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Apr 7, 2013 Electrical System

ON 11/14/2012 I BOUGHT AN EXCIDE CAR BATTERY FROM NATIONAL AUTO IN BANGOR, PA. BATTERY RAN FOR ABOUT 2 MOS. THEN STARTED TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. AFTER SITTING FOR 2 DAYS IT WOULD NOT START. HAD CAR BATTERY JUMPED 3 TIMES. BETWEEN 01/ 2013 AND 02/ 10/2013. BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD ON 02/11/2013. W...

Apr 7, 2013 Electrical System

ON 11/14/2012 I BOUGHT AN EXCIDE CAR BATTERY FROM NATIONAL AUTO IN BANGOR, PA. BATTERY RAN FOR ABOUT 2 MOS. THEN STARTED TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. AFTER SITTING FOR 2 DAYS IT WOULD NOT START. HAD CAR BATTERY JUMPED 3 TIMES. BETWEEN 01/ 2013 AND 02/ 10/2013. BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD ON 02/11/2013. W...

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 54,000 mi

TILT STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE PINS CAME OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY AND THE ASSEMBLY SHOWS EXTREME WEAR WHERE THE PINS SHOULD INSERT. PINS CANNOT BE REINSTALLED. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN. THERE...

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 54,000 mi

TILT STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE PINS CAME OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY AND THE ASSEMBLY SHOWS EXTREME WEAR WHERE THE PINS SHOULD INSERT. PINS CANNOT BE REINSTALLED. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN. THERE...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System Crash 175,190 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATED, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING, AND POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AFTER BEING RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ERVICE. PREVIOUSLY, THE ON-BOARD COM...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 175,190 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATED, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING, AND POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AFTER BEING RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ERVICE. PREVIOUSLY, THE ON-BOARD COM...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System Crash 175,190 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATED, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING, AND POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AFTER BEING RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ERVICE. PREVIOUSLY, THE ON-BOARD COM...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 175,190 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATED, THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING, AND POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AFTER BEING RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ERVICE. PREVIOUSLY, THE ON-BOARD COM...

Mar 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1994 BUICK SKYLARK. IT DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK. I HAD THE HEATER CORE REPLACED ON ADVISE OF A MECHANIC THAT UNTIL RECENTLY WAS AT A GM DEALERSHIP. IT STILL LEAKED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE WATER PUMP SO I HAD THAT REPLACED. IT STILL LEAKED. NOW I...

Mar 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1994 BUICK SKYLARK. IT DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK. I HAD THE HEATER CORE REPLACED ON ADVISE OF A MECHANIC THAT UNTIL RECENTLY WAS AT A GM DEALERSHIP. IT STILL LEAKED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE WATER PUMP SO I HAD THAT REPLACED. IT STILL LEAKED. NOW I...

Jan 18, 2005 Power Train 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB.....PASSENGER'S AXLE BROKE SIX MONTHS AGO, AND CURRENTLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE BROKE. IT SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE THAT BOTH AXLES WOULD BE DEFECTIVE AN...

Jan 18, 2005 Power Train 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB.....PASSENGER'S AXLE BROKE SIX MONTHS AGO, AND CURRENTLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE BROKE. IT SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE THAT BOTH AXLES WOULD BE DEFECTIVE AN...

Jun 22, 2004 Steering 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THREE STEERING BOLTS FAILED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Jun 22, 2004 Steering 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOOSENED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THREE STEERING BOLTS FAILED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 110,000 mi

AC HEATING - HEATER CORE WENT OUT- AC STILL NOT WORKING COMPUTER CONTROL- BUICK REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER CHIP- MY COMPLAINT WAS ERRATIC IDLING. IT FIXED PROBLEM. PAINT PEELING THIS YEAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON SUSPENSION ARE NOT LASTING LONG TIRES- PROBABLY MY FAULT FOR NOT ROTATING TRANSMISSION- I REPLA...

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 70,514 mi

AT 70,514 MILES THE TILT WHEEL PIVOT PINS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WERE LOOSE AND REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. NOW AT 75,000 MILES THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 70,514 mi

AT 70,514 MILES THE TILT WHEEL PIVOT PINS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WERE LOOSE AND REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. NOW AT 75,000 MILES THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK *SCC *JB

Aug 28, 2003 Steering

THE PINS THAT HOLDS AND ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO TILT HAVE COME OUT OF THEIR HOLES ON TWO OCCASIONS MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER

Aug 28, 2003 Steering

THE PINS THAT HOLDS AND ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO TILT HAVE COME OUT OF THEIR HOLES ON TWO OCCASIONS MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 14, 2003 Seat Belts 1 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY 1994 BUICK SKYLARK DOES NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF LOCK-UP. I AM CONCERNED AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SENSING DEVICE ON THIS SYSTEM. CAN I HAVE IT CHECKED FOR OPERATION BEFORE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT? *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Seat Belts 1 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY 1994 BUICK SKYLARK DOES NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF LOCK-UP. I AM CONCERNED AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SENSING DEVICE ON THIS SYSTEM. CAN I HAVE IT CHECKED FOR OPERATION BEFORE I HAVE AN ACCIDENT? *JB

Jun 25, 2002 Structure Fire

WHILE SITTING IN CAR WITH ENGINE RUNNING PASSENGER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK SWITCH, YELLOWISH IN COLOR. CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF DOOR. THEY STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. PLEAS...

Jun 25, 2002 Structure Fire

WHILE SITTING IN CAR WITH ENGINE RUNNING PASSENGER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK SWITCH, YELLOWISH IN COLOR. CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF DOOR. THEY STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. PLEAS...

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 MECHANICS. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAD GASKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 MECHANICS. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAD GASKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 MECHANICS. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAD GASKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THAT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO 2 MECHANICS. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAD GASKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AT #2 PLUG, RESULTING IN POWER LOSS, WATER INTRODUCTION IN CRANKCASE, COSTLY REPAIR AND , EVENTUALLY, FAILURE OF ROD BEARINGS.*AK

May 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AT #2 PLUG, RESULTING IN POWER LOSS, WATER INTRODUCTION IN CRANKCASE, COSTLY REPAIR AND , EVENTUALLY, FAILURE OF ROD BEARINGS.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH WIRES SHORTING OUT, LIGHTS COMING ON, HORN NOT WORKING, ETC. *YH

Mar 8, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH WIRES SHORTING OUT, LIGHTS COMING ON, HORN NOT WORKING, ETC. *YH

Mar 8, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH WIRES SHORTING OUT, LIGHTS COMING ON, HORN NOT WORKING, ETC. *YH

Mar 8, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH WIRES SHORTING OUT, LIGHTS COMING ON, HORN NOT WORKING, ETC. *YH

Mar 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD FLEW OPEN AND STRUCK WINDSHIELD, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD FLEW OPEN AND STRUCK WINDSHIELD, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK AND NO AJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE, ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, DEALER FOUND TILT WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE, FOUND PIN LOOSE IN SHAFT, NOTCHED SHAFT TO HOLD PIN, FACTORY HAD NOTCHED SHAFT 3 TIMES, ...

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK AND NO AJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE, ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, DEALER FOUND TILT WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE, FOUND PIN LOOSE IN SHAFT, NOTCHED SHAFT TO HOLD PIN, FACTORY HAD NOTCHED SHAFT 3 TIMES, ...

Jan 14, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK AND NO AJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE, ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, DEALER FOUND TILT WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE, FOUND PIN LOOSE IN SHAFT, NOTCHED SHAFT TO HOLD PIN, FACTORY HAD NOTCHED SHAFT 3 TIMES, ...

Jan 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK AND NO AJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE, ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, DEALER FOUND TILT WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE, FOUND PIN LOOSE IN SHAFT, NOTCHED SHAFT TO HOLD PIN, FACTORY HAD NOTCHED SHAFT 3 TIMES, ...

Dec 31, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT IMPACT CRASH AT 35 MPH, AND DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUFFERED KNEE AND BACK INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT IMPACT CRASH AT 35 MPH, AND DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUFFERED KNEE AND BACK INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS TURNING INTO A CURVE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING AND STEERING COLUMN DROPPED DOWN TO FLOOR. PINS FELL OUT FROM STEERING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Steering

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS TURNING INTO A CURVE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING AND STEERING COLUMN DROPPED DOWN TO FLOOR. PINS FELL OUT FROM STEERING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN VEHICLE HESITATES OR COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.*AK

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN VEHICLE HESITATES OR COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.*AK

May 22, 2001 Steering

TILT MECHANISM ON STEERING COLUMN CAME APART INTERNALLY. ABLE TO USE STEERING, BUT PROBLEM MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF STEERING WAS AFFECTED. *AK

May 22, 2001 Steering

TILT MECHANISM ON STEERING COLUMN CAME APART INTERNALLY. ABLE TO USE STEERING, BUT PROBLEM MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF STEERING WAS AFFECTED. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL 00 V 287000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00079. DEALER CONTACTED CONCERNING RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER NOTED THAT VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TRACKING NOISE UPON STARTING. ALSO, VEHICLE CUT OFF. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL 00 V 287000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00079. DEALER CONTACTED CONCERNING RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER NOTED THAT VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TRACKING NOISE UPON STARTING. ALSO, VEHICLE CUT OFF. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-287 CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STALL WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS ONLY GIVEN A PARTIAL REFUND. NLM

Apr 9, 2001 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-287 CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STALL WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS ONLY GIVEN A PARTIAL REFUND. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER JUST STOPPED WORKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT FIXED. A COUPLE DAYS LATER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND PUT REFRIGERANT ON AIR CONDITIONER. BUT, PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER HAD FOUND A LEAK TO BE FIXED, BUT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Mar 8, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER JUST STOPPED WORKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT FIXED. A COUPLE DAYS LATER HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND PUT REFRIGERANT ON AIR CONDITIONER. BUT, PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER HAD FOUND A LEAK TO BE FIXED, BUT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS SEIZED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT ENGINE SEIZURE WAS CAUSED BY NO OIL IN ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS SEIZED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT ENGINE SEIZURE WAS CAUSED BY NO OIL IN ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN COLD LEATHER CONTRACTS AROUND STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING HORN TO GO OFF. OWNER HAD TO DISCONNECT FUSE TO HORN ASSEMBLY. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 12, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN COLD LEATHER CONTRACTS AROUND STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING HORN TO GO OFF. OWNER HAD TO DISCONNECT FUSE TO HORN ASSEMBLY. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 9, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V287000/ ENGINE STRARTER IN DECEMBER, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN, BUT DEALER CLAIMED THERE WERE STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE POSSIBLY UNTIL MARCH. RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT BEING...

Feb 9, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V287000/ ENGINE STRARTER IN DECEMBER, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN, BUT DEALER CLAIMED THERE WERE STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE POSSIBLY UNTIL MARCH. RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT BEING...

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

THE STARTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-287, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED. NLM

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

THE STARTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-287, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Feb 5, 2001 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED. NLM

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER STATING THAT BRAKES WERE BAD. CALLED DEALER, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER STATING THAT BRAKES WERE BAD. CALLED DEALER, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Dec 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE, IT IS FLOWING OUT THROUGH FILLER NECK PIPE WHEN SHE PULLS NOZZLE INSIDE OF PIPE. THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE, IT IS FLOWING OUT THROUGH FILLER NECK PIPE WHEN SHE PULLS NOZZLE INSIDE OF PIPE. THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LITERALLY FELL IN LAP TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS!! VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR BOTH TIMES. IS THIS A DEFECT? *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Steering

STEERING COLUMN LITERALLY FELL IN LAP TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS!! VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR BOTH TIMES. IS THIS A DEFECT? *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HORN WILL GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD TO TAKE FUSE OUT IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO STOP. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE HORN AND AIRBAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HORN WILL GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD TO TAKE FUSE OUT IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO STOP. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE HORN AND AIRBAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HORN WILL GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD TO TAKE FUSE OUT IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO STOP. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE HORN AND AIRBAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HORN WILL GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD TO TAKE FUSE OUT IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO STOP. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE HORN AND AIRBAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Steering

PIN HOLDING TILT STEERING WHEEL DISLODGED, MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T STAY IN PLACE. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Steering

PIN HOLDING TILT STEERING WHEEL DISLODGED, MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T STAY IN PLACE. *AK

Dec 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOCAL DEALER SAYS HEAD CYLINDER CRACKED, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. BUICK CONTACTED. REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT. SAME PROBLEM AS ODI ID 711886 1993 SKYLARKS RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM

Dec 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOCAL DEALER SAYS HEAD CYLINDER CRACKED, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. BUICK CONTACTED. REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECT. SAME PROBLEM AS ODI ID 711886 1993 SKYLARKS RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A CRACKED HEAD IN THE CYLINDER. THE CAR HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR, IT HAS NEVER OVERHEATED. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES EIGHT TIMES. COULD THERE BE APOSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE SINCE THE CAR HAS NEVER OVERHEATED. THE MECHANIC THOUGHT I BOUGHT THIS...

Sep 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A CRACKED HEAD IN THE CYLINDER. THE CAR HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR, IT HAS NEVER OVERHEATED. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES EIGHT TIMES. COULD THERE BE APOSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE SINCE THE CAR HAS NEVER OVERHEATED. THE MECHANIC THOUGHT I BOUGHT THIS...

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

IE99096, THE VEHICLE HAD A NO START CONDITION, AND WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS RESULT, IT STARTED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGES. THIS BEGAN AFTER THIRD ATTEMPT TO CRANK VEHICLE. WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Electrical System Fire

IE99096, THE VEHICLE HAD A NO START CONDITION, AND WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS RESULT, IT STARTED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGES. THIS BEGAN AFTER THIRD ATTEMPT TO CRANK VEHICLE. WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Electrical System

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Aug 2, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Apr 27, 1999 Steering

PIN HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL (TILT) DISLODGED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Apr 27, 1999 Steering

PIN HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL (TILT) DISLODGED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Apr 18, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (WIREHARNESS) IN STEERING COLUMN & IGNITION SYSTEM, MELTED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, DASH AREA, DRIVERS SEAT, INTERIOR ROOF, AND DASH. I WANT MY CAR REPLACED. I LOVED THAT CARE AND I WILL NEVER GET FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHAT THE CAR WAS REALLY...

Apr 18, 1999 Electrical System Fire

FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (WIREHARNESS) IN STEERING COLUMN & IGNITION SYSTEM, MELTED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, DASH AREA, DRIVERS SEAT, INTERIOR ROOF, AND DASH. I WANT MY CAR REPLACED. I LOVED THAT CARE AND I WILL NEVER GET FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHAT THE CAR WAS REALLY...

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATING CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP CONTINUALLY.

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATING CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP CONTINUALLY.

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR THE LIGHTS, THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEY BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR THE LIGHTS, THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEY BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A SHARP TURN, A NOISE COMING FROM THE PANEL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE ...

Aug 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A SHARP TURN, A NOISE COMING FROM THE PANEL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE ...

Mar 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.

Mar 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.

Oct 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE AND LIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON ITS OWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE AND LIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON ITS OWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS CONTINUE TO FAIL DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF GAS ADDITIVES.

Sep 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS CONTINUE TO FAIL DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF GAS ADDITIVES.

Aug 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER NORMAL USE OF VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OWNER REFERS TO IT AS A SOFT PEDAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER NORMAL USE OF VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OWNER REFERS TO IT AS A SOFT PEDAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAN'T ACCELERATE PAST 40. CAR STARTS TO BUCK IF TRYING TO EXCEED 40 MPH. *AK

Apr 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAN'T ACCELERATE PAST 40. CAR STARTS TO BUCK IF TRYING TO EXCEED 40 MPH. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH THE FRONT HOOD CAME UP. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALERS TOLD DRIVER THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE LATCH AND THAT THE SECONDARY LATCH NEEDED REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH THE FRONT HOOD CAME UP. OWNER NOTES THAT DEALERS TOLD DRIVER THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE LATCH AND THAT THE SECONDARY LATCH NEEDED REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Air Bags Crash Fire

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Air Bags Crash Fire

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALL AT WHICH TIME THE LAMP ON THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE LIGHTS UP INDICATING TO SERVICE ENGINE, AND RPM SHOWS UNSTABLE.

Nov 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE RPM'S ARE UNSTABLE CAUSING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON.

Nov 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALL AT WHICH TIME THE LAMP ON THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE LIGHTS UP INDICATING TO SERVICE ENGINE, AND RPM SHOWS UNSTABLE.

Nov 27, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE RPM'S ARE UNSTABLE CAUSING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON.

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED 7 TIMES.

Oct 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED 7 TIMES.

Oct 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Oct 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Oct 10, 1996 Tires

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Oct 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Oct 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Oct 10, 1996 Tires

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXCESS WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ALSO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE WENT BAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, TOOK DEALER ALMOST A YEAR TO REPLACE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS WITH HIGH QUALITY PADS, EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURS, C...

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS FREQUENTLY.

Sep 17, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS FREQUENTLY.

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THEY LOST BRAKES EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCED LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THEY LOST BRAKES EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCED LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN PARK AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. BRAKES FADE OR DELAY WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN PARK AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. BRAKES FADE OR DELAY WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN PARK AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. BRAKES FADE OR DELAY WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN PARK AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. BRAKES FADE OR DELAY WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY REACTION WHEN SHIFTING IN GEAR. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY REACTION WHEN SHIFTING IN GEAR. *AK

May 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE . *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE . *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE TOTALLY WORN (METAL TO METAL)*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE TOTALLY WORN (METAL TO METAL)*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE TOTALLY WORN (METAL TO METAL)*AK

Feb 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE TOTALLY WORN (METAL TO METAL)*AK

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE. REPORTED BY KENNETH ELANDT ELANDT, CORONER. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE. REPORTED BY KENNETH ELANDT ELANDT, CORONER. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER SIDE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE DOOR LOCKED UP AND CAN'T USE IT MANUALLY . TT

Dec 1, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER SIDE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE DOOR LOCKED UP AND CAN'T USE IT MANUALLY . TT

Nov 22, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Structure

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Equipment

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Structure

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Nov 22, 1995 Equipment

DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN THE SPRING NEEDS TO GET REPLACED. TT VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR BAD BRAKES, NEW PADS INSTALLED AND ARE NOW SQUEAKING. WHEN AC IS ON, ENGINE SMELLS AND SMOKES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES. TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *SLC

Oct 17, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER MORE THAN ONCE . TT

Oct 17, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER MORE THAN ONCE . TT

Apr 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. *AK

Apr 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS STICKING. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. *AK

Apr 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS STICKING. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED. *SKD

Mar 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED. *SKD

Feb 22, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN UPON IMPACT. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED , CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO REAR SEAT. *AK

Feb 22, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN UPON IMPACT. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED , CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO REAR SEAT. *AK