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Steering complaints
70 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Apr 19, 2001
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH, NOISE WAS HEARD, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2000 BECAUSE NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT WHEN DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH STEERING. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT "THUMP" COULD BE EMITTED FROM RACK A…
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WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH, NOISE WAS HEARD, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2000 BECAUSE NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT WHEN DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH STEERING. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT "THUMP" COULD BE EMITTED FROM RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK THERE IS A 3 TO 6 SECOND DEOAY IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ENGAGING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, SOMETIMES SLIPPAGE OCCURS MOMENTARILY AFTER THE CAR ENGAGES INTO DRIVE,BATTERY LEAKS CONSOLE LATCH FAILED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #886309
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2001
Power TrainSteeringSuspension
ON SERVERAL OCCASIONS I AM HAVING MAJOR FRONT END PROBLEMS, FROM THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT POPING, TO THE WHOLE FRONT END POPING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK THE CV BOOTS 3 TIMES, THEY KEPT BUSTING, LOWER BALL JOINTS, "A" ARMS, THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR A BIT, THEN THE CV BOOT FRACTURED AGAIN THEY WOULDNT REPLACE, NOW THE FRO…
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ON SERVERAL OCCASIONS I AM HAVING MAJOR FRONT END PROBLEMS, FROM THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT POPING, TO THE WHOLE FRONT END POPING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK THE CV BOOTS 3 TIMES, THEY KEPT BUSTING, LOWER BALL JOINTS, "A" ARMS, THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR A BIT, THEN THE CV BOOT FRACTURED AGAIN THEY WOULDNT REPLACE, NOW THE FRONT IN POPS HORRIABLY WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN TO THE RIGHT AND ADD A LITTLE TORQUE, TOOK TO DEALER, NO DIAGONSIS, TOOK TO AN INDEPENDENT AGENT, EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE, ONLY THING HE CAN THINK OF IS A BREAK IN A SPOT WELD ON THE FRONT END, IE THE TUBING THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND FRONT SUSPENSION, I HAVE EVENT CONTACTED PONTIAC CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AND THEY SAY THE PROBLEM IS NO LONGER THERES, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO LET YOU TEST THE CAR AND HEAR THE NOISE, AND SEE IF IT WOULDNT MAKE YOU A TAD BIT UNEASY ABOUT DRIVING IT
NHTSA ODI #743910
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2001
SteeringSuspension
THE DEALER REPLACE THE FRONT RACK, THE "A" ARMS LOWER BALL JOINTS AND CV BOOTS...DID THIS 3 TIMES...NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN...AND THEY WONT REPLACE IT
NHTSA ODI #743909
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2001
SteeringSuspension
MY WHEEL BEARING BROKE AT A LOW MILEAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK ALSO. *AK
NHTSA ODI #743642
Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemEquipment
STEERING WHEEL MADE NOISE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DROPPED OUT AND FELL IN LAPS. VEHICLE PULLED TO LIGHT, AND DASHLIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. ALSO HORN WAS INOPERABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE IN BRAKE PEDAL, ALSO ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER INOPERABLE. DUE TO SQUEAKY STEERING, DEALER REPLAC…
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STEERING WHEEL MADE NOISE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DROPPED OUT AND FELL IN LAPS. VEHICLE PULLED TO LIGHT, AND DASHLIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. ALSO HORN WAS INOPERABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE IN BRAKE PEDAL, ALSO ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER INOPERABLE. DUE TO SQUEAKY STEERING, DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK WHICH WAS LOOSE AND SET TOE. RADIO INOPERABLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #881998
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemEquipment
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT BRAKES DID NOT WORK. FRONT BRAKES WENT OUT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THAT PROBLEM. *AK STEERING SQUEAKS DUE TO LOOSE STEERING RACK. CIGARET LIGHTER INOPERATIVE AND WAS REPLACED. HORN WAS STUCK DUE TO HORN RING AND MULFUNCTON SWITCH FAILURE…
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WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT BRAKES DID NOT WORK. FRONT BRAKES WENT OUT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THAT PROBLEM. *AK STEERING SQUEAKS DUE TO LOOSE STEERING RACK. CIGARET LIGHTER INOPERATIVE AND WAS REPLACED. HORN WAS STUCK DUE TO HORN RING AND MULFUNCTON SWITCH FAILURES. AIR BAG WAS LOOSE AND REPLACED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #881473
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Electrical SystemEquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic
HORN WAS STUCK, DEALER REPLACED HORN RING AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG, IT WAS LOOSE. STEERING RACK SQUEAKED, DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK AND SET TOE, CONSUMER STATES STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE HOWEVER NOISE IS STILL THERE AND THERE IS A SMELL. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. RADIO FAILE…
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HORN WAS STUCK, DEALER REPLACED HORN RING AND MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG, IT WAS LOOSE. STEERING RACK SQUEAKED, DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK AND SET TOE, CONSUMER STATES STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE HOWEVER NOISE IS STILL THERE AND THERE IS A SMELL. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. RADIO FAILED. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #881469
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Air BagsElectrical SystemEquipment
HORN WAS ACTIVATED AND DID NOT GO OFF. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND WHERE THE HOREN WAS SHORTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER DUE TO RADIO MALFUNCTIONING, DOME LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND DAS LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. STEERIN…
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HORN WAS ACTIVATED AND DID NOT GO OFF. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND WHERE THE HOREN WAS SHORTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER DUE TO RADIO MALFUNCTIONING, DOME LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND DAS LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. STEERING SQUEAKS DUE TO LOOSE STEERING RACK. CIGARATE LIGHTER INOPERATIVE AND REPLACED. AIR BAG WAS LOOSE AND REPLACED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #881467
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2001
Steering
I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHERS COMMENTING ON SAME PROBLEM IN DISCUSSION AREAS ONLINE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #741110
Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2001
Power TrainSteering
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, JANUARY 2000, REPLACED AGAIN IN JANUARY 2001, OUT OF WARRANTY CUSTOMER PAID FOR REPLACEMENT. NO HELP FROM DEALER & CONCERNED IT WILL GO BAD AGAIN. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, JANUARY 2001, BOTH SIDES BAD, 57,000 MILES ON CAR, NO HELP FROM PONTIAC OR DEALER ON PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #741015
Official recalls
3Jul 3, 2014
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.
May 18, 2000
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.
Dec 15, 1998
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
3RQ04005 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Jun 18, 2004 · Closed Nov 30, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; 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.
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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights: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.
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.
EA03021 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Nov 4, 2003 · Closed Oct 19, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; 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.
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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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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