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Dec 8, 2008 Power Train 173,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Power Train 173,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE MOUNT FELL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT IS SENDING THE VEHICLE TO A WELDING SHOP. THE FAILURE M...

Sep 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE MOUNT FELL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT IS SENDING THE VEHICLE TO A WELDING SHOP. THE FAILURE M...

Jul 21, 2008 Structure 156,510 mi

THE WASHERS FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. THE SUB FRAME(CRADLE) THEN DROPPED AND DISCONNECTED STEERING SHAFT. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT @ 5MPH. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Structure 156,510 mi

THE WASHERS FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. THE SUB FRAME(CRADLE) THEN DROPPED AND DISCONNECTED STEERING SHAFT. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT @ 5MPH. *TR

Apr 24, 2006 Power Train

LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB

Apr 24, 2006 Power Train

LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB

Apr 10, 2006 Electrical System 76,000 mi

DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Apr 10, 2006 Steering 76,000 mi

DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Apr 10, 2006 Electrical System 76,000 mi

DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Apr 10, 2006 Steering 76,000 mi

DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM

Nov 17, 2004 Structure 175,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 175,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Structure 175,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 175,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT 928-774-1472 IN FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR MY 1993 BUICK, PARK AVENUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED TO PERFORM A SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR. THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS 96V01500; TRANSMISSIO...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT 928-774-1472 IN FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR MY 1993 BUICK, PARK AVENUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED TO PERFORM A SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR. THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS 96V01500; TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 31, 2003 Equipment Fire

CONSUMER PUSHED IN CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO ACTIVATE. LIGHTER ONLY GOT WARM. CONSUMER DEPRESSED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHTER GOT HOT, BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE BURNING OUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Equipment Fire

CONSUMER PUSHED IN CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO ACTIVATE. LIGHTER ONLY GOT WARM. CONSUMER DEPRESSED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHTER GOT HOT, BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE BURNING OUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *PH

Nov 7, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD MOUNTING CORRODED BODY OPENING PINCHWELD, LEAKS AND STRESS CRACKS MAY OCCUR WHEN MFG OR REPLACED IE NO PAINT OR PROTECTION WAS EVER PUT ON IE QUALITY SAFETY IE THERE IS NO WAY RUST CAN GET T THE MOUNTING OF THE GLASS. IN OTHER WORDS OTHER MAY BE DRIVING AND PUT BRAKES ON ONLY TO FIND THE ...

Nov 7, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD MOUNTING CORRODED BODY OPENING PINCHWELD, LEAKS AND STRESS CRACKS MAY OCCUR WHEN MFG OR REPLACED IE NO PAINT OR PROTECTION WAS EVER PUT ON IE QUALITY SAFETY IE THERE IS NO WAY RUST CAN GET T THE MOUNTING OF THE GLASS. IN OTHER WORDS OTHER MAY BE DRIVING AND PUT BRAKES ON ONLY TO FIND THE ...

Aug 21, 2002 Structure

WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, AND STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED FROM GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, AND STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED FROM GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Structure

WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, AND STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED FROM GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE, AND STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED FROM GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NYLON FUEL LINE FAILED, RESULTING ON GASOLINE SPRAYING ON EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. HIGH PROBABILITY OF FIRE. THE LEAKAGE RATE WAS APPROXIAMTELY .5 GPM.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NYLON FUEL LINE FAILED, RESULTING ON GASOLINE SPRAYING ON EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. HIGH PROBABILITY OF FIRE. THE LEAKAGE RATE WAS APPROXIAMTELY .5 GPM.*AK

May 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jul 9, 2001 Steering

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Electrical System

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Tires

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Structure

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Equipment

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Steering

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Electrical System

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Tires

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Structure

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Equipment

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED, HOWEVER BRAKES STILL SQUEAK, MASTER CYLINDER HAS LEAKED TWICE. OIL PAN LEAKS, ENGINE OVERHEATED, FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AIR CONDITIONER INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY CORE AND EVAPORATOR. CONSUMER STATES TIRES WERE BAD, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A L...

Jul 8, 2001 Tires

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Equipment

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Tires

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Equipment

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Jul 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NATURE OF PROBLEM: I PURCHASED A LEMON!! I PURCHASED A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ON 2/21/98 FOR $12,800.00 (ALONG WITH MY HUSBANDS 1991 JEEP WRANGLER) FROM STEPHENS BUICK/JEEP. AT THAT SAME TIME I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 48 MONTH OR 40,000 MILES, CLASSIC JCX FOR $1,466.00. SINCE THE DATE...

Apr 18, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT, AND IT AS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RELEASE THE BELTS TO BUCKLE UP. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT, AND IT AS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RELEASE THE BELTS TO BUCKLE UP. *JB

Apr 4, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Oct 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN USING SPEED CONTROL, THE VEHICLE COASTS TO A MUCH HIGHER SPEED DOWNHILL.GOT AS HIGH AS 85 BEFORE I NOTICED THE SPEED. THE TRANS SHIFTS DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR FROM AOTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL BUT GETS HUNG UP AND SUFFERS SEVERE SHUDDERING . ALSO HAPPENED WHILE IN THIRD GEAR,STARTING FROM A SIGNAL.POS...

Oct 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN USING SPEED CONTROL, THE VEHICLE COASTS TO A MUCH HIGHER SPEED DOWNHILL.GOT AS HIGH AS 85 BEFORE I NOTICED THE SPEED. THE TRANS SHIFTS DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR FROM AOTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL BUT GETS HUNG UP AND SUFFERS SEVERE SHUDDERING . ALSO HAPPENED WHILE IN THIRD GEAR,STARTING FROM A SIGNAL.POS...

Aug 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT WOULD KEEP COMING ON & FAILED TO GO OFF. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED ABS VALVE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM DID NOT AFFECT BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Aug 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT WOULD KEEP COMING ON & FAILED TO GO OFF. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED ABS VALVE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM DID NOT AFFECT BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. *AK

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HAS FAILED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST WAS THE ORIGINAL SYSTEM, AND THE SECOND FAILED APPROX. SIX MONTHS AGO. THE ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY A BUICK DEALER/TERRY BUICK/JACKSONVILLE,FLA. *AK

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS HAS FAILED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST WAS THE ORIGINAL SYSTEM, AND THE SECOND FAILED APPROX. SIX MONTHS AGO. THE ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY A BUICK DEALER/TERRY BUICK/JACKSONVILLE,FLA. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES BARELY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY UNPLUGGED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO ITS IDLE. BUT WHEN PLUGGING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, THE ENGINE START...

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES BARELY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY UNPLUGGED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO ITS IDLE. BUT WHEN PLUGGING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, THE ENGINE START...

Jul 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES BARELY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY UNPLUGGED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO ITS IDLE. BUT WHEN PLUGGING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, THE ENGINE START...

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY/ UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES BARELY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THEY UNPLUGGED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO ITS IDLE. BUT WHEN PLUGGING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, THE ENGINE START...

Jul 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS . I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN RICHMOND AT THAT TIME IT HAD 34K MILES. I AM NOT A PERSON THAT DRIVE FAST OR RIDE MY BRAKES, SO I FIND IT VERY DISTURBING THAT SOMETHING AS MAJOR AS THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED...

Jul 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS . I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN RICHMOND AT THAT TIME IT HAD 34K MILES. I AM NOT A PERSON THAT DRIVE FAST OR RIDE MY BRAKES, SO I FIND IT VERY DISTURBING THAT SOMETHING AS MAJOR AS THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 29, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LID OPENS FOR NOW APPARENT REASON WHEN PARKED. INTERIOR LIGHTS AND RADIO COME ON WHEN THIS OCCURS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE DURING A THUNDERSTORM, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO BE SATURATED. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LID OPENS FOR NOW APPARENT REASON WHEN PARKED. INTERIOR LIGHTS AND RADIO COME ON WHEN THIS OCCURS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE DURING A THUNDERSTORM, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO BE SATURATED. *AK

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Equipment

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Electrical System

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

May 16, 2000 Equipment

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOT HARD , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PEDAL WAS HIT TOO HARD AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IN 8/14/96 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. 10/3/96 DRIVER SIDE AND RIGHT PASSENGER ...

Jan 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Jan 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Jan 1, 2000 Structure

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Jan 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Jan 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Jan 1, 2000 Structure

THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BELL RINGS NONSTOP. OCCASIONALLY IF YOU MAKE A HARD TURN THE LIGHT GOES OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. TOOK TO MECHANIC. DID FRONT BRAKE "JOB". 2 DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN THE FRONT DOORS. THE PASSAGNER SIDE ...

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train Fire

ON DEC. 11, 1999, AT APPROX. 5:45 PM, I WAS SOUTH BOUND ON I-15, 36 MILES NORTH OF BAKER, CA. DURING THE CLIMB OF THE HILL, CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED AT THAT INSTANT, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE DISTINCT ODOR OF BURNT TRANS FLUID WAS ENTERING THE PA...

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train Fire

ON DEC. 11, 1999, AT APPROX. 5:45 PM, I WAS SOUTH BOUND ON I-15, 36 MILES NORTH OF BAKER, CA. DURING THE CLIMB OF THE HILL, CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED AT THAT INSTANT, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE DISTINCT ODOR OF BURNT TRANS FLUID WAS ENTERING THE PA...

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVERHEATING IN A VERY SHORT TIME--3/4 MILE DRIVING

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVERHEATING IN A VERY SHORT TIME--3/4 MILE DRIVING

Jul 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ABS LIGHT IS ON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ABS LIGHT IS ON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS JUMPING. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, MAKING IT HARD FOR VEHICLE TO PULL. CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS JUMPING. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, MAKING IT HARD FOR VEHICLE TO PULL. CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BEFORE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER RELAY KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO BECOME IRRITATED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER RELAY KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO BECOME IRRITATED. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME, AS IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON, THE BELL SOUNDS ALL THE TIME. DEALER REPAIRED $781, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME, AS IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON, THE BELL SOUNDS ALL THE TIME. DEALER REPAIRED $781, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT STOP HAD GONE PAST COVER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK. NLM

Jul 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED. NLM

Jul 16, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Jul 16, 1998 Seat Belts

RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT STOP HAD GONE PAST COVER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK. NLM

Jul 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED. NLM

Dec 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

RECALL NOTICE #96V015002.

Dec 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

OWNER BELIEVES VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER RECALL #96V015002.

Dec 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

RECALL NOTICE #96V015002.

Dec 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

OWNER BELIEVES VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER RECALL #96V015002.

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUPERCHARGER COOLING PLASTIC FITTINGS BROKE. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUPERCHARGER COOLING PLASTIC FITTINGS BROKE. YH

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PBS LIGHT CAME ON, REPLACED FAILED MODULATING VALVE.

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PBS LIGHT CAME ON, REPLACED FAILED MODULATING VALVE.

Jun 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR ENGINE STARTED FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO GAS LEAK. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

CAR ENGINE STARTED FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO GAS LEAK. *AK

Jun 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION BECAUSE OF LOSS OF THE BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION BECAUSE OF LOSS OF THE BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS STEERING CONTROL, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. VEHICLE VEERED TO RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING PARKED VEHICLE, WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALER TODAY. *AK

May 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS STEERING CONTROL, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. VEHICLE VEERED TO RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING PARKED VEHICLE, WILL BE INSPECTED BY DEALER TODAY. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED, WARNING LIGHT SHOWED THAT THE ABS WAS NOT WORKING. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED, WARNING LIGHT SHOWED THAT THE ABS WAS NOT WORKING. *AK

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE.

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE.

Jan 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING , A SMALL VAPOR OF SMOKE BEGAN TO SEEP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS COMING THE AREA JUST BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT ABOVE THE GEAR SHIFT.

Jan 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING , A SMALL VAPOR OF SMOKE BEGAN TO SEEP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS COMING THE AREA JUST BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT ABOVE THE GEAR SHIFT.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS/DOORS FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Structure

POWER WINDOWS/DOORS FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS/DOORS FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Structure

POWER WINDOWS/DOORS FAILED.

Sep 10, 1996 Structure Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHILE OWNER WALKED TOWARDS VEHICLE PUSHED REMOTE LOCK RELEASE, OPENED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR WAS ON FIRE, TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM DOOR, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES W/EXTINGUISHER. *AK *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHILE OWNER WALKED TOWARDS VEHICLE PUSHED REMOTE LOCK RELEASE, OPENED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR WAS ON FIRE, TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM DOOR, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES W/EXTINGUISHER. *AK *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Structure Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHILE OWNER WALKED TOWARDS VEHICLE PUSHED REMOTE LOCK RELEASE, OPENED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR WAS ON FIRE, TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM DOOR, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES W/EXTINGUISHER. *AK *SLC

Sep 10, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHILE OWNER WALKED TOWARDS VEHICLE PUSHED REMOTE LOCK RELEASE, OPENED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR WAS ON FIRE, TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM DOOR, OWNER PUT OUT FLAMES W/EXTINGUISHER. *AK *SLC

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG COIL FAILED.

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG COIL FAILED.

Jul 10, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG UPON IMPACT, DURING A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROX. 40 MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER. *AK

Jul 10, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG UPON IMPACT, DURING A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROX. 40 MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Jul 8, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW LEAKS.

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jul 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOSE BROKE/FAILED.

Jul 8, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Jul 8, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW LEAKS.

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Jul 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOSE BROKE/FAILED.

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

A SMALL VAPOR OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Jun 19, 1996 Steering

A SMALL VAPOR OF SMOKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Jun 7, 1996 Wheels

TWO LUG NUTS ON FRONT WHEEL BROKE. *DH

Jun 7, 1996 Wheels

TWO LUG NUTS ON FRONT WHEEL BROKE. *DH

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE CAME FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, PULLED TO SIDE, ENGINE ENGULFED IN FLAMES; OWNER RECEIVED RECALL, CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO NO PARTS 96V0150002. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR LIGHT, TOUR BUS DID NOT STOP & REARENDED VEHICLE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, PASSENGER INJURED BY SEAT BELT, *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE CAME FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, PULLED TO SIDE, ENGINE ENGULFED IN FLAMES; OWNER RECEIVED RECALL, CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO NO PARTS 96V0150002. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR LIGHT, TOUR BUS DID NOT STOP & REARENDED VEHICLE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, PASSENGER INJURED BY SEAT BELT, *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK

Jan 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

IMPACT SPEED ESTIMATED W/DOLLAR VALUE OVER $5,400.00. DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

IMPACT SPEED ESTIMATED W/DOLLAR VALUE OVER $5,400.00. DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMERS BRAKES DO NOT STOP CAR , HARD TO STOP AT LIGHTS. THIS THE THIRD TIME THEY HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. CAR STILL WILL NOT STOP. TT IT WAS COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITH PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. *YH

Nov 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMERS BRAKES DO NOT STOP CAR , HARD TO STOP AT LIGHTS. THIS THE THIRD TIME THEY HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. CAR STILL WILL NOT STOP. TT IT WAS COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITH PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. *YH

Sep 8, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOSE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *SD

Sep 8, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOSE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *SD

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH LITTLE BRAKE PRESSURE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH LITTLE BRAKE PRESSURE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Electrical System

BECAUSE OF WHERE THE HORN IS LOCATED IT IS DIFFICULT TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS OF YOUR INTENTIONS. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Electrical System

BECAUSE OF WHERE THE HORN IS LOCATED IT IS DIFFICULT TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS OF YOUR INTENTIONS. TT

Jul 25, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN ORIGIN. TT

Jul 25, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN ORIGIN. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING FIRE STARTED UNDERHOOD. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW

Apr 24, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING FIRE STARTED UNDERHOOD. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKE HOSE LEAKED CAUSING LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. REPAIRED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKE HOSE LEAKED CAUSING LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. REPAIRED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 13, 1995 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC TRANSMISSION GOES IN TO NEUTRAL AND GOES FORWARD. TT

Apr 13, 1995 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC TRANSMISSION GOES IN TO NEUTRAL AND GOES FORWARD. TT

Feb 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Jan 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *ALK

Jan 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *ALK