LOUD TICKING AND OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN CAR STARTED. CHECKED OIL AND THE OIL WAS READING FULL. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. $7000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THERE IS 90,000 KMS ON CAR AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AND SYNTHETIC OIL AND PREMIUM GAS USED. DEC/06 HEARD TICKING TOOK CAR TO DEALER…
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LOUD TICKING AND OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN CAR STARTED. CHECKED OIL AND THE OIL WAS READING FULL. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. $7000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THERE IS 90,000 KMS ON CAR AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AND SYNTHETIC OIL AND PREMIUM GAS USED. DEC/06 HEARD TICKING TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM DID A HOT OIL CHANGE AND TICK STOPPED OR WAS MASKED. NOW WE HAVE A SEVERE PROBLEM, NEW ENGINE REQUIRED AND THE CAR IS WORTH NOTHING. IT ALSO APPEARS TO BE A GASKET PROBLEM. WAS THERE A RECALL, THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM?
NHTSA ODI #10185305
33,345 miles · Jan 15, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
"SORRY IF I'M NOT USING THIS COMPLAINT SYSTEM CORRECTLY" LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS NEED REPLACEMENT ON 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH ONLY 33.4K MILES ON IT. BOUGHT CAR NEW. $1100+ TO HAVE FIXED. SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM ALL OVER AMERICA AND WITH CANADIAN LAWSUIT. DEALERSHIP DID NOT OFFER TO FIX. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178755
65,000 miles · Apr 18, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON 9/19/03 WITH 12429 MILES ON THE 3100 SFI 6 CYL ENGINE, AND NOW AT 65,550 MILES, THE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING AND FILLING THE RADIATOR WITH OIL. THE WARRANTY IS GOOD UP TO 75,000, AND I PLAN TO GET THE REPAIRS MADE BY THE DEALER UNDER MY CONTRACT. HOWEVER, THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED T…
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I PURCHASED A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ON 9/19/03 WITH 12429 MILES ON THE 3100 SFI 6 CYL ENGINE, AND NOW AT 65,550 MILES, THE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING AND FILLING THE RADIATOR WITH OIL. THE WARRANTY IS GOOD UP TO 75,000, AND I PLAN TO GET THE REPAIRS MADE BY THE DEALER UNDER MY CONTRACT. HOWEVER, THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO SUCH A NEW AUTOMOBILE, AND I UNDERSTAND OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10155613
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT LEAK REFER TO 030601010B BULLITIN AND RECALL NUMBER 03034. DEALERSHOIP AT BEHLMAN PONTIAC SERVIVE AGENT RICK WORS CLAIM MY VEHECLE WASNT COVERED.
NHTSA ODI #10126999
700 miles · Aug 5, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentExterior Lighting
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURRED DURING A RAIN STORM . THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TEMPORARILY. *JB THE WIPER WOULD NOT GO FAR ENOUGH TOWARDS THE A-PILLAR. THE DEALER READJUSTED THE LEFT WIPER ARM. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. WHILE DRIVIN…
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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURRED DURING A RAIN STORM . THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TEMPORARILY. *JB THE WIPER WOULD NOT GO FAR ENOUGH TOWARDS THE A-PILLAR. THE DEALER READJUSTED THE LEFT WIPER ARM. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WAS OUT OF ROUND. . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WHILE IT WAS PLAYING. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10083330
1,870 miles · Jun 18, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
PROBLEMS WITH "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. *MR THE VEHICLE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND TWO DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER. SINCE THIS PROBLEM SURFACED THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER AND A SENSOR. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT NOW THE VEHICLE FEELS LIK…
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PROBLEMS WITH "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. *MR THE VEHICLE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND TWO DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER. SINCE THIS PROBLEM SURFACED THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER AND A SENSOR. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT NOW THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. *NM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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