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Sep 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 93,376 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TOPPED OUT AT 40 MPH. THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED USING EXCESSIVE FORCE, WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN SLOWING THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 93,376 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TOPPED OUT AT 40 MPH. THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED USING EXCESSIVE FORCE, WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN SLOWING THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 24, 2005 Wheels

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 24, 2005 Wheels

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 15, 2004 Visibility

DESIGN FLAW WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER EQUIPMENT.*MR WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE VEHICLE'S WIPER DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIPER ARM. THE PLASTIC CLIP WHICH SECURED THE WIPER TO THE ARM RELEASED TOO EASILY. *NM

Sep 15, 2004 Visibility

DESIGN FLAW WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER EQUIPMENT.*MR WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE VEHICLE'S WIPER DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIPER ARM. THE PLASTIC CLIP WHICH SECURED THE WIPER TO THE ARM RELEASED TOO EASILY. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR WENT OUT AROUND 2:00 THE OTHER NIGHT. WE WERE ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TRYING TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN TILT STEERING TO CAUSE THIS. SEEMS AS IT IS WIRE BROKE OR SOMETHING CAME UNPLUGGED. HAVE ALREADY CHECKED FUSES.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR WENT OUT AROUND 2:00 THE OTHER NIGHT. WE WERE ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TRYING TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN TILT STEERING TO CAUSE THIS. SEEMS AS IT IS WIRE BROKE OR SOMETHING CAME UNPLUGGED. HAVE ALREADY CHECKED FUSES.

Oct 16, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

CONCERNED CITIZEN: NEW OWNER JUST PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER A 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE, WITH 100,000 MILES, VIN [XXX], AND WAS DRIVING THE AUTO WHEN THE MOTOR AND CRADLE FELL TO THE ROAD. THIS IN TURN DETACHED THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE CONTROL OF AUTO WAS LOSS. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ...

Oct 16, 2003 Structure 100,000 mi

CONCERNED CITIZEN: NEW OWNER JUST PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER A 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE, WITH 100,000 MILES, VIN [XXX], AND WAS DRIVING THE AUTO WHEN THE MOTOR AND CRADLE FELL TO THE ROAD. THIS IN TURN DETACHED THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE CONTROL OF AUTO WAS LOSS. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ...

Oct 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Oct 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Oct 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Oct 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Oct 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Oct 26, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERR...

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNA...

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNA...

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNA...

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNA...

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR CAM BEARING BROKE, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *SLC

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, DEALER REPLACED IT, AT 99990 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *SLC

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR CAM BEARING BROKE, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *SLC

Jan 25, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, DEALER REPLACED IT, AT 99990 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *SLC

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITH OCCUPANT LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT HOME AFTER A TRIP TO THE STORE. FIRE CAUSED VEHICLES DOOR AND WINDOW OPENERS TO FAIL. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS IN OTHER VEHICLES. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS HAPPENING...

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITH OCCUPANT LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT HOME AFTER A TRIP TO THE STORE. FIRE CAUSED VEHICLES DOOR AND WINDOW OPENERS TO FAIL. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS IN OTHER VEHICLES. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS HAPPENING...

Oct 17, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE IT WILL RELEASE ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE IT WILL RELEASE ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DELAYED IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES LOCKING UP INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DELAYED IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES LOCKING UP INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER HIT A DEER HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK *YC

Dec 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER HIT A DEER HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK *YC

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE THAT CAUSED CHAFING ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE HAS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE THAT CAUSED CHAFING ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET. *AK

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRA...

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A BUICK DEALER. SEVERAL DAYS LATER , WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A BUICK DEALER. SEVERAL DAYS LATER , WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE, TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 29, 1999 Electrical System

TURNING VEHICLE OFF, CANNOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. HAPPENING SINCE NEW. PROBLEM CONTINUOUS. POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY (UP/DOWN). TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

TURNING VEHICLE OFF, CANNOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. HAPPENING SINCE NEW. PROBLEM CONTINUOUS. POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY (UP/DOWN). TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Electrical System

TURNING VEHICLE OFF, CANNOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. HAPPENING SINCE NEW. PROBLEM CONTINUOUS. POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY (UP/DOWN). TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Visibility

TURNING VEHICLE OFF, CANNOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. HAPPENING SINCE NEW. PROBLEM CONTINUOUS. POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY (UP/DOWN). TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Electrical System

THE REASON I AM SENDING THIS TO YOU IS BECAUSE I FEEL THAT THE FUSE IN MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BLOWN INSTEAD OF THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN SMOKING AS IT DID,I AM WORRIED ABOUT A FIRE HAZARD

Mar 24, 1999 Electrical System

THE REASON I AM SENDING THIS TO YOU IS BECAUSE I FEEL THAT THE FUSE IN MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BLOWN INSTEAD OF THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN SMOKING AS IT DID,I AM WORRIED ABOUT A FIRE HAZARD

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Power Train

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Power Train

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Feb 14, 1999 Electrical System

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, YET NONE OF THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS HAS BEEN COVERED BY ANY MANUFACTURERS RECALLS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPEATEDLY AND HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT AND RECURRING PROBLEMS WI...

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 60,000 MILES. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 60,000 MILES. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Dec 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

Nov 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH T ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE AS WELL AS REAR BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH T ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE AS WELL AS REAR BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL LINE SEPARATED FRON THE GAS TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL LINE SEPARATED FRON THE GAS TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT. WENT INSIDE RESTAURANT. SOMEONE NOTICED VEHICLE BURNING & NOTIFIED THE RESTAURANT. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR & AROUND THE ENGINE AREA. *AK

May 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT. WENT INSIDE RESTAURANT. SOMEONE NOTICED VEHICLE BURNING & NOTIFIED THE RESTAURANT. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR & AROUND THE ENGINE AREA. *AK

May 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN COMING OUT OF A RAMP IN THE WAY DOWN, TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES AND STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

May 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN COMING OUT OF A RAMP IN THE WAY DOWN, TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES AND STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE, CAUSED BY OIL LEAKING.

Feb 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE, CAUSED BY OIL LEAKING.

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: BACKING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WENT COMPLETEY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. TOOK TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS GONE. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: BACKING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WENT COMPLETEY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. TOOK TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS GONE. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ARE SUBJECTED TO AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A MUCH LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THEN IT SHOULD. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: BACKING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WENT COMPLETEY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. TOOK TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS GONE. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: BACKING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WENT COMPLETEY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. TOOK TO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS GONE. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ARE SUBJECTED TO AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A MUCH LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THEN IT SHOULD. *AK

Aug 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 19, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WORKS NORMALLY UNTIL THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. THEN THE COLD AIR STOPS COMING OUT OF THE DASH VENTS AND IS DIVERTED TO THE FLOOR AND WINDSHIELD WHICH IMMEDIATELY FROSTS THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSE POOR VISABILITY.

Aug 19, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WORKS NORMALLY UNTIL THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. THEN THE COLD AIR STOPS COMING OUT OF THE DASH VENTS AND IS DIVERTED TO THE FLOOR AND WINDSHIELD WHICH IMMEDIATELY FROSTS THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSE POOR VISABILITY.

Jul 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING, NUMEROUS REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER STALLING CONTINUES.

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING, NUMEROUS REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER STALLING CONTINUES.

Apr 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO A BURNT WIRE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 22, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER FRAUD.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL CYLINDERS REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS TURNED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS TURNED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES ITSELF.

Apr 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO A BURNT WIRE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Apr 22, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER FRAUD.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SHOES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEEL CYLINDERS REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS TURNED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS TURNED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAK.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.

Apr 22, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES ITSELF.

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM; ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM; ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM; ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM; ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE.

Mar 24, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT IN SERIAL NUMBER RANGE.

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BOTH ABS RELAYS. ALSO, REPLACED 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/MACHINED ROTORS AND TURNED DRUMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE.

Mar 24, 1997 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT IN SERIAL NUMBER RANGE.

Mar 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DRIVING AT SPEED 10MPH. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DRIVING AT SPEED 10MPH. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST TOTAL ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HAD TO COAST VEHICLE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST TOTAL ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HAD TO COAST VEHICLE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE . *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE . *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL IF HE STARTS TO BRAKE FROM 45MPH & OVER. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DOES NOT RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL IF HE STARTS TO BRAKE FROM 45MPH & OVER. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DOES NOT RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL IF HE STARTS TO BRAKE FROM 45MPH & OVER. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DOES NOT RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL IF HE STARTS TO BRAKE FROM 45MPH & OVER. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DOES NOT RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ABS LIGHT CAME (YELLOW) WHEN LIGHT CAME ON NO ABS WAS IN EFFECT. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ABS LIGHT CAME (YELLOW) WHEN LIGHT CAME ON NO ABS WAS IN EFFECT. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Structure

BACK LEFT POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED/GEAR WORN OUT.

Feb 24, 1997 Structure

BACK LEFT POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED/GEAR WORN OUT.

Feb 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WENT OUT AT 40,000 MILES; ABS LIGHT CAME ON, REMAINED ON; HAVE NORMAL BRAKING; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING; NO CRASHES; VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WENT OUT AT 40,000 MILES; ABS LIGHT CAME ON, REMAINED ON; HAVE NORMAL BRAKING; ACCORDING TO DEALER, ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING; NO CRASHES; VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER FRAUD.

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER FRAUD.

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKES FAIL AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS. YET, THE BRAKES STILL FAIL. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKES FAIL AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS. YET, THE BRAKES STILL FAIL. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKES FAIL AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS. YET, THE BRAKES STILL FAIL. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABS BRAKES FAIL AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN LAST ONE AND HALF YEARS. YET, THE BRAKES STILL FAIL. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.

Dec 6, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT REAR DOOR IS JAMMED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO ENTER OR EXIT THIS DOOR . PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 6, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

LEFT REAR DOOR IS JAMMED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO ENTER OR EXIT THIS DOOR . PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, DISCOVERED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING. FIXED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AT THE GARAGE. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, DISCOVERED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING. FIXED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AT THE GARAGE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY, ONCE RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY. RESULING IN A CRASH. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY, ONCE RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY. RESULING IN A CRASH. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK CONSUMERHIT EMERGENCY BRAKE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOL...

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK CONSUMERHIT EMERGENCY BRAKE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOL...

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK CONSUMERHIT EMERGENCY BRAKE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOL...

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK CONSUMERHIT EMERGENCY BRAKE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOL...

Oct 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Oct 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

Aug 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Aug 6, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK. *SD

Aug 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Aug 6, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK. *SD

Jul 26, 1996 Power Train Fire

DUE TO A DAMAGE OIL COOLING HOSE LEAKS, THE VEHICLE COUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB

Jul 26, 1996 Power Train Fire

DUE TO A DAMAGE OIL COOLING HOSE LEAKS, THE VEHICLE COUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB

May 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 504456)

May 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 504456)

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *DSH

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MISS.

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 30, 1996 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *DSH

Apr 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MISS.

Apr 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS: APPLIED BRAKES ON SUDDEN/PANIC BRAKING; NO RESPONSE ON BRAKE APPLICATION; VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING; REARENDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE; NO WARNING. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS: APPLIED BRAKES ON SUDDEN/PANIC BRAKING; NO RESPONSE ON BRAKE APPLICATION; VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING; REARENDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE; NO WARNING. *AK

Apr 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WAS OF IN PARK POSTION ON A HILL CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN HILL WITH CHILD IN THE CAR NOT IN CHILD SEAT CLIMBED OUT CAR AND HIT A POLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WAS OF IN PARK POSTION ON A HILL CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN HILL WITH CHILD IN THE CAR NOT IN CHILD SEAT CLIMBED OUT CAR AND HIT A POLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON CONTINUALLY. *AK

Apr 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON CONTINUALLY. *AK

Jan 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED THE GAS LINE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THERE WAS NO LEAK OR SMELL IT JUST FELL. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED THE GAS LINE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THERE WAS NO LEAK OR SMELL IT JUST FELL. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED THE GAS LINE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THERE WAS NO LEAK OR SMELL IT JUST FELL. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED THE GAS LINE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THERE WAS NO LEAK OR SMELL IT JUST FELL. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKES CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKES CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES. *DSH

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES. *DSH

Nov 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK WARNING LIGHT CAME ON LOSS OF BRAKES. CAUSE DEFECTIVE PUMP AND MOTOR. TT

Nov 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK WARNING LIGHT CAME ON LOSS OF BRAKES. CAUSE DEFECTIVE PUMP AND MOTOR. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS IN-LAWS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH SAME BUICK ,CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR, HE IS STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS IN-LAWS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH SAME BUICK ,CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR, HE IS STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS IN-LAWS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH SAME BUICK ,CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR, HE IS STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS IN-LAWS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH SAME BUICK ,CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR, HE IS STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.*JB

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 26, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SD

Oct 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Oct 26, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *SD

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, REAR BRAKES OVERHEATED AND VAPORIZED THE BRAKE FLUID. TT CONSUMER WENT OFF ROAD CAUSING 2300 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DEALER STATED PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT FULLY RELEASED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO RUN HOT AND VAPORIZE THE BRAKE FLUID, CONSUMER ASKS IF VEHICLE HAS D...

Oct 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, REAR BRAKES OVERHEATED AND VAPORIZED THE BRAKE FLUID. TT CONSUMER WENT OFF ROAD CAUSING 2300 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DEALER STATED PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT FULLY RELEASED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO RUN HOT AND VAPORIZE THE BRAKE FLUID, CONSUMER ASKS IF VEHICLE HAS D...

Sep 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR TOOK TO DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT

Sep 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR TOOK TO DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT

Sep 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, UNKNOWN SOURCE OF FAILURE. TT

Sep 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, UNKNOWN SOURCE OF FAILURE. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, DIFFICULTY STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

Sep 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, DIFFICULTY STOPPING VEHICLE. TT

Aug 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO DEALER HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SYSTEM . TT

Aug 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO DEALER HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SYSTEM . TT

Aug 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKE. THE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN IN A PANIC STOP THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND JERKS THE CAR TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Aug 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKE. THE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN IN A PANIC STOP THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND JERKS THE CAR TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE.

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED TWICE.

Jul 20, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY, CAR DRIVEN WITH BRAKE ON, BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATED/VAPORIZED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE/ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jul 20, 1995 Parking Brake Crash

PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY, CAR DRIVEN WITH BRAKE ON, BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATED/VAPORIZED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE/ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jul 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN BRAKES WHERE APPLIED, FAILED WITHOUT WARNING TO STOP, VEHICLE RAN OFF HWY TO STOP VEHICLE UNDER BODY DAMAGES. *AK

Jul 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN BRAKES WHERE APPLIED, FAILED WITHOUT WARNING TO STOP, VEHICLE RAN OFF HWY TO STOP VEHICLE UNDER BODY DAMAGES. *AK

Jul 7, 1995 Parking Brake

PROBLEM WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING SAME THE RECALL BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Jul 7, 1995 Parking Brake

PROBLEM WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING SAME THE RECALL BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING OFF HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURANCE. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING OFF HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE THIRD OCCURANCE. TT

May 25, 1995 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED, ACTUATOR HAS FAILED. TT

May 25, 1995 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED, ACTUATOR HAS FAILED. TT

May 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. TT

May 24, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES, METAL TO METAL SOUND, HAD BRAKES CHANGED SEVEN TIMES. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES, METAL TO METAL SOUND, HAD BRAKES CHANGED SEVEN TIMES. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS RUSTED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO SINK TO FLOOR/MAKE NOISE. *SKD

Apr 25, 1995 Electrical System

CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IN THE CORRECT PLACE.

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER FAILED.

Apr 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS RUSTED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO SINK TO FLOOR/MAKE NOISE. *SKD

Apr 25, 1995 Electrical System

CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IN THE CORRECT PLACE.

Apr 25, 1995 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER FAILED.

Apr 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SKD

Apr 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SKD

Mar 24, 1995 Structure

DUE TO FAILURE OF ACTUATOR SWITCH, ALL PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE, COULDN'T BE OPENED OR CLOSED. TT

Mar 24, 1995 Structure

DUE TO FAILURE OF ACTUATOR SWITCH, ALL PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE, COULDN'T BE OPENED OR CLOSED. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL PULL VERY HARD TO RIGHT. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL PULL VERY HARD TO RIGHT. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PULLED EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER BRAKES HEATED UP CAUSING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID TO VAPORIZE. RESULTING IN BRAKE LOCKUP. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY LEVER FAILED TO DISENGAGE PROPERLY, VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNTIL COASTING TO A STOP. AK

Feb 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PULLED EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER BRAKES HEATED UP CAUSING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID TO VAPORIZE. RESULTING IN BRAKE LOCKUP. TT

Feb 13, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY LEVER FAILED TO DISENGAGE PROPERLY, VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNTIL COASTING TO A STOP. AK

Jan 2, 1995 Power Train

CV BOOT BROKE. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Jan 2, 1995 Tires

REPLACED NOISY GOODYEAR TIRES.

Jan 2, 1995 Power Train

CV BOOT BROKE. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Jan 2, 1995 Tires

REPLACED NOISY GOODYEAR TIRES.