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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
220–25K
5925–50K
6650–75K
7075–100K
43100–150K
13150K+
273 reports with mileage · 576 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 203 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 133 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 132 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
73 crash reports13 fire reports48 injury reports
What owners actually said
849 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2003
Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEA…
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CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER ADMITTED THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME HAZARD SWITCH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10042062
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2003
Exterior Lighting
TURN SIGNAL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS DEFECT, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED . *AK. THE TUNE SIGNAL FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS HOT, HUMID OR DAMP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10038299
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2003
Exterior Lighting
HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10040454
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2003
Electrical System
IGNITION FROZE UP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10039180
32,024 miles · Sep 15, 2003
Structure
HAD AN ISSUE UNDER ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY OF WINDOWS BEING SCRATCHED BY DEFECT IN THE DOOR. THEY ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACED GLASS AT NO CHARGE. THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE SCRATCHES WAS RESOLVED. ON 8-23-02 THE ISSUE REOCCURED AND WAS TO BE FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP AT THAT TIME …
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HAD AN ISSUE UNDER ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY OF WINDOWS BEING SCRATCHED BY DEFECT IN THE DOOR. THEY ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACED GLASS AT NO CHARGE. THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE SCRATCHES WAS RESOLVED. ON 8-23-02 THE ISSUE REOCCURED AND WAS TO BE FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP AT THAT TIME DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ON 12-4-02 THERE WAS AN APPOINTMENT MADE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND REPLACE THE WINDOWS, BUT THE "ICE STORM OF THE CENTURY" HIT NORTH CAROLINA. SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPERTUNITY TO LEAVE MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO MY EMPLOYMENT. NOW PONTIAC SAYS THAT THEY WILL MAKE ME PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THE ISSUES WITH THE DOOR THAT WERE SUPPOSE TO BE HANDLED UNDER THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
NHTSA ODI #10038951
78,426 miles · Sep 15, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS INSTALLED WRONG WHEN CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. ALLOWING ANTIFREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH LEADS TO OVERHEATING OF VEHICLE.BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT( WHICH GM THEMSELVES HAVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) ADMITTING THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM). THIS DEFECT CAUSED MY CAR TO OVERHEAT WARPING THE HEA…
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INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS INSTALLED WRONG WHEN CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. ALLOWING ANTIFREEZE TO MIX WITH THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH LEADS TO OVERHEATING OF VEHICLE.BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT( WHICH GM THEMSELVES HAVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) ADMITTING THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM). THIS DEFECT CAUSED MY CAR TO OVERHEAT WARPING THE HEADS ON THE ENGINE , NOW THE ENGINE IS NO GOOD. I HAVE TALKED TO GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM 2 TIMES . THE 1ST TIME THEY TOLD ME THAT YES THEY KNEW THEY HAD A PROBLEM BUT IT WAS NOT ENOUGH FOR A RECALL YET. THE 2ND TIME I TALKED TO THEM THEY TOLD ME BASICALLY THE SAME THING, BUT THAT IF I WAS TO BRING IT IN TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED THEN THEY WOULD GO FROM THERE.WELL I CALLED A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP TO ASK HOW MUCH WAS THE COST OF THIS DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SAID ABOUT $1000.00. I'M SORRY BUT IM A SINGLE MOTHER RAISING 4 CHILDREN IF I HAD A $1000.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST I COULD JUST AS SOON USE THAT MONEY TO FIX MY CAR.I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE MECHANICS OF OUR COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL BUSES( WHICH IS WHERE I WORK) AND THEY ALL HAVE SAID THAT IT SOUNDS TO THEM LIKE ITS GM'S FAULT THAT MY CARS ENGINE IS NO GOOD NOW, ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY HAVE A TSB ON THIS VERY PROBLEM BECAUSE THAT ADMITS THAT THEY KNOW THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM. GM INFORMED ME THAT IF I HAD THE CAR FIXED AND SAVED THE RECEIPT , IF THIS WAS EVER RECALLED THAT I COULD POSSIBLY GET MY MONEY BACK.I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET MY CAR FIXED, AGAIN BECAUSE I AM A SINGLE MOTHER RAISING 4 CHILDREN ON A SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS PAY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A FEW MECHANICS THAT WORK AT PONTIAC DEALERSHIPS THAT THESE CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM COME IN THIER SHOPS DAILY. I BELIEVE THAT PONTIAC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CARS ENGINE GOING BAD AND I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT.MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS ,WHICH MEANS I HAVE HAD NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MY CHILDREN AND I FOR THAT LONG OF A TIME.
NHTSA ODI #10038939
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2003
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF I TRIED TO CALL GM AND THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI #10038931
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2003
Service Brakes, Air
WITH 70K MILES ON THE CAR I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED 4 TIMES. AFTER THE SECOND TIME, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ASKED IF IT WAS NORMAL TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS EVERY 18K MILES AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. AFTER THAT COMMENT, I STOPPED USING THEM FOR MY REPAIRS OUTSIDE OF WARRENTY. REVIEWING YOUR WEB…
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WITH 70K MILES ON THE CAR I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED 4 TIMES. AFTER THE SECOND TIME, I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ASKED IF IT WAS NORMAL TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS EVERY 18K MILES AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WAY I DRIVE THE CAR. AFTER THAT COMMENT, I STOPPED USING THEM FOR MY REPAIRS OUTSIDE OF WARRENTY. REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE MADE ME REALIZING I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10038922
78,000 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingStructure
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S WATER PUMP AND BELT TENSIONER. *MR THERE WAS A GAP IN THE BODY AT THE PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR BOARD, THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE VOLUME OF THE RADIO, BAD DISPLAY, BAD MOTOR CARRIAGE, AND THE HOOD DID NOT HOLD WITH THE PROP STICK. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10041863
52,495 miles · Sep 12, 2003
Suspension
REFERENCE NHTSA PE03031. WHILE MAKING A TURN, HEARD NOISE AND FELT SHAKE THROUGH VEHICLE. NOTICED LEAN TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. SPRING BROKEN WITH A SHEARING/SLASHING BREAK. CLEAN GRAY METAL. AT BOTTOM COIL, APPROX 1" BEFORE IT PASSES OVER STARTING POINT OF THE COIL. NO DAMA…
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REFERENCE NHTSA PE03031. WHILE MAKING A TURN, HEARD NOISE AND FELT SHAKE THROUGH VEHICLE. NOTICED LEAN TOWARDS LEFT SIDE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. SPRING BROKEN WITH A SHEARING/SLASHING BREAK. CLEAN GRAY METAL. AT BOTTOM COIL, APPROX 1" BEFORE IT PASSES OVER STARTING POINT OF THE COIL. NO DAMAGE TO TIRE. DEALER REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED BY DEALER. PARTS WILL BE SAVED IF NEED FOR INSPECTION. *PH
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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