I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 80,000 MILES, THAT I BOUGHT NEW. ABOUT A MONTH AGO (JAN. 2006), THE GAS GAUGE FAILED. THE NEEDLE DROPPED TO EMPTY (WHEN THE CAR TANK WAS FULL). NOW I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY TANK, OR WHEN IT WILL RUN OUT LEAVING ME STRANDED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $400 …
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I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 80,000 MILES, THAT I BOUGHT NEW. ABOUT A MONTH AGO (JAN. 2006), THE GAS GAUGE FAILED. THE NEEDLE DROPPED TO EMPTY (WHEN THE CAR TANK WAS FULL). NOW I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY TANK, OR WHEN IT WILL RUN OUT LEAVING ME STRANDED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO REPAIR. I CALLED PONTIAC DIVISION ABOUT THEM FIXING IT, AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON THEIR RECALL LIST! I SAID I'VE OWNED CARS FOR OVER 45 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A GAS GAUGE FAIL! THEY SAID I SHOULD PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND IF THEY EVER DECIDE TO RECALL IT, THEY WOULD GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK. WELL, I'M A RETIRED DISABLED VETERAN AND CAN'T AFFORD $400 FOR A STUPID GAS GAUGE...SO NOW I GET IT FILLED UP EVERY DAY! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10149474
65,000 miles · Feb 2, 2004
Fuel System, Other
STARTING APPROXIMATELY AUGUST, 2003 WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK REACHES ABOUT 1/4 TANK OR LESS THE FUEL GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 0% AND 100% FUEL. THIS FLUCTUATION IS FREQUENT AND CAN BE OBSERVED 2-5 TIMES WITHIN 10 MINUTES WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW 25%. VARIOUS FUEL SYSTEM CLEANERS/TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED WITH NO CHANG…
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STARTING APPROXIMATELY AUGUST, 2003 WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK REACHES ABOUT 1/4 TANK OR LESS THE FUEL GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 0% AND 100% FUEL. THIS FLUCTUATION IS FREQUENT AND CAN BE OBSERVED 2-5 TIMES WITHIN 10 MINUTES WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW 25%. VARIOUS FUEL SYSTEM CLEANERS/TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED WITH NO CHANGE. THIS PROBLEM HAS LEFT ME WITHOUT GAS AND STRANDED IN VERY COLD WEATHER. IN ADDITION THIS HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC POSING A HAZARD TO MYSELF AND PASSENGERS. THE HAZARD IS MOST APPARENT WHEN TRAFFIC IS SLOW OR STOPPED AND THE ENGINE RUNS OUT OF FUEL. THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGERS HAVE HAD TO EXIT AND/OR PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE TRAFFIC FLOW WHEN TRAFFIC IS VERY CONGESTED AND HAZARDOUS. THE TYPE OF DRIVING THAT I DO (MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, COLD WEATHER) RENDERS THE TRIP METER VERY INACCURATE WHEN TRYING TO ESTIMATE AVAILABLE FUEL. THANK YOU, MICHAEL MUSCATO. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10056364
70,000 miles · May 30, 2003
Fuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE, AT 1/4 TANK LEVEL OR WHEN IDLING FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES AT ANY LEVEL, GAUGE WILL CHIME, QUICKLY POINT TO FULL, THEN POINT TO EMPTY, REPEAT A FEW TIMES, AND SETTLE BETWEEN THE 1/2 AND 3/4 TANK RANGE. THIS FAULT HAS LEFT ME IN A POSITION OF RESETTING MY TRIP METER AND FILLING THE TANK COMPLETELY WHEN FUELING IN ORDER…
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FUEL GAUGE, AT 1/4 TANK LEVEL OR WHEN IDLING FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES AT ANY LEVEL, GAUGE WILL CHIME, QUICKLY POINT TO FULL, THEN POINT TO EMPTY, REPEAT A FEW TIMES, AND SETTLE BETWEEN THE 1/2 AND 3/4 TANK RANGE. THIS FAULT HAS LEFT ME IN A POSITION OF RESETTING MY TRIP METER AND FILLING THE TANK COMPLETELY WHEN FUELING IN ORDER TO TRAVEL NO MORE THAN 300 MILES PER TANK AND RISK RUNNING OUT OF GAS DUE TO AN UNRELIABLE FUEL GAUGE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN MAY 2002.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10020748
81,000 miles · May 29, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ A COMPLETELY WRONG WRITING WHEN THE GAS TANK CAN BE EITHER ON A QUARTER TANK OR EMPTY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AS WELL AS THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10021826
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2000
EquipmentFuel System, OtherSteering
PASSENGER SEAT SLIDES AFTER CLICKS IN PLACE, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED AND LEFT SCRATCHES ON GLASS, RADIO LCD GOES "WACKO" CAR RECENTLY WOULD NOT START (STILL AT DEALERSHIP), RECALL ON CONSOLE, BOTH PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AND CD (IF IN CD PLAYER) GET WET WITH USE OF AIR CONDITIONER, SEAT LATCHES ON B…
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PASSENGER SEAT SLIDES AFTER CLICKS IN PLACE, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED AND LEFT SCRATCHES ON GLASS, RADIO LCD GOES "WACKO" CAR RECENTLY WOULD NOT START (STILL AT DEALERSHIP), RECALL ON CONSOLE, BOTH PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AND CD (IF IN CD PLAYER) GET WET WITH USE OF AIR CONDITIONER, SEAT LATCHES ON BACKS OF BOTH SEATS ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO LIFT, CLIP FOR MOON ROOF SWITCH BROKEN, GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES MOVES UP OR DOWN SLIGHTLY IN SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, FRONT CLIP OF CAR SHATTERED IN COLD WEATHER AFTER GOING THROUGH UNPLOWED STREET AT 20 MPH, REAR REVERSE LIGHT BROKEN AFTER ICE CLUNG TO CABLE (WHICH IS NOT PROPERLY TIED BACK), EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE ON HIGHWAY, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH), LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. (TIRESIZE: P255/50R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/50R16 )
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.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.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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Suspension:front
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.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.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.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.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.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.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
PE03031 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Jul 14, 2003 · Closed Nov 4, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front; Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
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Suspension:front
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
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