NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
454 reports53,000 miles · May 8, 2007
Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE PEDAL STUCK, AND I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT WON'T BUDGE. WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING I WAS ONLY TRYING TO GO ABOUT 45 MPH ,AND AT THE TIME WHEN THE PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK I WAS GOING 25-30 MPH, AND THEN AFTER THE PEDAL STUCK I WAS ACCELERATED AT OVER …
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I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE PEDAL STUCK, AND I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT WON'T BUDGE. WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING I WAS ONLY TRYING TO GO ABOUT 45 MPH ,AND AT THE TIME WHEN THE PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK I WAS GOING 25-30 MPH, AND THEN AFTER THE PEDAL STUCK I WAS ACCELERATED AT OVER 70 MPH BY THE TIME I PULLED OVER. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND IT SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH. IT WAS STILL TRYING TO ACCELERATE , SO I PUT IT IN PARK AND CAR WAS STILL TRYING TO ACCELERATE..........RPM WAS AT 4, AND I WAS SITTING STILL, AND FOOT WASN'T ON THE BRAKE, ALMOST HIT SOMEONE. THIS WAS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAPPENED , BUT THIS TIME I ACTUALLY ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. CHECKED ON RECALLS , AND THEY SAID THAT THIS CAR WAS NOT LISTED AS BEING IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL"RECALL. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP , AND THEY STATED THAT IT NEEDED A NEW PEDAL. I STILL BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10190154
30,000 miles · Apr 15, 2007
Electrical System
SAME PROBLEM AS COMPLAINT # 10154674. INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS. START ENGINE COLD-STARTS 1 OUT OF 3 TIMES. DRIVE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES,TURN OFF & LET SIT FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN TRY TO RESTART-STARTS 1 OUT OF 10 TIMES. CAR TRIES TO START, BUT STALLS AS TACHOMETER REACHES HIGHEST POINT THEN RETURNS TO ZERO. WILL START IF GAS PE…
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SAME PROBLEM AS COMPLAINT # 10154674. INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS. START ENGINE COLD-STARTS 1 OUT OF 3 TIMES. DRIVE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES,TURN OFF & LET SIT FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN TRY TO RESTART-STARTS 1 OUT OF 10 TIMES. CAR TRIES TO START, BUT STALLS AS TACHOMETER REACHES HIGHEST POINT THEN RETURNS TO ZERO. WILL START IF GAS PEDAL IS PUSHED DOWN WHILE CAR IS INITIALLY TRYING TO START. DID COMPLAINT # 10154674 FIND A SOLUTION??? DEALER CHARGED ME $500 TO "CLEAN CARBON OUT OF ENGINE"-PROBLEM GOT EVEN WORSE AFTER THAT- I DON'T WANT TO KEEP "FIXING" THINGS THAT DON'T FIX THE PROBLEM. COULD RECALL CAMPAIGN ID# 05V046000 HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH TEMPERATURE 0 TO 60 DEGREES F ???*AK
NHTSA ODI #10187874
51,147 miles · Apr 3, 2007
Electrical System
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION. I TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR, THINK THAT IT HAS STARTED AND FIND OUT IT HASN'T. UPON CALLING THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TAKING IT TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, I AM INFORMED THERE…
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I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION. I TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR, THINK THAT IT HAS STARTED AND FIND OUT IT HASN'T. UPON CALLING THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TAKING IT TO A LOCAL PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, I AM INFORMED THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN ME A 30 DAY WARRANTY, AND PAYS TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. UPON A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET I CAN NOT FIND ANY RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANKS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10186810
46,000 miles · Mar 14, 2007
Wheels
I HAD 3 RIMS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 38K MILES, THE OTHER RIM SHOWED NO PROBLEMS AND WAS NOT REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE CHROME PEELING OFF THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL RIM AND AIR LEAKING. NOW AT 48K MILE THE 4TH WHEEL IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS LEAKING AIR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10185118
30,000 miles · Feb 15, 2007
Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ALL FOUR TIRES LOST TIRE PRESSURE/AIR SINCE JUNE 2006. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GM DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE TO BE THE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS THAT CORRODED. THE WHEELS WERE GTP COMPETITION GROUP AND WERE STANDARD FOR THIS VEHICLE. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. ALL FOUR TIRES LOST TIRE PRESSURE/AIR SINCE JUNE 2006. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GM DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE TO BE THE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS THAT CORRODED. THE WHEELS WERE GTP COMPETITION GROUP AND WERE STANDARD FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE WHEEL TYPE WAS P04 1710 . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN ADJUSTER TO LOOK AT THE WHEELS, WHO ADDED A SEALANT ON THE WHEELS. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS REPAIR INVOICES. *AK UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10182644
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2007
Electrical System
WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS OR LONGER IT WILL NOT START. I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY EVERY TIME TO GET IT STARTED. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS THE RADIO AND DISCONNECTED IT BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178067
54,000 miles · Oct 23, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 30 MINS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WHICH OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING, AND STALLED INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND STALLED AGAIN. IT WAS …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 30 MINS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WHICH OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING, AND STALLED INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND STALLED AGAIN. IT WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO A RESIDENCE, WHERE IT STALLED A THIRD TIME. THE CONTACT WENT INSIDE THE RESIDENCE, AND WITHIN 30 MINS, HEARD A LOUD POP, AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE TYPE OF FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE POLICE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE, AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA. THE CONTACT NOTICED 4 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL, WHO HAD THE SAME SCENARIO.
NHTSA ODI #10171589
100 miles · Oct 22, 2006
EquipmentSteeringStructure
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. 45,000 MILES. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN SERVICE EIGHT TIMES FOR STEERING-RELATED DEFECTS, BEGINNING TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF NEW PURCHASE IN JANUARY, 2004. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE ALL TOLD ME "IT'S A DESIGN DEFECT...THERE WILL BE A FIX SOON". REPLACED RACK AND PINION TWICE, M…
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. 45,000 MILES. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN SERVICE EIGHT TIMES FOR STEERING-RELATED DEFECTS, BEGINNING TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF NEW PURCHASE IN JANUARY, 2004. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE ALL TOLD ME "IT'S A DESIGN DEFECT...THERE WILL BE A FIX SOON". REPLACED RACK AND PINION TWICE, MIDDLE STEERING SHAFT TWICE, AND RACK/PINION AND ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS SPONTANEOUSLY WORK LOOSE EVERY 3,000-5,000 MILES. NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MOST RECENT VISIT TO CENTURY PONTIAC IN TAMPA, THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE ME $75.00 IN ORDER TO APPLY YET ANOTHER TSB REGARDING LOOSE STEERING, STEERING WHEEL BIND, ETC. I HAD TO CALL PONTIAC AND COMPLAIN BITTERLY, THEY THEN WAIVED THE FEE...BUT DID NOT PAY FOR THE RENTAL CAR. THUS FAR, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED, A/C COMPRESSOR HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED, MIDDLE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED TWICE, ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE IS STILL A PERSISTENT "JOLT" THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER PUTTING CAR INTO GEAR, OR TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT, GOING OVER A GUTTER, ETC. ALSO, LOUD "CLUNK" RESULTING IN SEVERE SHUDDER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER(S) STATE THERE IS NO FIX. HAVE NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE THREE TIMES DUE TO STEERING SUDDENLY LOOSENING, OR BINDING, WANDERING OFF-CENTER, ETC. DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO. WHEN IS NHTSA GOING TO LISTEN TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE STEERING ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE AND LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION?? STEERING RACK BOLTS COMING LOOSE? ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS COMING LOOSE? STEERING SHAFT FAILURES AND FRACTURES? EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN TO SERVICE, THE DEALERS AND SERVICE MANAGERS "PLAY DUMB" AND TRY TO SAY "I DON'T HEAR ANYTHING"...OR "IT DRIVES LIKE ALL THE OTHER GRAND PRIX'S". PLEASE DON'T LET GM AND PONTIAC CONTINUE TO INSULT OUR COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE AND IGNORE THESE STEERING AND DESIGN ISSUES TO THE POINT WHERE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171539
11,900 miles · Oct 16, 2006
SteeringCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AT ABOUT 28 MPH WHEN MY STEERING LOCK UP CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10170938
44,000 miles · Oct 14, 2006
Steering
I BOUGHT MY GRAND PRIX BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO, I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN, WENT TO SLOW DOWN, AND NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I WENT TO TURN...NO IT WASN'T THE TURN SIGNAL EITHER. I CAN'T FEEL ANY PLAY IN THE STEERING, AND I HAVEN'T HAD TROUBLE TURNING, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE C…
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I BOUGHT MY GRAND PRIX BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO, I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN, WENT TO SLOW DOWN, AND NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I WENT TO TURN...NO IT WASN'T THE TURN SIGNAL EITHER. I CAN'T FEEL ANY PLAY IN THE STEERING, AND I HAVEN'T HAD TROUBLE TURNING, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE CAN BE FELT IN THE FLOOR BOARD AROUND WHERE THE PEDALS ARE. FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THIS MUST BE A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, AND GM SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS ON CARS. "USUAL WEAR AND TEAR" COULD NOT BE THE PROBLEM IF TOTAL STEERING FAILURE IS POSSIBLE...I DROVE MY 2001 GRAND PRIX THIS WEEKEND...NOW I'M VERY LEARY ABOUT DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, ESPECIALLY WITH MY FAMILY IN IT...JET. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10170805
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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