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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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38 reports with mileage · 19 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
57 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2005
Seats
DT: CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS SEAT HEATER BURNED OUT EVERY YEAR. HEATERS BURNED OUT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WINTERS. THE LAST TIME DEALER DID NOT WANT TO FIX IT, BUT EVENTUALLY DID. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE HEATERS GO OUT EVERY WINTER. ALSO, THE HEATERS GET EXTREMELY HOT, …
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DT: CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS SEAT HEATER BURNED OUT EVERY YEAR. HEATERS BURNED OUT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WINTERS. THE LAST TIME DEALER DID NOT WANT TO FIX IT, BUT EVENTUALLY DID. CONSUMER FELT THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE HEATERS GO OUT EVERY WINTER. ALSO, THE HEATERS GET EXTREMELY HOT, AND THIS MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10131610
64,442 miles · Aug 24, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
AWD DISABLE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED (FOUR TIMES).*AK THE EVAP SOLENOID, FUEL SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TWICE. THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT FAILED. THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR MODUL…
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AWD DISABLE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED (FOUR TIMES).*AK THE EVAP SOLENOID, FUEL SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TWICE. THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT FAILED. THE RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR MODULE FAILED. REAR WIPER FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. A/C CONDENSER FAILED. ENGINE FAILED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10114146
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 04V597000 ON THE LATCHES ON A 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GM ,AND THEY COULD NOT TELL HIM WHY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE HAD THE SAME DOOR HANDLES AND LATCHES THAT WERE BE…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 04V597000 ON THE LATCHES ON A 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GM ,AND THEY COULD NOT TELL HIM WHY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE HAD THE SAME DOOR HANDLES AND LATCHES THAT WERE BEING REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS . THEY WERE AT RISK FOR THE SAME INCIDENTS THAT WERE OCCURRING TO OTHERS. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM TWICE, AND THEY STILL COULD NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10133768
65,000 miles · Aug 12, 2005
Exterior Lighting
THE FRONT LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY OF THIS VAN AND SISTER VEHICLES PONTIAC MONTANAS AND CHEVROLET VENTURES FILL WITH MOISTURE AND KEEP THE FULL LIGHT FROM SHINING ON THE ROADWAY AND BEING FULLY VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES - THIS HAS OCCURED IN MY VAN TWICE AND I HAVE NOTICED AT LEAST 10 OTHER VANS OF THESE MAKES WITH THE SAM…
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THE FRONT LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY OF THIS VAN AND SISTER VEHICLES PONTIAC MONTANAS AND CHEVROLET VENTURES FILL WITH MOISTURE AND KEEP THE FULL LIGHT FROM SHINING ON THE ROADWAY AND BEING FULLY VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES - THIS HAS OCCURED IN MY VAN TWICE AND I HAVE NOTICED AT LEAST 10 OTHER VANS OF THESE MAKES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM
NHTSA ODI #10132652
46,800 miles · Jul 15, 2005
Exterior Lighting
BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONING, WHEEL HUB & ABS, FUEL PUMP. WHEEL BEARINGS DISABLE AWD. BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AT 52000 PART ALONE $400. AIR CONDITIONING OUT WHEN BOUGHT IT. THEY SCAMMED ME AND PUT A SEALANT IN THE CONDESER AND SOLD IT IN THE WINTER. THESE ITEM SHOULD BE REPLACED BY GM BECAUSE ITS AN ON GIONG PROBLE…
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BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONING, WHEEL HUB & ABS, FUEL PUMP. WHEEL BEARINGS DISABLE AWD. BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AT 52000 PART ALONE $400. AIR CONDITIONING OUT WHEN BOUGHT IT. THEY SCAMMED ME AND PUT A SEALANT IN THE CONDESER AND SOLD IT IN THE WINTER. THESE ITEM SHOULD BE REPLACED BY GM BECAUSE ITS AN ON GIONG PROBLEM WITH THE BEARING HUBS AND A BAD DESIGN ON THE CONDENSER. MY FATHER INLAW WORKS FOR GM ALONG WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN!!! P.S. WHO EVER WAS THE BRIGHT ONE TO DESIGN TAIL LIGHT THAT PLUG IN FROM THE TOP AND LET WATER FILL YOU TAIL LIGHT SHOULD BE FIRED!!!DK
NHTSA ODI #10128899
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2005
Exterior Lighting
STOP LAMP BULBS ARE SHORTING OUT AT CONNECTOR TO SOCKETS. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES SO FAR. THREE TIMES ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND ONCE ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE RESULT IS A MELTED BASE ON OEM BULBS WITH PLASTIC BASES AND AN INOPERABLE BRAKE LIGHT. FREQUENT FAILURES OF STOP LAMPS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. 2 OF THE BULBS ARE AVAILABLE
NHTSA ODI #10126270
44,072 miles · Mar 16, 2005
Suspension
AWD DISABLE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114145
26,222 miles · Mar 16, 2005
Suspension
AWD DISABLE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WERE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114144
5,281 miles · Mar 16, 2005
Suspension
AWD DISABLE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114143
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2005
SuspensionTires
TIRES ARE WORN ON INSIDE, THERE ARE DEEP ALMOST TO THE CORD INDENTATIONS OR SEPARATIONS. TIRE WEAR DUE TO BAD FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. *BF THE TIRES WERE WORN IN THE INSIDE ALMOST TO THE CORD INTENTIONS OR SEPARATIONS AND THE EDGES OF THE STEEL BELTS WERE EXPOSED. THE ORIGINAL BACK TIRES WERE ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FOR …
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TIRES ARE WORN ON INSIDE, THERE ARE DEEP ALMOST TO THE CORD INDENTATIONS OR SEPARATIONS. TIRE WEAR DUE TO BAD FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. *BF THE TIRES WERE WORN IN THE INSIDE ALMOST TO THE CORD INTENTIONS OR SEPARATIONS AND THE EDGES OF THE STEEL BELTS WERE EXPOSED. THE ORIGINAL BACK TIRES WERE ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 8K MILES AND IN A SHORT PERIOD THEY BEGUN THE SAME IRREGULAR WEAR PATTERN AS THE FRONT TIRES. *SC
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE04064 · POWER-SLIDING Door
Opened Sep 17, 2004 · Closed Dec 22, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:door
SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE WITH AN OPTIONAL POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE INTERIOR HANDLE IS ORIENTED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION IN THE DOOR PANEL AND LINES UP AT THE ELBOW LEVEL WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE 2ND-ROW OUTBOARD POSITION.IF THE OCCUPANT HOLDS THE INTERIOR HANDLE IN THE THUMB UP POSITION DURING POWER-ASSISTED OPENING, THE ARM/WRIST CAN BE PUSH BACK WITH FORCE AGAINST THE 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEAT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT BACK CREATING A RISK OF INJURY (OTHER SEATING CONFIGURATIONS HAVE AMPLE SEAT TO DOOR CLEARANCE TO AVOID ENTRAPMENT OF THE LOWER ARM).AMONG THE 103 TOTAL REPORTS, THERE WERE 102 ALLEGED INJURIES INCLUDING ARM/WRIST, THUMB AND SHOULDER INJURIES.A COUNT OF INJURIES REVEALS THAT 76 INJURIES WERE A FRACTURED OR A BROKEN ARM/WRIST REQUIRING AN IMMOBILIZING CAST FOR FOUR-TO-SIX WEEKS.ALL INJURIES INVOLVE THE RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR.THE LEFT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS ON FAR FEWER VEHICLES, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT PRODUCES LESS FORCE.GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY BY LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2004, THAT IT WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 1997 THOUGH EARLY 2005 GM U-VAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND WITH 2ND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN CHAIRS (NHTSA RECALL #04V597).AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY, GM WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE WITH A FLUSH MOUNTED HANDLE THAT WILL PREVENT AN OCCUPANT FROM GRASPING THE HANDLE WITH THE PALM BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR PANEL (THUMB UP ORIENTATION) AND THUS ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ARM/WRIST ENTRAPMENT.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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