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88 reportsClear category filter22,681 miles · Feb 24, 2005
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I BEGAN NOTICING A GRINDING SOUND WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP AND DOWN. GLASS BECAME INCREASINGLY SCRATCHED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE AS VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM PERSISTED TO THE POINT OF WINDOW REGULATOR BREAKING OFF AND GLASS SLIDIN…
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I BEGAN NOTICING A GRINDING SOUND WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP AND DOWN. GLASS BECAME INCREASINGLY SCRATCHED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE AS VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM PERSISTED TO THE POINT OF WINDOW REGULATOR BREAKING OFF AND GLASS SLIDING DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES IN ONE YEAR. (DEALER DID NOT WANT TO PAY AT LAST VISIT DUE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. HAD TO REALLY HOLD THEIR FEET TO THE FIRE FOR THEM TO FIX IT.) NOW THE PROBLEM IS THAT BOTH REAR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE BROKEN! GLASS HAS SLID DOWN INSIDE THE DOORS AND WILL NOT STAY UP (I HAVE PACKAGING TAPE HOLDING UP ONE WINDOW). PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS OFFERED ME A FREE OIL CHANGE AND/OR SMALL REIMBURSEMENT FOR "MY INCONVENIENCE." HOWEVER, EACH REGULATOR ALONE (NO LABOR) WILL COST AROUND $300. THAT IS $600 IN PARTS ALONE. I SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD THIS, AND FIND IT RIDICULOUS THAT 3 OF THE 4 WINDOWS ARE EXHIBITING THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS LOW MILEAGE AND IS VERY WELL-MAINTAINED. I BELIEVE GM HAS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THEIR GRAND AMS AND SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10112081
93,769 miles · Jan 30, 2005
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POWER WINDOWS ON BOTH DOORS - INTERNAL PARTS FAILED CAUSING WINDOWS TO DROP INSIDE DOOR AND NOT BE ROLLED BACK UP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108234
48,362 miles · Nov 16, 2004
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LEFT WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDED REPLACING BECAUSE MY WINDOW FELL IN THE DOOR AND I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY WINDOW. I KNOW OF 2 OTHER PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. IT COST ME $260.68 FOR THE PART, AND $14 FOR A SWITCH. GM KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT DONE A RECALL. THIS IS QUITE COMMON IN GRAND AM AND GRAND PRIX. I WOULD …
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LEFT WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDED REPLACING BECAUSE MY WINDOW FELL IN THE DOOR AND I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY WINDOW. I KNOW OF 2 OTHER PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. IT COST ME $260.68 FOR THE PART, AND $14 FOR A SWITCH. GM KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT DONE A RECALL. THIS IS QUITE COMMON IN GRAND AM AND GRAND PRIX. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF ANY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COST OF THE PART?*AK
NHTSA ODI #10100019
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2004
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HAD CAR 2 YRS. ONLY,THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BROKE TWICE,GOT IT REPAIR FROM DEALER. THIS PAST MONTH THE PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE{DID NOT GET IT FIX YET}WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS CRACKING THEN THE WINDOW TURNS SIDE WAYS AND THAT WAS HOW THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS. MY LEFT HAND TURN SIGNAL WHEN YOU TURN …
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HAD CAR 2 YRS. ONLY,THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BROKE TWICE,GOT IT REPAIR FROM DEALER. THIS PAST MONTH THE PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE{DID NOT GET IT FIX YET}WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS CRACKING THEN THE WINDOW TURNS SIDE WAYS AND THAT WAS HOW THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS. MY LEFT HAND TURN SIGNAL WHEN YOU TURN IT ON TO TURN, IT KEEPS BLINKING REALLY-REALLY FAST,NOT LIKE A NORMAL TURN SIGNAL LIGHT. ALL OF THIS HAPPEN OCTOBER 2002-TO THIS DATE. DID NOT GET THE TURN SIGNAL FIXED YET. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10098646
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2004
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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHE WENT OUT AT ABOUT 6:30 AM TO WARM THE VEHICLE. SHE WARMED IT UP FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, SHE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO THE REAR DEFROSTER, AND IMMEDIATELY THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE REAR WINDOW REPLACED…
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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHE WENT OUT AT ABOUT 6:30 AM TO WARM THE VEHICLE. SHE WARMED IT UP FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, SHE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO THE REAR DEFROSTER, AND IMMEDIATELY THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE REAR WINDOW REPLACED. SHE HAD TO PAY FOR THE WINDOW. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO TRANSPORT HER CHILDREN IN THE REAR SEATS FOR FEAR THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AGAIN. *AK *SC
NHTSA ODI #10095147
72,535 miles · Aug 10, 2004
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THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND BOTH BACK DOORS. EACH OF THE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE FIRST ONE TO GO OUT WAS THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND THE BACK TWO WINDOWS WERE WORKING OCCASIONALLY AT THAT TIME. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO BE REPLACED …
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THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND BOTH BACK DOORS. EACH OF THE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER THEY WERE OPENED. THE FIRST ONE TO GO OUT WAS THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND THE BACK TWO WINDOWS WERE WORKING OCCASIONALLY AT THAT TIME. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON, BUT IF THEY STOP WORKING, I COULD JUST KNOCK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR OR SLAM THE DOOR SHUT AND THEY WOULD WORK FOR A SHORT TIME AGAIN. THIS GOT ME THROUGH FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH. ALL BROKE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND EACH ONE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST TO FIX ALL THREE WINDOW REGULATORS WAS $1188.17. I CALLED GM TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THEM AND TO FIND OUT WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THE REGULATORS, (AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELTS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS, THE BRAKES AND TO FIND OUT WHY I ALSO HAVE SCRATCHES ON MY WINDOWS). I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE MYCARSTATS.COM WEBSITE AND EXPLAINED THAT ALL OF MY COMPLAINTS ARE COMMON. I FINALLY RECEIVED A CALL BACK ABOUT A WEEK LATER AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY OF MY REPAIR COSTS WHICH CAME TO $2,974.58!! THIS TOTAL INCLUDES: BRAKES, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REPLACED TWICE FOR $834.08; SIDE VIEW MIRROR REPLACED AFTER FALLING OFF WHILE GOING THROUGH A CARWASH $167.86; SEAT BELTS REPLACED FOR DRIVER AND BOTH BACK PASSENGERS BECAUSE THE PLASTIC CLIPS BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON $784.47 AND OF COURSE THE WINDOW REGULATORS $1,188.17. INSTEAD, GM WAS OFFERING ME $1,000.00 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF ANOTHER GM VEHICLE!!! I ASKED WHY I WOULD WANT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND!?!? I TOLD THEM TO KEEP THE $1,000 AND EXPRESSED THAT I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN, SINCE THESE ARE SAFETY FEATURES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO!! THIS PAST WEEK, I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDOW SHIELD IS COMING LOOSE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, SO I USED SILICONE CAULKING TO HOLD IT IN PLACE.
NHTSA ODI #10086530
37,000 miles · Jul 13, 2004
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THE FAN (AIR) IN MY CAR STOPPED OPERATING ON LOWER SETTINGS AND ONLY WORKS ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. A WHILE AGO IT STARTED MAKING SOME NOISE, JUST LIKE WHEN THERE'S A PIECE OF PLASTIC STOCK IN THE FAN. I TRIED TURNING THE FAN OFF AND BACK ON, BUT EVERY TIME, THE FAN WAS OPERATING SLOWER AND SLOWER UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE ONLY WAY …
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THE FAN (AIR) IN MY CAR STOPPED OPERATING ON LOWER SETTINGS AND ONLY WORKS ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. A WHILE AGO IT STARTED MAKING SOME NOISE, JUST LIKE WHEN THERE'S A PIECE OF PLASTIC STOCK IN THE FAN. I TRIED TURNING THE FAN OFF AND BACK ON, BUT EVERY TIME, THE FAN WAS OPERATING SLOWER AND SLOWER UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE ONLY WAY IT WOULD WORK WAS ON THE 2 HIGH SETTINGS. A WHILE AGO SETTING #4 DID THE SAME THING AND NOW SETTING #5 IS THE ONLY ONE THAT STILL WORKS. IT MUST BE PRETTY COMON BECAUSE MY 2 SISTERS FROM MICHIGAN HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR CARS (OLDSMOBILE ALERO, AND CHEVY MALIBU) AND MY HUSBAND'S CAR (PONTIAC GRAND AM) ONLY OPERATES ON THE HIGHEST SETTINGS. IF THE FAN STOPS WORKING ALL TOGETHER WE WOLD BE IN TROUBLE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD (WINDOWS) NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10080963
40,600 miles · Jun 27, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingStructureVisibility
COOLANT LEAK WHEN PARKED ON HILL, WINDOW FELL DOWN AND BROKE. SEVERE WIND NOISE AT SPEED WITH PASSNGER WINDOW UP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10078885
35,000 miles · Jun 13, 2004
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ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. SENT IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. MOTORS WERE TAPPED AND THREE OF THEM STARTED WORKING AGAIN, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED TO REPLACE THREE OF THE FOUR MOTORS.*AK WINDOWS HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE 03/21/03, SENT IN FOR REPAIR 06/09/04.
NHTSA ODI #10075306
83,000 miles · Jun 11, 2004
Exterior LightingSeatsService Brakes, Hydraulic
BOUGHT A 1999 GRANDAM HAVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS AS OF 2001.POWER SEAT WONT WORK AT ALL,FOUND WATER IN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED VARIOUS BULBS,AND SEALED UNIT,HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHT SWITCH WORKS SOMETIMES,POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE DIDNT WORK ,THEN SUDDENLY IT STARTED WORKING AND LEFT REAR WON'T WORK NOW,ALSO ABS AND TRA…
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BOUGHT A 1999 GRANDAM HAVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS AS OF 2001.POWER SEAT WONT WORK AT ALL,FOUND WATER IN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED VARIOUS BULBS,AND SEALED UNIT,HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHT SWITCH WORKS SOMETIMES,POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE DIDNT WORK ,THEN SUDDENLY IT STARTED WORKING AND LEFT REAR WON'T WORK NOW,ALSO ABS AND TRAC LIGHTS STAY ON .SOMETIMES ABS KICKS IN WHEN I COME TO A STOP.THIS CAR HAS BEEN A LEMON SINCE I BOUGHT IT.CAN'T GET THESE PROBLEMS FIXED OUT OF WARRENTY.AND DO NOT HAVE MONET TO FIX.SHOULDN'T HAVE TO IF THE CAR WAS DESIGN RIGHT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10075204
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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