NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
23 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 3, 2023
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to “E” and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the electrical components start going wild…
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The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to “E” and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the electrical components start going wild, everything goes on and off quickly. The accelerator will rev(while foot is on or off accelerator) and drop over and over (as if there were bad gas in it) then go back to normal. This happens while I’m on the road and is a massive hazard. I’m so afraid this will cause an accident that leads to loss of life.
NHTSA ODI #11525143
182,000 miles · May 17, 2014
EngineVehicle Speed Control
WELL I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE COUPE, AND I NOTICED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AT 50-60 MPH (OR 2000 RPMS), THE CARS SPEED AND RPMS WOULD DECREASE ABOUT 2 MPH AND THE RPMS WOULD DECREASE ABOUT 500 RPMS, THEN IT WOULD RETURN AND IT WOULD DO THIS EVERY TIME I WAS AT THAT SPEED, ALSO NOW WHEN I ACCELERATE TO 60 AND IF I LET THE CA…
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WELL I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE COUPE, AND I NOTICED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AT 50-60 MPH (OR 2000 RPMS), THE CARS SPEED AND RPMS WOULD DECREASE ABOUT 2 MPH AND THE RPMS WOULD DECREASE ABOUT 500 RPMS, THEN IT WOULD RETURN AND IT WOULD DO THIS EVERY TIME I WAS AT THAT SPEED, ALSO NOW WHEN I ACCELERATE TO 60 AND IF I LET THE CAR DECREASE SPEED THE TEMP GAUGE WOULD SKYROCKET AND AFTER ABOUT 1/8 A MILE IT WOULDN'T LET ME INCREASE SPEED ALONG WITH THAT MY ELECTRIC FANS IN THE CAR HAVE NEVER ENGAGED, I LOVE THIS CAR AND I DON'T WANT TO GET RID OF IT. ALSO I HAD THE TRANSMISSION CHECKED AND ITS NOT THAT. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10592120
75,000 miles · Feb 22, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST ENGINE RPMS STAY AT THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING UNTIL YOU SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. BRAKING IS NOT VERY EFFECTIVE AT THAT POINT. NO ACCIDENTS YET / BEEN CLOSE ,NEED TO PUT IN NEUTRAL OR SHUT KEY OFF TO STOP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED FIRST TIME AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME OR SPEED ,I WOUL…
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SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST ENGINE RPMS STAY AT THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING UNTIL YOU SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. BRAKING IS NOT VERY EFFECTIVE AT THAT POINT. NO ACCIDENTS YET / BEEN CLOSE ,NEED TO PUT IN NEUTRAL OR SHUT KEY OFF TO STOP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED FIRST TIME AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME OR SPEED ,I WOULD SAY IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES OVER TIME.THE CAR HAS 200,000 MILES VEHICLE IS IN PERFECT SHAPE EXCEPT FOR THE ONE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10312770
Mileage unknown · May 20, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringVehicle Speed Control
DT: CONTACT OWNS 1999, PONTIAC, GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING AROUND A CURB SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE PUSHING THE BRAKES IT WAS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVEN STARTING BECAUSE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT FINALLY GOT OFF THE ROAD SHE PULL…
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DT: CONTACT OWNS 1999, PONTIAC, GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING AROUND A CURB SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE PUSHING THE BRAKES IT WAS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVEN STARTING BECAUSE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT FINALLY GOT OFF THE ROAD SHE PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND WHEN SHE WENT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEEL LOOSENED . SHE PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND THEN PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ALSO, CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RPMS AND SPEED ODOMETER REVVED UP TO 120 MPH AND BACK TO 5 MPH BEFORE SHE EVEN MOVED THE VEHICLE OR PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS ALMOST CAUSED HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10121745
40,000 miles · Nov 3, 2004
Seat BeltsVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE CONTINUED AT A HIGH SPEED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND ROLLED OVER. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD. ALSO, SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER, AND SHE SUSTAINED MAJOR BRUISES ON THE UPPER THIGHS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10099317
63,000 miles · Oct 7, 2003
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OR MORE WITHOUT THE FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE I WAS SLOWED DOWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10042441
30,000 miles · Feb 24, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSteering
MY CAR IS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I HAVE 55,600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. BEFORE THE CAR EVEN HAD 30.000 MILES ON IT, THE ALTERNATOR WENT BAD (I WAS INITIALLY TOLD IT WAS A BAD BATTERY, SO IN ADDITION I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY), THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED, AND THE DOME LI…
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MY CAR IS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. I HAVE 55,600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. BEFORE THE CAR EVEN HAD 30.000 MILES ON IT, THE ALTERNATOR WENT BAD (I WAS INITIALLY TOLD IT WAS A BAD BATTERY, SO IN ADDITION I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY), THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED, AND THE DOME LIGHTS WERE REPLACED. BETWEEN 30,000 AND 50,000 MILES, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE REGULATOR WENT BAD, THE ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM CAP LEAKED AND DAMAGED MY BELTS, AND THE INTAKE GASKET IS LEAKING. WITH A NEW CAR, THIS IS AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF DEFECTS AND I NEEDED TO KNOW HOW TO REPORT THIS CAR AS A SERIOUS HAZARD OR AS A SERIOUS LEMON.
NHTSA ODI #10008011
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2002
EquipmentExterior LightingFuel System, Gasoline
CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK, HAZARD LIGHTS AND BLINKERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, GAS CAP IS BROKEN, WINDSHIELD HAS 3 CHIPS, RADIO VOLUME KNOB WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING HAS JERKED WHEN ROUNDING CORNERS, HEATER FAN SPEEDS 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK AT ALL, CRUISE DOESN'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY, RUBBER MOLDING ON DOOR COMING OFF, DEALER…
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK, HAZARD LIGHTS AND BLINKERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, GAS CAP IS BROKEN, WINDSHIELD HAS 3 CHIPS, RADIO VOLUME KNOB WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING HAS JERKED WHEN ROUNDING CORNERS, HEATER FAN SPEEDS 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK AT ALL, CRUISE DOESN'T WORK INTERMITTENTLY, RUBBER MOLDING ON DOOR COMING OFF, DEALER SAYS NEED ALL NEW BRAKE PADS AND FRONT ROTORS
NHTSA ODI #763115
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
THIS CAR WHEN STARTED WILL REV UP TO 2000 R.P.M. AND STAY THERE. HAVE HAD IT BACK TO DEALER AND UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. THIS PROBLEM HAS NO SET TIME PERIOD. THIS CAR IS NOW OUT OF REGULAR WARRANTY AND ON EXTENDED COVERAGE THAT I PURCHASED. I AM NOW GOING TO MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. HE HAS REPLACED THE I.A.C. UNIT TO NO AVAIL. WHAT …
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THIS CAR WHEN STARTED WILL REV UP TO 2000 R.P.M. AND STAY THERE. HAVE HAD IT BACK TO DEALER AND UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. THIS PROBLEM HAS NO SET TIME PERIOD. THIS CAR IS NOW OUT OF REGULAR WARRANTY AND ON EXTENDED COVERAGE THAT I PURCHASED. I AM NOW GOING TO MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. HE HAS REPLACED THE I.A.C. UNIT TO NO AVAIL. WHAT NEXT? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CAR JUST REVS UP AND GOES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #759553
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2002
Air BagsElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
HORN IS LOCATED BENEATH THE SRS MODULE. PRESSING THE HORN AT THE SRS MODULE WILL NOT WORK. WHEN LOCK BUTTON ON THE SECURITY IS PRESSED HORN WILL SOUND OFF. CRUISE CONTROL AND AIRBAG DO SEEM TO BE AFFECTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ARE INSPECTING CLOCKSPRING. *JG *AK
NHTSA ODI #8005417
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.
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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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