NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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454 reports94,000 miles · Mar 16, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE WAS "BOGGING DOWN" WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCEL. FIRST OCCURRED AS I WAS ENTERING THE OHIO TURNPIKE ACCELERATION RAMP AND COULD HAVE BEEN MORE SERIOUS HAD THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE NOT HAD ROOM TO MOVE OVER.. GM DEALER DIAGNOSTICS ADVISED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING, FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN UP $300(DONE BY ANOTHER GM DEALER NOT TAK…
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ENGINE WAS "BOGGING DOWN" WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCEL. FIRST OCCURRED AS I WAS ENTERING THE OHIO TURNPIKE ACCELERATION RAMP AND COULD HAVE BEEN MORE SERIOUS HAD THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE NOT HAD ROOM TO MOVE OVER.. GM DEALER DIAGNOSTICS ADVISED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING, FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN UP $300(DONE BY ANOTHER GM DEALER NOT TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ISSUE THAT GM WAS FULLY AWARE OF), OIL CHANGE, OTHER FLUIDS REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED TOTAL BILL $2200. GM IS WELL AWARE OF THE EXISTING PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221338
35,275 miles · Mar 9, 2008
Steering
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX POWER STEERING RACK MOUNT BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR RESULTING IN INABILITY TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. WHEN TURNING LEFT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT RIGHT AND THE TIE ROD SHAFT RAISED UP, BY VIRTUE OF THE RACK RAISING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND HIT THE LIP OF THE INNER FENDER OR FRAME. THIS LIFTING ACTION RA…
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX POWER STEERING RACK MOUNT BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR RESULTING IN INABILITY TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. WHEN TURNING LEFT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT RIGHT AND THE TIE ROD SHAFT RAISED UP, BY VIRTUE OF THE RACK RAISING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND HIT THE LIP OF THE INNER FENDER OR FRAME. THIS LIFTING ACTION RAISED THE FRONT OF THE CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10220516
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 2008
Visibility
WHEN I TURN MY VEHICLE OFF THE HEATER/BLOWER CONTINUES TO RUN. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT GRAND PRIX'S ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT, IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10217649
80,000 miles · Jan 16, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SHE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND HAS PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SHE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND HAS PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE MISSED A CURVE AND THE OVER CORRECTED AND CRASHED INTO A BARBWIRE FENCE. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER SHE WASN'T TRAVELING FAST ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. UPDATED
NHTSA ODI #10215134
4,500 miles · Jan 9, 2008
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA ODI #10214273
55,000 miles · Jan 3, 2008
Electrical SystemFire
LOSS OF POWER. LOSS OF BRAKES. FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS. 3800 SERIES SUPERCHARGED ENGINE.*CN
NHTSA ODI #10213648
68,755 miles · Dec 27, 2007
Air BagsCrash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I HAD FRONT END DMG TO MY 2004 GRAND PRIX NEITHER MY FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT THIS TIME THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 GRANDPRIX I HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE ITS A LEMON HOW DARE THEY SELL THIS CRAP. YOU HAVE TO LOVE THE CORPORATE G…
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I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I HAD FRONT END DMG TO MY 2004 GRAND PRIX NEITHER MY FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT THIS TIME THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 GRANDPRIX I HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE ITS A LEMON HOW DARE THEY SELL THIS CRAP. YOU HAVE TO LOVE THE CORPORATE GREED IN AMERICA NO CONCERN FOR THE CONSUMER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10212950
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2007
Wheels
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STOCK CHROME GTP RIMS FOR 2004 (AT LEAST), WHICH CAUSES THE CHROME LAYER TO PEEL OFF. THE CHROME LAYER IS VERY THIN. THIS CAUSES CONCERN, BECAUSE IT INTRODUCES CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE CHROME LAYER, WHICH CAUSES THE TIRE TO NOT SEAL SNUG AT THE BEAD, AND LEAK AIR. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY (AT LEAST EVER…
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THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STOCK CHROME GTP RIMS FOR 2004 (AT LEAST), WHICH CAUSES THE CHROME LAYER TO PEEL OFF. THE CHROME LAYER IS VERY THIN. THIS CAUSES CONCERN, BECAUSE IT INTRODUCES CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE CHROME LAYER, WHICH CAUSES THE TIRE TO NOT SEAL SNUG AT THE BEAD, AND LEAK AIR. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY (AT LEAST EVERY MONTH) FILL THE TIRE WITH AIR TO AVOID IT GOING FLAT. NOT ONLY IS THIS REPETITIVE AND USUALLY UNNECESSARY WITH OTHER CARS, IT IS UNSAFE. ON THE DATE IN QUESTION (3/7/07), I GOT A FLAT TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET, AND REQUIRED ASSISTANCE TO INSTALL THE SPARE. THIS INCIDENT ALSO RENDERED THAT TIRE UNUSABLE SINCE IT WAS SHREDDED BY DRIVING ON IT WITHOUT SUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE - WHICH REQUIRED ME TO BUY TWO NEW TIRES FOR A TOTAL OF $383.98. NOT ONLY IS THE RISK OF A FLAT TIRE TROUBLING, IT ALSO REDUCES THE LIFE OF THE TIRE, REDUCES FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND REDUCES BAD WEATHER PERFORMANCE. AT THE VERY LEAST, I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW TIRES, AND WOULD LIKE FOUR NEW RIMS WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM. I FOUND REFERENCE TO THIS PROBLEM VIA A GOOGLE SEARCH, WHICH RETURNED A POST ON THE SOLSTICE FORUMS BY ANOTHER GTP OWNER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THAT OWNER APPARENTLY RECEIVED REPLACEMENT RIMS WITH A "SANDBLASTED FINISH" INSTEAD OF A "MACHINED FINISH". THAT POST CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.SOLSTICEFORUM.COM/FORUM/SHOWPOST.PHP?S=D97FA7295DA71BE68C2F5243F33FD85A&P=355564&POSTCOUNT=7. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER LISTED, AND THEY ATTRIBUTE THIS PROBLEM TO BE "NORMAL WEAR" AND "A RESULT OF SALT AND ROAD TREATMENTS EATING AWAY AT THE FINISH", AND I AM SUPPOSED TO "THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL AFTER WASHING THE CAR". THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I ALSO HAVE CONTACTED THE PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, WITH THE SAME RESULT. THIS DEFINITELY DOES NOT INSTILL CONFIDENCE IN BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT, AND I WILL BE LOOKING ELSEWHERE IN THE FUTURE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! *TR UPDATED 07/10/2012 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10212091
29,000 miles · Dec 13, 2007
Wheels
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS FLAT AND PIECES OF THE RIM ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT CORROSION TO THE RIM CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS FLAT AND PIECES OF THE RIM ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT CORROSION TO THE RIM CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 29,000.
NHTSA ODI #10211806
65,749 miles · Dec 5, 2007
Electrical System
WE BOUGHT A PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 AND FOUND OUT ON NOV. 28, 2007 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE LAST YEAR. NO ONE HAS CONTACTED US BY MAIL ON THIS RECALL. WE HAD PAID FOR IT TO BE FIXED AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WE NEED TO CONTACT TO GET OUR MONEY BACK ON THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10210858
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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