NHTSA ID 01-I-018-000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01049, THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 25-30MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINT. GM HAS TO AUTHORIZE THE …
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NHTSA ID 01-I-018-000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01049, THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 25-30MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINT. GM HAS TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, GM WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER SIGNS A GAG ORDER AND REFRAINS FROM NOTIFYING ANYONE REGARDING THE DANGERS INVOLVED. *YD
NHTSA ODI #8008010
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2002
SuspensionInjury
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO INDICATED NEW BALL JOINTS WERE NEEDED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED DEALER WILL NOT FIX AS OF YET, THE MANUFACTURER IS INVESTIGATING, CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE YEAR OF VEHICLE BU…
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WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO INDICATED NEW BALL JOINTS WERE NEEDED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED DEALER WILL NOT FIX AS OF YET, THE MANUFACTURER IS INVESTIGATING, CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE YEAR OF VEHICLE BUT WAS INFORMED AT THE TIME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE, CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE 1/4 INCH OF PLAY IN THE BALL JOINTS WAS STANDARD. *JB THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THIS DEFECT IS CAUSED DUE TO CORROSION. GENERAL MOTORS HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE UNLESS CONSUMER AGREES TO SIGN A GAG ORDER AND REFRAIN FROM NOTIFYING ANYONE REGARDING THE DANGERS INVOLVED. *JG THE RECALL NUMBER IS 01I018. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8005731
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2002
Suspension
RECALL O1I018000 ON FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONFIRMED INFORMATION WITH MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY WITH RECALL. MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND INSISTED THAT VEHICLE DID COMPLY WITH DESCRIPTION OF RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8003755
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2002
Power TrainSteeringSuspension
WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, UPPER BALL JOINTS FELL APART WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO BE FIXED AND WAS TOLD ABOUT RECALL 01 I 018 000 THAT DEALS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS MISSING. REPLACED INNER CV BOOT. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8003367
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2002
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UPPER BALL JOINT DISENGAGED, CAUSING FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO FALL OUTWARD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8002692
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN IDILING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND HAS REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK THE HEATING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO HEATING CORE FAILURE. THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING WARM AIR. THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLU…
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VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN IDILING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND HAS REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK THE HEATING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO HEATING CORE FAILURE. THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING WARM AIR. THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE LEANS TO THE LEFT DUE TO TORSION BAR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING. BACK WINDOW HAD AIR LEAK. THE REAR WIPER STICKS DUE TO WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. FRONT END MAKES CLUNKING NOISE DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. THERE WAS CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR DUE TO REAR D-SHAFT AND U-JOINT FAILURES. THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE THROTTLE STICKS. THE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8002671
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2001
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING UPPER/ LOWER BALL JOINTS CAME OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8000726
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2001
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING UPPER BALL JOINT CAME OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #899729
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2001
SteeringSuspension
VEHICLE HAD NO DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS UNTIL AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE IDLER ARM TO PASS INSPECTION, CONSUMER COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 39,532 WOULD NEED SUCH PARTS, CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT GMC W…
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VEHICLE HAD NO DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS UNTIL AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE IDLER ARM TO PASS INSPECTION, CONSUMER COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 39,532 WOULD NEED SUCH PARTS, CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT GMC WOULD REPLACE THE PARTS AT NO CHARGE DUE TO THEIR GOODWILL PROGRAM, HOWEVER CONSUMER STILL HAD TO PAY FOR THE LABOR CHARGE, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED BY A FRIEND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS, BUT WHEN CONSUMER CONTACTED GMC SHE WAS TOLD THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*JB
NHTSA ODI #898244
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2001
Suspension
BALL JOINT SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON RAMP TO GET ON HIGHWAY, REPLACE TWO UPPER AND TWO LOWER BALL JOINTS ANTI LOCK SENSOR SHIELD, AND WEAKENED WALL INSIDE TIRE, RESULTING IN LOST OF STEERING.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL INCHES OF WEBBING INTO THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE FREE FALLING LATCH PLATE USED IN THIS SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WEBBING TO DYNAMICALLY DISTRIBUTE BETWEEN THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT AS THE DRIVER'S POSITION CHANGES DURING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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NHTSA investigations
2
EA97004 · Seat Belt Webbing Separation
Opened Feb 28, 1997 · Closed Aug 5, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
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