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Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE MODULE THAT WAS REFERENCED IN THE RECAL...

Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE MODULE THAT WAS REFERENCED IN THE RECAL...

May 11, 2010 Structure 185,817 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE. RECENTLY HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE RUST ON THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE WAS SO BAD ONE OF THEM FELL OFF SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WHILE BEING REPAIRED THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THE CHASSIS WAS ABOUT TO RUST THROUGH AND TH...

May 11, 2010 Structure 185,817 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE. RECENTLY HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE RUST ON THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE WAS SO BAD ONE OF THEM FELL OFF SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WHILE BEING REPAIRED THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THE CHASSIS WAS ABOUT TO RUST THROUGH AND TH...

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 175,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE PROPER DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAUSED THE CRASH SINCE IT W...

Oct 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 175,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE PROPER DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAUSED THE CRASH SINCE IT W...

Aug 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWER TRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE...

Aug 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWER TRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE...

Jan 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 177,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER, AND THAT ON JANUARY 7 2007 SHE HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE SERVICE LIGHT ON CAME ON AT THAT TIME. SHE WAS LEAVING A GAS STATION AT THE TIME AND DRIVING 5-10 MPH. THE CONTACT T...

Jan 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 177,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER, AND THAT ON JANUARY 7 2007 SHE HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE SERVICE LIGHT ON CAME ON AT THAT TIME. SHE WAS LEAVING A GAS STATION AT THE TIME AND DRIVING 5-10 MPH. THE CONTACT T...

Sep 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ONCE MORE AFTER THE CRUISE...

Sep 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ONCE MORE AFTER THE CRUISE...

Aug 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE...

Aug 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE...

Aug 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE...

Aug 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE...

Apr 29, 2004 Structure 100,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT TRUNK HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE THAT'S HIDDEN. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CUT HIS HAND. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Structure 100,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT TRUNK HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE THAT'S HIDDEN. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CUT HIS HAND. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR 8 MONTHS. *AK THE RIGHT REAR SEAT RETRACTOR AND THE LOCK HAD BROKEN. *SCC *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR 8 MONTHS. *AK THE RIGHT REAR SEAT RETRACTOR AND THE LOCK HAD BROKEN. *SCC *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Equipment Fire

NAR 03/13/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON OHIO THE TURNPIKE WHEN HE STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, HE THEN LOOKED TO SEE THAT THE ENTIRE TRUNK AND BACK SEAT AREA WAS SUSTAINED WITH HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE IN WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS CAUSED BY THE SPEAKERS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. *CB *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Equipment Fire

NAR 03/13/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON OHIO THE TURNPIKE WHEN HE STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, HE THEN LOOKED TO SEE THAT THE ENTIRE TRUNK AND BACK SEAT AREA WAS SUSTAINED WITH HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE IN WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS CAUSED BY THE SPEAKERS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. *CB *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE SIDE OF THE BRAKES. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE SIDE OF THE BRAKES. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

May 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

May 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN...

Oct 24, 2001 Seat Belts

FOLD DOWN SEAT BEHIND DRIVER AND PASSENGER HINGE CUT THROUGH SHOULDER BELTS ON BOTH SIDES OF FOLD DOWN SEAT. THESE BELTS ARE AT LEAST HALF CUT THRU OR SEVEREL DAMAGED IN JUST THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE CUT APPEARS WITHIN 8" OF FLOOR OF VEHICLE. THEY HAD BEEN INSPECTED JUST TWO YEARS AGO. THIS IS SAFETY ...

Oct 24, 2001 Seat Belts

FOLD DOWN SEAT BEHIND DRIVER AND PASSENGER HINGE CUT THROUGH SHOULDER BELTS ON BOTH SIDES OF FOLD DOWN SEAT. THESE BELTS ARE AT LEAST HALF CUT THRU OR SEVEREL DAMAGED IN JUST THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE CUT APPEARS WITHIN 8" OF FLOOR OF VEHICLE. THEY HAD BEEN INSPECTED JUST TWO YEARS AGO. THIS IS SAFETY ...

Sep 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. HAD VEHICLE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED INSTEAD OF 35 MPH, DRIVER AND WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY ...

Sep 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. HAD VEHICLE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED INSTEAD OF 35 MPH, DRIVER AND WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY ...

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND...

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND...

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND...

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND...

Apr 2, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS ON THE UPPER CONTROL ARM THAT AFFIX THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WERE EXPOSED TO CONDENSATION CONTAINING BATTERY ACID THAT DRIPPED DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY SIDE OF THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL, FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT IS DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, AND CORRODED THROUGH THE BOLTS, WHICH SUBSEQUE...

Apr 2, 2001 Suspension

BOLTS ON THE UPPER CONTROL ARM THAT AFFIX THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WERE EXPOSED TO CONDENSATION CONTAINING BATTERY ACID THAT DRIPPED DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY SIDE OF THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL, FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT IS DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, AND CORRODED THROUGH THE BOLTS, WHICH SUBSEQUE...

Dec 5, 2000 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TREAD OF LEFT BRIDGESTONE TIRE CAME OFF DAMAGING WHEEL WELL PANEL (BRIDGESTONE P235/70R15 15 INCH TIRE).

Dec 5, 2000 Tires

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TREAD OF LEFT BRIDGESTONE TIRE CAME OFF DAMAGING WHEEL WELL PANEL (BRIDGESTONE P235/70R15 15 INCH TIRE).

Nov 22, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. 1, RIGHT FRONT AND 1 LEFT REAR WITHIN 30 DAYS. SPRING WENT OUT THE SIDE OF HOUSING MAKING THE BELT NONRETRACTABLE. I STILL HAVE THE 2ND ONE IF ANYONE WANTS TO INSPECT IT. BOTH BELTS FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER. *AK

Nov 22, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. 1, RIGHT FRONT AND 1 LEFT REAR WITHIN 30 DAYS. SPRING WENT OUT THE SIDE OF HOUSING MAKING THE BELT NONRETRACTABLE. I STILL HAVE THE 2ND ONE IF ANYONE WANTS TO INSPECT IT. BOTH BELTS FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER. *AK

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY

Aug 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK

Aug 16, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK

Aug 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK

Aug 16, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE: WHEN PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP IT. ALSO, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE 97058 ...

Aug 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE: WHEN PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP IT. ALSO, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE 97058 ...

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED NOTICE #97V217000, AND CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS OF ABS MODULATOR. ABS BRAKES WERE GOING OUT WHENEVER APPLIED. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED NOTICE #97V217000, AND CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS OF ABS MODULATOR. ABS BRAKES WERE GOING OUT WHENEVER APPLIED. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI...

Feb 24, 2000 Electrical System Crash

COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI...

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI...

Feb 24, 2000 Electrical System Crash

COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI...

Feb 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE BELTS ARE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE BELTS ARE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WITH ONLY 39000 MILES ON THE CAR.BUICK WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WITH ONLY 39000 MILES ON THE CAR.BUICK WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

AT ANYTIME THE SUN REFLECTS ON DASHBOARD, CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

AT ANYTIME THE SUN REFLECTS ON DASHBOARD, CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Visibility

A REFLECTION IS DEVELOPING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON WINDSHIELD POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ANGLE OF WINDSHIELD OR COLOR ON DASHBOARD. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Visibility

A REFLECTION IS DEVELOPING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON WINDSHIELD POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ANGLE OF WINDSHIELD OR COLOR ON DASHBOARD. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

THE BOLT THAT HOLDS TIE ROD END SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE ROD TO SEPARATE AND VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

THE BOLT THAT HOLDS TIE ROD END SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE ROD TO SEPARATE AND VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE MANUAL CONTROL DOOR LOCK / DOOR KEY TO FAIL. DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITHOUT BEING DISMANTLED. HOWEVER IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE / INJURIES. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE MANUAL CONTROL DOOR LOCK / DOOR KEY TO FAIL. DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITHOUT BEING DISMANTLED. HOWEVER IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE / INJURIES. *YC

May 26, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE POWER LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT UNLOCK NOT, EVEN WITH KEY . *AK

May 26, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE POWER LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT UNLOCK NOT, EVEN WITH KEY . *AK

Mar 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CLIMBING A HILL CAR SHUTTERS AND CHANGES GEARS. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED CATALYTIC COVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TSB #92-74L60-8. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CLIMBING A HILL CAR SHUTTERS AND CHANGES GEARS. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED CATALYTIC COVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TSB #92-74L60-8. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97V217000/ABS MODULATOR. AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL LIFTS UP AND THE CAR LUNCHES FORWARD. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, NO WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

97V217000/ABS MODULATOR. AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, WAITING FOR RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL LIFTS UP AND THE CAR LUNCHES FORWARD. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, NO WARRANTY. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN BRAKING TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC. BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN BRAKING TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC. BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN BRAKING TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC. BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN BRAKING TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC. BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES. TOOK A WHILE AN ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THAT ENTIRE BRAKE MODULE (BPMV) NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES. TOOK A WHILE AN ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THAT ENTIRE BRAKE MODULE (BPMV) NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING OWNER LOST TOTAL BRAKE POWER. VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES. HAD TO BE THROWN OUT OF GEAR IN ORDER TO STOP. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY ABS MODULATOR. OWNER NOTES OF RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT THE ABOVE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. (97V-217). *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING OWNER LOST TOTAL BRAKE POWER. VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES. HAD TO BE THROWN OUT OF GEAR IN ORDER TO STOP. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY ABS MODULATOR. OWNER NOTES OF RECALL FOR PROBLEM, BUT THE ABOVE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. (97V-217). *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Dec 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKS AS DESCRIBED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN #92-6-21. ENGINE HAS METALIC NOISE ON INITIAL START UP WHEN ENGINE BLOCK TEMP. IS LESS THAN 40 DEGREES AND DISAPPEARS AFTER WARMUP.

Dec 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKS AS DESCRIBED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN #92-6-21. ENGINE HAS METALIC NOISE ON INITIAL START UP WHEN ENGINE BLOCK TEMP. IS LESS THAN 40 DEGREES AND DISAPPEARS AFTER WARMUP.

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT HOUSING COVER CAUSING THE BELT NOT TO RETRACT.

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT HOUSING COVER CAUSING THE BELT NOT TO RETRACT.

Oct 15, 1997 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED.

Oct 15, 1997 Structure

GAS TANK SHIELD FELL OFF DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE.

Oct 15, 1997 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA FAILED.

Oct 15, 1997 Structure

GAS TANK SHIELD FELL OFF DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE.

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

Oct 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: SOLENOID FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: SOLENOID FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT: THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIME. ,DEALER SAID HE HAD TO SWITCH SOME WIRES AND THE LIGHT STILL WILL NOT GO OFF. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT: THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS THREE TIME. ,DEALER SAID HE HAD TO SWITCH SOME WIRES AND THE LIGHT STILL WILL NOT GO OFF. *AK

May 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS.

May 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS.

Apr 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED/OVERRIDING THE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER FIXED CRUISE CONTROL. ALSO, IN COLD CLIMATE THE BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING OCCUPANT TO MOVE FORWARD TOO QUICKLY. ALS...

Apr 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED/OVERRIDING THE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER FIXED CRUISE CONTROL. ALSO, IN COLD CLIMATE THE BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING OCCUPANT TO MOVE FORWARD TOO QUICKLY. ALS...

Apr 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED/OVERRIDING THE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER FIXED CRUISE CONTROL. ALSO, IN COLD CLIMATE THE BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING OCCUPANT TO MOVE FORWARD TOO QUICKLY. ALS...

Apr 24, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED/OVERRIDING THE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER FIXED CRUISE CONTROL. ALSO, IN COLD CLIMATE THE BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING OCCUPANT TO MOVE FORWARD TOO QUICKLY. ALS...

Apr 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 30-35MPH AT 12:00 POSITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Apr 22, 1997 Air Bags Crash

IN AN ACCIDENT AT 30-35MPH AT 12:00 POSITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION, SPEED 45MPH. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION, SPEED 45MPH. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, YEELOW ON DASH INDICATES SINGAL COMING ON, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET SURFACE THEY WILL KICK IN. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, YEELOW ON DASH INDICATES SINGAL COMING ON, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET SURFACE THEY WILL KICK IN. *AK

Dec 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Dec 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AFTER PLACING IT INTO REVERSE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AFTER PLACING IT INTO REVERSE. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE DUE FAILURE IN RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY, BELT HAS FULLY EXTENDED, AND WON'T RETRACT.*AK

Sep 24, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE DUE FAILURE IN RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY, BELT HAS FULLY EXTENDED, AND WON'T RETRACT.*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED 4 TIMES.

Sep 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED 4 TIMES.

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRAL SHORT WHERE SHE WASN'T ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME, WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP, CONSUMER THOUGHT SOMEHTING HAD HIT WINDSHIELD, BUT NOTHING HAD, CONSUMER STATED IT WAS VERY HOT THAT DAY AND SHE TRIED TO WORK THE POWER WINDOWS AND ADJUST THE S...

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRAL SHORT WHERE SHE WASN'T ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME, WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP, CONSUMER THOUGHT SOMEHTING HAD HIT WINDSHIELD, BUT NOTHING HAD, CONSUMER STATED IT WAS VERY HOT THAT DAY AND SHE TRIED TO WORK THE POWER WINDOWS AND ADJUST THE S...

Jul 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH

Jul 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH

Jun 20, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.*SD

Jun 20, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.*SD

Jun 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH SCORED PISTON IN THE ENGINE, MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING, SOMETIMES WHEN IN DRIVE THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE EXPAIN MORE. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH SCORED PISTON IN THE ENGINE, MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING, SOMETIMES WHEN IN DRIVE THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE EXPAIN MORE. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *SD

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE. *SD

Jun 4, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHED 46 THOUSAND MILES TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK AT 36000 MILES, DEALER CHANGED FILTER AND FLUID, 10000 MILES LATER, IT COMPLETELY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 4, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHED 46 THOUSAND MILES TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK AT 36000 MILES, DEALER CHANGED FILTER AND FLUID, 10000 MILES LATER, IT COMPLETELY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Apr 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, TOTALLED BOTH VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, TOTALLED BOTH VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT PROPERLY COOL VEHICLE DOWN. *DH

Mar 6, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT PROPERLY COOL VEHICLE DOWN. *DH

Feb 8, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR THE GRILL WAS REPLACED, ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS WILL DESCRIBE . TT

Feb 8, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASE CAR THE GRILL WAS REPLACED, ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS WILL DESCRIBE . TT

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *DSH

Jan 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, CROSSING INTO HIGHWAY, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *DSH

Jan 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, CROSSING INTO HIGHWAY, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 4, 1996 Structure

GOING INTO THE SUN REFLECTION FROM DASH BLANKS OUT ALL FORWARD VISION. DRIVER CAN NOT SEE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF HIM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Structure

GOING INTO THE SUN REFLECTION FROM DASH BLANKS OUT ALL FORWARD VISION. DRIVER CAN NOT SEE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF HIM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEARINGS WERE KNOCKING AGAINST THE WALL OF ENGINE, HAD TO REPLACE. TT

Dec 19, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BEARINGS WERE KNOCKING AGAINST THE WALL OF ENGINE, HAD TO REPLACE. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REFLECTS DASH AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REFLECTS DASH AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

PEBBLE GRAIN OF DASH REFLECTS BACK IN WINDOW RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT *JB

Nov 17, 1995 Structure

PEBBLE GRAIN OF DASH REFLECTS BACK IN WINDOW RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT *JB

Nov 17, 1995 Visibility

PEBBLE GRAIN OF DASH REFLECTS BACK IN WINDOW RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT *JB

Nov 17, 1995 Structure

PEBBLE GRAIN OF DASH REFLECTS BACK IN WINDOW RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT *JB

Sep 14, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TRUNK LID LATCH IS VERY SHARP AND IT PERTRUDES AND HAS HURT OWNER SEVERAL TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 14, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TRUNK LID LATCH IS VERY SHARP AND IT PERTRUDES AND HAS HURT OWNER SEVERAL TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED, STARTING INSTANTLY AFTER STALL. *TW

Sep 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED, STARTING INSTANTLY AFTER STALL. *TW

Sep 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. *SD

Sep 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. *SD

Sep 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Sep 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Aug 31, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER DON'T COOL CAR OFF ENOUGH WHEN GOES OVER 80 DEGREES. TT

Aug 31, 1995 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER DON'T COOL CAR OFF ENOUGH WHEN GOES OVER 80 DEGREES. TT

Aug 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

Aug 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR , HAD BEEN SPOT WELDED IN THREE PLACES. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Power Train

DRIVE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR , HAD BEEN SPOT WELDED IN THREE PLACES. TT

Jun 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION; BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING THREE CAR COLLISION. TT

Jun 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION; BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING THREE CAR COLLISION. TT

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON, AND ABS WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED, RESULTING IN ABS MALFUNCTION. TT

May 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT COMES ON, AND ABS WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED, RESULTING IN ABS MALFUNCTION. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Structure

THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. TT

Mar 16, 1995 Structure

THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN. TT

Mar 14, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING ACCIDENT. *SKD

Mar 14, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING ACCIDENT. *SKD

Mar 13, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVER SIDE SEAT WENT INTO RECLINE POSITION, VEHICLE WAS AT STOP. TT

Mar 13, 1995 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVER SIDE SEAT WENT INTO RECLINE POSITION, VEHICLE WAS AT STOP. TT

Feb 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 14, 1995 Seat Belts

REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN CARSEAT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 4, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. AK

Jan 4, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. AK