NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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156 reports150,000 miles · Jan 26, 2009
Fuel System, OtherPower Train
EVER SINCE MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT THE VAN IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN A GEAR AND STEP ON THE GAS IT WOULD REV THE ENGINE AND HIT HARD IN GEAR AND CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK HARD WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHERE WE WERE TOLD AND HE SAID IT WAS THE DRIVE SHAFT AND REPLACED IT AND IT SHOULD NOT JERK NO MORE BUT IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE THAN IT W…
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EVER SINCE MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT THE VAN IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN A GEAR AND STEP ON THE GAS IT WOULD REV THE ENGINE AND HIT HARD IN GEAR AND CAUSING THE VAN TO JERK HARD WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHERE WE WERE TOLD AND HE SAID IT WAS THE DRIVE SHAFT AND REPLACED IT AND IT SHOULD NOT JERK NO MORE BUT IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE THAN IT WAS WHEN THEY FIXED IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10256399
80,500 miles · Jul 30, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA THAT IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #07V349000. PONTIAC CLAIMS THAT MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL NOTICE. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10236390
100,000 miles · Jul 30, 2008
EquipmentStructure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONER, EITHER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR AT A STOP, ONLY HOT AIR WOULD COME OUT OF THE VENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. ALSO, ON BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS, TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONER, EITHER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR AT A STOP, ONLY HOT AIR WOULD COME OUT OF THE VENTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. ALSO, ON BOTH OF THE SLIDING DOORS, THE RUBBER BUMPER FALLS OFF WHENEVER THE DOORS ARE OPENED OR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10236383
92,903 miles · Apr 12, 2008
Electrical SystemFire
THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT 7:30 AM ON MARCH 31, 2008. AT 12:50 AM ON APRIL 1,2008 THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE DASH. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THEY THINK THAT A RELAY IN THE DASH SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE. THIS COULD…
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THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT 7:30 AM ON MARCH 31, 2008. AT 12:50 AM ON APRIL 1,2008 THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE DASH. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THEY THINK THAT A RELAY IN THE DASH SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE.... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10224283
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingInjury
WHEN DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA AT HIGHWAY SPEED I START TO FEEL VERY DIZZY, GET HEADACHES, ALMOST FAINT. I WAS TOLD A CERTAIN VALVE NEAR THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR, THE MAF SENSOR, AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THAT MANY 2001 MONTANA…
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WHEN DRIVING MY 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA AT HIGHWAY SPEED I START TO FEEL VERY DIZZY, GET HEADACHES, ALMOST FAINT. I WAS TOLD A CERTAIN VALVE NEAR THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR, THE MAF SENSOR, AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THAT MANY 2001 MONTANAS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. WHICH SEEMS TO ME TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE ENDED UP IN THE URGENT CARE AND ALMOST PASSED OUR SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE THREE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEY ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY IT, AS WELL AS MY HUSBAND. I THINK THE DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE OR SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I HAVE OUTSTANDING MEDICAL BILLS AND AM LUCKY THAT MY AND MY FAMILY ARE STILL ALIVE. SO I AM GOING TO STILL RESEARCH AND SEE WHAT I NEED TO DO BECAUSE I AM GOING TO NEED TO GET THIS FIXED, GET ANOTHER VAN WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD, OR GET AN ATTORNEY. THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221221
28,000 miles · Feb 26, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. IN NOVEMBER OF 2004, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DISPLAYED "TRACK OFF" IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OF THE SERVICE TRACKER CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE D…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. IN NOVEMBER OF 2004, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DISPLAYED "TRACK OFF" IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OF THE SERVICE TRACKER CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS SHORTED OUT. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE A BRAKE MODULE AND A VALVE KIT. THE SHORTAGE FRIED THE BATTERY AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY UNTIL FEBRUARY OF 2008 WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MODULE AND VALVE KIT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,500. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10219203
68,955 miles · Dec 20, 2007
Visibility
DRIVER SIDE WIPER ASSEMBLY BEGAN TO MOVE THE END OF THE BLADE PAST THE TOP OUTER PART OF THE WIND SHIELD A MONTH AGO AND DID NOT RETURN AS FAR DOWN OUT OF SIGHT AS PREVIOUSLY. DURING THE RAIN LAST NIGHT IT STOPPED. BLOCKED THE PASSENGER WIPER FROM MOVING AND THE PASSENGER BLADE SNAPPED OFF AND LOOSENED THE WASHER TIP. CANNOT DRI…
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DRIVER SIDE WIPER ASSEMBLY BEGAN TO MOVE THE END OF THE BLADE PAST THE TOP OUTER PART OF THE WIND SHIELD A MONTH AGO AND DID NOT RETURN AS FAR DOWN OUT OF SIGHT AS PREVIOUSLY. DURING THE RAIN LAST NIGHT IT STOPPED. BLOCKED THE PASSENGER WIPER FROM MOVING AND THE PASSENGER BLADE SNAPPED OFF AND LOOSENED THE WASHER TIP. CANNOT DRIVE IN THE RAIN NOW DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY/FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER. WAITING FOR CLEAR WEATHER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I BELIEVE THIS HAS OCCURRED IN LATER YEAR GM TRUCKS BY POSTINGS ON THE INTERNET. HAD TO WAIT OUT THE RAIN FOR HOURS LAST NIGHT TO GET HOME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10212384
146,000 miles · Nov 27, 2007
Latches/locks/linkages
WHILE I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP IN OCTOBER, 2007, MY WIFE CALLED ME AND ADVISED ME THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF OUR PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING MY CHILDREN AROUND. SHE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE IT AFTER SEVERAL FRUSTRATING ATTEMPTS. UPON RETURNING FROM M…
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WHILE I WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP IN OCTOBER, 2007, MY WIFE CALLED ME AND ADVISED ME THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF OUR PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING MY CHILDREN AROUND. SHE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE IT AFTER SEVERAL FRUSTRATING ATTEMPTS. UPON RETURNING FROM MY TRIP THE FOLLOWING WEEK, I EXAMINED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT IT DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE LATCH. IT SEEMS THAT THE DOOR MAY HAVE DRIFTED SLIGHTLY FROM ITS TRACK. I LOOKED CLOSELY AT THE LATCH MECHANISM AND NOTICED THAT THE BLACK PAINT HAD CAME OFF WHERE THE LATCH WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE HOOKED ON. OBVIOUSLY, THE CONCERN THAT I HAVE IS THAT THE DOOR WILL UNLATCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING HARM TO MY CHILDREN. THE MINIVAN IS ALMOST 7 YEARS OLD AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO INVEST A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY TO FIX WHAT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OR DESIGN FLAW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10210140
62,229 miles · Nov 6, 2007
Tires
ALL FOUR BIG O EURO TOUR TIRES PURCHASED AND A YEAR LATER, THE TREAD BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. NARROWLY AVOIDING A COLLISION I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO THE BIG O RETAIL CENTER, WHERE MY WARRANTY WAS NOT HONORED. NOT IN A POSITION TO DRIVE ELSEWHERE, I PURCHASED TWO NEW BIG O ASPEN TIRES. A YEAR LATER, THE TREAD BELT…
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ALL FOUR BIG O EURO TOUR TIRES PURCHASED AND A YEAR LATER, THE TREAD BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. NARROWLY AVOIDING A COLLISION I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO THE BIG O RETAIL CENTER, WHERE MY WARRANTY WAS NOT HONORED. NOT IN A POSITION TO DRIVE ELSEWHERE, I PURCHASED TWO NEW BIG O ASPEN TIRES. A YEAR LATER, THE TREAD BELT SEPARATING FROM THE TIRES ON THE OTHER TWO BIG O EURO TOUR TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE LISTED IN A RECALL JUST MONTHS AFTER MY PURCHASE, YET I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208071
177,950 miles · Oct 22, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. HE WAITED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AGAIN AND HE WAITED 30 MINUTE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. HE WAITED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AGAIN AND HE WAITED 30 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING IT TO DRIVE HOME. TWO DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE ENGINE AND THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET WAS CRACKED APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 178,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,950.
NHTSA ODI #10206559
Official recalls
9Aug 8, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.
Dec 22, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Jul 15, 2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Dec 9, 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO A PERSON WHO WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND WHO WAS CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. IT COULD ALSO REDUCE THE AB8ILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT A RESTRAINED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3.
Dec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS BUILT WITH SECOND ROW 50/50 SPLIT BENCH SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WIRE DIAMETER IS GREATER THAN 6.1 MM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LATCH ANCHOR WIRES AND REPAIR THOSE WITH AN IMPROPER DIAMETER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Aug 21, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Mar 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINIVANS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GENERANT, WHICH PRODUCES THE GAS THAT FILLS THE AIR BAG. SOME WERE BUILT WITH A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT AND SOME WERE BUILT WITHOUT GENERANT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANT. A MODULE WITH NO GENERANT WOULD NOT INFLATE THE AIR BAG, AND THE OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. TELEPHONE CALLS WERE MADE TO OWNERS ON JANUARY 29, 2001. FOLLOW UP OWNER MAILING BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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