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107 reportsClear category filter100,000 miles · Sep 21, 2014
Electrical System
KEY LOOSE IN IGNITION CAUSING VOLTAGE TO DROP WHILE IDLING , WHICH CAUSES TRACKING SYSTEM FAULT TO APPEAR ON DASH. KEY SO LOOSE IN IGNITION ( THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE CAR TO TURN OFF. TOOK TO GM...AND HE AGREED AND SAW HOW LOOSE KEY WERE. TALKED TO GM COMPLAINT-CASE # AND TOLD THEM I WOULD FEEL SAFER TO GO AHEAD AND REPL…
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KEY LOOSE IN IGNITION CAUSING VOLTAGE TO DROP WHILE IDLING , WHICH CAUSES TRACKING SYSTEM FAULT TO APPEAR ON DASH. KEY SO LOOSE IN IGNITION ( THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE CAR TO TURN OFF. TOOK TO GM...AND HE AGREED AND SAW HOW LOOSE KEY WERE. TALKED TO GM COMPLAINT-CASE # AND TOLD THEM I WOULD FEEL SAFER TO GO AHEAD AND REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER DUE TO KEY NOT MAKING GOOD CONNECTION WITH CYLINDER DUE TO LOOSE IGNITION SWITCH!!! $700.00 REPAIR BILL I WOULD LOVE TO BE COMPENSATED ON. HAD WORK DONE 09-19-2014. PLEASE REPLY THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10637877
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2014
Electrical SystemSteeringCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO AN EXPRESSWAY WALL AND BOUNCED OFF INTO TRAFFIC WHERE IT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A TRUCK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS FATA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO AN EXPRESSWAY WALL AND BOUNCED OFF INTO TRAFFIC WHERE IT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A TRUCK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND SPEED WERE UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10637644
165,256 miles · Jul 24, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION MY BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SWITCH OFF I HAD TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHUT OFF. WHEN I HAD IT LOOKED AT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HAD BURN MARKS ON IT. AND I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. T…
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I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION MY BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SWITCH OFF I HAD TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHUT OFF. WHEN I HAD IT LOOKED AT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HAD BURN MARKS ON IT. AND I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. THE CAR OVER HEATS WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING DESPITE HAVING A NEW WATER PUMP REPLACED. I WAS SLOW ON MY STREET AND THE KEY HAD FALLEN OUT OF MY IGNITION AND THE CAR SHUT OFF I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST AND I WAS ON MY STREET BUT IT WAS SCARY AS I HAD TO TRY TO PULL THE CAR OVER IN ORDER TO TRY AND RESTART IT. THIS VEHICLE SAYS IT HAS MANY RECALLS BUT WHEN I PLACE MY VIN IN THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS NOTHING. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I FEEL AS THOUGH MY CAR MAY NOT DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS IN A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10615938
72,000 miles · Jul 19, 2014
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10614699
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE POWERED ON, THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE POWERED ON, THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10610696
169,518 miles · Mar 7, 2014
Electrical System
HITTING BUMPS IN ROAD THE CAR WOULD QUIT-LOOSING BRAKE ASSIST AND STEERING--THIS HAS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS SINCE LAST AUGUST (2013) TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE CAR TO QUIT--AFTER LEARNING OF A RECALL ON OTHER GM'S EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES IT ALL CAME TOGETHER--SO I PAID CLOSE TO ATTENTION THE IGNITION SWITCH WHE…
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HITTING BUMPS IN ROAD THE CAR WOULD QUIT-LOOSING BRAKE ASSIST AND STEERING--THIS HAS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS SINCE LAST AUGUST (2013) TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE CAR TO QUIT--AFTER LEARNING OF A RECALL ON OTHER GM'S EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES IT ALL CAME TOGETHER--SO I PAID CLOSE TO ATTENTION THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN THE SWITCH HAD MOVED FROM THE RUN POSITION TO OFF (ACC) POSITION. NEXT I EXPERIMENTED A BIT STARTED THE CAR AT HOME (IN THE DRIVEWAY) AND JUST TOUCHED THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY AND IT MOVED TO THE OFF POSITION VERY EASILY. I'LL BE REPLACING THE SWITCH ASAP. NO THE KEY CHAIN HAS NOT BEEN OVERLOADED (PER GM). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10567802
160,000 miles · Aug 8, 2013
Electrical SystemFire
GOT TO WORK (DROVE APPROXIMATELY 13 MILES), HAD NO WARNINGS ON DISPLAY AND HEAT GAUGE WAS READING NORMAL, PARKED THE CAR, WITHIN MINUTES THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. UNSURE OF ORIGIN OF FIRE, DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE. FIRE SPREAD VERY FAST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10534246
92,000 miles · Sep 26, 2012
Electrical SystemVisibility
IN OCTOBER 2011, I NOTICED THAT MY A\C & HEATING FAN WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A HARD RAIN, THE FAN STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, AND I NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. I DECIDED NOT TO HAVE THE BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED UNTIL AFTER I COULD FIND THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE WATER LEAK. IN SPRING 201…
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IN OCTOBER 2011, I NOTICED THAT MY A\C & HEATING FAN WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A HARD RAIN, THE FAN STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, AND I NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. I DECIDED NOT TO HAVE THE BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED UNTIL AFTER I COULD FIND THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE WATER LEAK. IN SPRING 2012, WHILE WASHING MY CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE SEAL BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE HOOD IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED, AND THAT WATER COULD BE PUSHED INTO A HOLE IN THE SEAL. THE SEAL IS NOT DAMAGED - THERE IS SIMPLY A GAP BETWEEN THE SEAL AND WINDSHIELD. WATER RUNS BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX, THROUGH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT, MAKING THIS A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10477162
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2011
Electrical System
ABS ,TRACK LIGHT GAS CAP LIGHT START AND STALLS EVERY LIGHT NEVER STAYS RUNNING. FIXED EVERY LIGHT ON AND THEY WON'T CLEAR OFF ??? *TT
NHTSA ODI #10433091
61,500 miles · Feb 17, 2011
Electrical System
DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. (PHOENIX TEMP. WAS IN THE LOW 70'S) LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER EXCEPT THE ENGINE. ENTIRE DASH, GAS, SPEED, OIL GAGE, TACH WENT TO 0. LOST HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS. I DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE ON AT ANY OF THESE TIMES, LIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MIN, 5 MIN LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. …
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DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. (PHOENIX TEMP. WAS IN THE LOW 70'S) LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER EXCEPT THE ENGINE. ENTIRE DASH, GAS, SPEED, OIL GAGE, TACH WENT TO 0. LOST HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS. I DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE ON AT ANY OF THESE TIMES, LIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 2 MIN, 5 MIN LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE GM DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 DAYS, THEIR REPORT SAID THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING. ON JANUARY 26TH, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, LASTING 5 MIN. JANUARY 27TH, THE SAME. THE MOST RECENT FEBRUARY 14TH, 3 TIMES LAST 7 -8 MIN. ALL TIMES, LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. MY CONCERN IS A POSSIBLE FIRE. CHECK THE INTERNET: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 GRAND PRIX, THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND I CAN'T FIND A GM MECHANIC TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10383118
Official recalls
7Oct 26, 2015
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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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
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.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Jul 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.
Feb 9, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Sep 12, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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