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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUF...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUF...
BACK IN NOVEMBER 1995 I PURCHASED A NEW 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY HOME AND DID A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE DEALERSHIP LANAN CHEVROLET OF WOBURN MASSACHUSETTS DID A POOR JOB PREPPING THE VEHICLE FOR DELIVERY. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE LUG NUTS FOR THE WH...
BACK IN NOVEMBER 1995 I PURCHASED A NEW 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY HOME AND DID A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE DEALERSHIP LANAN CHEVROLET OF WOBURN MASSACHUSETTS DID A POOR JOB PREPPING THE VEHICLE FOR DELIVERY. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE LUG NUTS FOR THE WH...
FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOW OUT. THE CAR CUTS OFF AND STOPS WHILE DRIVING, BLOWING OUT THE FUSE. WHEN A NEW FUSE IS INSTALLED AND THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IT BLOWS OUT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE WIRING ON THE FUEL PUMP SENDER UNIT MELTS AND PEELS ...
FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOW OUT. THE CAR CUTS OFF AND STOPS WHILE DRIVING, BLOWING OUT THE FUSE. WHEN A NEW FUSE IS INSTALLED AND THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IT BLOWS OUT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE WIRING ON THE FUEL PUMP SENDER UNIT MELTS AND PEELS ...
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOOR WAS SOAKED DUE TO A LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK *SC *JB
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOOR WAS SOAKED DUE TO A LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK *SC *JB
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
(1) WHILE TRAVELING THRU LAUGHLIN, NV TRAVELING WEST ON HWY 163, CAR ABRUPTLY QUITS. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. SUSPECT DYING FUEL PUMP. INSTALL NEW FUSE, TRAVEL ANOTHER 30 MILES UP HWY 95...CAR DIES AGAIN. THIS TIME, NO BLOWN FUSE. FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RUN. TOW VEHICLE TO FINAL DESTINATION (LAS VEG...
INABILITY TO CONTROL THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS. STEERING IS VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. ALSO, VEHICLE DARTS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WHILE BRAKING. *AK
INABILITY TO CONTROL THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS. STEERING IS VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. ALSO, VEHICLE DARTS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WHILE BRAKING. *AK
POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP DURING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED 3 YEARS AGO. CHEVROLET DEALERS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE BOTH DENY ANY EVIDENCE OF A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH IMPALAS ALTHOUGH THE NHTSA WEB SITE AND AN IMPALA OWNERS' WEB SITE BOTH LIST NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF TH...
POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP DURING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED 3 YEARS AGO. CHEVROLET DEALERS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE BOTH DENY ANY EVIDENCE OF A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH IMPALAS ALTHOUGH THE NHTSA WEB SITE AND AN IMPALA OWNERS' WEB SITE BOTH LIST NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF TH...
STEERING ASSIST STOPS WHEN TURNING. NOT ALL THE TIME BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.ITS VERY SCARY WHEN IN TRAFFIC.SO FAR NO ACCIDENTS, BUT ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME WHEN .
REAR VISION IS IMPARED WHEN LOOKING THROUGH BACK GLASS.THE DE-ICER/DEFROSTER HAS TURNED ( FOGGY) .THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY.
STEERING ASSIST STOPS WHEN TURNING. NOT ALL THE TIME BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.ITS VERY SCARY WHEN IN TRAFFIC.SO FAR NO ACCIDENTS, BUT ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME WHEN .
REAR VISION IS IMPARED WHEN LOOKING THROUGH BACK GLASS.THE DE-ICER/DEFROSTER HAS TURNED ( FOGGY) .THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY.
1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN MOTION.*MR *CB *JB
1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN MOTION.*MR *CB *JB
THE LOWER BALL JOINT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS STATED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
THE LOWER BALL JOINT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS STATED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM A STOP,THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE'S UNDER BODY. CONSUMER BELIEVED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM A STOP,THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE'S UNDER BODY. CONSUMER BELIEVED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
HEATER CORE IN MY 1996 IMPALA IS CONSTANTLY CLOGGING, THEREFORE NO HEAT AND NO DEFROSTERS. COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED 2 TIMES BY CHEVROLET GARAGE. THEY HAVE NO WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS NATION WIDE AND NOT A LOCAL ISSUE. *JB
HEATER CORE IN MY 1996 IMPALA IS CONSTANTLY CLOGGING, THEREFORE NO HEAT AND NO DEFROSTERS. COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED 2 TIMES BY CHEVROLET GARAGE. THEY HAVE NO WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS NATION WIDE AND NOT A LOCAL ISSUE. *JB
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
I BOUGHT MY 1996 IMPALA SS BRAND NEW, AND EVERY YEAR SINCE THEN IN THE WINTER TIME I LOOSE THE HEAT. THE DEALER, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WOULD FLUSH THE HEATER CORE AND SOMETIMES REPLACE IT YEARLY. THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED, AND I HAVE LOST THE HEAT IN THE CAR AGAIN AND THE DEAL...
I BOUGHT MY 1996 IMPALA SS BRAND NEW, AND EVERY YEAR SINCE THEN IN THE WINTER TIME I LOOSE THE HEAT. THE DEALER, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WOULD FLUSH THE HEATER CORE AND SOMETIMES REPLACE IT YEARLY. THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED, AND I HAVE LOST THE HEAT IN THE CAR AGAIN AND THE DEAL...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND MOTION LOOK-UP DEVICE FAILLED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON REPLACEMENT FOUND THAT THE RETRACTION SPRING HAD WORN THROUGH THE PLASTIC SIDE COVER. FALURE OCCURRED WHEN I LEANED FORWARD AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS. IF IT HAD OCCURRED IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOUL...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND MOTION LOOK-UP DEVICE FAILLED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON REPLACEMENT FOUND THAT THE RETRACTION SPRING HAD WORN THROUGH THE PLASTIC SIDE COVER. FALURE OCCURRED WHEN I LEANED FORWARD AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS. IF IT HAD OCCURRED IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOUL...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND MOTION LOOK-UP DEVICE FAILLED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON REPLACEMENT FOUND THAT THE RETRACTION SPRING HAD WORN THROUGH THE PLASTIC SIDE COVER. FALURE OCCURRED WHEN I LEANED FORWARD AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS. IF IT HAD OCCURRED IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOUL...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND MOTION LOOK-UP DEVICE FAILLED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON REPLACEMENT FOUND THAT THE RETRACTION SPRING HAD WORN THROUGH THE PLASTIC SIDE COVER. FALURE OCCURRED WHEN I LEANED FORWARD AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS. IF IT HAD OCCURRED IN AN ACCIDENT, I WOUL...
THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. WHEN SEATBELT WAS EXTENDED OUTWARD, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. BY ASSUMPTION, CONSUMER TESTED THE BELTS BY SLAMMING ON BRAKES, AND THEY DIDN'T RETRACT. TS CONSUMER ALSO REMOVED THE MOLDING AND FOUND THE RECOIL SPRING WAS PROTRUDING OUT OF HOLE ON THE COVER. *T...
THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. WHEN SEATBELT WAS EXTENDED OUTWARD, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. BY ASSUMPTION, CONSUMER TESTED THE BELTS BY SLAMMING ON BRAKES, AND THEY DIDN'T RETRACT. TS CONSUMER ALSO REMOVED THE MOLDING AND FOUND THE RECOIL SPRING WAS PROTRUDING OUT OF HOLE ON THE COVER. *T...
ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE DASH. SOUNDS EXCESSIVE FOR A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 42,000 MILES. THE WATER PUMP LEAKING CREATES MORE OF A SAFETY HAZARD. IT LEAKS ONTO THE POWER STEERING BELT, ...
ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE DASH. SOUNDS EXCESSIVE FOR A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 42,000 MILES. THE WATER PUMP LEAKING CREATES MORE OF A SAFETY HAZARD. IT LEAKS ONTO THE POWER STEERING BELT, ...
ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE DASH. SOUNDS EXCESSIVE FOR A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 42,000 MILES. THE WATER PUMP LEAKING CREATES MORE OF A SAFETY HAZARD. IT LEAKS ONTO THE POWER STEERING BELT, ...
ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE DASH. SOUNDS EXCESSIVE FOR A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 42,000 MILES. THE WATER PUMP LEAKING CREATES MORE OF A SAFETY HAZARD. IT LEAKS ONTO THE POWER STEERING BELT, ...
THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WANTED TO TURN LEFT INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN LEFT AND THE STEERING WAS TO DIFFICULT TO TURN, I HAD TO RUN OVER A CURB AND OVER A PATCH OF GRASS TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR, PUT IT IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO TH...
THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WANTED TO TURN LEFT INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN LEFT AND THE STEERING WAS TO DIFFICULT TO TURN, I HAD TO RUN OVER A CURB AND OVER A PATCH OF GRASS TO AVOID HITTING A CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR, PUT IT IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO TH...
ALL 3 BATTERIES HAVE LEAKED ACID OUT. HAD A PUDDLE OF ACID ON GARAGE FLOOR, THAT MY 6 YEAR OLD SON ALMOST STEPPED IN BARE FOOTED.*AK
ALL 3 BATTERIES HAVE LEAKED ACID OUT. HAD A PUDDLE OF ACID ON GARAGE FLOOR, THAT MY 6 YEAR OLD SON ALMOST STEPPED IN BARE FOOTED.*AK
MANUFACTURER USED A PLASTIC TANK ON TOP OF RADIATOR INSTEAD OF METAL. PLASTIC TANK BECAME SPLIT, AND ANTIFREEZE POURED OUT, COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
MANUFACTURER USED A PLASTIC TANK ON TOP OF RADIATOR INSTEAD OF METAL. PLASTIC TANK BECAME SPLIT, AND ANTIFREEZE POURED OUT, COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD GASKET IS CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND COOLANT LEAKAGE, CONSEQUENTLY CREATING A POTENTIAL ENGINE FIRE. PRIOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP, POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY, AND POSSIBLY THE CURRENT HEAD GASKET DEFECT. PRIOR COOLANT LEAKAGE ONTO THE POWER STE...
CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD GASKET IS CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND COOLANT LEAKAGE, CONSEQUENTLY CREATING A POTENTIAL ENGINE FIRE. PRIOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP, POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY, AND POSSIBLY THE CURRENT HEAD GASKET DEFECT. PRIOR COOLANT LEAKAGE ONTO THE POWER STE...
IDLER ARM HAS WORN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
IDLER ARM HAS WORN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
COOLENT DEX COOL FAILED AT HALF ITS WARRANTY AND CAR DAMAGINGLY OVERHEATED. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP. IT ALSO REQUIRED DAYS OF FLUSHING OUT THE HEATER CORE AND THE COOLING SYSTEM. IT MAY HAVE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AN EXPENSIVE HI...
COOLENT DEX COOL FAILED AT HALF ITS WARRANTY AND CAR DAMAGINGLY OVERHEATED. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP. IT ALSO REQUIRED DAYS OF FLUSHING OUT THE HEATER CORE AND THE COOLING SYSTEM. IT MAY HAVE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AN EXPENSIVE HI...
BOSCH ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE BOSCH ABS PUMP ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ON MY AUTOMOBILE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A FLUID LEAK IN THE REAR BRAKES AND SUSPECTED SOME TYPE OF FAILURE WITHIN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM....
BOSCH ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PUMP COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE BOSCH ABS PUMP ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ON MY AUTOMOBILE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A FLUID LEAK IN THE REAR BRAKES AND SUSPECTED SOME TYPE OF FAILURE WITHIN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM....
ALL TIRES .TREAD SEPARATION IN PROGRESS( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 255/50ZR17 )
ALL TIRES .TREAD SEPARATION IN PROGRESS( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 255/50ZR17 )
ODOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESISTERS OPERATE AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERTURES BECAUSE OF A LACK OF VENTILATION THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS MELT CAUSING THE ODOMETER TO FAIL .I FEEL IF THESE RESISTERS COULD FALL OUT INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICIAL FIRE..
ODOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESISTERS OPERATE AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERTURES BECAUSE OF A LACK OF VENTILATION THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS MELT CAUSING THE ODOMETER TO FAIL .I FEEL IF THESE RESISTERS COULD FALL OUT INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICIAL FIRE..
ODOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESISTERS OPERATE AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERTURES BECAUSE OF A LACK OF VENTILATION THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS MELT CAUSING THE ODOMETER TO FAIL .I FEEL IF THESE RESISTERS COULD FALL OUT INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICIAL FIRE..
ODOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESISTERS OPERATE AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERTURES BECAUSE OF A LACK OF VENTILATION THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS MELT CAUSING THE ODOMETER TO FAIL .I FEEL IF THESE RESISTERS COULD FALL OUT INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICIAL FIRE..
ON 7/2/2000 I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP AND MY CAR WENT DEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED SO I GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND CONTACTED MODERN CHEVROLET IN WINSTON SALEM NC ON MONDAY MORNING AND HAD THEM PICK THE CAR UP FOR REPAIR. ...
ON 7/2/2000 I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP AND MY CAR WENT DEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED SO I GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND CONTACTED MODERN CHEVROLET IN WINSTON SALEM NC ON MONDAY MORNING AND HAD THEM PICK THE CAR UP FOR REPAIR. ...
I BELONG TO AN IMPALA SS CLUB AND SEVERAL YEARS AGO WE NOTICED THAT THE STOCK AC/DELCO (?) 676 BATTERY WOULD SOMETIMES LEAK. MANY COMPLAINED TO GMC BUT NOTHING HAPPENED SO AS PRECAUTION MANY PEOPLE CHANGED OUT THEIR BATTERY SINCE GM WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NOW WE (THE CLUB) NOTICED THAT THERE I...
I BELONG TO AN IMPALA SS CLUB AND SEVERAL YEARS AGO WE NOTICED THAT THE STOCK AC/DELCO (?) 676 BATTERY WOULD SOMETIMES LEAK. MANY COMPLAINED TO GMC BUT NOTHING HAPPENED SO AS PRECAUTION MANY PEOPLE CHANGED OUT THEIR BATTERY SINCE GM WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NOW WE (THE CLUB) NOTICED THAT THERE I...
ENGINE SURGES WHEN COMING OFF OF IDLE. DEALER HAS STATED IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND THAT GMC IS WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE EGR VALVE. *AK
ENGINE SURGES WHEN COMING OFF OF IDLE. DEALER HAS STATED IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND THAT GMC IS WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE EGR VALVE. *AK
ENGINE SURGES WHEN COMING OFF OF IDLE. DEALER HAS STATED IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND THAT GMC IS WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE EGR VALVE. *AK
ENGINE SURGES WHEN COMING OFF OF IDLE. DEALER HAS STATED IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND THAT GMC IS WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE EGR VALVE. *AK
HEATER CORE BLOCKED-NO DEFROST CAPABILITY-VISION OBSTRUCTED-DANGEROUS SITUATION-THE IMPALA CLUB HAS HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF THIS DEFECT WHICH APPEARS DUE TO THE DEX-COOL ANTI FREEZE INSTALLED BY GMC AT THE FACTORY.ACCORDING TO INPUT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP REPLACEMENT OF THE CORE, FLUSHING THE SYSTEM, RE...
HEATER CORE BLOCKED-NO DEFROST CAPABILITY-VISION OBSTRUCTED-DANGEROUS SITUATION-THE IMPALA CLUB HAS HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF THIS DEFECT WHICH APPEARS DUE TO THE DEX-COOL ANTI FREEZE INSTALLED BY GMC AT THE FACTORY.ACCORDING TO INPUT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP REPLACEMENT OF THE CORE, FLUSHING THE SYSTEM, RE...
LF DISC BRAKE CALIPER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOT RELEASING OR "FLOATING" PROPERLY. THIS HAS CAUSED ACCELERATED WEAR TO THE OUT BRAKE PAD. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT. I HAD TO CORRECT MYSELF. I AM AN ASE MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL" WHICH IT IS NOT. IF I W...
GMC IN RECENT YEARS HAS REPLACED MOST OF THE FUEL LINES ON ITS VEHICLES WITH A FLEXABLE NYLON FUEL LINE. THIS WAS DONE TO SAVE MONEY AND MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. THE METAL END FITTING ARE JUST ATTACTED TO THE LINES BY SHIRNK RAPPING THE NYLON LINE TO THE FITTINGS. AS PER GM'S OWN SERVICE MANUAL ...
LF DISC BRAKE CALIPER HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOT RELEASING OR "FLOATING" PROPERLY. THIS HAS CAUSED ACCELERATED WEAR TO THE OUT BRAKE PAD. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT. I HAD TO CORRECT MYSELF. I AM AN ASE MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL" WHICH IT IS NOT. IF I W...
GMC IN RECENT YEARS HAS REPLACED MOST OF THE FUEL LINES ON ITS VEHICLES WITH A FLEXABLE NYLON FUEL LINE. THIS WAS DONE TO SAVE MONEY AND MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. THE METAL END FITTING ARE JUST ATTACTED TO THE LINES BY SHIRNK RAPPING THE NYLON LINE TO THE FITTINGS. AS PER GM'S OWN SERVICE MANUAL ...
RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE FAILED. THE LINKAGE IN THE COWL PLENUM CHAMBER BROKE AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE RIGHT W/S WIPER DRIVE PIVOT. *AK
RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE FAILED. THE LINKAGE IN THE COWL PLENUM CHAMBER BROKE AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE RIGHT W/S WIPER DRIVE PIVOT. *AK
HEATER CORE CLOGS UP FROM (DEX-COOL) ANTIFREEZE, RESULTING IN NO HEAT FOR DEFROSTERS CAUSING FOGGING OF THE WINDOWS, UNABLE TO RECTIFY. *MJS
HEATER CORE CLOGS UP FROM (DEX-COOL) ANTIFREEZE, RESULTING IN NO HEAT FOR DEFROSTERS CAUSING FOGGING OF THE WINDOWS, UNABLE TO RECTIFY. *MJS
HEAT/DEFROST HAS FAILED TWICE BOTH TIMES FLUSHED AND REPAIRED BY MYSELF (ASE MASTER CERT. MECH.) BOTH IN COLD WEATHER DEFROST WOULD'NT CLEAR WINDSHIELD FOR PROPER VISIBILTY GM CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH DEX-COOL IN THE SYSTEM AND IT'S MY PROBLEM NOT THEIRS.
HEAT/DEFROST HAS FAILED TWICE BOTH TIMES FLUSHED AND REPAIRED BY MYSELF (ASE MASTER CERT. MECH.) BOTH IN COLD WEATHER DEFROST WOULD'NT CLEAR WINDSHIELD FOR PROPER VISIBILTY GM CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH DEX-COOL IN THE SYSTEM AND IT'S MY PROBLEM NOT THEIRS.
HEAT DOESN'T WORK IN THE WINTER. HEATER CORE HAS TO BE FLUSHED EVERY WINTER BECAUSE OF BUILD UP. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS RARE, NEVER HEARD BEFORE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND DOESN'T KNOW ITS CAUSE. *AK *ML
MAJOR VISABILITY AND SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSED BY DEFROSTER/HEATER FAILURE ON MOST 1996 IMPALAS DUE TO CHEMICAL REACTION WITH NEW (1996) DEX-COOL ANTI-FRREEZE IN HEATER CORE CAUSING ACCELERATED LOSS OF HEAT UNTIL COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OCCURS.
MAJOR VISABILITY AND SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSED BY DEFROSTER/HEATER FAILURE ON MOST 1996 IMPALAS DUE TO CHEMICAL REACTION WITH NEW (1996) DEX-COOL ANTI-FRREEZE IN HEATER CORE CAUSING ACCELERATED LOSS OF HEAT UNTIL COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OCCURS.
HEAT DOESN'T WORK IN THE WINTER. HEATER CORE HAS TO BE FLUSHED EVERY WINTER BECAUSE OF BUILD UP. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS RARE, NEVER HEARD BEFORE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND DOESN'T KNOW ITS CAUSE. *AK *ML
MAJOR VISABILITY AND SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSED BY DEFROSTER/HEATER FAILURE ON MOST 1996 IMPALAS DUE TO CHEMICAL REACTION WITH NEW (1996) DEX-COOL ANTI-FRREEZE IN HEATER CORE CAUSING ACCELERATED LOSS OF HEAT UNTIL COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OCCURS.
MAJOR VISABILITY AND SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSED BY DEFROSTER/HEATER FAILURE ON MOST 1996 IMPALAS DUE TO CHEMICAL REACTION WITH NEW (1996) DEX-COOL ANTI-FRREEZE IN HEATER CORE CAUSING ACCELERATED LOSS OF HEAT UNTIL COMPLETE BLOCKAGE OCCURS.
MY WIFE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE STEERING GOING OUT ON HER FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. I COULD NEVER GET THE STEERING FAILURE TO MANIFEST ITSELF FOR ME, SO I FIGURED IT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ANOMALIE. LAST MONTH, THE STEERING PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR ME AT VERY POOR TIMES. I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ...
MY WIFE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE STEERING GOING OUT ON HER FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. I COULD NEVER GET THE STEERING FAILURE TO MANIFEST ITSELF FOR ME, SO I FIGURED IT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ANOMALIE. LAST MONTH, THE STEERING PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR ME AT VERY POOR TIMES. I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ...
DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE CLOGS HEATER CORE, RESULTING IN HEATER NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE PUCHASE OF CAR.
MY WIFE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE STEERING GOING OUT ON HER FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. I COULD NEVER GET THE STEERING FAILURE TO MANIFEST ITSELF FOR ME, SO I FIGURED IT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ANOMALIE. LAST MONTH, THE STEERING PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR ME AT VERY POOR TIMES. I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ...
MY WIFE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE STEERING GOING OUT ON HER FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. I COULD NEVER GET THE STEERING FAILURE TO MANIFEST ITSELF FOR ME, SO I FIGURED IT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ANOMALIE. LAST MONTH, THE STEERING PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR ME AT VERY POOR TIMES. I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ...
DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE CLOGS HEATER CORE, RESULTING IN HEATER NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE PUCHASE OF CAR.
CLOGGED HEATER CORE DUE TO DEX-COOL COOLANT IN CAR. TOOK TWO TRIPS TO DEALER TO GET FIXED, AND THEN ONLY AFTER GIVING THEM THE TSB. DEX-COOL COOLANT IS KNOWN FOR CAUSING HEATER CORE BLOCKAGE, BUT GM REFUSES TO ADMIT IT, OR OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE. AS THE WARRANTY ON MANY OF THESE VEHICLES IS WEARING...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
CLOGGED HEATER CORE DUE TO DEX-COOL COOLANT IN CAR. TOOK TWO TRIPS TO DEALER TO GET FIXED, AND THEN ONLY AFTER GIVING THEM THE TSB. DEX-COOL COOLANT IS KNOWN FOR CAUSING HEATER CORE BLOCKAGE, BUT GM REFUSES TO ADMIT IT, OR OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE. AS THE WARRANTY ON MANY OF THESE VEHICLES IS WEARING...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
HEATER DOES NOT COME ON DUE TO HEATER CORE BEING CLOGGED. DEALER HAS FLUSHED THE SYSTEM, AND HEATER STILL DID NOT FUNCTION. WATER PUMP REPLACED. APPEARS THAT A CHEMICAL REACTION WITH DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE, OEM STOPLEAK FACTORY TABLETS, AND ALUMINUM AND STEEL COMPONENTS INCLUDING FLOW RESTRICTOR CAU...
HEATER DOES NOT COME ON DUE TO HEATER CORE BEING CLOGGED. DEALER HAS FLUSHED THE SYSTEM, AND HEATER STILL DID NOT FUNCTION. WATER PUMP REPLACED. APPEARS THAT A CHEMICAL REACTION WITH DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE, OEM STOPLEAK FACTORY TABLETS, AND ALUMINUM AND STEEL COMPONENTS INCLUDING FLOW RESTRICTOR CAU...
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
ALTERNATOR SUDDENTLY STOPPED WORKING. DASH BOARD LIGHT DOESN'T ALLOW CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEED. HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS HEADLIGHTS GO DIM. WHEN HE RELEASES GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS, HEADLIGHTS ARE FULL FORCE. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS ON THE HIGHWAY AND DOES NOT RESTART CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN TO THE DRIVER. YH
VEHICLE STALLS ON THE HIGHWAY AND DOES NOT RESTART CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN TO THE DRIVER. YH
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVEN MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER, HE HAS CHECKED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES IN THE PAST SEVEN MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER, HE HAS CHECKED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED & IMMEDIATELY THE LOCKS BEGAN ENGAGING & DISENGAGING IN RAPID SEQUENCE, THEN THERE WAS A SNAP AND I BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING WIRES. I NOTICED SMOKE RISING TO MY LEFT COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE HOOD VENTS. I TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE BUT I COULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DRIVER...
THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED & IMMEDIATELY THE LOCKS BEGAN ENGAGING & DISENGAGING IN RAPID SEQUENCE, THEN THERE WAS A SNAP AND I BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING WIRES. I NOTICED SMOKE RISING TO MY LEFT COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE HOOD VENTS. I TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE BUT I COULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN THE DRIVER...
POSITIVE POST OF BATTERY FORCED OUT FROM INSIDE BATTERY. EXTENSIVE PAINT AND RUST DAMAGE OCCURED. I AM AWARE OF MANY OTHER SUCH CASES WITH DELCO BATTERIES.
POSITIVE POST OF BATTERY FORCED OUT FROM INSIDE BATTERY. EXTENSIVE PAINT AND RUST DAMAGE OCCURED. I AM AWARE OF MANY OTHER SUCH CASES WITH DELCO BATTERIES.
THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO COLLAPSE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED ONCE PRIOR TO THE ABOVE INCIDENT MENTIONED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED IN HALF, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO COLLAPSE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED ONCE PRIOR TO THE ABOVE INCIDENT MENTIONED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM INDICATING THAT ABS IS DISABLED, RESTARTING THE VEHICLE RESETS THIS CONDITION FOR A WHILE, DEALERS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. EGR AND EGR SOLENOID FAILED, 3 VISITS TO DEALER DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, BUT RATHER ON TWO OCCASSIONS THEY DELIBERATLY DISABLED THE EGR SYSTEM T...
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM INDICATING THAT ABS IS DISABLED, RESTARTING THE VEHICLE RESETS THIS CONDITION FOR A WHILE, DEALERS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. EGR AND EGR SOLENOID FAILED, 3 VISITS TO DEALER DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, BUT RATHER ON TWO OCCASSIONS THEY DELIBERATLY DISABLED THE EGR SYSTEM T...
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM INDICATING THAT ABS IS DISABLED, RESTARTING THE VEHICLE RESETS THIS CONDITION FOR A WHILE, DEALERS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. EGR AND EGR SOLENOID FAILED, 3 VISITS TO DEALER DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, BUT RATHER ON TWO OCCASSIONS THEY DELIBERATLY DISABLED THE EGR SYSTEM T...
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM INDICATING THAT ABS IS DISABLED, RESTARTING THE VEHICLE RESETS THIS CONDITION FOR A WHILE, DEALERS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. EGR AND EGR SOLENOID FAILED, 3 VISITS TO DEALER DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, BUT RATHER ON TWO OCCASSIONS THEY DELIBERATLY DISABLED THE EGR SYSTEM T...
A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT CAME FROM THE AIR CLEARNER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FROM BEHIND DROPPED INTO THE THROTTLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE THE BE WIDE OPEN.
A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT CAME FROM THE AIR CLEARNER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FROM BEHIND DROPPED INTO THE THROTTLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE THE BE WIDE OPEN.
I FOUND TWO VEHICLES THAT HAD THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS WITH MELTED WIRES. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO THE NTSA BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD
I FOUND TWO VEHICLES THAT HAD THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS WITH MELTED WIRES. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO THE NTSA BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD
THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING FULL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON EMPTY DUE TO A SHORT THAT HAD WELDED WIRES TOGETHER INSIDE OF THE TANK. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.
THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING FULL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON EMPTY DUE TO A SHORT THAT HAD WELDED WIRES TOGETHER INSIDE OF THE TANK. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.
REAR BRAKE CALIPER(S) FREEZESS ON MOUNTING FRAME, CAUSING VERY LOW BRAKE PEDAL. IN SOME CASES, THE CALIPER FALLS OFF MOUNTING FRAME, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING. *AK
REAR BRAKE CALIPER(S) FREEZESS ON MOUNTING FRAME, CAUSING VERY LOW BRAKE PEDAL. IN SOME CASES, THE CALIPER FALLS OFF MOUNTING FRAME, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING. *AK
TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE FENDER ,EVEN WITH NORMAL AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN THE VEHICLE, ALMOST CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. *AK
TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE FENDER ,EVEN WITH NORMAL AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN THE VEHICLE, ALMOST CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. *AK
HEATER CORE LEAKING AT 37,000 MILES COSTLY REPAIR GOT SOME ASSISTANCE AFTER I CALLED 800 NUMBER THEN WATER PUMP LEAKING AT 52,000 MILES COSTLY REPAIR AGAIN NO ASSISTANCE THEN ODOMETER LIGHT FAILED AND HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE SPEEDOMETER HEAD AGAIN VERY COSTLY I HAVE THE POPPING SOUND IN FRONT SUSPEN...
HEATER CORE LEAKING AT 37,000 MILES COSTLY REPAIR GOT SOME ASSISTANCE AFTER I CALLED 800 NUMBER THEN WATER PUMP LEAKING AT 52,000 MILES COSTLY REPAIR AGAIN NO ASSISTANCE THEN ODOMETER LIGHT FAILED AND HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE SPEEDOMETER HEAD AGAIN VERY COSTLY I HAVE THE POPPING SOUND IN FRONT SUSPEN...
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TWICE DUE TO A LEAKAGE. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TWICE DUE TO A LEAKAGE. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TWICE DUE TO A LEAKAGE. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TWICE DUE TO A LEAKAGE. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST HIT A TREE. *AK
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED BY AROUND 70K MILES. ...
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED BY AROUND 70K MILES. ...
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFRENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED TY AROUND 70K MILES....
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFRENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED TY AROUND 70K MILES....
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFRENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED TY AROUND 70K MILES....
STARTING IN THE 1990 MODEL YEAR, GM HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFRENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE LUBRICATING HOLES!!! IF YOU DO NOT CHANGE THIS GASKET TO ONE THAT HAS THE PROPER HOLES, YOUR OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, AS WELL AS THE AXLES THEMSELVES, WILL BE DESTROYED TY AROUND 70K MILES....
THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY STOP THIS VEHICLE. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR ABOUT TWO TO THREE TIMES FASTER THAN THE REAR.
THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY STOP THIS VEHICLE. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR ABOUT TWO TO THREE TIMES FASTER THAN THE REAR.
GENERAL MOTORS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE LUBRICATING HOLES, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE OUTER AXLE BEARINGS/AXLE SHAFT TO BE DAMAGED AROUND 70000 MILES. THE DAMAGED BEARINGS COULD POTENTIALLY WEAR GROOVES IN THE AXLE SHAFTS. IF NOT FIXED, THE METAL BITS FROM DAMAGE...
GENERAL MOTORS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE LUBRICATING HOLES, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE OUTER AXLE BEARINGS/AXLE SHAFT TO BE DAMAGED AROUND 70000 MILES. THE DAMAGED BEARINGS COULD POTENTIALLY WEAR GROOVES IN THE AXLE SHAFTS. IF NOT FIXED, THE METAL BITS FROM DAMAGE...
UNSPECIFIED.
UNSPECIFIED.
GENERAL MOTORS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE LUBRICATING HOLES. *AK
GENERAL MOTORS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKETS THAT DO NOT HAVE LUBRICATING HOLES. *AK
TIRE FAILED, WENT FLAT OVERNIGHT.
TIRE FAILED, WENT FLAT OVERNIGHT.
CLEAR COATING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIM BASE IS BLISTERING. *AK
TWO OF B.F. GOODRICH TIRES LOAE PRESSURE, ONE AT AN ALARMING RATE. *AK
B.F. GOODRICH SIDEWALL TIRE FAILURE. *AK
CLEAR COATING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIM BASE IS BLISTERING. *AK
TWO OF B.F. GOODRICH TIRES LOAE PRESSURE, ONE AT AN ALARMING RATE. *AK
B.F. GOODRICH SIDEWALL TIRE FAILURE. *AK
B.F. GOODRICH TIRES LOST AIR WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF TIRES. *AK
B.F. GOODRICH TIRES LOST AIR WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF TIRES. *AK
FUEL GAUGE FAILURE DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT IN FUEL SENDER.
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FAILED, RETAINER NOT REMOVED.
REAR OF ENGINE BLOCK WIRING CHAFFED CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN SPEEDOMETER.
BROKEN POWER STEERING SHAFT.
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
FUEL GAUGE FAILURE DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT IN FUEL SENDER.
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FAILED, RETAINER NOT REMOVED.
REAR OF ENGINE BLOCK WIRING CHAFFED CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN SPEEDOMETER.
BROKEN POWER STEERING SHAFT.
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
SEVERE VIBRATION AND SHAKING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 45 MILES PER HOUR.
SEVERE VIBRATION AND SHAKING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 45 MILES PER HOUR.
WHEN DRIVING WITH ONE OR MORE PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT THE FENDER RUBS THE TIRE. DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK
WHEN DRIVING WITH ONE OR MORE PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT THE FENDER RUBS THE TIRE. DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK
SEAT BELT FAILED.
SEAT BELT FAILED.
PROPORTIONAL VALVE DESIGNED FOR DISC/DRUM, NOT FOR DISC/DISC. PRESENTS IMPROPER BIAS TO FRONT BRAKES. *AK
PROPORTIONAL VALVE DESIGNED FOR DISC/DRUM, NOT FOR DISC/DISC. PRESENTS IMPROPER BIAS TO FRONT BRAKES. *AK
FUEL METER ASSEMBLY (SENDER) FAILED.
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RETAINER REPAIRED (NOT REMOVED FROM TANK ASSEMBLY).
ELECTRICAL FAILURES : WIRING CHAFFED, VSS SIGNAL (NOT SET TO ECM).
POWER STEERING SHAFT FAILED.
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
FUEL METER ASSEMBLY (SENDER) FAILED.
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RETAINER REPAIRED (NOT REMOVED FROM TANK ASSEMBLY).
ELECTRICAL FAILURES : WIRING CHAFFED, VSS SIGNAL (NOT SET TO ECM).
POWER STEERING SHAFT FAILED.
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
COVER GASKET DOES NOT HAVE PROPER HOLES TO LUBRICATE THE OUTER REAR AXLE.
COVER GASKET DOES NOT HAVE PROPER HOLES TO LUBRICATE THE OUTER REAR AXLE.
OIL COOLER HOSE FAILURE. *AK
OIL COOLER HOSE FAILURE. *AK
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK.
THE VEHICLE STALLED.
THE ENGINE HESITATES, STALLS, JERKS, AND RACES.
THE TRIP ODOMETER FAILED.
THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES OR IS NONFUNCTIONAL.
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK.
THE VEHICLE STALLED.
THE ENGINE HESITATES, STALLS, JERKS, AND RACES.
THE TRIP ODOMETER FAILED.
THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES OR IS NONFUNCTIONAL.
TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL NOISE.
TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL NOISE.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE FELL OFF THE RIM, CAR WAS ABLE TO GET ON SIDE. DEALER GLUED THE TIRE BACK ON RIM. THIS IS NOT THE 1ST TIME THAT THIS HAPPENED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE FELL OFF THE RIM, CAR WAS ABLE TO GET ON SIDE. DEALER GLUED THE TIRE BACK ON RIM. THIS IS NOT THE 1ST TIME THAT THIS HAPPENED. *AK
PASSENGER'S DOOR STUCK.
PASSENGER'S DOOR STUCK.
SEAT BELT JAMMED IN THE BUCKLE ALONG THE UPPER EDGE. *AK
SEAT BELT JAMMED IN THE BUCKLE ALONG THE UPPER EDGE. *AK
LEFT/RIGHT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FAILED TWICE.
STABILIZER KIT REPLACED.
POWER SEAT TRACK FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
FRONT SPRINGS FAILED.
LEFT/RIGHT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FAILED TWICE.
STABILIZER KIT REPLACED.
POWER SEAT TRACK FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
FRONT SPRINGS FAILED.
GRINDING GEAR SOUND IN REAR END-CAUSING AUTO TO PULL AND JERK. *AK
GRINDING GEAR SOUND IN REAR END-CAUSING AUTO TO PULL AND JERK. *AK
OIL COOLER LINES ROUTED SO THEY RUB AGAINST METAL, CAUSING HOLES/LEAK.
HORN CONTACT CAM OPEN, CAUSING HORN TO FAIL.
POWER STEERING HOSE ROUTED SO THEY RUB AGAINST METAL, CAUSING HOLE/LEAK. *DH
OIL COOLER LINES ROUTED SO THEY RUB AGAINST METAL, CAUSING HOLES/LEAK.
HORN CONTACT CAM OPEN, CAUSING HORN TO FAIL.
POWER STEERING HOSE ROUTED SO THEY RUB AGAINST METAL, CAUSING HOLE/LEAK. *DH
REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
ABS: LOST ALL BRAKING POWER ASSIST FUNCTIONS TWICE IN ONE DAY; PEDAL TRAVEL TO FLOOR; INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES; NO WARNING. TT
ABS: LOST ALL BRAKING POWER ASSIST FUNCTIONS TWICE IN ONE DAY; PEDAL TRAVEL TO FLOOR; INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES; NO WARNING. TT
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF . TT
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF . TT