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88 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Apr 30, 2003
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainSeats
'99 GR AM: GRINDING NOISE R FRONT-DEALER: DRILLED OUT RESTRICTOR IN PWR STEERNG HOSE PER BULLETIN 990232002. RUBBING & SQUAWK NOISE TURNING LEFT-DEALER: SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLCD. PASSENGER SEAT STUCK-DEALER: REPLACED SEAT TRACK. CENTER CONSOLE DOOR LATCH ASSMBLY REPLACED PER RECALL. RADIO LCD GARBLED & BLACKING OUT-DEALER: RE…
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'99 GR AM: GRINDING NOISE R FRONT-DEALER: DRILLED OUT RESTRICTOR IN PWR STEERNG HOSE PER BULLETIN 990232002. RUBBING & SQUAWK NOISE TURNING LEFT-DEALER: SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLCD. PASSENGER SEAT STUCK-DEALER: REPLACED SEAT TRACK. CENTER CONSOLE DOOR LATCH ASSMBLY REPLACED PER RECALL. RADIO LCD GARBLED & BLACKING OUT-DEALER: REPLCD RADIO ASSEMBLY. WHINING IN PWR STEERING- DEALER: P/S COOLER LINE LEAKING, REPLCD & BLED SYSTEM. GAS GAUGE BACK & FORTH FROM FULL TO EMPTY-DEALER: TANK SENDING UNIT SHORTED, REPLCD TANK MODULE ASSY. FLUID/OIL LEAK FROM INTAKE GASKET-DEALER: REPLCD GASKETS & REPLCD OIL PUMP DRIVE O-RING. PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAKS-DEALER: SEAT TRACKS LOOSE IN FLOOR PAN HOOK ATTCHMNT OPENINGS. CRUNCH/SQUAWK IN FRONT END ON SPEED BUMPS-DEALER: REPLCD R&R FRONT STRUTS, REPLCD UPPER MOUNTS. BRAKE PULSATION-DEALER: FRONT ROTORS WARPED, BOTH ROTORS WERE MACHINED & PADS REPLACED. OIL/FLUID LEAK RT TRANS. AXLE SEAL, STEERING RACK CENTER SECTION- DEALER: REPLCD SEAL & SLEEVE, REPLCD STEERING RACK. SHIMMY & SHAKE ON HWY- DEALER: COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO REPAIR. INTERMITTENTLY HESITATES COLD START & ON EXCELLERATION-DEALER: COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO REPAIR. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW PLASTIC REGULATOR BROKE & WINDOW FELL DOWN-NO LONGER ON WARRANTEE, CONSUMER REPLCD @ APPROX $500.00 OWN EXPENSE. ALL OCCURING AT UNDER 40,000 MILES. AM AFRAID TO TAKE IN FOR NEXT "SCHEDULED" SERVICE FOR FEAR OF WHAT WILL BE FOUND.
NHTSA ODI #10016786
60,000 miles · Apr 5, 2003
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I HAD TO SPEND $278.00 FOR A WINDOW REGULATOR FOR THE DRIVERS DOOR WHEN A 25 CENT PLASTIC PIECE OF IT BROKE. I HAVE NEVER BEEN RIPPED OFF THAT BAD!!! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10013991
88,000 miles · Mar 17, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicVisibility
HAVE HAD PASSENGER WINDOW BREAK 3 TIMES NOW AND PONTIAC WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BROKEN ONCE SO FAR. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THEY NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN. THE CAR SHAKES WHILE BRAKING. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10010622
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2002
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED AND BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ONCE AT 20977, AT 29687 AND THEN AT 44726. BRAKE PEDAL MAKES A CREAKING SOUND WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON PEDAL. MECHANIC TOLD ME HAD NEVER HEARD SUCH A SOUND AND COULD NOT FIX IT. ALSO ADVISED ME TO GET RID OF CAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS IT DRIVES AS IT HAS MORE MILES ON IT THEN IT…
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BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED AND BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ONCE AT 20977, AT 29687 AND THEN AT 44726. BRAKE PEDAL MAKES A CREAKING SOUND WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON PEDAL. MECHANIC TOLD ME HAD NEVER HEARD SUCH A SOUND AND COULD NOT FIX IT. ALSO ADVISED ME TO GET RID OF CAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS IT DRIVES AS IT HAS MORE MILES ON IT THEN IT ACTUALLY HAS.STILL MAKING SOUND AND WORRIED THAT THEY ARE GOING TO COMPLETELY BREAK. POWER STEERING AND ALTENATOR WENT AT 44726 MILES AND HAD TO PAY FOR THOSE ALONG WITH THE LAST ROTOR REPLACEMENT AS CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WHEELS ALSO MAKE RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING EITHER WAY. CALLED GM WHEN FIRST STARTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN DONE. MECHANICS ALSO CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT PROBLEM. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE IN THIS CAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #764231
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2002
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DRIVER WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING, MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE WINDOW ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE THE MOTOR ITSELF COULD NOT BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #8012887
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 · Jun 13, 2002
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FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN ONTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING, ONE WEEK LATER, DRIVERS WINDOW FELL DOWN. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DEALER NOTIFIED. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8011741
Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2002
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THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE VERY EASILY DAMAGED (IE. AS REPORTED BY NUMEROUS CAR WASHES THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY - WWW.CARWASH.COM; JUST SEARCH FOR "PONTIAC MIRRORS"). THE PROBLEM IS WIDELY KNOWN, EVEN BY GM, BUT THEY REFUSE TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE IT BECAUSE THEY PROBABLY DO NOT WANT THE EXPENSE OF A RECALL OR TSB TO FIX T…
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THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE VERY EASILY DAMAGED (IE. AS REPORTED BY NUMEROUS CAR WASHES THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY - WWW.CARWASH.COM; JUST SEARCH FOR "PONTIAC MIRRORS"). THE PROBLEM IS WIDELY KNOWN, EVEN BY GM, BUT THEY REFUSE TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE IT BECAUSE THEY PROBABLY DO NOT WANT THE EXPENSE OF A RECALL OR TSB TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MIRROR BASE - IT IS MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC AND IS DAMAGED VERY EASILY, RENDERING THE MIRROR A SAFETY CONCERN. THE MIRROR IS THE RIGID KIND (DOES NOT FOLD IN, AS SOME DO) BUT AGAIN INSTEAD OF HAVING A SOLID BASE SUPPORT STRUCTURE (IE. MADE OF METAL) IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE MIRROR ONCE DAMAGED BECOMES LOOSE AND VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN THE MIRROR SHAKING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PRESENT A CLEAR VIEW. IN ADDITION TO THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, I KNOW 2 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, ONLY TO BE TOLD BY GM THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND HAD TO PAY FOR IT TO BE FIXED OUT OF THEIR POCKET. I CAN SUPPLY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION / INFORMATION IF REQUIRED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #761325
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2002
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PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. CONSUMER FEELS THE SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8007731
Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2002
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #760287
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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