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Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

1) CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION 2) CAR REFUSES TO START / DOES NOT RECOGNIZE KEY & SIGNALS "ANTI-THEFT" I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD FOR A RED LIGHT. APPROACHING THE STOPPED CARS AHEAD I SLOWED MY CAR DOWN TO APPX. 15MPH. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I HIT THE GAS T...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

1) CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION 2) CAR REFUSES TO START / DOES NOT RECOGNIZE KEY & SIGNALS "ANTI-THEFT" I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD FOR A RED LIGHT. APPROACHING THE STOPPED CARS AHEAD I SLOWED MY CAR DOWN TO APPX. 15MPH. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I HIT THE GAS T...

Mar 12, 2014 Engine 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

Mar 12, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

Mar 12, 2014 Engine 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

Mar 12, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL...

May 9, 2012 Air Bags 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT BURNED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND HANDS AS HE WAS TRYING TO STOP THE AIR BAG WITH HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR ANY TYP...

May 9, 2012 Air Bags 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT BURNED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND HANDS AS HE WAS TRYING TO STOP THE AIR BAG WITH HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR ANY TYP...

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. ...

Aug 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. ...

Feb 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,976 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=ALTERNATOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND PLENUM REPLACED ($812.80). TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=BURNT WIRE AND RELAY LEADING TO FUEL PUMP REPLACED, NO CHARGE FOR REPAIR. TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, ...

Feb 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,976 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=ALTERNATOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND PLENUM REPLACED ($812.80). TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=BURNT WIRE AND RELAY LEADING TO FUEL PUMP REPLACED, NO CHARGE FOR REPAIR. TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, ...

Feb 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,976 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=ALTERNATOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND PLENUM REPLACED ($812.80). TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=BURNT WIRE AND RELAY LEADING TO FUEL PUMP REPLACED, NO CHARGE FOR REPAIR. TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, ...

Feb 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,976 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=ALTERNATOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND PLENUM REPLACED ($812.80). TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=BURNT WIRE AND RELAY LEADING TO FUEL PUMP REPLACED, NO CHARGE FOR REPAIR. TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, ...

Jan 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE ENGINE IS HYDROLOCKED I'VE BEEN TOLD. THE INTAKE WAS LEAKING COOLANT FOR A WHILE AT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I'VE DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I'VE READ SOMEWHERE THAT GM TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT AND ISSUED A FIX BY ADDING A PILL ADDIT...

Jan 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE ENGINE IS HYDROLOCKED I'VE BEEN TOLD. THE INTAKE WAS LEAKING COOLANT FOR A WHILE AT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I'VE DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I'VE READ SOMEWHERE THAT GM TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT AND ISSUED A FIX BY ADDING A PILL ADDIT...

May 7, 2007 Steering 151,950 mi

1) NO SPECIFIC EVENT - NOTICED DURING BRAKE INSPECTION 2) ALIGNMENT AND STEERING - REAR TRAILING ARMS RUSTED THROUGH - CAR, UNSAFE TO DRIVE PER SHOP, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT IF DRIVEN OFF THE PREMISES. 3) PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT - WILL SAVE OLD PARTS. *AK

May 7, 2007 Suspension 151,950 mi

1) NO SPECIFIC EVENT - NOTICED DURING BRAKE INSPECTION 2) ALIGNMENT AND STEERING - REAR TRAILING ARMS RUSTED THROUGH - CAR, UNSAFE TO DRIVE PER SHOP, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT IF DRIVEN OFF THE PREMISES. 3) PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT - WILL SAVE OLD PARTS. *AK

May 7, 2007 Steering 151,950 mi

1) NO SPECIFIC EVENT - NOTICED DURING BRAKE INSPECTION 2) ALIGNMENT AND STEERING - REAR TRAILING ARMS RUSTED THROUGH - CAR, UNSAFE TO DRIVE PER SHOP, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT IF DRIVEN OFF THE PREMISES. 3) PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT - WILL SAVE OLD PARTS. *AK

May 7, 2007 Suspension 151,950 mi

1) NO SPECIFIC EVENT - NOTICED DURING BRAKE INSPECTION 2) ALIGNMENT AND STEERING - REAR TRAILING ARMS RUSTED THROUGH - CAR, UNSAFE TO DRIVE PER SHOP, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT IF DRIVEN OFF THE PREMISES. 3) PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT - WILL SAVE OLD PARTS. *AK

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 89,659 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON DASH. DID NOT GO OUT. WAS TOLD IF I DIDN'T GET IT REPAIRED THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO START IT WITH THE KEYS I PRESENTLY POSSESSED. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 89,659 mi

SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON DASH. DID NOT GO OUT. WAS TOLD IF I DIDN'T GET IT REPAIRED THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO START IT WITH THE KEYS I PRESENTLY POSSESSED. *JB

Jan 5, 2006 Air Bags 114,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V171000 REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. ALSO,BOARD. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Jan 5, 2006 Air Bags 114,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V171000 REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. ALSO,BOARD. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Steering

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Steering

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR HAS COME OFF. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL 98V306000. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THIS RECALL DESCRIBED HIS SITUATION EXACTLY . *BF *NM

Mar 28, 2005 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR HAS COME OFF. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL 98V306000. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THIS RECALL DESCRIBED HIS SITUATION EXACTLY . *BF *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL AND FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I STILL LIKE IT. FIRST, THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS REAL HOT OUTSIDE AND WE ARE GOING UP A HILL. WHERE WE LIVE THAT IS EVERYWHERE. SECOND, THE PAINT STARTED PEELING WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I CONT...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL AND FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I STILL LIKE IT. FIRST, THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS REAL HOT OUTSIDE AND WE ARE GOING UP A HILL. WHERE WE LIVE THAT IS EVERYWHERE. SECOND, THE PAINT STARTED PEELING WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I CONT...

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL AND FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I STILL LIKE IT. FIRST, THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS REAL HOT OUTSIDE AND WE ARE GOING UP A HILL. WHERE WE LIVE THAT IS EVERYWHERE. SECOND, THE PAINT STARTED PEELING WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I CONT...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL AND FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I STILL LIKE IT. FIRST, THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS REAL HOT OUTSIDE AND WE ARE GOING UP A HILL. WHERE WE LIVE THAT IS EVERYWHERE. SECOND, THE PAINT STARTED PEELING WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I CONT...

Mar 28, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

PAINT ON 1995 BUICK REGAL IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE SHEETS. *JB

Mar 28, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

PAINT ON 1995 BUICK REGAL IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE SHEETS. *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags

LAWYER REPRESENTING DANIEL DEEN IS REQUESTING A COPY OF MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. *LA *MR

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags

LAWYER REPRESENTING DANIEL DEEN IS REQUESTING A COPY OF MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. *LA *MR

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 51,927 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WENT OUT AT 51,927 MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAID DEFECT, BUT THE VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *LA THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 51,927 mi

THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WENT OUT AT 51,927 MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAID DEFECT, BUT THE VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *LA THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

Dec 10, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STARTED STEERING ITSELF. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A GUARD RAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED AROUND A...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STARTED STEERING ITSELF. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A GUARD RAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED AROUND A...

Dec 10, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STARTED STEERING ITSELF. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A GUARD RAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED AROUND A...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STARTED STEERING ITSELF. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A GUARD RAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED AROUND A...

Jul 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

ON JAN. 8,2003 I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTIO AND REPAIR DONE BY TUFFY'S AUTO SERVIVE AT 4164 N. MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO. I NOTICES S SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I RETURNED TO TUFFY'S FIVE (5) TIMES, THE LAST BEING ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 20, 2003. AT THIS TIME, MR JIM JANICEK, THE DI...

Jul 12, 2003 Equipment Crash Fire

ON JAN. 8,2003 I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTIO AND REPAIR DONE BY TUFFY'S AUTO SERVIVE AT 4164 N. MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO. I NOTICES S SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I RETURNED TO TUFFY'S FIVE (5) TIMES, THE LAST BEING ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 20, 2003. AT THIS TIME, MR JIM JANICEK, THE DI...

Jul 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

ON JAN. 8,2003 I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTIO AND REPAIR DONE BY TUFFY'S AUTO SERVIVE AT 4164 N. MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO. I NOTICES S SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I RETURNED TO TUFFY'S FIVE (5) TIMES, THE LAST BEING ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 20, 2003. AT THIS TIME, MR JIM JANICEK, THE DI...

Jul 12, 2003 Equipment Crash Fire

ON JAN. 8,2003 I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTIO AND REPAIR DONE BY TUFFY'S AUTO SERVIVE AT 4164 N. MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO. I NOTICES S SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I RETURNED TO TUFFY'S FIVE (5) TIMES, THE LAST BEING ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 20, 2003. AT THIS TIME, MR JIM JANICEK, THE DI...

Jul 10, 2003 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT PEELING...COMING OFF IN SHEETS FOR LAST FEW YEARS...CONTACTED BOTH GM AND BUICK HOME OFFICES ....WAS TOLD IT WASN'T A DEFECT AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME TYPE OF DELAMINATION PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD THE RECALLS ON VEHICLES FOR YEARS JUST AHEAD OF MINE. DIDN'T THEY HAVE ...

Jul 10, 2003 Structure 65,000 mi

PAINT PEELING...COMING OFF IN SHEETS FOR LAST FEW YEARS...CONTACTED BOTH GM AND BUICK HOME OFFICES ....WAS TOLD IT WASN'T A DEFECT AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME TYPE OF DELAMINATION PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD THE RECALLS ON VEHICLES FOR YEARS JUST AHEAD OF MINE. DIDN'T THEY HAVE ...

May 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

PAINT IS FLAKING OFF THE CAR SURFACE. *NLM

May 20, 2003 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

PAINT IS FLAKING OFF THE CAR SURFACE. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. *NLM

Feb 19, 2003 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING MALFUNCTIONED, THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING MALFUNCTIONED, THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Jan 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 70,700 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS THE DOOR LATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN OFF. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS $150.00. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING IN OTHER GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME DOOR LATCH DESIGN.

Jan 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 70,700 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS THE DOOR LATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN OFF. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS $150.00. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING IN OTHER GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME DOOR LATCH DESIGN.

Oct 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,700 mi

THE CALIPERS, BRAKE HOSES AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WAS REPLACED AT LEAST 10 TIMES WITH IN A 5 YEAR PERIOD. MR *JB

Oct 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,700 mi

THE CALIPERS, BRAKE HOSES AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WAS REPLACED AT LEAST 10 TIMES WITH IN A 5 YEAR PERIOD. MR *JB

Sep 21, 2002 Steering

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 21, 2002 Power Train

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 21, 2002 Steering

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 21, 2002 Power Train

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEE...

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEEKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES ETC. ONE WEEK LATER THE SQUEEKING NOISE RESURFACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEEKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES ETC. ONE WEEK LATER THE SQUEEKING NOISE RESURFACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Aug 27, 2002 Seat Belts

BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHICH AFFECTS REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. DEALER ALREDY CONTACTED.*AK *YH

Aug 27, 2002 Seat Belts

BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHICH AFFECTS REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. DEALER ALREDY CONTACTED.*AK *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags

00 V 171 000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags

00 V 171 000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Air Bags

THE PART TO COMPLETE RECALL 00V-171 (FRONTAL AIR BAG) WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A RENTAL CAR, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD ONLY PAY 30 DOLLARS A DAY FOR A RENTAL CAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE BUICK REGAL THE CONSUMER OWNED, THE CONSUMER PAID ...

Jul 24, 2002 Air Bags

THE PART TO COMPLETE RECALL 00V-171 (FRONTAL AIR BAG) WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A RENTAL CAR, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD ONLY PAY 30 DOLLARS A DAY FOR A RENTAL CAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE BUICK REGAL THE CONSUMER OWNED, THE CONSUMER PAID ...

Jul 8, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(00V171000) REGARDING POSSIBLE AIR BAG FAILURE, CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTIFICATION STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, HOWEVER THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *JB *SCC

Jul 8, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(00V171000) REGARDING POSSIBLE AIR BAG FAILURE, CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTIFICATION STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, HOWEVER THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *JB *SCC

Jun 28, 2002 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Air Bags

DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE AND CONSUMER IS SATISFIED. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE AND CONSUMER IS SATISFIED. *TT

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. MAIN COMPUTER MODULE LINK TO IGNITION CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY DEALER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY OTHER TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. MAIN COMPUTER MODULE LINK TO IGNITION CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY DEALER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY OTHER TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. MAIN COMPUTER MODULE LINK TO IGNITION CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY DEALER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY OTHER TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. MAIN COMPUTER MODULE LINK TO IGNITION CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY DEALER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY OTHER TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL ON AN ICY ROAD, VEHICLE HIT A POST AND ENDED UP NOSE DOWN IN A DITCH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *TT

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL ON AN ICY ROAD, VEHICLE HIT A POST AND ENDED UP NOSE DOWN IN A DITCH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *TT

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE COOLANT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER PLENTIUM AND THERMOSTAT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC

Apr 5, 2002 Power Train

THERE WAS RED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED BOTH TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *SLC

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE COOLANT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER PLENTIUM AND THERMOSTAT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC

Apr 5, 2002 Power Train

THERE WAS RED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED BOTH TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *SLC

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL STOPPED VEHICLE AND RESTART IT.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL STOPPED VEHICLE AND RESTART IT.*AK

Feb 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN A DITCH, AFTER THE ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON THE AIRBAG, CONSUMER SUFFERED A DAMAGED LUNG, AND HER CHEST WAS CAVED...

Feb 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN A DITCH, AFTER THE ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON THE AIRBAG, CONSUMER SUFFERED A DAMAGED LUNG, AND HER CHEST WAS CAVED...

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

NHTSA# 00 V 171 000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 CONCERNING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: DEALER POIRIER BUICK; FALL RIVER, MA; PHONE# 508/679-3200 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

NHTSA# 00 V 171 000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 CONCERNING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: DEALER POIRIER BUICK; FALL RIVER, MA; PHONE# 508/679-3200 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL 00V171000 CONCERNING AIR BAGS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AT HIS LAST VISIT, ON JANUARY 9, 2002 THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID HE WOULD ORDER THE PART AND CALL CONSUMER TO SET A DATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THIS SHOULD BE WITHIN 30 DAYS. *YD

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL 00V171000 CONCERNING AIR BAGS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT AT HIS LAST VISIT, ON JANUARY 9, 2002 THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID HE WOULD ORDER THE PART AND CALL CONSUMER TO SET A DATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THIS SHOULD BE WITHIN 30 DAYS. *YD

Dec 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE DUE TO BRAKES GRABBING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT ROTORS ON ALL 4 WHEELS WERE RED HOT. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK *SLC

Dec 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE DUE TO BRAKES GRABBING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT ROTORS ON ALL 4 WHEELS WERE RED HOT. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK *SLC

Oct 22, 2001 Seat Belts

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH CAR SITTING STILL JUST STARTING ENGINE. INJURED RIGHT SHOULDER. *AK

Oct 22, 2001 Seat Belts

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH CAR SITTING STILL JUST STARTING ENGINE. INJURED RIGHT SHOULDER. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAGS FAILED, HOWEVER CONSUMER DID NOT STATE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.*JB

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAGS FAILED, HOWEVER CONSUMER DID NOT STATE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.*JB

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAGS FAILED, HOWEVER CONSUMER DID NOT STATE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.*JB

Sep 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAGS FAILED, HOWEVER CONSUMER DID NOT STATE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.*JB

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 50-55MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN AND CHEWED UP PARTS.*AK THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE WERE RECONDITIONED.*JB

Sep 7, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 50-55MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN AND CHEWED UP PARTS.*AK THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE WERE RECONDITIONED.*JB

Aug 2, 2001 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL 00V171000 IN APRIL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS FOR AIR BAG REPAIR. NEEDED TO CALL BACK TO CHECK IF PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL 00V171000 IN APRIL. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS FOR AIR BAG REPAIR. NEEDED TO CALL BACK TO CHECK IF PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED TWICE, REAR ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Aug 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED TWICE, REAR ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jul 26, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION, BUT WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT PART WAS ON ORDER AND IT WOULD BE AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFORE IT WOULD ARRIVED, CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD VEHICLE IN WHICH THE PART WAS NEVER REPLACED.*YH

Jul 26, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION, BUT WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT PART WAS ON ORDER AND IT WOULD BE AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR WEEKS BEFORE IT WOULD ARRIVED, CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD VEHICLE IN WHICH THE PART WAS NEVER REPLACED.*YH

Jul 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CAR WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP, SHOP PERSONNEL SAID BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE. INSURANCE COMPANY SENT APPRAISER TO CHECK CAR AND HE SAID THE BRAKES "FAILED A COUPLE MORE TIMES" WHILE HE WAS TRYING THEM. TOWED CAR TO BU...

Jul 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CAR WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP, SHOP PERSONNEL SAID BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE. INSURANCE COMPANY SENT APPRAISER TO CHECK CAR AND HE SAID THE BRAKES "FAILED A COUPLE MORE TIMES" WHILE HE WAS TRYING THEM. TOWED CAR TO BU...

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL #00V171000 AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR AIR BAG. DEFECT WAS REPAIRED. ONCE COMPLETED, AND OWNER RETRIEVED VEHCLE, NOTICED HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN IT DID PREVIOUSLY. MECHANIC INDICATED HORN NOT WORKING AT TIME OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

RECEIVED RECALL #00V171000 AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR AIR BAG. DEFECT WAS REPAIRED. ONCE COMPLETED, AND OWNER RETRIEVED VEHCLE, NOTICED HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN IT DID PREVIOUSLY. MECHANIC INDICATED HORN NOT WORKING AT TIME OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

RECEIVED RECALL #00V171000 AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR AIR BAG. DEFECT WAS REPAIRED. ONCE COMPLETED, AND OWNER RETRIEVED VEHCLE, NOTICED HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN IT DID PREVIOUSLY. MECHANIC INDICATED HORN NOT WORKING AT TIME OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

RECEIVED RECALL #00V171000 AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR AIR BAG. DEFECT WAS REPAIRED. ONCE COMPLETED, AND OWNER RETRIEVED VEHCLE, NOTICED HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN IT DID PREVIOUSLY. MECHANIC INDICATED HORN NOT WORKING AT TIME OF REPAIRS. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL ON PASSENGER'S AIR BAG IN MAY 2OOO. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED CONSUMER WILL RECEIVE CALL WHEN PARTS COME IN. TWO WEEKS HAVE PASSED, NO CALL RECEIVED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 16, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL ON PASSENGER'S AIR BAG IN MAY 2OOO. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED CONSUMER WILL RECEIVE CALL WHEN PARTS COME IN. TWO WEEKS HAVE PASSED, NO CALL RECEIVED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER ONE YEAR BUICK HAS NOT MANUFACTURED RECALL PART FOR AIR BAG. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 2, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER ONE YEAR BUICK HAS NOT MANUFACTURED RECALL PART FOR AIR BAG. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V171000. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED , INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED REPAIRING VEHICLE WILL TAKE A WEEK TO COMPLETE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT OFFER A RENTAL CAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V171000. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED , INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED REPAIRING VEHICLE WILL TAKE A WEEK TO COMPLETE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT OFFER A RENTAL CAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 12, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL 00V171000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER , BENSON BUICK 9631 HICKMAN RD DES MONIES, IA. 50322 PHONE # 515-276-6600, AND BEFORE 2001 WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. PARTS STILL HAVE NOT COME IN. CONSUMER...

Apr 12, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL 00V171000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER , BENSON BUICK 9631 HICKMAN RD DES MONIES, IA. 50322 PHONE # 515-276-6600, AND BEFORE 2001 WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. PARTS STILL HAVE NOT COME IN. CONSUMER...

Apr 9, 2001 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX RECALL FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THAT HE RECEIVED IN MAIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX RECALL FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THAT HE RECEIVED IN MAIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A TRUCK IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V1710000 FOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG, BUT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags

PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL ON AIRBAG.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, HITTING A TRUCK IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V1710000 FOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG, BUT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags

PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL ON AIRBAG.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL ID# 00V171000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 CONCERNING AIR BAG SYSTEM. PARTS WERN'T AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WILL SEND A LETTER WHEN THE PART BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL ID# 00V171000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 CONCERNING AIR BAG SYSTEM. PARTS WERN'T AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WILL SEND A LETTER WHEN THE PART BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags

DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL NOTICE 00V171000 REPAIRS REGARDING AIRBAG FAILURE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE ,AND HAS YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THEM REGARDING REPAIRS. *AK RECALL REPAIR WAS FINALLY COMPLETED. *SLC

Mar 16, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE AS ASSEMBLY FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUITSIDE. POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM TO DRIVER IF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY DEVELOPE. EXTRACTING DRIVER FROM PASSANGER SIDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF BUCKET SEATS AND CONSOLE.

Mar 16, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL NOTICE 00V171000 REPAIRS REGARDING AIRBAG FAILURE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE ,AND HAS YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM THEM REGARDING REPAIRS. *AK RECALL REPAIR WAS FINALLY COMPLETED. *SLC

Mar 16, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE AS ASSEMBLY FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUITSIDE. POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM TO DRIVER IF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY DEVELOPE. EXTRACTING DRIVER FROM PASSANGER SIDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF BUCKET SEATS AND CONSOLE.

Mar 12, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 00V171000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND THE DEALER HAD RECEIVED INSTRUCTION TO FIX VEHICLE, BUT DEALER STILL UNABLE TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEM B...

Mar 12, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 00V171000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND THE DEALER HAD RECEIVED INSTRUCTION TO FIX VEHICLE, BUT DEALER STILL UNABLE TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEM B...

Mar 9, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00 V 171 000 INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED PINNO BUICK , OXFORD ,PA 610-932-2892, TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE, AND WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00 V 171 000 INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED PINNO BUICK , OXFORD ,PA 610-932-2892, TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE, AND WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Air Bags

THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS FOR RECALL OOV-171 FOR THE AIR BAG WIRING. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Air Bags

THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS FOR RECALL OOV-171 FOR THE AIR BAG WIRING. NLM

Feb 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICEL IN PARKING LOT ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO FRONT END OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AFTER PARKING VEHICEL IN PARKING LOT ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO FRONT END OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags

00 V 171 000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: NOTICE RECEIVED AND CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO INSPECT VEHICLE FIRST BEFORE THEY COULD ORDER PART, AND THEN THEY WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. NOTICE STATED: DEALER WILL REPLACE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR ...

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JUNE FOR DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG, STATING THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAFE. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags

00 V 171 000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: NOTICE RECEIVED AND CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO INSPECT VEHICLE FIRST BEFORE THEY COULD ORDER PART, AND THEN THEY WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. NOTICE STATED: DEALER WILL REPLACE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR ...

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JUNE FOR DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG, STATING THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAFE. *YH

Feb 21, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 00V-171 BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*YH

Feb 21, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 00V-171 BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*YH

Feb 21, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 00V-171 BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*YH

Feb 21, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 00V-171 BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.*YH

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS JUST IDILING. CONSUMER FLOATED ACROSS THREEE LANES TO GET OFF. DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION WHY IT HAPPENED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS JUST IDILING. CONSUMER FLOATED ACROSS THREEE LANES TO GET OFF. DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION WHY IT HAPPENED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. *SLC

Jan 17, 2001 Air Bags

WE RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE INFLATOR IN JULY OF 2000. I CONTACTED BUICK IN DECEMBER 2000 WONDERING WHY WE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT RECALL AND WAS TOLD 3 TO 6 MONTHS MORE BEFORE REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THEY DID REPLACE THE...

Jan 17, 2001 Air Bags

WE RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE INFLATOR IN JULY OF 2000. I CONTACTED BUICK IN DECEMBER 2000 WONDERING WHY WE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT RECALL AND WAS TOLD 3 TO 6 MONTHS MORE BEFORE REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THEY DID REPLACE THE...

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PREMATURLEY WEAR OUT , CONSUMER HAS ALREADY REPLACED 4 SETS OF ROTORS, TWICE IN FRONT AND TWICE IN REAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS PREMATURLEY WEAR OUT , CONSUMER HAS ALREADY REPLACED 4 SETS OF ROTORS, TWICE IN FRONT AND TWICE IN REAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 3, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE RECALL 00V-171 FOR THE FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG BECAUSE THE NECESSARY PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NLM

Jan 3, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE RECALL 00V-171 FOR THE FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG BECAUSE THE NECESSARY PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NLM

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V171000/ AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PARTS FOR RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V171000/ AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PARTS FOR RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 23, 2000 Air Bags

HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION FROM BUICK SINCE JULY. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 23, 2000 Air Bags

HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION FROM BUICK SINCE JULY. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND CRAKCED, THE CALIPERS WERE FROZE OPEN, THIS WAS CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKING TO BE MADE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY. *SLC

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND CRAKCED, THE CALIPERS WERE FROZE OPEN, THIS WAS CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKING TO BE MADE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY. *SLC

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND CRAKCED, THE CALIPERS WERE FROZE OPEN, THIS WAS CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKING TO BE MADE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY. *SLC

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND CRAKCED, THE CALIPERS WERE FROZE OPEN, THIS WAS CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKING TO BE MADE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY. *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE OF ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE CAUSED BY A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ASSUMED HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM, AND CHARGED CONSUMER $4,700 TO GET A NEW ENGINE. AFTER NEW ENGINE WAS INST...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE OF ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE CAUSED BY A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ASSUMED HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM, AND CHARGED CONSUMER $4,700 TO GET A NEW ENGINE. AFTER NEW ENGINE WAS INST...

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE OF ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE CAUSED BY A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ASSUMED HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM, AND CHARGED CONSUMER $4,700 TO GET A NEW ENGINE. AFTER NEW ENGINE WAS INST...

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE OF ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE CAUSED BY A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ASSUMED HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM, AND CHARGED CONSUMER $4,700 TO GET A NEW ENGINE. AFTER NEW ENGINE WAS INST...

Nov 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN AUGUST OF 1996 I PURCHASED A 1995 BUICK REGAL, 4 DOOR, SEDAN. VIN # [XXX]. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN AUGUST OF 1996 I PURCHASED A 1995 BUICK REGAL, 4 DOOR, SEDAN. VIN # [XXX]. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HIT NO BUMPS, NOR HAD AN ACCIDENT. BUICK HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HIT NO BUMPS, NOR HAD AN ACCIDENT. BUICK HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 11, 2000 Visibility

PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Visibility

PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Visibility

PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Visibility

PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP BURNED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP. *AK FUEL PUMP LOCATED IN GAS TANK GOT HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING, MELT SOME OF PLASTIC BODY OF FUEL PUMP. *YH

Sep 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP BURNED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP. *AK FUEL PUMP LOCATED IN GAS TANK GOT HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING, MELT SOME OF PLASTIC BODY OF FUEL PUMP. *YH

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MAN...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MAN...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MAN...

Sep 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MAN...

Jul 31, 2000 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 31, 2000 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING OUT DUE TO CHEAP MATERIAL USED FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING PREMATURE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING OUT DUE TO CHEAP MATERIAL USED FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING PREMATURE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Air Bags

BUICK FACTORY NOTICE OF POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NO CRASH NEED TO HAVE OFF/ON SWITCH PERMIT UNTIL DEFECTIVE SYSTEM CAN BE REPLACED, ESTIMATED BY BUICK AT SIX (6) CANNOT TAKE ANY CHANCES OF DRIVING CAR. BUICK WILL PUT OFF/ON SWITCH IN AT NO CHARGE SO WE CAN DRIVE THE CAR NOW SO PLEASE EXPEDIATE AP...

Jul 24, 2000 Air Bags

BUICK FACTORY NOTICE OF POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NO CRASH NEED TO HAVE OFF/ON SWITCH PERMIT UNTIL DEFECTIVE SYSTEM CAN BE REPLACED, ESTIMATED BY BUICK AT SIX (6) CANNOT TAKE ANY CHANCES OF DRIVING CAR. BUICK WILL PUT OFF/ON SWITCH IN AT NO CHARGE SO WE CAN DRIVE THE CAR NOW SO PLEASE EXPEDIATE AP...

Jun 15, 2000 Air Bags

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, OBSCURING DRIVER'S VISION. VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND IT DID NOT HIT A BUMP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC PLACED IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NOTHING WAS WRONG. HAD THE AIR BAG REPLACED. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Air Bags

WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, OBSCURING DRIVER'S VISION. VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND IT DID NOT HIT A BUMP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC PLACED IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & NOTHING WAS WRONG. HAD THE AIR BAG REPLACED. *AK

May 22, 2000 Air Bags

EA99026, INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT; RIGHT AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE WAS BEING CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

May 22, 2000 Air Bags

EA99026, INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT; RIGHT AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE WAS BEING CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

May 16, 2000 Steering

ANY TIME WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING POSITION IT WILL SLIP, AND HAS ALOT OF PLAY IN THE TILT. CONTACTED DEALER, VEHICLE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT, AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

May 16, 2000 Steering

ANY TIME WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING POSITION IT WILL SLIP, AND HAS ALOT OF PLAY IN THE TILT. CONTACTED DEALER, VEHICLE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT, AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION FOR SOME HOURS AND HORN SOUNDED OFF. HORN IS CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER NOTED IF HORN WAS NEEDED IN AN EMERGENCY, IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION FOR SOME HOURS AND HORN SOUNDED OFF. HORN IS CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER NOTED IF HORN WAS NEEDED IN AN EMERGENCY, IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKAGES/ A PUDDLE OF FLUID CAN BE SEEN ON THE GROUND; DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE LEAKS. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKAGES/ A PUDDLE OF FLUID CAN BE SEEN ON THE GROUND; DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE LEAKS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Air Bags

EA 99 026/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED, NO BUMP OR POTHOLE WAS HIT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Air Bags

EA 99 026/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED, NO BUMP OR POTHOLE WAS HIT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BURNING DRIVER'S ARMS, AND CAUSING OTHER INJURIES.THERE WAS NO PRIOR ACCIDENT, NO IMPACT, AND NO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TO INDICATE A DEFECT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BURNING DRIVER'S ARMS, AND CAUSING OTHER INJURIES.THERE WAS NO PRIOR ACCIDENT, NO IMPACT, AND NO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TO INDICATE A DEFECT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment Fire

PAPERS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT WERE SUCK INTO FAN, CAUSING FAN TO BREAK, AND RESULTING IA A FIE IN DUCT OF AIR AND HEAT CHANNEL. SOME SORT OF SHIELD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PLACE BETWWEN THE FAN AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment Fire

PAPERS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT WERE SUCK INTO FAN, CAUSING FAN TO BREAK, AND RESULTING IA A FIE IN DUCT OF AIR AND HEAT CHANNEL. SOME SORT OF SHIELD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PLACE BETWWEN THE FAN AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A 94 FORD EXPLORER 02/02/200 AND THE CAR OVERHEATED THE NEXT DAY. I WANTED OUT FROM THE WHOLE DEAL BUT THEY SAID NO OR ELSE THEY WILL RUIN MY CREDIT, SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GET THE BUICK, I WAS CONCERENED ABOUT MY CREDIT, AND ON THE NEXT DAY I'M HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A 94 FORD EXPLORER 02/02/200 AND THE CAR OVERHEATED THE NEXT DAY. I WANTED OUT FROM THE WHOLE DEAL BUT THEY SAID NO OR ELSE THEY WILL RUIN MY CREDIT, SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GET THE BUICK, I WAS CONCERENED ABOUT MY CREDIT, AND ON THE NEXT DAY I'M HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG COIL WOULD MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED. SOMETIMES LATER, IT SOUNDED LIKE PAPER WAS BRUSHING AGAINST IT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ALSO WAS NOT INFORMED IF AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG COIL WOULD MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED. SOMETIMES LATER, IT SOUNDED LIKE PAPER WAS BRUSHING AGAINST IT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ALSO WAS NOT INFORMED IF AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE TURNING OFF AT AN INTERSECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE NEVER SAW A TRANSMISSION BLOW UP LIKE THAT ONE WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE TURNING OFF AT AN INTERSECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE NEVER SAW A TRANSMISSION BLOW UP LIKE THAT ONE WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 25MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE . MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 25MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE . MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, ONCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. AT 75,000 MILES, THE CAR IS IN NEED OF ITS FOURTH SET OF REAR PADS AND ROTORS. SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MAKE SURE PROPER LUGNUT TORQUE HAS BEEN ADHERED TO. OWNER HAS ALWAYS CHECKED TOR...

Oct 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, ONCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. AT 75,000 MILES, THE CAR IS IN NEED OF ITS FOURTH SET OF REAR PADS AND ROTORS. SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MAKE SURE PROPER LUGNUT TORQUE HAS BEEN ADHERED TO. OWNER HAS ALWAYS CHECKED TOR...

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PREVOUISLY THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PREVOUISLY THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PREVOUISLY THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PREVOUISLY THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DRIVER EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT, AND WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DRIVER EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS, WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT, AND WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASION THE ALTERNATOR / BATTERY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *YC

Aug 5, 1999 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASION THE ALTERNATOR / BATTERY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *YC

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

Jul 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAS BEEN SYMPATHETIC TOWARDS PROBLEM/BUICK STATES THE PREMATURE WEAR OF REAR DISC PADS AND ROTORS ARE BECAUSE I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS ROAD SALT AND SAND.I DON'T THINK THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM. BUICK IS ADVISING THE DEALERS THAT WE HAVE TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE ONCE A WEEK TO ADJUS...

Jul 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAS BEEN SYMPATHETIC TOWARDS PROBLEM/BUICK STATES THE PREMATURE WEAR OF REAR DISC PADS AND ROTORS ARE BECAUSE I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS ROAD SALT AND SAND.I DON'T THINK THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM. BUICK IS ADVISING THE DEALERS THAT WE HAVE TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE ONCE A WEEK TO ADJUS...

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

ONCE CAR SHIFTS INTO THE OVERDRIVE OR FINAL GEAR, I EXPERIENCE A HESITATION. THE HESITATION SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN VEHICLE SPEED IS AROUND 80 MPH. IT ALSO DISAPPEARS WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR.

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

ONCE CAR SHIFTS INTO THE OVERDRIVE OR FINAL GEAR, I EXPERIENCE A HESITATION. THE HESITATION SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN VEHICLE SPEED IS AROUND 80 MPH. IT ALSO DISAPPEARS WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR.

Jun 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.E MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.E MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON A VERY HILLY AND CURVEY AREA.

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON A VERY HILLY AND CURVEY AREA.

Mar 10, 1999 Seats

LEFT FRONT SEAT BACK REST SWINGS FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER IN JULY 1997. DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT SEE A PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECKED THE BACK REST AND SAID IT WAS LOOSE, BUT THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT. THEY GAVE ME T...

Mar 10, 1999 Seats

LEFT FRONT SEAT BACK REST SWINGS FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER IN JULY 1997. DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT SEE A PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECKED THE BACK REST AND SAID IT WAS LOOSE, BUT THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT. THEY GAVE ME T...

Feb 20, 1999 Air Bags

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED ON ME WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THE RESPONSE WAS "BECAUSE THE CAR HAS OVER 100,000 BUICK WILL ONLY FIX THE AIRBAG IF I PAY $1,000 FOR PARTS AND INSTALLATION". *AK

Feb 20, 1999 Air Bags

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED ON ME WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THE RESPONSE WAS "BECAUSE THE CAR HAS OVER 100,000 BUICK WILL ONLY FIX THE AIRBAG IF I PAY $1,000 FOR PARTS AND INSTALLATION". *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

VEHICLE SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, UNABLE TO REMEDY FAILURES.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED TWO TIMES.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED TWO TIMES.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

VEHICLE SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, UNABLE TO REMEDY FAILURES.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED TWO TIMES.

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED TWO TIMES.

Jan 14, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE HOUSING MECHANISM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS SEVEN TIMES WITH NO CORECTION TO THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE HOUSING MECHANISM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS SEVEN TIMES WITH NO CORECTION TO THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN HOOD. THE RELEASE MECHANISM INSIDE VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE HOOD LATCH. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN HOOD. THE RELEASE MECHANISM INSIDE VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE HOOD LATCH. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. COMPLETE FAILURE RESULTED

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. COMPLETE FAILURE RESULTED

Sep 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED. QCAW

Sep 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED. QCAW

Sep 12, 1998 Structure

WHEN PAPERS ARE PUT IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT THEY CAN EASILY SLIP INTO THE AIR CONDITIONING FAN. GLOVE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED.

Sep 12, 1998 Structure

WHEN PAPERS ARE PUT IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT THEY CAN EASILY SLIP INTO THE AIR CONDITIONING FAN. GLOVE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED.

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED (50-55 MPH) AND NEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD RUMBLE OR VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. DISCOVERED BOTH REAR WHEEL DISCS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIR WAS TO BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED (50-55 MPH) AND NEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD RUMBLE OR VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. DISCOVERED BOTH REAR WHEEL DISCS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIR WAS TO BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED (50-55 MPH) AND NEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD RUMBLE OR VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. DISCOVERED BOTH REAR WHEEL DISCS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIR WAS TO BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED (50-55 MPH) AND NEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD RUMBLE OR VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. DISCOVERED BOTH REAR WHEEL DISCS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIR WAS TO BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRING IN THE DASHBOARD WAS BURNT. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRING IN THE DASHBOARD WAS BURNT. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT THE DRIVER STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR, THE MOTOR JUST REVVED UP. AFTER LETTING UP ON THE GAS IT WAS OK, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT THE NEXT STOP LIGHT.

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT THE DRIVER STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR, THE MOTOR JUST REVVED UP. AFTER LETTING UP ON THE GAS IT WAS OK, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT THE NEXT STOP LIGHT.

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

A FLAW IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT DESIGN. WHENEVER PAPER IS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT IT WOULD SLIP THROUGH & GET ENTANGLED WITH FAN MOTOR & CLOG IT. THIS CAUSED FAN MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO CALLED MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM TO SOLVE. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Structure

A FLAW IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT DESIGN. WHENEVER PAPER IS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT IT WOULD SLIP THROUGH & GET ENTANGLED WITH FAN MOTOR & CLOG IT. THIS CAUSED FAN MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO CALLED MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM TO SOLVE. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON LEFT REAR ROTOR AND PAD. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND ROTOS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON LEFT REAR ROTOR AND PAD. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND ROTOS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE GOES INTO THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING WEAR AND TEAR TO THE BRAKE LINE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jun 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE GOES INTO THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING WEAR AND TEAR TO THE BRAKE LINE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

May 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES GRINDING/RUBBING/VIBRATING AND NOISES FROM UNDER HOOD.

May 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES GRINDING/RUBBING/VIBRATING AND NOISES FROM UNDER HOOD.

Jan 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.

Jan 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE AND LET SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED, BRAKES WERE FINE. ROAD TESTED AND CHECKED, FOUND MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE AND LET SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED, BRAKES WERE FINE. ROAD TESTED AND CHECKED, FOUND MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE AND LET SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED, BRAKES WERE FINE. ROAD TESTED AND CHECKED, FOUND MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Dec 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STOPPED VEHICLE AND LET SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTED, BRAKES WERE FINE. ROAD TESTED AND CHECKED, FOUND MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW SWITCH BROKEN POWER WINDOWS.

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW SWITCH BROKEN POWER WINDOWS.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT INNER BRAKE PAD FRICTION MATERIAL SEPERATED FROM PAD PLAT, CAUSING WEEL TO LOCK UP WHEN MOVING FORWARD.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT INNER BRAKE PAD FRICTION MATERIAL SEPERATED FROM PAD PLAT, CAUSING WEEL TO LOCK UP WHEN MOVING FORWARD.

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES/ROTORS : WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE IN AT 17000, MILES. DEALER SAID HE WOULD NEED FRONT BRAKES CHANGED. AT 22000 THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A NOISE AND CAN HEAR THE GRINDING NOISE. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES/ROTORS : WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE IN AT 17000, MILES. DEALER SAID HE WOULD NEED FRONT BRAKES CHANGED. AT 22000 THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A NOISE AND CAN HEAR THE GRINDING NOISE. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Jun 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT HER BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THAT HER LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKES ARE USED. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT HER BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THAT HER LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKES ARE USED. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 45-50 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY, IF UNDER 45 OR OVER 50 WILL NOT VIBRATE, WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 45-50 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY, IF UNDER 45 OR OVER 50 WILL NOT VIBRATE, WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS.

Nov 19, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DOOR REMOTE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.

Nov 19, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS.

Nov 19, 1996 Unknown Or Other

DOOR REMOTE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MACHINED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR PULSATION, ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/REAR CALIPER SLIDERS. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED.

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING RACK FAILED.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED.

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING RACK FAILED.

Oct 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO TRAN: INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM 5 TO 10 MPH ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE, ACTS AS IF OUT OF FUEL/NO RESPONSE, HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AND FREEWAY, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT.

Oct 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO TRAN: INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM 5 TO 10 MPH ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE, ACTS AS IF OUT OF FUEL/NO RESPONSE, HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AND FREEWAY, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT.

Sep 25, 1996 Seats

SEAT RECLINING GEARS DO NOT MESH COMPLETELY, ALLOWING SEAT BACK TO BE MOVED BACK/FORTH ABOUT 3 INCHES.

Sep 25, 1996 Seats

SEAT RECLINING GEARS DO NOT MESH COMPLETELY, ALLOWING SEAT BACK TO BE MOVED BACK/FORTH ABOUT 3 INCHES.

Aug 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Visibility

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Equipment

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Visibility

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Aug 22, 1996 Equipment

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LE...

Jul 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARKED VEHICLE, AWAY FEW MINUTES, RETURNED, SMOKE COMING UP THRU ENGINE TO WINDSHIELD AREA, BURST INTO FLAMES, NO WARNING. *AK *JB

Jul 11, 1996 Steering

OIL LEAK. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARKED VEHICLE, AWAY FEW MINUTES, RETURNED, SMOKE COMING UP THRU ENGINE TO WINDSHIELD AREA, BURST INTO FLAMES, NO WARNING. *AK *JB

Jul 11, 1996 Steering

OIL LEAK. *DH

Jun 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVERS DOOR ACTIVATOR FOR THE LOCK BROKE, CAUSING LOCK TO STICK, RENDERING DRIVERS DOOR INOPERABLE. *DH

Jun 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVERS DOOR ACTIVATOR FOR THE LOCK BROKE, CAUSING LOCK TO STICK, RENDERING DRIVERS DOOR INOPERABLE. *DH

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE CAR TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE CAR TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, HAD TO PUMP BRAKE TO STOP. *JB

May 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, HAD TO PUMP BRAKE TO STOP. *JB

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKS. *DH

May 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKS. *DH

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility

INCOMING AIR DUCT WILL NOT CLOSE DUE TO DESIGN, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLES TO ENTER. *SD

Apr 30, 1996 Visibility

INCOMING AIR DUCT WILL NOT CLOSE DUE TO DESIGN, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLES TO ENTER. *SD

Apr 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FAILED PLEASE DESCRIBE. 8AK

Apr 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FAILED PLEASE DESCRIBE. 8AK

Mar 25, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DH

Mar 25, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DH

Mar 9, 1996 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Mar 9, 1996 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Feb 28, 1996 Tires

VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW USE OF TIRE CHAINS WITH 16 INCH TIRES. *DH

Feb 28, 1996 Tires

VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW USE OF TIRE CHAINS WITH 16 INCH TIRES. *DH

Feb 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHILE MOVING. *DSH

Feb 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHILE MOVING. *DSH

Jan 25, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT

Jan 13, 1996 Structure

DASH SEPARATION. *SD

Jan 13, 1996 Structure

DASH SEPARATION. *SD

Jan 3, 1996 Structure

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHILE DRIVING FALLING ON THE DRIVERS LEG. ALSO ON PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AT THE BOTTOM FELL OFF. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Structure

THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHILE DRIVING FALLING ON THE DRIVERS LEG. ALSO ON PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AT THE BOTTOM FELL OFF. TT

Jan 1, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO FIT LOOSELY. *DH

Jan 1, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO FIT LOOSELY. *DH

Dec 18, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK

Dec 12, 1995 Power Train Crash

KEY WAS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, CAUSING CAR TO DRIFT AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. *DSH

Dec 12, 1995 Power Train Crash

KEY WAS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, CAUSING CAR TO DRIFT AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. *DSH

Nov 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES GRIND EXCESSIVELY RUSTING AND WARPING ROTORS. OWNER HAS USED EMERGENCY BRAKES FOR ADJUSTING, NO CHANGE. TT THE REAR WHEEL TURNS WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER SAYS THE DRUM TYPE BRAKES SHOULD BE INSTALLED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH CURRENT BRAKES. *YH

Nov 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES GRIND EXCESSIVELY RUSTING AND WARPING ROTORS. OWNER HAS USED EMERGENCY BRAKES FOR ADJUSTING, NO CHANGE. TT THE REAR WHEEL TURNS WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER SAYS THE DRUM TYPE BRAKES SHOULD BE INSTALLED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH CURRENT BRAKES. *YH

Sep 29, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Steering

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Steering

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES FAILED. *DH

Sep 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES FAILED. *DH

Sep 18, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AW

Sep 18, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AW

Sep 5, 1995 Visibility

WINDOW RATTLES ON ALL DOORS.

Sep 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *TT

Sep 5, 1995 Visibility

WINDOW RATTLES ON ALL DOORS.

Sep 5, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *TT

Sep 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED AFTER INITIAL REPAIR OF ENGINE LEAK. *TW

Sep 4, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED AFTER INITIAL REPAIR OF ENGINE LEAK. *TW

Sep 3, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. *DSH

Sep 3, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. *DSH

Aug 31, 1995 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T LOWER. *TT

Aug 31, 1995 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T LOWER. *TT

Aug 31, 1995 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T LOWER. *TT

Aug 31, 1995 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T LOWER. *TT

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR FAILED. *AK

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR FAILED. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Steering

NOISY STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK WHEN OPERATED MANUALLY. *SD

Aug 19, 1995 Steering

NOISY STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK WHEN OPERATED MANUALLY. *SD

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH INOPERABLE. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH INOPERABLE. *AK

Aug 14, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEATBACK RATTLES. *AK

Aug 14, 1995 Seats

FRONT SEATBACK RATTLES. *AK

Aug 13, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AW

Aug 13, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AW

Jun 7, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAMS DO NOT COME ON DURING THE DAY. *SKD

Jun 7, 1995 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAMS DO NOT COME ON DURING THE DAY. *SKD

May 10, 1995 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BACK OF THE SEAT COME FORWARD DEALER SAY THAT IT IS THE DESIGN IF ONE IS SITTING IN SEAT THE SEAT BELT SHOULD BE BUCKLE. TT

May 10, 1995 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BACK OF THE SEAT COME FORWARD DEALER SAY THAT IT IS THE DESIGN IF ONE IS SITTING IN SEAT THE SEAT BELT SHOULD BE BUCKLE. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED BRAND NEW CAR AND THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FOR ABOUT A MONTH. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED BRAND NEW CAR AND THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FOR ABOUT A MONTH. TT

Mar 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 35MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 17, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTEND COLLISION AT 35MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Visibility

BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR GLASS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO BACK SEAT/FLOORBOARD. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

STEERING TORQUE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 31, 1995 Structure

WHEEL WELL NOT SEALED AT FACTORY, CAUSING TRUNK TO LEAK.

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED.

Jan 31, 1995 Visibility

BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR GLASS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO BACK SEAT/FLOORBOARD. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

STEERING TORQUE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 31, 1995 Structure

WHEEL WELL NOT SEALED AT FACTORY, CAUSING TRUNK TO LEAK.

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSAXLE FAILED.