PCM/TCM REPLACED TWICE AS WELL AS IGNITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS IN FAILURE AS WELL. PCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT A SECOND TIME. CAR HAS BEEN IN INTERNAL FAILURE OFF AND ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WOULD GIVE OUT ON ME. CAR AT DEALERSHIP NOW FOR T…
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PCM/TCM REPLACED TWICE AS WELL AS IGNITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS IN FAILURE AS WELL. PCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT A SECOND TIME. CAR HAS BEEN IN INTERNAL FAILURE OFF AND ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WOULD GIVE OUT ON ME. CAR AT DEALERSHIP NOW FOR THE 7TH TIME IN 3 MONTHS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #743211
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
HAVE CONTACTED DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, DEALER SOLD CAR WITH SPARK PLUG MISFIRES, STALLING, AND A BADLY NEEDED TRANSMISSION FLUSH *AK
NHTSA ODI #720024
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2000
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BETWEEN 30-50 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER EXCEPT THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY DIE. DEALER WAS TRYING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #857617
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V05900 FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO IN TURN, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED NO RECALL FOR FUSE CENTER LOCATED ON VEHICLE BY VIN #. VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDED: IGNITION COIL BURNED OUT COMPLETELY, CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO GO BAD/HAD WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT …
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RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #97V05900 FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO IN TURN, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED NO RECALL FOR FUSE CENTER LOCATED ON VEHICLE BY VIN #. VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDED: IGNITION COIL BURNED OUT COMPLETELY, CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO GO BAD/HAD WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT REPLACED/CROSS CASTER AT PERMANENT RIGHT ANGLE WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL RIGHT, AND FRONT BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT, CALIPERS/ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED, AND ,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851759
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
IGNITION COIL COMPLETELY BURNED CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO GO BAD SOONER THAN NEEDED. THE CRANK SHAFT, WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CROSS CASTER IS AT PERMANENT RIGHT ANGLE WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL RIGHT. NO FRONT BRAKES. CALIPERS & ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT NOT CORRECTED. *AK RIGHT REAR DOOR MISALIGNED, CA…
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IGNITION COIL COMPLETELY BURNED CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO GO BAD SOONER THAN NEEDED. THE CRANK SHAFT, WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CROSS CASTER IS AT PERMANENT RIGHT ANGLE WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL RIGHT. NO FRONT BRAKES. CALIPERS & ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT NOT CORRECTED. *AK RIGHT REAR DOOR MISALIGNED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY CLOSING, RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR. UNDERHOOD FUSE RECALL, REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #850477
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1999
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING BLACK SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT. CONSUMER JUMPED OUT AND CHECKED SIDE PANEL ON DRIVER'S DOOR AND IT WAS VERY HOT. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850236
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1999
Electrical System
WHILE TRAVELING 45-50 MPH THE SPEED WILL DROP TO 10. ONCE VEHICLE LOSES POWER ONLY HAZARD LIGHTS COME ON, AND VEHICLE COASTS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #849853
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 1999
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD STOP ACCELERATING & WOULD SHUT DOWN. SOMETIMES EITHER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR NON ACCELERATING & THE PANEL LIGHTS. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. 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, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE POSITIVE TERMINAL AND NEGATIVE CABLE RESULTING IN EXTREMELY HIGH CURRENT FLOW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROTECTIVE COVER AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER.
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