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Feb 28, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 196,400 mi

The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed...

Feb 28, 2024 Engine Crash 196,400 mi

The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed...

Feb 28, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 196,400 mi

The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed...

Feb 28, 2024 Engine Crash 196,400 mi

The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed...

Oct 23, 2019 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE A-FRAME ON THE PASSEN...

Oct 23, 2019 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE A-FRAME ON THE PASSEN...

Aug 21, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

THE HORN WILL SOUND WITHOUT PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON(S) WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR UNOCCUPIED. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE FOR MANY OWNERS. PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTRACTS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS PRESSING ON PART OF THE HORN B...

Aug 21, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE HORN WILL SOUND WITHOUT PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON(S) WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR UNOCCUPIED. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE FOR MANY OWNERS. PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTRACTS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS PRESSING ON PART OF THE HORN B...

Aug 21, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

THE HORN WILL SOUND WITHOUT PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON(S) WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR UNOCCUPIED. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE FOR MANY OWNERS. PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTRACTS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS PRESSING ON PART OF THE HORN B...

Aug 21, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE HORN WILL SOUND WITHOUT PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON(S) WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR UNOCCUPIED. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE FOR MANY OWNERS. PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTRACTS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS PRESSING ON PART OF THE HORN B...

Jul 6, 2018 Power Train 49,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. ALSO AT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. HAVE BEEN TOLD MAY NEED TRANSMISSION. CAR ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS BEEN DRAINED. DID NOT HELP. PLEASE ADVISE

Jul 6, 2018 Power Train 49,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. ALSO AT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. HAVE BEEN TOLD MAY NEED TRANSMISSION. CAR ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS BEEN DRAINED. DID NOT HELP. PLEASE ADVISE

Oct 19, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO HOOK AND LOCK, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 19, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO HOOK AND LOCK, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Jul 26, 2017 Engine 103,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND HEARD IT MISSING AND IT STARTED OVERHEATING, SO WE PUT MORE WATER IN AND DECIDED TO COME HOME. SO WHEN WE TURNED AROUND IT DIED 2X THEN THE CYLINDERS LOCKED UP AND IT WOULDNT START. WHEN WE GOT HOME MY HUSBAND FOUND WATER IN THE INTAKE AND THE OIL. SO WE REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKE...

Jul 26, 2017 Engine 103,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND HEARD IT MISSING AND IT STARTED OVERHEATING, SO WE PUT MORE WATER IN AND DECIDED TO COME HOME. SO WHEN WE TURNED AROUND IT DIED 2X THEN THE CYLINDERS LOCKED UP AND IT WOULDNT START. WHEN WE GOT HOME MY HUSBAND FOUND WATER IN THE INTAKE AND THE OIL. SO WE REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKE...

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 104,970 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED WATER LEAKED INTERNALLY INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER CAUSING HYDROLOCKING OF ENGINE. UPON RESEARCHING CAUSATIVE ACTIONS I FIND THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT AND HAS REDESIGNED THE FAULTY PARTS BUT DISAVOW ANY CULPABILITY EVEN THOUGH A CONSCIENTIOUS OWNER WHO PROPERL...

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 104,970 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED WATER LEAKED INTERNALLY INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER CAUSING HYDROLOCKING OF ENGINE. UPON RESEARCHING CAUSATIVE ACTIONS I FIND THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT AND HAS REDESIGNED THE FAULTY PARTS BUT DISAVOW ANY CULPABILITY EVEN THOUGH A CONSCIENTIOUS OWNER WHO PROPERL...

Nov 30, 2016 Power Train 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Nov 30, 2016 Steering 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Nov 30, 2016 Suspension 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Nov 30, 2016 Power Train 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Nov 30, 2016 Steering 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Nov 30, 2016 Suspension 190,000 mi

SUB FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROATED OUT ON THE BACK DRIVE. COMPLETE SAFTY HAZARD NEEDS RECALL

Apr 17, 2016 Suspension 103,000 mi

THE SUB FRAME BUSHING IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. DAY IT WAS SOLD TO ME PASSED INSPECTION BUT ON CAR FAX IT FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION? IT CRACKS AND CREAKS WHEN TURNING LEFT.

Apr 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 103,000 mi

THE SUB FRAME BUSHING IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. DAY IT WAS SOLD TO ME PASSED INSPECTION BUT ON CAR FAX IT FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION? IT CRACKS AND CREAKS WHEN TURNING LEFT.

Apr 17, 2016 Suspension 103,000 mi

THE SUB FRAME BUSHING IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. DAY IT WAS SOLD TO ME PASSED INSPECTION BUT ON CAR FAX IT FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION? IT CRACKS AND CREAKS WHEN TURNING LEFT.

Apr 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 103,000 mi

THE SUB FRAME BUSHING IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. DAY IT WAS SOLD TO ME PASSED INSPECTION BUT ON CAR FAX IT FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION? IT CRACKS AND CREAKS WHEN TURNING LEFT.

Dec 23, 2015 Air Bags 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIA...

Dec 23, 2015 Air Bags 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIA...

Oct 14, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CAR STARTED LOSING POWER AT 50MPH. AFTER GETTING CAR UP TO A SAFE SPEED, GOT THE CAR HOME WHERE IT THEN STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RE-START. MECHANIC CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 130,000 MILES. THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED....

Oct 14, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CAR STARTED LOSING POWER AT 50MPH. AFTER GETTING CAR UP TO A SAFE SPEED, GOT THE CAR HOME WHERE IT THEN STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RE-START. MECHANIC CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 130,000 MILES. THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED....

Oct 2, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING TIGHTENED INDEPENDENTLY AROUND THE CHILD'S BODY. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BACK AND TORN SPINE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS INJURY T...

Oct 2, 2015 Seat Belts Crash 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING TIGHTENED INDEPENDENTLY AROUND THE CHILD'S BODY. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BACK AND TORN SPINE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS INJURY T...

Jun 27, 2015 Electrical System 12,344 mi

I OWN A 1997 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM (3.8) THE CAR WILL SHUTDOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING IT.ALSO IT DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE DATE IS THE YEAR THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Jun 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 12,344 mi

I OWN A 1997 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM (3.8) THE CAR WILL SHUTDOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING IT.ALSO IT DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE DATE IS THE YEAR THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Jun 27, 2015 Electrical System 12,344 mi

I OWN A 1997 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM (3.8) THE CAR WILL SHUTDOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING IT.ALSO IT DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE DATE IS THE YEAR THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Jun 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 12,344 mi

I OWN A 1997 BUICK LE SABRE CUSTOM (3.8) THE CAR WILL SHUTDOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING IT.ALSO IT DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE DATE IS THE YEAR THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR.

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 620,000 mi

MY CHECK INGINE LIGHT WONT GO OFF AND I WAS TOLD I HAVE MASS AIR FLOW AND NOW WHEN I START IT IT MISFIRES,MY AIR CONDITIONING DOESNT WORK AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS READING CRAZY

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 620,000 mi

MY CHECK INGINE LIGHT WONT GO OFF AND I WAS TOLD I HAVE MASS AIR FLOW AND NOW WHEN I START IT IT MISFIRES,MY AIR CONDITIONING DOESNT WORK AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS READING CRAZY

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 235,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SLOWING DOWN FOR AN INTERSECTION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW AND WHILE LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 235,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SLOWING DOWN FOR AN INTERSECTION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW AND WHILE LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AIRBAG PUSHING AGAINST HORN BUTTON CAUSING HORN TO SOUND AT VARIOUS TIMES. CAR PURCHASED USED FROM BUICK DEALER, THEIR AIRBAG RECALL DOES NOT GO AS FAR BACK AS 1997! *TR

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AIRBAG PUSHING AGAINST HORN BUTTON CAUSING HORN TO SOUND AT VARIOUS TIMES. CAR PURCHASED USED FROM BUICK DEALER, THEIR AIRBAG RECALL DOES NOT GO AS FAR BACK AS 1997! *TR

Oct 31, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 31, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Aug 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System

HAS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION AND I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT JUST LIKE IT DON,T GET NO JUICE FROM ENGINE THEN WHEN TRIED TO START UP IT DON,T CATCH IN IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE SPEND OVER 2,000 IN THIS CAR BUT EVERY ONE I TAKE IT TO SAYS IT IN THE IGNITION IT SOUNDS LIKE ...

Apr 10, 2014 Suspension 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Steering 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Suspension 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Steering 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 143,381 mi

WAS DRIVING CAR AND IT STARTED STEERING HARD DROVE HOME APPROX 35 MILES TO FIND THE K FRAME WASHERS HAD RUSTED OFF AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT BEING SUPPORT. HAS IT FIXED AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND STEERING WENT OUT AND ON INSPECTION THE FRONT AND LOWER FRAME MOUNTS HAD FALLE...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Mar 31, 2014 Structure 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Mar 31, 2014 Structure 157,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED FROM A STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE THUMP, THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC, THE CAR VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. WE SLOWLY DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES) AND UPON EXAMINATION, WE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE CRADLE FRAME WAS HANGING DOWN, ON...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Structure

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Structure

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BRAKES MAKE A STRANGE SOUND SOMETIMES & STALL;GAS LEAK;UNDERCARRIAGE IS WEAK. *TR

May 31, 2013 Air Bags 159,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR. I WAS IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. WE HAD JUST PULLED AWAY FROM THE CURB AND WERE GOING ABOUT 20 MPH. FOR NO REASON, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING, AND NOTHING HIT US. WE PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. I HAD ...

May 31, 2013 Air Bags 159,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR. I WAS IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. WE HAD JUST PULLED AWAY FROM THE CURB AND WERE GOING ABOUT 20 MPH. FOR NO REASON, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING, AND NOTHING HIT US. WE PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. I HAD ...

Mar 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LASABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED CAUSING THE OIL TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR. THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFA...

Mar 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LASABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED CAUSING THE OIL TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR. THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFA...

Mar 13, 2013 Engine 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE IN A CONTINUOUS JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE RETAINER WASHER AND THE BODY MOUNT WAS DISENGAGED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING THE ENGINE...

Mar 13, 2013 Engine 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE IN A CONTINUOUS JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE RETAINER WASHER AND THE BODY MOUNT WAS DISENGAGED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING THE ENGINE...

Jul 11, 2012 Engine 97,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS LIKE A FISH TUGGING ON YOUR LINE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND WHEN COMING UP AN INCLINE. IT ALSO HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR THAT I SMELL WHEN RUNNING THE A/C. I SMELL IT OUTSIDE THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train 97,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS LIKE A FISH TUGGING ON YOUR LINE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND WHEN COMING UP AN INCLINE. IT ALSO HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR THAT I SMELL WHEN RUNNING THE A/C. I SMELL IT OUTSIDE THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Engine 97,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS LIKE A FISH TUGGING ON YOUR LINE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND WHEN COMING UP AN INCLINE. IT ALSO HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR THAT I SMELL WHEN RUNNING THE A/C. I SMELL IT OUTSIDE THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train 97,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS LIKE A FISH TUGGING ON YOUR LINE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND WHEN COMING UP AN INCLINE. IT ALSO HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR THAT I SMELL WHEN RUNNING THE A/C. I SMELL IT OUTSIDE THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

Apr 17, 2012 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I HAVE NOT SEEN A FIRE YET BUT IT HAS BEEN SMOKING IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR SINCE 2010 WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR USED FOR 2800.00 AT JIMS TOWING SERVICE IN ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY AND EVERY TIME THE CAR BROKE DOWN WHETHER IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR WHAT HE HAD GOTTEN MAD AT ME FOR NOT BRINGING IT TO HIM AND THEN...

Apr 17, 2012 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I HAVE NOT SEEN A FIRE YET BUT IT HAS BEEN SMOKING IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR SINCE 2010 WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR USED FOR 2800.00 AT JIMS TOWING SERVICE IN ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY AND EVERY TIME THE CAR BROKE DOWN WHETHER IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR WHAT HE HAD GOTTEN MAD AT ME FOR NOT BRINGING IT TO HIM AND THEN...

Jun 24, 2011 Structure 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LASABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WASHERS, WHICH WERE BOLTED TO THE FR...

Jun 24, 2011 Structure 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LASABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WASHERS, WHICH WERE BOLTED TO THE FR...

Oct 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,874 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY BACKFIRED AND WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND REFERENCED RECALL 96V116000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS ...

Oct 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,874 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY BACKFIRED AND WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND REFERENCED RECALL 96V116000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS ...

Sep 18, 2010 Structure 87,742 mi

SEPTEMBER 15TH DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE HEARD AND FELT A LOUD BANGING NOISE. LOST ALL STEERING. CAR TAKEN TO GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR REAR SUBFRAME CRADLE MOUNT RETAINERS HAD FAILED. ENTIRE ENGINE AND CRADLE FELL DISENGAGING THE STEERING COMPLETELY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT...

Sep 18, 2010 Structure 87,742 mi

SEPTEMBER 15TH DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE HEARD AND FELT A LOUD BANGING NOISE. LOST ALL STEERING. CAR TAKEN TO GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR REAR SUBFRAME CRADLE MOUNT RETAINERS HAD FAILED. ENTIRE ENGINE AND CRADLE FELL DISENGAGING THE STEERING COMPLETELY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT...

Sep 9, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD THUMP NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING POWER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120000.

Sep 9, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD THUMP NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING POWER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120000.

Jul 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,844 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REMOVE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND ...

Jul 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,844 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REMOVE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND ...

May 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,212 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILE...

May 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,212 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILE...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 160,000 mi

ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT WASHERS RUST OUT CAUSING THE SUPPORT TO FALL DOWN WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 160,000 mi

ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT WASHERS RUST OUT CAUSING THE SUPPORT TO FALL DOWN WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Apr 5, 2010 Electrical System 173,130 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE HORN BEGAN TO SOUND. THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE HOOD WAS LIFTED. UPON CLOSING THE HOOD THE HORN BEGAN TO SOUND AGAIN AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE CENTER OF...

Apr 5, 2010 Electrical System 173,130 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE HORN BEGAN TO SOUND. THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE HOOD WAS LIFTED. UPON CLOSING THE HOOD THE HORN BEGAN TO SOUND AGAIN AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE CENTER OF...

Mar 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 BUICK LESABRE HOOD BECAME UNLATCHED AND BLEW BACK. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0306-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

Mar 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

1997 BUICK LESABRE HOOD BECAME UNLATCHED AND BLEW BACK. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0306-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

Feb 12, 2010 Air Bags 168,702 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING ON A PAVED TOWN ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. A FEW SECONDS LATER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG ALSO SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAGS OBSTRUCTED MY VISION BOTH IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WIT...

Feb 12, 2010 Air Bags 168,702 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING ON A PAVED TOWN ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. A FEW SECONDS LATER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG ALSO SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAGS OBSTRUCTED MY VISION BOTH IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WIT...

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train Crash 46,500 mi

I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE SHIFT IN REVERSE, BUT IT DID NOT STAY THERE. INSTEAD IT WENT BACK TO DRIVE AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK ON MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE TRAVELED ABOUT 4 FEET AT HIGH SPEED AND STRUCK A SMALL TREE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. MY INSURANCE PREMIUM WENT UP FOR AN AC...

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train Crash 46,500 mi

I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE SHIFT IN REVERSE, BUT IT DID NOT STAY THERE. INSTEAD IT WENT BACK TO DRIVE AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK ON MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE TRAVELED ABOUT 4 FEET AT HIGH SPEED AND STRUCK A SMALL TREE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. MY INSURANCE PREMIUM WENT UP FOR AN AC...

Oct 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

THIS WILL BE 4TH TIME INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS BEING REPLACED. BY FAR THE WORST & MOST EXPENSIVE USED CAR EVER TO OWN. GM'S BLACK EYE. *TR

Oct 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,773 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT EXHIBITED A NO-START CONDITION. SHE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THEN SMOKE ENGULFED THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. SHE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REP...

Oct 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,773 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT EXHIBITED A NO-START CONDITION. SHE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THEN SMOKE ENGULFED THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. SHE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REP...

Sep 11, 2009 Power Train 186,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF IN REVERSE AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO. I HAD STARTED THE CAR, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL (THE BRAKE MUST BE ENGAGED IN ORDER TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR) AND THE CAR SHOT BACK AND WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS RATHER PAN...

Sep 11, 2009 Power Train 186,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF IN REVERSE AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO. I HAD STARTED THE CAR, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL (THE BRAKE MUST BE ENGAGED IN ORDER TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR) AND THE CAR SHOT BACK AND WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS RATHER PAN...

Aug 16, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HORN PROBLEMS. THE HORN STARTS BLOWING FOR NO REASON AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT TO REPLACE IT WOULD COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HORN PROBLEMS. THE HORN STARTS BLOWING FOR NO REASON AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT TO REPLACE IT WOULD COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. *TR

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT SPUTTERED, JUMPED, BACKFIRED, AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUMES AND SMELLED OF GASOLINE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS ORANGE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE ...

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT SPUTTERED, JUMPED, BACKFIRED, AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUMES AND SMELLED OF GASOLINE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS ORANGE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE ...

Apr 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

AFTER MONTHS OF DEALING WITH NO START OF MY VEHICLE KNOW MY MANIFOLD NEEDS REPLACED I'VE CONTACTED BUICK AND THEY SAY MY VIN IS NOT WITH THE VIN INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL I DON'T UNDER STAND IM LOST I'VE TRIED GETTING HELP WITH THIS SITUATION AND I WILL WRITE BUICK AND EVERYTHING BUT THIS IS A MANUFA...

Apr 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

AFTER MONTHS OF DEALING WITH NO START OF MY VEHICLE KNOW MY MANIFOLD NEEDS REPLACED I'VE CONTACTED BUICK AND THEY SAY MY VIN IS NOT WITH THE VIN INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL I DON'T UNDER STAND IM LOST I'VE TRIED GETTING HELP WITH THIS SITUATION AND I WILL WRITE BUICK AND EVERYTHING BUT THIS IS A MANUFA...

Mar 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Mar 6, 2009 Steering 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Mar 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Mar 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Mar 6, 2009 Steering 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Mar 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HALF OF THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS MISSING. HE ADDED MO...

Jan 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED WITH A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE C...

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED WITH A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE C...

Jan 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED WITH A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE C...

Jan 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE EXPLODED WITH A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED THE ENGINE. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE C...

Jan 12, 2009 Visibility

CAR CLOUDED UP. OBSTRUCTING VISION. MECHANIC REPLACED HEATER CORE WITH GM PART. SAME THING HAPPENED IN DAYS. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER...SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. SUPPLIER TO MECHANIC INDICATED A COMMON FAULT WITH THAT PART. A THIRD PART (AFTERMARKET) HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THESE GM PARTS WERE K...

Jan 12, 2009 Visibility

CAR CLOUDED UP. OBSTRUCTING VISION. MECHANIC REPLACED HEATER CORE WITH GM PART. SAME THING HAPPENED IN DAYS. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER...SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. SUPPLIER TO MECHANIC INDICATED A COMMON FAULT WITH THAT PART. A THIRD PART (AFTERMARKET) HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THESE GM PARTS WERE K...

Jan 9, 2009 Steering 139,623 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO TURN IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE WASHERS ROTTED; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED....

Jan 9, 2009 Structure 139,623 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO TURN IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE WASHERS ROTTED; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED....

Jan 9, 2009 Steering 139,623 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO TURN IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE WASHERS ROTTED; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED....

Jan 9, 2009 Structure 139,623 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO TURN IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE WASHERS ROTTED; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED....

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE DEALERS TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AT AN EXPENSE EXCEEDING $350.00. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHE WILL SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF HE...

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE DEALERS TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AT AN EXPENSE EXCEEDING $350.00. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHE WILL SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF HE...

Oct 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 124,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES UP AGAINST FOOT AND CAR VIBRATES MAKING A CHATTERING NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. IT SEEMS THE ABS WAS TRYING TO WORK EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT IS DRY. *TR

Oct 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 124,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES UP AGAINST FOOT AND CAR VIBRATES MAKING A CHATTERING NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. IT SEEMS THE ABS WAS TRYING TO WORK EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT IS DRY. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Tires Crash Fire 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 75, MY CAR MADE A LOUD POP SOUND AND WHEN I LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR, THERE WAS A TRAIL OF SMOKE. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE BACK TIRE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND SPUN ME OUT OF CONTROL THERE WERE 170,000 ON MY 1987 BUICK ...

Jul 7, 2008 Tires Crash Fire 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 75, MY CAR MADE A LOUD POP SOUND AND WHEN I LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR, THERE WAS A TRAIL OF SMOKE. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE BACK TIRE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND SPUN ME OUT OF CONTROL THERE WERE 170,000 ON MY 1987 BUICK ...

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, IT BACKFIRED. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LO...

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, IT BACKFIRED. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LO...

Jul 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Jul 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

May 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE AND NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BECOMING HOTTER. HE THEN NOTICED STEAM UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN D...

May 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE AND NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BECOMING HOTTER. HE THEN NOTICED STEAM UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN D...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED WITH FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS NOT AVAILA...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED WITH FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS NOT AVAILA...

Jan 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. HE ALSO NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE...

Jan 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. HE ALSO NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE...

Jan 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 177,364 mi

I TURNED THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR ON 1/17/2008 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30A AND HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE BOTH SHATTERED. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL PERTAINING T...

Jan 17, 2008 Seat Belts 177,364 mi

I TURNED THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR ON 1/17/2008 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30A AND HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE BOTH SHATTERED. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL PERTAINING T...

Jan 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 177,364 mi

I TURNED THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR ON 1/17/2008 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30A AND HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE BOTH SHATTERED. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL PERTAINING T...

Jan 17, 2008 Seat Belts 177,364 mi

I TURNED THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR ON 1/17/2008 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30A AND HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE BOTH SHATTERED. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL PERTAINING T...

Nov 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,149 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 9...

Nov 13, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,149 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 9...

Jul 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 173,384 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. ALL PASSENGERS EXITED THE VEHICLE SAFELY AND WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A SERVICE STATION ON TWO ...

Jul 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 173,384 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. ALL PASSENGERS EXITED THE VEHICLE SAFELY AND WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A SERVICE STATION ON TWO ...

May 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE MOUNTING CARRIAGE DISASSEMBLING FROM THE VEHICL...

May 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE MOUNTING CARRIAGE DISASSEMBLING FROM THE VEHICL...

May 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 162,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS TIME PROGRESSED, THE RATTLING NOISE GRADUALLY INTENSIFIED. THE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO DECREASE AND INCREASE RANDOMLY AND FLUCTUATE FROM LOW TO NO PRESSURE. THE...

May 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 162,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS TIME PROGRESSED, THE RATTLING NOISE GRADUALLY INTENSIFIED. THE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO DECREASE AND INCREASE RANDOMLY AND FLUCTUATE FROM LOW TO NO PRESSURE. THE...

Dec 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,435 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE THE PIPING ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE PIPES WERE ALSO OBSERVED TO ...

Dec 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,435 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE THE PIPING ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE PIPES WERE ALSO OBSERVED TO ...

Nov 13, 2006 Air Bags 138,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE 17 YEAR-OLD DRIVER SUFFERED FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON THE RIGHT FOREARM, AND WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Nov 13, 2006 Air Bags 138,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE 17 YEAR-OLD DRIVER SUFFERED FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON THE RIGHT FOREARM, AND WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT...

Oct 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,190 mi

I HAVE DISCOVERED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY IN MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THERE IS A RECALL (#00V114000) FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM IN 2000 LESABRES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION! THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO COVER EARLIER YEARS. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM...

Oct 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,190 mi

I HAVE DISCOVERED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY IN MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE. THERE IS A RECALL (#00V114000) FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM IN 2000 LESABRES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION! THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO COVER EARLIER YEARS. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,483 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD ON TWO OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF TO COOL DOWN, WHILE WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS ADDED TO THE RADIATOR. AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 155,483 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD ON TWO OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF TO COOL DOWN, WHILE WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE WAS ADDED TO THE RADIATOR. AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BACK FIRED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TURN VEHICLE ON. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERS FOR SERVICE. THE DEALERS DETERMINED THAT A LEAKY FUEL REGULATOR CAUSED THE BACK FIRE THAT DESTROYED UPPER INTAKE OF MANIFOLD...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BACK FIRED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TURN VEHICLE ON. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERS FOR SERVICE. THE DEALERS DETERMINED THAT A LEAKY FUEL REGULATOR CAUSED THE BACK FIRE THAT DESTROYED UPPER INTAKE OF MANIFOLD...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BACK FIRED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TURN VEHICLE ON. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERS FOR SERVICE. THE DEALERS DETERMINED THAT A LEAKY FUEL REGULATOR CAUSED THE BACK FIRE THAT DESTROYED UPPER INTAKE OF MANIFOLD...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BACK FIRED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TURN VEHICLE ON. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERS FOR SERVICE. THE DEALERS DETERMINED THAT A LEAKY FUEL REGULATOR CAUSED THE BACK FIRE THAT DESTROYED UPPER INTAKE OF MANIFOLD...

Jun 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Jun 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TWO COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKES SINCE OCTOBER 2005 INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS, BOTH VERY COSTLY. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 96V116000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS ...

Apr 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 96V116000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS ...

Mar 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 56,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Mar 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 56,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Feb 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD BACK FIRE HEARD WHICH APPEARED TO BE NEAR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED...

Feb 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD BACK FIRE HEARD WHICH APPEARED TO BE NEAR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED...

Jan 3, 2006 Tires 85,232 mi

HEARING A THUMBING SOUND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WERE ABOUTS OF THE NOISE. I COULD NOT SEE THE PROBLEM BUT, WHEN MY WIFE SAID THAT THERE WAS A LOUD THUMBING NOISE THAT OCCURS ONLY WHILE DRIVING. TWO DAYS LATER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. I TOOK THE TIRE OFF THE CAR AND NO...

Jan 3, 2006 Tires 85,232 mi

HEARING A THUMBING SOUND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE WERE ABOUTS OF THE NOISE. I COULD NOT SEE THE PROBLEM BUT, WHEN MY WIFE SAID THAT THERE WAS A LOUD THUMBING NOISE THAT OCCURS ONLY WHILE DRIVING. TWO DAYS LATER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. I TOOK THE TIRE OFF THE CAR AND NO...

Oct 31, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FOR THE TRANSMISSION ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH SHOWED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. THE DEALER REPLACED TWO SOLENOID VALVES. THE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 31, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FOR THE TRANSMISSION ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH SHOWED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. THE DEALER REPLACED TWO SOLENOID VALVES. THE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

STARTED CAR HEARD LOUD POP, WHITE SMOKE, THEN FLAMES - CAR CAUGHT FIRE - TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

STARTED CAR HEARD LOUD POP, WHITE SMOKE, THEN FLAMES - CAR CAUGHT FIRE - TOTAL LOSS. *JB

Oct 14, 2005 Unknown Or Other

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT ACCURATE; NEEDLE BOUNCES ERRATICALLY; CANNOT DETERMINE SPEED. PART REPLACED BY DEALER IN 9/1998; PROBLEM RECURRED IN 9/2001; PART REPLACED BY DEALER; PROBLEM RECURRED IN 10/2005. SPEEDOMETER IN THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE; REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE; MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FUL...

Oct 14, 2005 Unknown Or Other

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT ACCURATE; NEEDLE BOUNCES ERRATICALLY; CANNOT DETERMINE SPEED. PART REPLACED BY DEALER IN 9/1998; PROBLEM RECURRED IN 9/2001; PART REPLACED BY DEALER; PROBLEM RECURRED IN 10/2005. SPEEDOMETER IN THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE; REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE; MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FUL...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,104 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT OF THIS TYPE. THE CONTACT OWNS A BUICK LESABRE THAT HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE CALLED A PLENUM. THIS DEVICE CRACKED AND ALLOWED ENGINE COOLANT TO BE MIXED WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED A VAPOR LOCK. ...

Oct 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,104 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT OF THIS TYPE. THE CONTACT OWNS A BUICK LESABRE THAT HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE CALLED A PLENUM. THIS DEVICE CRACKED AND ALLOWED ENGINE COOLANT TO BE MIXED WITH THE OIL. THIS CAUSED A VAPOR LOCK. ...

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER'S 1997 BUICK LESABRE HAD BLOWN A PISTON. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30-35 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED WITH OIL CHANGES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER PLANNED ON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *SC *AK

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER'S 1997 BUICK LESABRE HAD BLOWN A PISTON. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30-35 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED WITH OIL CHANGES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER PLANNED ON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *SC *AK

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WILL NOT STOP BLOWING, AND THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS MAKING A NOISE. THE SOUND IS COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING THE HORN JUST STARTS BLOWING OUT OF NOWHERE, IT JUST STARTS BLOWING, SPECIFICALLY STATES THE CONSUMER. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN PAD IT WI...

Sep 20, 2005 Air Bags 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WILL NOT STOP BLOWING, AND THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS MAKING A NOISE. THE SOUND IS COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING THE HORN JUST STARTS BLOWING OUT OF NOWHERE, IT JUST STARTS BLOWING, SPECIFICALLY STATES THE CONSUMER. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN PAD IT WI...

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WILL NOT STOP BLOWING, AND THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS MAKING A NOISE. THE SOUND IS COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING THE HORN JUST STARTS BLOWING OUT OF NOWHERE, IT JUST STARTS BLOWING, SPECIFICALLY STATES THE CONSUMER. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN PAD IT WI...

Sep 20, 2005 Air Bags 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WILL NOT STOP BLOWING, AND THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS MAKING A NOISE. THE SOUND IS COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING THE HORN JUST STARTS BLOWING OUT OF NOWHERE, IT JUST STARTS BLOWING, SPECIFICALLY STATES THE CONSUMER. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN PAD IT WI...

Aug 22, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM. THE ROCKER PANELS RUSTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT LIVED IN A STATE WHERE THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER. HE FIRST BEGAN TO NOTICE THIS PROBLEM A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THIS WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE DOORS ...

Aug 22, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM. THE ROCKER PANELS RUSTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT LIVED IN A STATE WHERE THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER. HE FIRST BEGAN TO NOTICE THIS PROBLEM A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THIS WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH THE DOORS ...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Aug 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Aug 12, 2005 Visibility

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Aug 12, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Aug 12, 2005 Visibility

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST A LITTLE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO GET COMPLETELY OUT OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS STUCK IN VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE GROUND CABLE COMING LOOSE, NOT LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR BLOC...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT ON JULY 1, 2005 VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND HE THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WHEN HE TRIED TO GET A JUMP AND START IT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BACKFIRE NOISE. AT THAT POINT, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR MAN, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALL 96V116000. HE W...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT ON JULY 1, 2005 VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND HE THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WHEN HE TRIED TO GET A JUMP AND START IT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BACKFIRE NOISE. AT THAT POINT, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR MAN, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALL 96V116000. HE W...

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK LESABRE BACKFIRES AT STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *MR THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND REAR BRAKE NOISE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFO IN REFERENCE TO WARRANTIES RELATED TO HIS MAKE/MODEL. *SC *...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1997 BUICK LESABRE BACKFIRES AT STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *MR THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND REAR BRAKE NOISE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFO IN REFERENCE TO WARRANTIES RELATED TO HIS MAKE/MODEL. *SC *...

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK LESABRE BACKFIRES AT STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *MR THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND REAR BRAKE NOISE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFO IN REFERENCE TO WARRANTIES RELATED TO HIS MAKE/MODEL. *SC *...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1997 BUICK LESABRE BACKFIRES AT STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *MR THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND REAR BRAKE NOISE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFO IN REFERENCE TO WARRANTIES RELATED TO HIS MAKE/MODEL. *SC *...

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED IT WAS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *BF

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED IT WAS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *BF

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 32,066 mi

THERE WAS AN INTAKE BACK FIRE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V116000:INTAKE BACKFIRE DURING STARTING. TURNED THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND HEARD A LOAD NOISE. THEN TURNED THE IGNITION OF...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 32,066 mi

THERE WAS AN INTAKE BACK FIRE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V116000:INTAKE BACKFIRE DURING STARTING. TURNED THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND HEARD A LOAD NOISE. THEN TURNED THE IGNITION OF...

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,850 mi

GASKET AND EGR TUBE FAILURE CAUSING PLENUM AND UPPER INTAKE LEAKAAGE CAUSING "HYDRO-LOCK'. *AK

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,850 mi

GASKET AND EGR TUBE FAILURE CAUSING PLENUM AND UPPER INTAKE LEAKAAGE CAUSING "HYDRO-LOCK'. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. I HAD TO HAVE OVER $1600 IN REPAIRS DONE ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH A 1998 LESABRE HAS A RECALL ON. WHY, WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON 1997 IS IT NOT RECALLED AS WELL? IT'S A RECURRING PROBLEM TO THE POINT THAT THEY REDESIGNED THE MANIFOLDS (WHICH CAUSED ME...

Feb 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK LESABRE. I HAD TO HAVE OVER $1600 IN REPAIRS DONE ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH A 1998 LESABRE HAS A RECALL ON. WHY, WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON 1997 IS IT NOT RECALLED AS WELL? IT'S A RECURRING PROBLEM TO THE POINT THAT THEY REDESIGNED THE MANIFOLDS (WHICH CAUSED ME...

Jan 25, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN PUSHED INTO THE CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY ROOM. THE SAFETY BELT ON MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD DID NOT HOLD ME BACK DURING THE COLLISION AND I WAS THROWN FACE FIRST INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A SEVERE...

Jan 25, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN PUSHED INTO THE CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY ROOM. THE SAFETY BELT ON MY 1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD DID NOT HOLD ME BACK DURING THE COLLISION AND I WAS THROWN FACE FIRST INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A SEVERE...

Dec 9, 2004 Seat Belts 42,033 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE. IT WAS THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 96V044000. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THE RECALL. *AK *TC

Dec 9, 2004 Seat Belts 42,033 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE. IT WAS THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 96V044000. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER. HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THE RECALL. *AK *TC

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN REPEATEDLY WENT OFF AND EVENTUALLY IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN REPEATEDLY WENT OFF AND EVENTUALLY IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED. *JB

Nov 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

THE HOOD CAME UNLATCHED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING.. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HOOD ASSEMBLY INSPECTED. *JB

Nov 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

THE HOOD CAME UNLATCHED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING.. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HOOD ASSEMBLY INSPECTED. *JB

Oct 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,990 mi

THE MECHANIC NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK WHILE CHANGING THE CONSUMERS OIL. *JB THE CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS FOR TWO DAYS. TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN CHILD SAFETY SEATS WERE OVERWELMED BY FUMES. *TC

Oct 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,990 mi

THE MECHANIC NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK WHILE CHANGING THE CONSUMERS OIL. *JB THE CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS FOR TWO DAYS. TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN CHILD SAFETY SEATS WERE OVERWELMED BY FUMES. *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,800 mi

I HAVE A GASOLINE LEAK AT THE JOINT WHERE THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT JOIN THE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL FILTERING FRONT OF THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL. AFTER DISCOVERING THE ODOR OF GASOLIONE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, THE ONLY ACTION I HAVE TAKEN IS TO TAKE MY VEHICLE...

Oct 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,800 mi

I HAVE A GASOLINE LEAK AT THE JOINT WHERE THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT JOIN THE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL FILTERING FRONT OF THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL. AFTER DISCOVERING THE ODOR OF GASOLIONE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, THE ONLY ACTION I HAVE TAKEN IS TO TAKE MY VEHICLE...

Oct 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,900 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NOTICE. *BF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER HEADS. RECALL# 96V116000. *SC THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *...

Oct 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,900 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NOTICE. *BF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER HEADS. RECALL# 96V116000. *SC THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *...

Oct 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,570 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMMENCED TO RUN ROUGHLY. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND FOUND COOLANT MISSING BECAUSE OF DESIGN DEFECT IN PART CAUSED FLUID TO BE DRAWN INTO ENGINE. THIS CAUSED THE 3ENGINE TO SEIZE AND AN OVERHAUL TO BE NEEDED. POSSIBLE RECALL SCRAPPED BECAUSE PROBLEM WAS NOT A SAFTEY ISSUE. ...

Oct 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,570 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMMENCED TO RUN ROUGHLY. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND FOUND COOLANT MISSING BECAUSE OF DESIGN DEFECT IN PART CAUSED FLUID TO BE DRAWN INTO ENGINE. THIS CAUSED THE 3ENGINE TO SEIZE AND AN OVERHAUL TO BE NEEDED. POSSIBLE RECALL SCRAPPED BECAUSE PROBLEM WAS NOT A SAFTEY ISSUE. ...

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING. *NM THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS CLEARLY AN INFERIOR DESIGNED PART. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING. *NM THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS CLEARLY AN INFERIOR DESIGNED PART. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,300 mi

CONSUMER NOTICE D WHITE SMOKE AND LOSS OF COOLANT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,300 mi

CONSUMER NOTICE D WHITE SMOKE AND LOSS OF COOLANT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK LE SABRE ENGINE SHUDDERED THEN STOPPED.*MR

Jul 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK LE SABRE ENGINE SHUDDERED THEN STOPPED.*MR

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THIS PLASTIC MAIFOLD WARP AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH FLUID COMING OUT ON TO THE ROAD AND BELT FAILURE POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF RUPTURE ,YOU HAVE A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THIS PLASTIC MAIFOLD WARP AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH FLUID COMING OUT ON TO THE ROAD AND BELT FAILURE POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF RUPTURE ,YOU HAVE A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK *JB

May 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 55,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A HUGE EXPLOSION, THEN FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED THE BATTERY WAS STILL SMOKING, AND THE ENGINE AND WIRES WERE BURNT. RECALL 96V116000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE FUEL CARBURETOR MANIFOLD INTAKE. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INC...

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 55,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A HUGE EXPLOSION, THEN FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED THE BATTERY WAS STILL SMOKING, AND THE ENGINE AND WIRES WERE BURNT. RECALL 96V116000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE FUEL CARBURETOR MANIFOLD INTAKE. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INC...

Apr 24, 2004 Structure Crash

I CAN'T GIVE NAMES YET B/CAUSE OF LEGAL REASONS. BUT, A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 08-2003, WENT OFF STEEP CLIFF SPEED WAS 5-10 MILES AN HR. ROLLED THE 1997 LASABRE, WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND FOR SOME REASON AIR BAG WENT OFF. ANYHOW HE IS NOW A QUADRAPLEGIC B/CAUSE THE ROOM COLLAPSED O...

Apr 24, 2004 Equipment Crash

I CAN'T GIVE NAMES YET B/CAUSE OF LEGAL REASONS. BUT, A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 08-2003, WENT OFF STEEP CLIFF SPEED WAS 5-10 MILES AN HR. ROLLED THE 1997 LASABRE, WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND FOR SOME REASON AIR BAG WENT OFF. ANYHOW HE IS NOW A QUADRAPLEGIC B/CAUSE THE ROOM COLLAPSED O...

Apr 24, 2004 Structure Crash

I CAN'T GIVE NAMES YET B/CAUSE OF LEGAL REASONS. BUT, A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 08-2003, WENT OFF STEEP CLIFF SPEED WAS 5-10 MILES AN HR. ROLLED THE 1997 LASABRE, WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND FOR SOME REASON AIR BAG WENT OFF. ANYHOW HE IS NOW A QUADRAPLEGIC B/CAUSE THE ROOM COLLAPSED O...

Apr 24, 2004 Equipment Crash

I CAN'T GIVE NAMES YET B/CAUSE OF LEGAL REASONS. BUT, A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 08-2003, WENT OFF STEEP CLIFF SPEED WAS 5-10 MILES AN HR. ROLLED THE 1997 LASABRE, WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND FOR SOME REASON AIR BAG WENT OFF. ANYHOW HE IS NOW A QUADRAPLEGIC B/CAUSE THE ROOM COLLAPSED O...

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 83,981 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 83,981 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE DASH. *AK

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

THE MECHANIC NOTICED A LEAK IN THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD. UPON PERFORMING A ROUTINE SERVICE, THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. THE ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL. THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SEIZING UP IF THE LEAKED HAD GONE UNNOTICED. THE DEAL...

Mar 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

THE MECHANIC NOTICED A LEAK IN THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD. UPON PERFORMING A ROUTINE SERVICE, THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. THE ANTIFREEZE WAS MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL. THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SEIZING UP IF THE LEAKED HAD GONE UNNOTICED. THE DEAL...

Mar 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER THE DRIVER WAS EVACUATED. THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY THE FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE...

Mar 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER THE DRIVER WAS EVACUATED. THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY THE FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT SEEPED INSIDE THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WILL COST OVER $1.000,00. THE INDEPENDENT SHOP WILL REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR HALF OF THE PRICE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN ...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT SEEPED INSIDE THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WILL COST OVER $1.000,00. THE INDEPENDENT SHOP WILL REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR HALF OF THE PRICE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN ...

Feb 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THERE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND USE THE LIGHT OF THE MOTORIST IN THE FRONT OF HIM TO SEE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND OTHER COMPONENTS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS N...

Feb 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THERE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND USE THE LIGHT OF THE MOTORIST IN THE FRONT OF HIM TO SEE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND OTHER COMPONENTS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS N...

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AT UPPER INTAKE PLENUM ON 1997 BUICK AT 68000 MILES DEALER STATED THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT ARE NOT HELPING WITH COST OF REPAIRS.$633.64. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AT UPPER INTAKE PLENUM ON 1997 BUICK AT 68000 MILES DEALER STATED THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT ARE NOT HELPING WITH COST OF REPAIRS.$633.64. *AK

Jan 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY BUICK LESABRE, AT A COST OF $264.80 WITH LABOR ANOTHER $180. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM AS I UNDERSTAND IT WITH GM AND THEY ARE QUITE AWARE OF IT BUT HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY BUICK LESABRE, AT A COST OF $264.80 WITH LABOR ANOTHER $180. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM AS I UNDERSTAND IT WITH GM AND THEY ARE QUITE AWARE OF IT BUT HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,435 mi

COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET. AN INDEPENDENT DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,435 mi

COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET. AN INDEPENDENT DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,800 mi

MECHANIC FOUND ENGINE COOLENT LEAKING FROM THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH IS *PLASTIC*. THE COOLENT WAS ALSO LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL. I STATED THAT SUCH A MAJOR DETERIORTION OR FAILURE AFTER ONLY 44,800 MILES IS ABSURD AND LUDICROUS.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

HELLO, I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR HESITATING GOING UP A SMALL GRADE OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND FIXED IT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. BESIDES A NEW TR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,800 mi

MECHANIC FOUND ENGINE COOLENT LEAKING FROM THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH IS *PLASTIC*. THE COOLENT WAS ALSO LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL. I STATED THAT SUCH A MAJOR DETERIORTION OR FAILURE AFTER ONLY 44,800 MILES IS ABSURD AND LUDICROUS.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

HELLO, I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR HESITATING GOING UP A SMALL GRADE OR SOMETIMES JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND FIXED IT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. BESIDES A NEW TR...

Jan 13, 2004 Steering 124,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Steering 124,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARTS WHERE MADE WITH PLASTIC, WENT BAD AND MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *LA WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE PLASTIC UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD AND GASKET. THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONSUMER ...

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PARTS WHERE MADE WITH PLASTIC, WENT BAD AND MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *LA WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE PLASTIC UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD AND GASKET. THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONSUMER ...

Dec 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END THE ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END THE ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING IT WITH A METAL INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACING IT WITH A METAL INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STARTING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE BLEW UP DUE TO THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, OVERHEATING., SMOKE WAS VISIBLE INSIDE THE CAR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES NOR FATALITIES TO REPORT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE STARTING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE BLEW UP DUE TO THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, OVERHEATING., SMOKE WAS VISIBLE INSIDE THE CAR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES NOR FATALITIES TO REPORT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

1997 BUICK LESABRE LEAKING COOLANT. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS TWO YEARS AGO. PLENUM WAS REPLACED AND SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN. HAD INTAKE GASKET REPLACED BUT COOLANT STILL LEAKING. WILL DAMAGE ENGINE IF NOT CORRECTED. TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO CORRECT EVERY TWO YEARS. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

1997 BUICK LESABRE LEAKING COOLANT. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS TWO YEARS AGO. PLENUM WAS REPLACED AND SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN. HAD INTAKE GASKET REPLACED BUT COOLANT STILL LEAKING. WILL DAMAGE ENGINE IF NOT CORRECTED. TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO CORRECT EVERY TWO YEARS. *JB

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD PERMITTED COOLANT TO MIX WITH ENGINE LUBRICANT AND CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE. ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD PERMITTED COOLANT TO MIX WITH ENGINE LUBRICANT AND CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE. ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND PARKED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, IT ALSO DAMAGED ANOTHER...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND PARKED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, IT ALSO DAMAGED ANOTHER...

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,700 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE NHTSA HAS SO LITTLE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THAT YOU CHARGE $38.73 PER HOUR AND OTHER FEES TO OBTAIN RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT ONES VEHICLE. I AM SURE THAT THIS CHARGE DOES EXACTLY AS DESIRED BY CONSUMERS JUST GIVING UP. YOUR WORK LOAD MUST BE...

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,700 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE NHTSA HAS SO LITTLE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THAT YOU CHARGE $38.73 PER HOUR AND OTHER FEES TO OBTAIN RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT ONES VEHICLE. I AM SURE THAT THIS CHARGE DOES EXACTLY AS DESIRED BY CONSUMERS JUST GIVING UP. YOUR WORK LOAD MUST BE...

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,700 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE NHTSA HAS SO LITTLE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THAT YOU CHARGE $38.73 PER HOUR AND OTHER FEES TO OBTAIN RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT ONES VEHICLE. I AM SURE THAT THIS CHARGE DOES EXACTLY AS DESIRED BY CONSUMERS JUST GIVING UP. YOUR WORK LOAD MUST BE...

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,700 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE NHTSA HAS SO LITTLE CONCERN FOR SAFETY THAT YOU CHARGE $38.73 PER HOUR AND OTHER FEES TO OBTAIN RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT ONES VEHICLE. I AM SURE THAT THIS CHARGE DOES EXACTLY AS DESIRED BY CONSUMERS JUST GIVING UP. YOUR WORK LOAD MUST BE...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,460 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL IN THE CONSUMERS GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THE SHIELD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. HE ALSO STATED HE READ THESE THINGS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND COULD CATCH FIRE IF THE VEHICLE BECAME HOT ENOUGH. *NLM *TS *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,460 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL IN THE CONSUMERS GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THE SHIELD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. HE ALSO STATED HE READ THESE THINGS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND COULD CATCH FIRE IF THE VEHICLE BECAME HOT ENOUGH. *NLM *TS *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND THEN STARTED "USING" ANTIFREEZE AND OVERHEATED. THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE CRACKED AND THE LOCAL GM DEALER COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REFERRED TO RECALL#97-C-02 GM (NHTSA #96V116000), AND WENT RIGHT TO THE PROBLEM. GM DENIES A DEFECT OR PRIOR KNOWLED...

Jun 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND THEN STARTED "USING" ANTIFREEZE AND OVERHEATED. THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE CRACKED AND THE LOCAL GM DEALER COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REFERRED TO RECALL#97-C-02 GM (NHTSA #96V116000), AND WENT RIGHT TO THE PROBLEM. GM DENIES A DEFECT OR PRIOR KNOWLED...

Jun 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURNED AT START UP. *MR PH

Jun 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURNED AT START UP. *MR PH

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,963 mi

ENGINE COOLANT DESTROYED ENGINE DUE TO THE DEGRADATION OF UPPER INTAKE MAINIFOLD MATERIALS AROUND THE EGR STOVE PIPE. WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON) WHILE ON THE ROAD COOLANT ENTERED THE PISTONS THROUGH THE DEGRADATED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CA...

Jun 7, 2003 Parking Brake 12,000 mi

COMPONENT: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY & RELEASING PREMATURELY. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Parking Brake 12,000 mi

COMPONENT: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY & RELEASING PREMATURELY. *JB

Jun 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AT START UP, THE VEHICLE ENGINE EXPLODED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, RED FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM A HOLE THAT BURNED ON A GRAY COVER IN THE ENGINE. *SCC

Jun 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AT START UP, THE VEHICLE ENGINE EXPLODED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, RED FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM A HOLE THAT BURNED ON A GRAY COVER IN THE ENGINE. *SCC

May 15, 2003 Electrical System 106,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL (DASHBOARD) IN MY CAR TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS. EACH TIME I HAD TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT AND LOST THE USE OF MY CAR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

May 15, 2003 Electrical System 106,000 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL (DASHBOARD) IN MY CAR TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 2 1/2 YEARS. EACH TIME I HAD TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT AND LOST THE USE OF MY CAR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Structure 90,000 mi

SEVER INNER RUST/ROTTED AREA IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRUNK BACK SEAT, WHEEL HOUSING. NOT VISIBLE RUST TO THE NAKED EYE, OR NO SURFACE RUST. CAUSED WATER TO LEAK IN AND CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SEAT, CARPET, PADDING. LEAKED TO UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT,SHORTING OUT SENSOR AND DEPLOYED AIR BAG WI...

Apr 17, 2003 Structure 90,000 mi

SEVER INNER RUST/ROTTED AREA IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRUNK BACK SEAT, WHEEL HOUSING. NOT VISIBLE RUST TO THE NAKED EYE, OR NO SURFACE RUST. CAUSED WATER TO LEAK IN AND CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SEAT, CARPET, PADDING. LEAKED TO UNDER FRONT PASSENGER SEAT,SHORTING OUT SENSOR AND DEPLOYED AIR BAG WI...

Apr 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 161,000 mi

ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND OCCASIONAL "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT REPORTED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MINOR REPAIR. INDEPENDENT DELCO GARAGE OWNER INDICATED STORED CODES WERE FOR "O2 SENSOR" - HOWEVER IT APPEARED TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AT THAT TIME. ON FRIDAY 4/11/03, ERRATIC ENGINE ...

Apr 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 161,000 mi

ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND OCCASIONAL "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT REPORTED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MINOR REPAIR. INDEPENDENT DELCO GARAGE OWNER INDICATED STORED CODES WERE FOR "O2 SENSOR" - HOWEVER IT APPEARED TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AT THAT TIME. ON FRIDAY 4/11/03, ERRATIC ENGINE ...

Apr 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS IN THE TRUCK AREA OF THE AUTOMOBILE, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS IN THE TRUCK AREA OF THE AUTOMOBILE, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 103,418 mi

MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG. WE HIT A DEER AND THE IMPACT DEPLOYED BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAME OUT AT AN ANGLE SO AS TO HIT MY HUSBAND,(WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT) IN THE GROIN AREA. THE AIR BAG RUPTURED HIS RIGHT TESTICLE AND HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY. THIS HAS CAUSED US TO OWE SOME ...

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 103,418 mi

MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG. WE HIT A DEER AND THE IMPACT DEPLOYED BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAME OUT AT AN ANGLE SO AS TO HIT MY HUSBAND,(WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT) IN THE GROIN AREA. THE AIR BAG RUPTURED HIS RIGHT TESTICLE AND HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY. THIS HAS CAUSED US TO OWE SOME ...

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Electrical System

BATTERY SULFATES FROM POST DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. SCC *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,641 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD FRACTURED. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE IN FIVE YEARS. THE FIRST WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL PER BUICK REP OKEESHA SMITH. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Electrical System

BATTERY SULFATES FROM POST DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. SCC *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,641 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD FRACTURED. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE IN FIVE YEARS. THE FIRST WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL PER BUICK REP OKEESHA SMITH. *NLM

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK INTO CYLINDERS. COOLANT LEAK CAUSED MOTOR TO HYDRO-LOCK MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. BOTH UPPER & LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Feb 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK INTO CYLINDERS. COOLANT LEAK CAUSED MOTOR TO HYDRO-LOCK MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. BOTH UPPER & LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Feb 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED DISLOCATED BROKEN THUMB AND POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURY. ON SECOND PASSENGER, SEVERE TINNINTUS POSSIBLY FROM AIR BAG EXPLOSION.

Feb 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 115,000 mi

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED DISLOCATED BROKEN THUMB AND POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURY. ON SECOND PASSENGER, SEVERE TINNINTUS POSSIBLY FROM AIR BAG EXPLOSION.

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS MADE A WEEPING SOUND, AND BRAKE DUST HAD A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. BRAKE PERFORMANCE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.*JB....*AK

Feb 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS MADE A WEEPING SOUND, AND BRAKE DUST HAD A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. BRAKE PERFORMANCE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.*JB....*AK

Jan 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST FUNCTION OF BRAKES. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND BURSTED. PH *TS

Jan 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST FUNCTION OF BRAKES. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND BURSTED. PH *TS

Jan 15, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING ALONG WITH THE STEERING RACK AND THE BRAKE CYLINDER. TS

Jan 13, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB..*AK

Jan 13, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB..*AK

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED.*JB

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT FAILED TO GO OFF. TAKEN VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HAD THE SENSORS REPLACED. THE ENGINE PROBLEM WAS THE EGR VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE SLUGGISH. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC AND THE WIRES AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKE...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT FAILED TO GO OFF. TAKEN VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HAD THE SENSORS REPLACED. THE ENGINE PROBLEM WAS THE EGR VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE SLUGGISH. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC AND THE WIRES AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKE...

Dec 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD "THUMPING, GROANING AND CRUNCHING" NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO STOPPING DISTANCE HAS SEEM TO INCREASE GREATLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON LIGHTLY SNOW COVERED ROADS. PH

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD "THUMPING, GROANING AND CRUNCHING" NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO STOPPING DISTANCE HAS SEEM TO INCREASE GREATLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON LIGHTLY SNOW COVERED ROADS. PH

Dec 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA# 7843-96-V-116-000 SINGLE MANIFOLD INTAKE. BACKFIRE DURING STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD TOOK ON FIRE AND DAMAGED THE FUEL INJECTIONS RAILS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA# 7843-96-V-116-000 SINGLE MANIFOLD INTAKE. BACKFIRE DURING STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD TOOK ON FIRE AND DAMAGED THE FUEL INJECTIONS RAILS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED PERSISTANT LOSS OF COOLANT BUT THE LEAK COULD NOT BE DISCOVERED. THE PROBLEM WAS A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT DESTROYED THE BEARINGS AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG TS *JB

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED PERSISTANT LOSS OF COOLANT BUT THE LEAK COULD NOT BE DISCOVERED. THE PROBLEM WAS A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT DESTROYED THE BEARINGS AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG TS *JB

Nov 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WARPED RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK, ALSO RESULTING IN A REPAIR COSTING $655.00. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT GM WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT NOR OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER ELECTED TO PARTI...

Nov 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WARPED RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK, ALSO RESULTING IN A REPAIR COSTING $655.00. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT GM WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT NOR OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER ELECTED TO PARTI...

Nov 15, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE STALLS, THE DEALER SCANED DATA AND CHECKED THE BATTERY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND POSITIVE CABLE TO THE FIREWALL. *SCC

Nov 15, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE STALLS, THE DEALER SCANED DATA AND CHECKED THE BATTERY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND POSITIVE CABLE TO THE FIREWALL. *SCC

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS CHECK BY A DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN. THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS CHECK BY A DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN. THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MR

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE STRUTS WERE VERY BAD, CONSUMER WAS FINDING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD.*YH

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE STRUTS WERE VERY BAD, CONSUMER WAS FINDING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD.*YH

Sep 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WILL OPEN. BUTTON INSIDE THE CAR WORK AND THE KEY WORKS FOR TRUCK ON THE OUTSIDE. TRUCK COME OPEN ON ITS OWN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WILL OPEN. BUTTON INSIDE THE CAR WORK AND THE KEY WORKS FOR TRUCK ON THE OUTSIDE. TRUCK COME OPEN ON ITS OWN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON. NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES, SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT HAS SPORADICALLY STALLED OUT 10 TIMES. 2 DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSED VIA COMPUTER BUT ADVISED THAT THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION. *TT...

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES, SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT HAS SPORADICALLY STALLED OUT 10 TIMES. 2 DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSED VIA COMPUTER BUT ADVISED THAT THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION. *TT...

Aug 30, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE TO WORK ON HIGH SPEED FOR A WHILE BEFORE THEY CAN OPERATE ON NORMAL SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE TO WORK ON HIGH SPEED FOR A WHILE BEFORE THEY CAN OPERATE ON NORMAL SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE AT A STOP ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER STATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.*JB

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE AT A STOP ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER STATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.*JB

Jul 29, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ,PLASTIC PART, FELL APART WHEN FASTENING TOGETHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AKI

Jul 29, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ,PLASTIC PART, FELL APART WHEN FASTENING TOGETHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AKI

Jul 25, 2002 Air Bags

HORN STOPPED WORKING ON VEHICLE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP TO GET HORN REPAIRED. HE WAS SHOCKED WHEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT HIS AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE. OWNER EXPRESSES CONCERN DUE TO HIM NOT KNOWING HOW LONG HIS AIR BAG WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Air Bags

HORN STOPPED WORKING ON VEHICLE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP TO GET HORN REPAIRED. HE WAS SHOCKED WHEN TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT HIS AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE. OWNER EXPRESSES CONCERN DUE TO HIM NOT KNOWING HOW LONG HIS AIR BAG WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 10, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, AND IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, AND IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LOSING ANTI FREEZE INTO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE IS NEVER A PUDDLE OF ANTI FREEZE ON THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT OVER 35 MPH TRANSMISSION WILL START TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR OR WILL START SURGING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LOSING ANTI FREEZE INTO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE IS NEVER A PUDDLE OF ANTI FREEZE ON THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT OVER 35 MPH TRANSMISSION WILL START TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR OR WILL START SURGING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH ENGINE DIED. CONTACT DEALER WHO REPLACED ENGINE, IN WHICH A CONNECT ROD HAD BROKEN.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONNECT ROD BROKE AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE, CRANKSHAFT AND A/C COMPRESSOR. *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH ENGINE DIED. CONTACT DEALER WHO REPLACED ENGINE, IN WHICH A CONNECT ROD HAD BROKEN.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONNECT ROD BROKE AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE, CRANKSHAFT AND A/C COMPRESSOR. *YH

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, VEHICLE WAS SKIPPING LANES WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING AND WENT THROUGH A ROUGH SECTION OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END BEGAN GOING UP AND DOWN FORCING CONSUMER TO LIGHTLY APPLY THE BRAKES, THIS ACTION CAUSED ...

Jun 4, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, VEHICLE WAS SKIPPING LANES WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING AND WENT THROUGH A ROUGH SECTION OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END BEGAN GOING UP AND DOWN FORCING CONSUMER TO LIGHTLY APPLY THE BRAKES, THIS ACTION CAUSED ...

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A HOLE WAS CREATED IN THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD EMISSION SYSTEM BY THE EGR VALVE. SO I WAS TOLD. IS THIS COVERED UNDER THE GOVERNMENT EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WARRANTY? BUICK SAID ONLY THE CATALITIC (SP) CONVERTER IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. *AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A HOLE WAS CREATED IN THE UPPER PLENUM MANIFOLD EMISSION SYSTEM BY THE EGR VALVE. SO I WAS TOLD. IS THIS COVERED UNDER THE GOVERNMENT EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WARRANTY? BUICK SAID ONLY THE CATALITIC (SP) CONVERTER IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. THERE WAS A MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. MOUNTED ON A 1997, BUICK LESABRE, 30000 MILES, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE REMAINING TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. THERE WAS A MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. MOUNTED ON A 1997, BUICK LESABRE, 30000 MILES, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE REMAINING TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL.*JB

Apr 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT BACKFIRED AND BROKE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTO SEVERAL PIECES. I FOUND A RECALL INDICATING WHAT HAD HAPPENED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I GAVE THIS INFO TO THE DEALER AT GAMBACORTA BUICK AT 427 W. SEVENTH ST. NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 TEL. NO 302 323 3026. THEY...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT BACKFIRED AND BROKE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTO SEVERAL PIECES. I FOUND A RECALL INDICATING WHAT HAD HAPPENED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I GAVE THIS INFO TO THE DEALER AT GAMBACORTA BUICK AT 427 W. SEVENTH ST. NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 TEL. NO 302 323 3026. THEY...

Apr 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT BACKFIRED AND BROKE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTO SEVERAL PIECES. I FOUND A RECALL INDICATING WHAT HAD HAPPENED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I GAVE THIS INFO TO THE DEALER AT GAMBACORTA BUICK AT 427 W. SEVENTH ST. NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 TEL. NO 302 323 3026. THEY...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT BACKFIRED AND BROKE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTO SEVERAL PIECES. I FOUND A RECALL INDICATING WHAT HAD HAPPENED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I GAVE THIS INFO TO THE DEALER AT GAMBACORTA BUICK AT 427 W. SEVENTH ST. NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 TEL. NO 302 323 3026. THEY...

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE IN INTAKE SYSTEM. THE UPPER INTAKE PLENIUM WAS LEAKING BECAUSE IT HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY HORN DOESN'T BLOW. DEALER DIAGNOSED AIR BAG AS THE CAUSE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Mar 21, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Air Bags

INTERMITTENTLY HORN DOESN'T BLOW. DEALER DIAGNOSED AIR BAG AS THE CAUSE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Mar 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ANTIFREEZE GAUGE INDICATES THAT IT IS LOW. DRIVER FEELS THERE IS A LEAK. TOOK TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT UPPER/LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THIS 1997 BUICK LE SABRE , IN VERY GOOD CONDITION , EXPLODED WITH A FIREBALL AND SENDING PLASTIC "SHRAPNEL" AND ENGINE COVER PARTS OUT TO A RADIUS OF 24 FEET. THANK GOD NONE OF THE THREE PEOPLE TRYING TO START THE CAR WITH THE HOOD UP WERE STANDING OVER THE ENGINE BAY. THE RESULTING REPAIRS WERE ...

Mar 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ANTIFREEZE GAUGE INDICATES THAT IT IS LOW. DRIVER FEELS THERE IS A LEAK. TOOK TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT UPPER/LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THIS 1997 BUICK LE SABRE , IN VERY GOOD CONDITION , EXPLODED WITH A FIREBALL AND SENDING PLASTIC "SHRAPNEL" AND ENGINE COVER PARTS OUT TO A RADIUS OF 24 FEET. THANK GOD NONE OF THE THREE PEOPLE TRYING TO START THE CAR WITH THE HOOD UP WERE STANDING OVER THE ENGINE BAY. THE RESULTING REPAIRS WERE ...

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FELL OFF THE MOUNT. ONE OF THREE BOLTS WAS BACKED OFF AND THE OTHER TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FELL OFF THE MOUNT. ONE OF THREE BOLTS WAS BACKED OFF AND THE OTHER TWO BOLTS WERE SEVERED.*AK

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL CAN DEGRADE AND ALLOW COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS TO CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. THE REPAIR IS REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH A METAL ONE, IMPLYING A DEFECT IN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. THE REPAIR COSTS OVER $900, AND INVOLVE...

Feb 14, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL CAN DEGRADE AND ALLOW COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS TO CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE. THE REPAIR IS REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH A METAL ONE, IMPLYING A DEFECT IN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. THE REPAIR COSTS OVER $900, AND INVOLVE...

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, THEN, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD STALL RIGHT AWAY. DEALER HAS REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AL

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, THEN, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD STALL RIGHT AWAY. DEALER HAS REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AL

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, THEN, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD STALL RIGHT AWAY. DEALER HAS REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AL

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, THEN, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD STALL RIGHT AWAY. DEALER HAS REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *AL

Jan 18, 2002 Wheels

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Wheels

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POP, FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION WAS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A BACKFIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLY IN THE DAY, IT WAS TAKEN HOME AND PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL, PART FAILURE, MALFUNCTION, THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED EXPLOSION WHILE CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL, PART FAILURE, MALFUNCTION, THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED EXPLOSION WHILE CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POP, FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION WAS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A BACKFIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLY IN THE DAY, IT WAS TAKEN HOME AND PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POP, FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION WAS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A BACKFIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLY IN THE DAY, IT WAS TAKEN HOME AND PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL, PART FAILURE, MALFUNCTION, THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED EXPLOSION WHILE CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL, PART FAILURE, MALFUNCTION, THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED EXPLOSION WHILE CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POP, FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION WAS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A BACKFIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLY IN THE DAY, IT WAS TAKEN HOME AND PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER HAD PARKED VEHICLE AND IT EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS EXITING VEHICLE , ADJUSTER STATED POSSIBLE INTERNAL ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CAUSE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BANGS AS IT SHIFTS GEARS. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BANGS AS IT SHIFTS GEARS. *AK

Dec 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 5K.RETURNED IN 30 SEC.STARTED TO EXPER. HARSH SHIFTING. DEAL. COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. AT 60K HAD TRANS TEARDOWN.FOUND MANF.PROLEM THAT CAUSED FAILURE AT 5K.GM WOULD OFFER NO ASSIST. PRE EXISTING DID NOT APPLY.TO OLD TO MANY MILES.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 5K.RETURNED IN 30 SEC.STARTED TO EXPER. HARSH SHIFTING. DEAL. COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. AT 60K HAD TRANS TEARDOWN.FOUND MANF.PROLEM THAT CAUSED FAILURE AT 5K.GM WOULD OFFER NO ASSIST. PRE EXISTING DID NOT APPLY.TO OLD TO MANY MILES.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Steering

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED STEERING COLUMN ASSUMES A DIFFERENT CENTER POSITION APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE TIME, DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE STEERING MOUNTING BOLTS WAS LOOSE, AND ANOTHER MOUNTING BOLT WAS TWISTED OUT OF POSITION, DEAL...

Dec 11, 2001 Steering

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED STEERING COLUMN ASSUMES A DIFFERENT CENTER POSITION APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE TIME, DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE STEERING MOUNTING BOLTS WAS LOOSE, AND ANOTHER MOUNTING BOLT WAS TWISTED OUT OF POSITION, DEAL...

Dec 1, 2001 Electrical System

ON11/22/2001 IN THE MORNING HOURS,I TRY TO START THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A BACKFIRE EXPLOSION AND THEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I DID OPEN THE HOOD TO DO A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CAR TO SEE WHAT COULD BE WRONG, I SEEN NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR I STARTED IT AND WENT TO WORK.THE SAME DAY I ...

Dec 1, 2001 Electrical System

ON11/22/2001 IN THE MORNING HOURS,I TRY TO START THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A BACKFIRE EXPLOSION AND THEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I DID OPEN THE HOOD TO DO A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CAR TO SEE WHAT COULD BE WRONG, I SEEN NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR I STARTED IT AND WENT TO WORK.THE SAME DAY I ...

Nov 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING AGAINST METAL WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE BALL JOINTS AGAIN AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE BALL JOINTS, ONE ON EACH SIDE, DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *YD

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

REAR BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING AGAINST METAL WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE BALL JOINTS AGAIN AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE BALL JOINTS, ONE ON EACH SIDE, DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *YD

Nov 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING AGAINST METAL WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE BALL JOINTS AGAIN AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE BALL JOINTS, ONE ON EACH SIDE, DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *YD

Nov 8, 2001 Suspension

REAR BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL RUBBING AGAINST METAL WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE BALL JOINTS AGAIN AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE BALL JOINTS, ONE ON EACH SIDE, DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *YD

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BRAKES SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, CLAIM 38-J616-719. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSING SURGED WHEN CLIMBING HILLS, REPLACE THE THROTTLE SENSOR, KNOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SURGING GETTING WORSE, THEN BUICK SENT A LETTER ON THE BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THAT FIXED IT.

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSING SURGED WHEN CLIMBING HILLS, REPLACE THE THROTTLE SENSOR, KNOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. SURGING GETTING WORSE, THEN BUICK SENT A LETTER ON THE BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THAT FIXED IT.

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Power Train

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Visibility

THERE IS A BAR IN THE FRONT WINDOWS, THIS BAR REQUIRES MOUNTING OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVES IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRIVER, WHICH CREATES A BLIND SPOT FOR THE DRIVER.*JB

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Power Train

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AT 34K MILES AND TOLD THEM IT HAD A "MISS" AND THAT IT "HESITATED" DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEY SAID IT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND REPLACED ONE. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER BUICK DEALER IT NEEDED 4,200.00 TO MAKE IT ROAD WO...

Aug 16, 2001 Visibility

THERE IS A BAR IN THE FRONT WINDOWS, THIS BAR REQUIRES MOUNTING OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN A FOWARD POSITION, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVES IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRIVER, WHICH CREATES A BLIND SPOT FOR THE DRIVER.*JB

Jul 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

NEVER COMPLETE FAILURE, BUT TRANSMISSIONS SURGE,D, AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, APPARENTLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *AK *SLC

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train

NEVER COMPLETE FAILURE, BUT TRANSMISSIONS SURGE,D, AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, APPARENTLY SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Power Train

THIS PROBLEM, FACTORY INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES IN DOC# 538154, SER.NOTES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Power Train

THIS PROBLEM, FACTORY INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES IN DOC# 538154, SER.NOTES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE TRUNK INSIDE THE CAR STOPPED WORKING. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRE THAT HAD SHORETED OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER,THE BATTERY NEEDLE AND THE RPMS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAILLIGHT WENT BAD. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FEW MONTHS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND MECHANICE STATED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AGAIN AND THAT THE MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACED, WATER PUMP ALSO FAILED AND WAS REPLACED ON FOUR OCCAS...

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE TRUNK INSIDE THE CAR STOPPED WORKING. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE WIRE THAT HAD SHORETED OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER,THE BATTERY NEEDLE AND THE RPMS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *YH

Jun 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAILLIGHT WENT BAD. *YH

Jun 9, 2001 Electrical System

VEICLE WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT LOCAL DEALER/ SERVICEMAN WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE AFTER REPAIR WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BETWEEN TRANSMISSIOM AND GAS TANK, DEALER CLAIMS NOT RESPONSIBLE, VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS COMPARABLE TO THIS SITUATION ?

Jun 9, 2001 Power Train

VEICLE WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT LOCAL DEALER/ SERVICEMAN WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE AFTER REPAIR WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BETWEEN TRANSMISSIOM AND GAS TANK, DEALER CLAIMS NOT RESPONSIBLE, VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS COMPARABLE TO THIS SITUATION ?

Jun 9, 2001 Electrical System

VEICLE WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT LOCAL DEALER/ SERVICEMAN WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE AFTER REPAIR WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BETWEEN TRANSMISSIOM AND GAS TANK, DEALER CLAIMS NOT RESPONSIBLE, VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS COMPARABLE TO THIS SITUATION ?

Jun 9, 2001 Power Train

VEICLE WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT LOCAL DEALER/ SERVICEMAN WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE AFTER REPAIR WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BETWEEN TRANSMISSIOM AND GAS TANK, DEALER CLAIMS NOT RESPONSIBLE, VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS COMPARABLE TO THIS SITUATION ?

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CAR. NLM THERE WAS RECALL ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.*JB AN INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE IGNITION OF VAPORS OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, THEY STATED THAT IT SH...

Apr 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CAR. NLM THERE WAS RECALL ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.*JB AN INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE IGNITION OF VAPORS OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, THEY STATED THAT IT SH...

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CAR. NLM THERE WAS RECALL ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.*JB AN INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE IGNITION OF VAPORS OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, THEY STATED THAT IT SH...

Apr 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CAR. NLM THERE WAS RECALL ON THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.*JB AN INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE IGNITION OF VAPORS OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, THEY STATED THAT IT SH...

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE , VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETECT ORGIN OF FIRE.*AK AAA DETECTED A HOT SPOT IN THE MANIFOLD AND THE FUEL LINE RUNS ALONG THE MANIFOLD, ALSO VEHICLE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, FIRE POSSIBLY FUEL RELATED. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE , VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETECT ORGIN OF FIRE.*AK AAA DETECTED A HOT SPOT IN THE MANIFOLD AND THE FUEL LINE RUNS ALONG THE MANIFOLD, ALSO VEHICLE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, FIRE POSSIBLY FUEL RELATED. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE , VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETECT ORGIN OF FIRE.*AK AAA DETECTED A HOT SPOT IN THE MANIFOLD AND THE FUEL LINE RUNS ALONG THE MANIFOLD, ALSO VEHICLE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, FIRE POSSIBLY FUEL RELATED. *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE , VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETECT ORGIN OF FIRE.*AK AAA DETECTED A HOT SPOT IN THE MANIFOLD AND THE FUEL LINE RUNS ALONG THE MANIFOLD, ALSO VEHICLE HAD AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, FIRE POSSIBLY FUEL RELATED. *SLC

Mar 22, 2001 Steering

BOOMERSHINER FAILED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND THE RENTAL AND STILL HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING WITH THE DAMAGED BEHIND THE WHEEL. NOSAFETY DEFECT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 70)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 70 )

Mar 22, 2001 Steering

BOOMERSHINER FAILED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND THE RENTAL AND STILL HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING WITH THE DAMAGED BEHIND THE WHEEL. NOSAFETY DEFECT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 70)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 70 )

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING CAUSING A GRUNTING NOISE TO OCCUR AS THE CAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE. NLM

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EGR VALVE FAILED, THE CUSTOMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE HE BELIEVES THE ORIGINAL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND IT SHOULD HAVE HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. NLM

Mar 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING CAUSING A GRUNTING NOISE TO OCCUR AS THE CAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE. NLM

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EGR VALVE FAILED, THE CUSTOMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE HE BELIEVES THE ORIGINAL VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND IT SHOULD HAVE HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. NLM

Feb 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED. RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT FOR 1997 BUICK LESABRE, BUT PER BUICK THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL.*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED. RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT FOR 1997 BUICK LESABRE, BUT PER BUICK THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL.*AK

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT TO RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN , AND BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT. BOLT NUT WAS SITTING THERE, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS WELDED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Suspension

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT TO RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN , AND BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT. BOLT NUT WAS SITTING THERE, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS WELDED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Steering

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT TO RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN , AND BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT. BOLT NUT WAS SITTING THERE, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS WELDED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Suspension

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT TO RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN , AND BUSHINGS HAD WORN OUT. BOLT NUT WAS SITTING THERE, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS WELDED. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT, BUT PER BUICK THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. *AK THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ALLOWED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. *YH

Jan 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT, BUT PER BUICK THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. *AK THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ALLOWED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. *YH

Jan 19, 2001 Power Train

LOW SPEED SHUTTER, TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP AT 30 MI./HR. IT IS LIKE STARTING A STANDARD TRANS. IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. G.M. SAYS THIS IS A NORMAL THING FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. I SAY BULL_ *AK

Jan 19, 2001 Power Train

LOW SPEED SHUTTER, TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP AT 30 MI./HR. IT IS LIKE STARTING A STANDARD TRANS. IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. G.M. SAYS THIS IS A NORMAL THING FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. I SAY BULL_ *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE IN ENGINE MANIFOLD WARPING AND CAUSING OVER HEATING AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE?*AK

Jan 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE IN ENGINE MANIFOLD WARPING AND CAUSING OVER HEATING AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE?*AK

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MOTOR BURNED, CAUSE OF FIRE ORIGNINATED AT THE ENGINES FUELING SYSTEM ON THE INTAKE HOUSING SIDE, CLAIM 53-C681-096. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR WHEN I WENT IN FOR AN ORDINARY OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS DONE ON JUNE 19TH AND COST US $131. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND TO REPAIR THAT PLUS THE OIL CHANGE AND AUTOMATIC...

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR WHEN I WENT IN FOR AN ORDINARY OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS DONE ON JUNE 19TH AND COST US $131. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND TO REPAIR THAT PLUS THE OIL CHANGE AND AUTOMATIC...

Nov 22, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED BETWEEN 25-65MPH. IT HAS HAPPENED 5-6 TIMES. DEALER HAD VEHICLE TWICE, EACH TIME FOR A WEEK. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT UNTIL IT FAILED AGAIN.*AK

Nov 22, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED BETWEEN 25-65MPH. IT HAS HAPPENED 5-6 TIMES. DEALER HAD VEHICLE TWICE, EACH TIME FOR A WEEK. THEY COULDN'T FIX IT UNTIL IT FAILED AGAIN.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL. THEN, CONSUMER COULD START CAR AGAIN. ABOUT 4 DAYS LATER, IT STALLED AGAIN, AND WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. TOOK TO DEALER , AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IF ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL. THEN, CONSUMER COULD START CAR AGAIN. ABOUT 4 DAYS LATER, IT STALLED AGAIN, AND WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. TOOK TO DEALER , AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IF ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WAS HARD TO SHIFT. , CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM UNDER ATSB. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN INDEPDENT DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE WILL STALL OUT ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WILL START RIGHT BACK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WAS HARD TO SHIFT. , CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM UNDER ATSB. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN INDEPDENT DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE WILL STALL OUT ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WILL START RIGHT BACK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE WHEN A BROKEN GAS LINE CAUSED A FIRE, THE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED AN EXPLOSION, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE WHEN A BROKEN GAS LINE CAUSED A FIRE, THE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED AN EXPLOSION, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE WHEN A BROKEN GAS LINE CAUSED A FIRE, THE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED AN EXPLOSION, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CONSUMER WAS STARTING VEHICLE WHEN A BROKEN GAS LINE CAUSED A FIRE, THE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE REGULATOR LEAKED ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED AN EXPLOSION, CLAIM 23-1276-311. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2000, I WAS MAKING A TRIP TO JACKSONVILLE, FL. TO MY SISTERS WITH MY 79 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND 75 YEAR OLD FATHER. RIGHT OUTSIDE OF TALLAHASSEE, FL. THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY A 10" IN LENGTH AND 7" WIDE PIECE OF RUBBER SEPERATE FROM THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTR...

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2000, I WAS MAKING A TRIP TO JACKSONVILLE, FL. TO MY SISTERS WITH MY 79 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND 75 YEAR OLD FATHER. RIGHT OUTSIDE OF TALLAHASSEE, FL. THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY A 10" IN LENGTH AND 7" WIDE PIECE OF RUBBER SEPERATE FROM THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTR...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ON HER WAY HOME. WHEN SHE GOT HOME REAR PASSENGER TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW. SO SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE PLACE. AND THE ATTENDANT THERE TOLD HER THAT TIRE COULDN'T BE REPAIRED. THE TIRE WAS NO GOOD. THE FIRESTONE P20575R15, THERE WERE NO INJUR...

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ON HER WAY HOME. WHEN SHE GOT HOME REAR PASSENGER TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW. SO SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE PLACE. AND THE ATTENDANT THERE TOLD HER THAT TIRE COULDN'T BE REPAIRED. THE TIRE WAS NO GOOD. THE FIRESTONE P20575R15, THERE WERE NO INJUR...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRES SEPERATED WHILE ON FREEWAY - CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA.( DOT NUMBER: ACMODBI037 TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRES SEPERATED WHILE ON FREEWAY - CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA.( DOT NUMBER: ACMODBI037 TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Aug 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30MPH ON ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO AVOID HITTING THE STALLED VEHICLE. BUT, HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS 1 INJURY AND ONE FATALITY. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30MPH ON ROAD AND ANOTHER VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO AVOID HITTING THE STALLED VEHICLE. BUT, HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS 1 INJURY AND ONE FATALITY. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MOTOR AND CAUSING IT TO BE SLUGGISH & HESITATE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FOUL SMELL COMING INTO VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT WITHIN THE PART. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MOTOR AND CAUSING IT TO BE SLUGGISH & HESITATE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FOUL SMELL COMING INTO VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT WITHIN THE PART. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH AND CAUSED BOTH AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. DRIVER'S HAND RECEIVED MINOR ABRASINS. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH AND CAUSED BOTH AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. DRIVER'S HAND RECEIVED MINOR ABRASINS. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING SLOW WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND HEARD A GROANING NOISE, THE LINING WAS GLAZED BY THE WEEPING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE WEEPING AND HE THINKS THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING SLOW WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND HEARD A GROANING NOISE, THE LINING WAS GLAZED BY THE WEEPING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE WEEPING AND HE THINKS THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONE OF THE TWO LINES BETWEEN THE ABS SYSTEM AND MASTER CYLINDER RUPTURED LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH ONLY 10%-20% OF NORMAL BRAKING ABILITY. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING SLOW WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND HEARD A GROANING NOISE, THE LINING WAS GLAZED BY THE WEEPING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE WEEPING AND HE THINKS THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING SLOW WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND HEARD A GROANING NOISE, THE LINING WAS GLAZED BY THE WEEPING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE WEEPING AND HE THINKS THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONE OF THE TWO LINES BETWEEN THE ABS SYSTEM AND MASTER CYLINDER RUPTURED LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH ONLY 10%-20% OF NORMAL BRAKING ABILITY. NLM

Jul 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

Jun 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

May 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED VEHICLE WAS SURGING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC THEY FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE INDEED SURGED, REPLACED CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. ALSO HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

May 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED VEHICLE WAS SURGING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC THEY FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE INDEED SURGED, REPLACED CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. ALSO HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

May 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED VEHICLE WAS SURGING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC THEY FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE INDEED SURGED, REPLACED CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. ALSO HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

May 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED VEHICLE WAS SURGING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC THEY FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE INDEED SURGED, REPLACED CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. ALSO HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK *ML

May 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

May 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

May 4, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL AND WILL NOT WORK ON DELAY WHEN TURNED ON. *AK

May 4, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL AND WILL NOT WORK ON DELAY WHEN TURNED ON. *AK

May 3, 2000 Steering

ATTACHING BOLT (DRIVERS SIDE) HOLDING THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION TO THE CRADLE BROKE, ALLOWING THE RACKAND PINION STEERING TO SHIFT IN THE RIGHT SIDE MOUNING BRACKET. BOLT SHOWED NO STRETCHING OR SHEAR FORCE CAUSING IT TO FAIL. BOLT HARDENED TO 10.9 (ON HEAD OF BOLT) BOLT IS UNAVAILIBLE UNT...

May 3, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PAINT COMING OFF, REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL NECESSARY. *MJS

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PLENUM FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. *MJS

May 3, 2000 Steering

ATTACHING BOLT (DRIVERS SIDE) HOLDING THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION TO THE CRADLE BROKE, ALLOWING THE RACKAND PINION STEERING TO SHIFT IN THE RIGHT SIDE MOUNING BRACKET. BOLT SHOWED NO STRETCHING OR SHEAR FORCE CAUSING IT TO FAIL. BOLT HARDENED TO 10.9 (ON HEAD OF BOLT) BOLT IS UNAVAILIBLE UNT...

May 3, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PAINT COMING OFF, REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL NECESSARY. *MJS

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PLENUM FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. *MJS

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BACKFIRES DURING START UP. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BACKFIRES DURING START UP. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Apr 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UNINTENDED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN REACHING 40 MPH ENGINE RAISED LIKE IT WAS KICKING OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AS UNINTENDED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

UNINTENDED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN REACHING 40 MPH ENGINE RAISED LIKE IT WAS KICKING OUT OF GEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND HE RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AS UNINTENDED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 9, 2000 Power Train

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 9, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 9, 2000 Power Train

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 9, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE CAR HAS GOTTEN HORRENDOUS GAS MILEAGE, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. I WAS TOLD "WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM." THE HORN ISSUE NEARLY RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ...

Apr 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED DURING COLLISION. YH

Apr 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED DURING COLLISION. YH

Apr 4, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED IT TO START UP, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED INTO FLAMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND SAID THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBLITY IN THE CASE. CONSUMER HAD BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WITH APROXIMATELY 22.200 MILES ON VEHICLE WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED IT TO START UP, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED INTO FLAMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND SAID THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBLITY IN THE CASE. CONSUMER HAD BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WITH APROXIMATELY 22.200 MILES ON VEHICLE WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

NOT MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER DEPLOYMENT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE MILD TO MODERATE CRASH. DRIVER ESCAPED APPARENT INJURY. THIS IS THE...

Apr 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS CUTTING OUT. NO WARNING. I COULD BE GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR OR COMPLETELY STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT. CAR WILL RESTART IN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP [TWO DIFFERENT ONES] THREE TIMES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED TO DATE. I FEEL THIS CAR IN DANGEROUS AND WOULD LIKE TO GET...

Apr 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash Fire

NOT MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER DEPLOYMENT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE MILD TO MODERATE CRASH. DRIVER ESCAPED APPARENT INJURY. THIS IS THE...

Apr 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS CUTTING OUT. NO WARNING. I COULD BE GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR OR COMPLETELY STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT. CAR WILL RESTART IN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP [TWO DIFFERENT ONES] THREE TIMES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED TO DATE. I FEEL THIS CAR IN DANGEROUS AND WOULD LIKE TO GET...

Mar 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35-45MPH AND VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, DRIVERS SIDE DID. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35-45MPH AND VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, DRIVERS SIDE DID. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED. THE DEALER HAS TURNED DOWN THE ROTORS; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER HA BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED. THE DEALER HAS TURNED DOWN THE ROTORS; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER HA BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION IS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS A BACK FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605.. *SLC

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION IS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS A BACK FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605.. *SLC

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION IS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS A BACK FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605.. *SLC

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE AND EXPLOSION IS INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS A BACK FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9112-605.. *SLC

Feb 22, 2000 Steering

AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER WOULD FEEL SLACKNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAID SHAFT WAS WORN OUT. DEALER REPLACED BOTTOM AND TOP STEERING. DEALER CLAIMED THAT EVENTUALLY IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK *ML

Feb 22, 2000 Steering

AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER WOULD FEEL SLACKNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER SAID SHAFT WAS WORN OUT. DEALER REPLACED BOTTOM AND TOP STEERING. DEALER CLAIMED THAT EVENTUALLY IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK *ML

Jan 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER LET GO OFF THE GAS PEDAL ND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER LET GO OFF THE GAS PEDAL ND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLIER IN THE DAY, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLIER IN THE DAY, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLIER IN THE DAY, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK EARLIER IN THE DAY, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AREA, CLAIM 42-1218-296. *SLC

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION. NLM

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION. NLM

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE EXPLODED AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 05-4442-741. *SLC

Jan 6, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAD PROBLEMS, GM REPLACED THE STRUTS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BOTTOMED OUT WHILE HITTING SMALL BUMPS. *ET

Jan 6, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAD PROBLEMS, GM REPLACED THE STRUTS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BOTTOMED OUT WHILE HITTING SMALL BUMPS. *ET

Jan 3, 2000 Electrical System

THE INTEGRATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO THE HORN FAILED CAUSING THE HORN TO SOUND VERY LOUDLY CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Jan 3, 2000 Air Bags

THE INTEGRATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO THE HORN FAILED CAUSING THE HORN TO SOUND VERY LOUDLY CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Jan 3, 2000 Electrical System

THE INTEGRATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO THE HORN FAILED CAUSING THE HORN TO SOUND VERY LOUDLY CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Jan 3, 2000 Air Bags

THE INTEGRATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO THE HORN FAILED CAUSING THE HORN TO SOUND VERY LOUDLY CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Nov 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RPMS RACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND VEHICLE HESITATES/ STALLS AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RPMS RACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND VEHICLE HESITATES/ STALLS AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RPMS RACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND VEHICLE HESITATES/ STALLS AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RPMS RACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND VEHICLE HESITATES/ STALLS AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY FAILING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. MJS

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUALLY FAILING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. MJS

Sep 28, 1999 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES WILL NOT COME UP HIGH ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HEAD PROTECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES WILL NOT COME UP HIGH ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HEAD PROTECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCSAIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AT LOW SPEED OR SINGLE SWIPE MODE DUE TO WIPER STICKING ON WINDSHIELD AND MOTOR HORSEPOWER/TORQUE INSUFFICIENT TO BREAK "SEAL."

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCSAIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AT LOW SPEED OR SINGLE SWIPE MODE DUE TO WIPER STICKING ON WINDSHIELD AND MOTOR HORSEPOWER/TORQUE INSUFFICIENT TO BREAK "SEAL."

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCSAIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AT LOW SPEED OR SINGLE SWIPE MODE DUE TO WIPER STICKING ON WINDSHIELD AND MOTOR HORSEPOWER/TORQUE INSUFFICIENT TO BREAK "SEAL."

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCSAIONALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AT LOW SPEED OR SINGLE SWIPE MODE DUE TO WIPER STICKING ON WINDSHIELD AND MOTOR HORSEPOWER/TORQUE INSUFFICIENT TO BREAK "SEAL."

Sep 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SIDE STABLIZER BAR BUSHING CAME APART/FELL OFF ONTO ROAD WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT SIDE STABLIZER BAR BUSHING CAME APART/FELL OFF ONTO ROAD WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS. AIR BAG LIGHTS.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS. AIR BAG LIGHTS.

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

TIRE. DOT 0288100GOODYEARP215/60R16.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE--OIL GASKET LEAK.

Sep 8, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE REPLACED.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS. AIR BAG LIGHTS.

Sep 8, 1999 Air Bags

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS. AIR BAG LIGHTS.

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

TIRE. DOT 0288100GOODYEARP215/60R16.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE--OIL GASKET LEAK.

Sep 8, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE REPLACED.

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING CLUNKING NOISE. MJS

Aug 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING CLUNKING NOISE. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE TRANSMITTER FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

MULTI FUNCTION ALARM MODULE FOR LIGHTING AND LOCK FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Structure

NOISE HEARD IN THE REAR TRUNK AREA DUE TO LOOSE HEAT SHIELD. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE TRANSMITTER FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

MULTI FUNCTION ALARM MODULE FOR LIGHTING AND LOCK FAILED. MJS

Jul 26, 1999 Structure

NOISE HEARD IN THE REAR TRUNK AREA DUE TO LOOSE HEAT SHIELD. MJS

Jun 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY ON HIGH, OBSTUCTING VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY ON HIGH, OBSTUCTING VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Tires

CRACK IN TREAD CAUSED FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. (GHENERAL TIRE)

Apr 30, 1999 Tires

CRACK IN TREAD CAUSED FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. (GHENERAL TIRE)

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

VENTILLATION SYSTEM FAILS AT FULL CAPACITY.

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE GOING UPHILL WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE FAILURE, DUE TO CUPPING. ( GENERAL TIRES E0432) *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FAILED, REAR BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FAILED, REAR BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

GENERAL TIRES FAILED PREMATURELY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION WOULD NOT START. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY POSITIVE POST WAS DEFORMED AND NARROW AT A POSITION WITHIN THE BATTERY HOUSING CAUSING IT TO SEPARATED AND RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

WHILE ATTEMPING TO PARALLEL PARK, RIGHT FRONT TIRE STRUCK A MISALIGNED CONCRETE CURB, TEARING SIDEWALL OF TIRE. *YC (GOODYEAR EAGLE GA P215/60R16).

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE TREADS WORE OFF. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ROOF LEAK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE IGNITION FAILED TO START. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

THE DESIGN OF FRONT SEAT HEADREST IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE EXPLODED (FAILED). NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

BROKEN BOLT CAUSED POWER STEERING AND BELT FAILURES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

VENTILLATION SYSTEM FAILS AT FULL CAPACITY.

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE GOING UPHILL WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE FAILURE, DUE TO CUPPING. ( GENERAL TIRES E0432) *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FAILED, REAR BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FAILED, REAR BUCKLES DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

GENERAL TIRES FAILED PREMATURELY. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION WOULD NOT START. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY POSITIVE POST WAS DEFORMED AND NARROW AT A POSITION WITHIN THE BATTERY HOUSING CAUSING IT TO SEPARATED AND RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

WHILE ATTEMPING TO PARALLEL PARK, RIGHT FRONT TIRE STRUCK A MISALIGNED CONCRETE CURB, TEARING SIDEWALL OF TIRE. *YC (GOODYEAR EAGLE GA P215/60R16).

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE TREADS WORE OFF. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ROOF LEAK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE IGNITION FAILED TO START. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

THE DESIGN OF FRONT SEAT HEADREST IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE EXPLODED (FAILED). NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

BROKEN BOLT CAUSED POWER STEERING AND BELT FAILURES. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. YH

Jan 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULBS REPLACED TWO TIMES.

Jan 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP AND TAIL LIGHT BULBS REPLACED.

Jan 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULBS REPLACED TWO TIMES.

Jan 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP AND TAIL LIGHT BULBS REPLACED.

Jan 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OFTEN TIGHTENS UP.

Jan 12, 1999 Steering

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OFTEN TIGHTENS UP.

Jan 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OFTEN TIGHTENS UP.

Jan 12, 1999 Steering

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OFTEN TIGHTENS UP.

Dec 28, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE OMITS FUMES AND ORDOR FROM VENTILLATION SYSTEM CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BECOME ILL.

Dec 28, 1998 Suspension

NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION.

Dec 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOG UP DUE TO MOISTURE LEAKING IN.

Dec 28, 1998 Visibility

VEHICLE OMITS FUMES AND ORDOR FROM VENTILLATION SYSTEM CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BECOME ILL.

Dec 28, 1998 Suspension

NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION.

Dec 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOG UP DUE TO MOISTURE LEAKING IN.

Dec 3, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET THE SEAT BELTS TO STAY AROUND THE CONSUMER, THE FRONT AND THE REAR SEAT BELT STRAPS ARE TOO SHORT TO BE PULLED OUT AND TO GO AROUND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO GET THE SEAT BELTS TO STAY AROUND THE CONSUMER, THE FRONT AND THE REAR SEAT BELT STRAPS ARE TOO SHORT TO BE PULLED OUT AND TO GO AROUND THE CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANS SHIFT SOLONOID FAILURE.MGM

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

TRANS SHIFT SOLONOID FAILURE.MGM

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION - BUT IF FAILS IN OPEN POSITION COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALL

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION - BUT IF FAILS IN OPEN POSITION COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALL

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

Oct 30, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 30, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WENT TO PARK VEHICLE ,GOING LESS 5 MPH AND ACCIDENTLY CRASHED INTO A WALL. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE . DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING FACE INJURIES. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION POOR RESULTING IN VEHICLE BOTTOMING OUT WHILE DRIVING, STRUTS REPLACED WITH KIT TO PROHIBIT BOTTOMING OUT HOWEVER FAILED.

Oct 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WENT TO PARK VEHICLE ,GOING LESS 5 MPH AND ACCIDENTLY CRASHED INTO A WALL. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE . DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING FACE INJURIES. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION POOR RESULTING IN VEHICLE BOTTOMING OUT WHILE DRIVING, STRUTS REPLACED WITH KIT TO PROHIBIT BOTTOMING OUT HOWEVER FAILED.

Sep 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOGGED CAUSING POOR VSIBILITY.

Sep 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FOGGED CAUSING POOR VSIBILITY.

Sep 3, 1998 Visibility Crash

REARVIEW MIRROR, WHILE DRIVING, IS LOOSE AND TILTS VERY OFTEN. NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED, IT WILL DANGLE, GO BACK AND FORTH, IT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WIRE AND SWINGS. CAN EVENTUALLY HIT THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REPAIR THE MIRROR. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND MIRROR HIT WINDSHIEL...

Sep 3, 1998 Visibility Crash

REARVIEW MIRROR, WHILE DRIVING, IS LOOSE AND TILTS VERY OFTEN. NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED, IT WILL DANGLE, GO BACK AND FORTH, IT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WIRE AND SWINGS. CAN EVENTUALLY HIT THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REPAIR THE MIRROR. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND MIRROR HIT WINDSHIEL...

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE IN THE WASH/MIST/DELAY OR LOW SPEED MODE UNTIL THEY ARE SWITCHED TO HIGH SPEED MODE.AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AR EPLACED IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE THE OTHER MODES WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENT HOWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE IN THE WASH/MIST/DELAY OR LOW SPEED MODE UNTIL THEY ARE SWITCHED TO HIGH SPEED MODE.AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AR EPLACED IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE THE OTHER MODES WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENT HOWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE IN THE WASH/MIST/DELAY OR LOW SPEED MODE UNTIL THEY ARE SWITCHED TO HIGH SPEED MODE.AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AR EPLACED IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE THE OTHER MODES WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENT HOWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE IN THE WASH/MIST/DELAY OR LOW SPEED MODE UNTIL THEY ARE SWITCHED TO HIGH SPEED MODE.AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AR EPLACED IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE THE OTHER MODES WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENT HOWLING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES TAKE IN WATER. THEY WERE REPLACED IN JUNE 1998; HOWEVER, THE NEW LENSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF TAKING IN WATER.

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jun 25, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR OVER, VEHICLE VIBRATES.

Jun 25, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR OVER, VEHICLE VIBRATES.

Jun 23, 1998 Visibility

WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE BLADES DO NOT MOVE, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT AHEAD ON THE ROAD. DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jun 23, 1998 Visibility

WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE BLADES DO NOT MOVE, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT AHEAD ON THE ROAD. DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

TRAVELING 75-80MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. WHILE IT WAS VIBRATING, IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE & NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OR AXLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Structure

TRAVELING 75-80MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. WHILE IT WAS VIBRATING, IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE & NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OR AXLE. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. ALSO, BATTERY LEAKED ACID, AND TERMINAL WAS WORN OUT TO THE POINT OF BEING BROKEN.

Jun 11, 1998 Electrical System

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. ALSO, BATTERY LEAKED ACID, AND TERMINAL WAS WORN OUT TO THE POINT OF BEING BROKEN.

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. ALSO, BATTERY LEAKED ACID, AND TERMINAL WAS WORN OUT TO THE POINT OF BEING BROKEN.

Jun 11, 1998 Electrical System

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. ALSO, BATTERY LEAKED ACID, AND TERMINAL WAS WORN OUT TO THE POINT OF BEING BROKEN.

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH ON INTERSTATE, ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, PEDAL DID NOT MOVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT. HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER DID EXPERIENCE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH ON INTERSTATE, ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, PEDAL DID NOT MOVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT. HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER DID EXPERIENCE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH ON INTERSTATE, ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, PEDAL DID NOT MOVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT. HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER DID EXPERIENCE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH ON INTERSTATE, ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, PEDAL DID NOT MOVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT. HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER DID EXPERIENCE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND PASSING THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED. STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR MAINTAINED SPEED, KEPT ON UP TO 6000 RPM. PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE RIGHT IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAUSE IT WAS MISSING THE RUBBER BUSHINGS THAT WERE NEVER INSTALLED INTO THE MOTOR MOUNT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND PASSING THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED. STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR MAINTAINED SPEED, KEPT ON UP TO 6000 RPM. PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE RIGHT IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNT BECAUSE IT WAS MISSING THE RUBBER BUSHINGS THAT WERE NEVER INSTALLED INTO THE MOTOR MOUNT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAKE NOISE.

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAKE NOISE.

May 20, 1998 Visibility

EVERY NOW AND THEN WHEN TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY DO NOT COME ON. REPORTED TO DEALER IN SEPTEMBER OF 97. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IN MARCH THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROLBEM STILL CONTINUED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN ON MAY 8TH. DEALER COULD NOT DETECT...

May 20, 1998 Visibility

EVERY NOW AND THEN WHEN TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY DO NOT COME ON. REPORTED TO DEALER IN SEPTEMBER OF 97. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IN MARCH THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROLBEM STILL CONTINUED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN ON MAY 8TH. DEALER COULD NOT DETECT...

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

May 5, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED BATTRY/ALTERNATOR/IGNITION AND COMPUTER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF BRAKE PEDAL GOING TOO FAR TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS, CONDITION STILL EXISTS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF BRAKE PEDAL GOING TOO FAR TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS, CONDITION STILL EXISTS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR LOCKS ARE CONSTANTLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE TWO TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 21, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR LOCKS ARE CONSTANTLY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE TWO TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE AND THE GLASS FLEW IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Visibility Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE AND THE GLASS FLEW IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE AND THE GLASS FLEW IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Visibility Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE AND THE GLASS FLEW IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY

Apr 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY

Jan 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE SPECIFIED.

Jan 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE SPECIFIED.

Jan 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE SPECIFIED.

Jan 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE SPECIFIED.

Jan 14, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH DUE TO REFLECTION OF THE DASH FROM INSIDE VEHICLE.

Jan 14, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH DUE TO REFLECTION OF THE DASH FROM INSIDE VEHICLE.

Dec 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Dec 23, 1997 Structure

DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGED.

Dec 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Dec 23, 1997 Structure

DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGED.

Dec 10, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WITH FOUR OR MORE PASSENGERS ABOARD. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTANTLY WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 10, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WITH FOUR OR MORE PASSENGERS ABOARD. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTANTLY WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY.

Nov 26, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES OCCUPANT TO SIT ON BUCKLE, THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO SEAT AND DIFFICULT TO FASTEN.

Nov 26, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES OCCUPANT TO SIT ON BUCKLE, THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO SEAT AND DIFFICULT TO FASTEN.

Nov 17, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS SEAT BELT LOCKS/TIGHTENS WHILE DRIVING, CREATING DISCOMFORT FOR PASSENGER, IS DESIGNED THIS WAY TO SECURE CHILD SEATS.

Nov 17, 1997 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS SEAT BELT LOCKS/TIGHTENS WHILE DRIVING, CREATING DISCOMFORT FOR PASSENGER, IS DESIGNED THIS WAY TO SECURE CHILD SEATS.

Nov 4, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE RATCHET FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE RATCHET FAILED.

Oct 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ABOUT 25 MPH A TRUCK SMASHED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FRONT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE COMSUMER REFUSED GO TO HOSPITAL. *AK

Oct 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ABOUT 25 MPH A TRUCK SMASHED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FRONT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE COMSUMER REFUSED GO TO HOSPITAL. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 25, 1997 Steering

THE SECURITY ALARM HORN AND LIGHTS BLINKED AND BLEW OUT WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED AT ALL TIMES OF DAY/NIGHT- WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Oct 25, 1997 Steering

THE SECURITY ALARM HORN AND LIGHTS BLINKED AND BLEW OUT WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED AT ALL TIMES OF DAY/NIGHT- WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

GOING 35MPH & STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO AVOID VEHICLE IN FRONT WHICH STOPPED SUDDENLY. HAD TO HIT BRAKES & NOTHING HAPPENED. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. TOOK TO DEALER , TOLD NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

GOING 35MPH & STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO AVOID VEHICLE IN FRONT WHICH STOPPED SUDDENLY. HAD TO HIT BRAKES & NOTHING HAPPENED. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. TOOK TO DEALER , TOLD NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH TO FIT PEOPLE OVER 100 POUNDS.

Oct 2, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE SUN IS ON THE DASHBOARD IT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 2, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH TO FIT PEOPLE OVER 100 POUNDS.

Oct 2, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE SUN IS ON THE DASHBOARD IT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CREATING POOR VISIBILITY.

Sep 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A DEER IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A DEER IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THERE WAS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/LOSS OF BRAKE/POWER STEERING. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN, BUT THE RADIO CONTINUED TO PLAY. MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY. PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP LIKE NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THERE WAS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/LOSS OF BRAKE/POWER STEERING. EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN, BUT THE RADIO CONTINUED TO PLAY. MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY. PUT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP LIKE NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Electrical System

ECM FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER: CUTS ON THROAT, CHIN AND MOUTH, BRUISES ON CHEST, LEFT ARM AND HAND, BROKEN RIGHT FINGER.

Sep 10, 1997 Electrical System

ECM FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER: CUTS ON THROAT, CHIN AND MOUTH, BRUISES ON CHEST, LEFT ARM AND HAND, BROKEN RIGHT FINGER.

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH, APPLIED ABS BRAKES SUDDENLY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND PEDAL FADING AWAY. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH, APPLIED ABS BRAKES SUDDENLY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND PEDAL FADING AWAY. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO DIM FOR NO REASON. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD ITS THE DESIGN OF VEHICLE. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THERE IS NOT EVEN 300 POUNDS IN VEHICLE AND GOING OVER...

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN ANTI-THEFT ALARM CONTROLLER FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR MAKES NOISE.

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Steering

STEERING COLUMN ANTI-THEFT ALARM CONTROLLER FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR MAKES NOISE.

Aug 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED AFTER FOUR REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

Aug 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED AFTER FOUR REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

Aug 11, 1997 Structure

AIR NOISE COMING AROUND THE DOORS BOTH ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Structure

AIR NOISE COMING AROUND THE DOORS BOTH ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Visibility

OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE VERY SMALL, CAUSING BLIND SPOTS.

Aug 1, 1997 Visibility

OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE VERY SMALL, CAUSING BLIND SPOTS.

Jul 30, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN PROBLEM; THE BUCKLE PART OF THE SEAT BELT IS SO SHORT THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR AN ADULT TO BUCKLE THE BELT. *AK

Jul 30, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN PROBLEM; THE BUCKLE PART OF THE SEAT BELT IS SO SHORT THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR AN ADULT TO BUCKLE THE BELT. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Suspension

STRUT FAILED.

Jul 25, 1997 Suspension

STRUT FAILED.

Jul 16, 1997 Steering

RATTLING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, ALSO RUBBING SOUND. SEVERAL DIAGNOSIS; RESET FRONT CAMBER/INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ETC. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Steering

RATTLING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, ALSO RUBBING SOUND. SEVERAL DIAGNOSIS; RESET FRONT CAMBER/INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ETC. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR POSITIONED TOO FAR BACK, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY.

Jul 15, 1997 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR POSITIONED TOO FAR BACK, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY.

Jul 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System

FAULTY COMPUTER CHIP CAUSED CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION.

Jul 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Electrical System

FAULTY COMPUTER CHIP CAUSED CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION.

Jun 26, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THERE IS A LOT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOUR TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEMON. *YH

Jun 26, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THERE IS A LOT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOUR TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEMON. *YH

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES UPON ACCELERATION.

Jun 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE VIBRATES UPON ACCELERATION.

May 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MUST BE USED ON A REGULAR BASIS OTHERWISE WHEN USED CERTAIN FEATURES SUCH AS THE 'DELAY' FEATURE WILL NOT WORK.

May 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MUST BE USED ON A REGULAR BASIS OTHERWISE WHEN USED CERTAIN FEATURES SUCH AS THE 'DELAY' FEATURE WILL NOT WORK.

Apr 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKES ARE HARD TO ENGAGE AND HARD TO RELEASE.

Apr 10, 1997 Wheels

HIGH PRESSURE LEAK IN WHEEL.

Apr 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKES ARE HARD TO ENGAGE AND HARD TO RELEASE.

Apr 10, 1997 Wheels

HIGH PRESSURE LEAK IN WHEEL.

Apr 4, 1997 Seat Belts

PLASTIC PART OF BUCKLE CAME OFF WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE UP.

Apr 4, 1997 Seat Belts

PLASTIC PART OF BUCKLE CAME OFF WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE UP.

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, IN COLD WEATHER BELOW 0 DEGREES, FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD WHEN BACKING OUT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND PUMPING THE SYSTEM REGAINS PRESSURE. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, IN COLD WEATHER BELOW 0 DEGREES, FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD WHEN BACKING OUT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND PUMPING THE SYSTEM REGAINS PRESSURE. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE HAS A SKIP.

Mar 24, 1997 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION OF GENERAL TIRES CAUSED FLAPPING NOISE AROUND THE REAR AXLE.

Mar 24, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE HAS A SKIP.

Mar 24, 1997 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION OF GENERAL TIRES CAUSED FLAPPING NOISE AROUND THE REAR AXLE.

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED WHEN COMING FROM A DESCENDING OR STOPPING POSITION. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HEADLIGHTS DIMMED/FLICKERED, CAUSING EXTREME VISIBILITY DIFFICULTIES. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED WHEN COMING FROM A DESCENDING OR STOPPING POSITION. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HEADLIGHTS DIMMED/FLICKERED, CAUSING EXTREME VISIBILITY DIFFICULTIES. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BACKFIRES UPON START UP. REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER NOISE DUE TO 2 WIRES INCOMPATIBLE.

Feb 12, 1997 Seat Belts

LOCATION OF REAR SEAT BELTS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BACKFIRES UPON START UP. REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER NOISE DUE TO 2 WIRES INCOMPATIBLE.

Feb 12, 1997 Seat Belts

LOCATION OF REAR SEAT BELTS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE.

Feb 3, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, UPON LOWERING BOTH REAR WINDOWS, EXPERIENCES VIOLENT VIBRATION WHICH BECOMES WORSE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATES, REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO MAINTAIN CONTROLOF VEHICLE, NOT FIXED. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, UPON LOWERING BOTH REAR WINDOWS, EXPERIENCES VIOLENT VIBRATION WHICH BECOMES WORSE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATES, REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO MAINTAIN CONTROLOF VEHICLE, NOT FIXED. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD NOISE/CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHORT TURNS, CHECKED BY DEALER, STEERING SHORT GEAR BROKE, NO ACCIDENT.*AK

Jan 22, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD NOISE/CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHORT TURNS, CHECKED BY DEALER, STEERING SHORT GEAR BROKE, NO ACCIDENT.*AK

Jan 14, 1997 Structure

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Jan 14, 1997 Structure

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Jan 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Jan 8, 1997 Electrical System

OWNER STATES THAT HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HIS TRUNK LID CAME OPEN, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT HIS COMPUTER MODULE WAS BAD. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Electrical System

OWNER STATES THAT HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HIS TRUNK LID CAME OPEN, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT HIS COMPUTER MODULE WAS BAD. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL ARM DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION.

Dec 16, 1996 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL ARM DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION.

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Dec 12, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE.

Dec 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Dec 12, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE.

Nov 27, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT REMAIN LOCKED, HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHOUT REMEDY. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT REMAIN LOCKED, HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHOUT REMEDY. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System

FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER/ STALLS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System

FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER/ STALLS. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING HIGH RPM'S.

Oct 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING HIGH RPM'S.

Oct 1, 1996 Steering

FAILURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH DID NOT INDICATE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF.*AK *JB

Oct 1, 1996 Steering

FAILURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH DID NOT INDICATE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF.*AK *JB

Sep 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES IN DAMP WEATHER, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES IN DAMP WEATHER, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN STEERING DIFFICULTY FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL SYSTEMS.

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN STEERING DIFFICULTY FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL SYSTEMS.

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, TRIED TO SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT, LOST 3RD AND 4TH GEARS, LOST POWER. HAD TO STOP AND REST VEHICLE BEFORE STARTING AGAIN, GOING ABOUT 80 MPH.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Air Bags

CONSUMER SITS TOO CLOSE TO STEERING COLUMN TO BE ABLE TO USE THE AIR BAG SAFELY.CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAG (OTHER THAN SHORT PERSON). ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, TRIED TO SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT, LOST 3RD AND 4TH GEARS, LOST POWER. HAD TO STOP AND REST VEHICLE BEFORE STARTING AGAIN, GOING ABOUT 80 MPH.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Air Bags

CONSUMER SITS TOO CLOSE TO STEERING COLUMN TO BE ABLE TO USE THE AIR BAG SAFELY.CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAG (OTHER THAN SHORT PERSON). ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Aug 29, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE ECM CAUSES VEHICLE TO BACKFIRE.

Aug 29, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE ECM CAUSES VEHICLE TO BACKFIRE.

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE.

Aug 14, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE.

Aug 14, 1996 Steering

STEERING STIFFENS.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Aug 14, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE.

Aug 14, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE.

Aug 14, 1996 Steering

STEERING STIFFENS.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Jul 24, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED 40 TO 70MPH, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED 40 TO 70MPH, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 1, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED

Jun 1, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED

May 29, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE TO SHORT TO GO AROUND A CHILD SEAT OR A PERSON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE TO SHORT TO GO AROUND A CHILD SEAT OR A PERSON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGERS ON OUTSIDE SEATING, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE BY PERSONS USING THEM. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGERS ON OUTSIDE SEATING, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE BY PERSONS USING THEM. *AK