOORS ARE CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO BE SCRATCHED AND LIMITED VISIBILITY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #518111

Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 1997

SeatsSteeringCrashInjury

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX. 35MPH WHEN SHE WAS REARENDED. AT THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN HITTING A POLE AND A TREE. CONSUMER WAS INJURED DUE TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI #814064

Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1997

Seat BeltsInjury

SEATBELT FAILED IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI #518601

Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 1997

Air BagsCrashFireInjury

WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH, VEHICLE WAS HIT RIGHT FRONT BY ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE, SPEED UNKNOWN, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER'S DRESS CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING 4 INCH HOLE, DRIVER RECEIVED FACIAL BURNS; INCIDENT REPORTED BY CHRIS KILLAM, FIRE MARSHALL. *AK

NHTSA ODI #813048

Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 1997

Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH CRACKED, WILL LOCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUT NOT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #809103

Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 1997

Latches/locks/linkages

DEALER FIXED THE RECALL ON THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, BUT NOW THE HOOD HAS CRACKED ALL AROUND THE LATCH. THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN FOR THE SAME RECALL NOTICE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #807255

Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1996

Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD (FLEW OPEN), CONSUMER HAD NO NOTICE OF PRIOR RECALL ON LATCH.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

NHTSA ODI #510894

Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1996

Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CAR IS WARM PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR GETS NO RESPONSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #803283

Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1996

Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesVisibility

DRIVER/PASS. WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK AND FALLS INSIDE DOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCES KEY BREAKAGE IN IGNITION AND HATCHBACK DOOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #985072

Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1996

Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesVisibility

DRIVER/PASS. WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK AND FALLS INSIDE DOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCES KEY BREAKAGE IN IGNITION AND HATCHBACK DOOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #985069

Official recalls

95V103007 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

93V189001 · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Nov 23, 1993

MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WOULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEWAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗