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May 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A RECURRING FAILURE WITHIN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WHICH WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR. THE FAILU...

May 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A RECURRING FAILURE WITHIN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WHICH WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR. THE FAILU...

Mar 31, 2009 Visibility 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE EGR VAL...

Mar 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE EGR VAL...

Mar 31, 2009 Visibility 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE EGR VAL...

Mar 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE EGR VAL...

Nov 21, 2008 Suspension Crash 99,000 mi

IN AUGUST 2008 I PURCHASED A CLEAN WHITE 1996 CHEVY LUMINA WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE DASH. IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING PRETTY WELL AT FIRST BUT I NOTICED THE CAR HAD A LITTLE SKIP EVERY NOW AND THEN IN DEEP CURVES. THEN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THE FRONT LEFT AXLE BROKE A LOOSE FROM THE MAIN POR...

Nov 21, 2008 Suspension Crash 99,000 mi

IN AUGUST 2008 I PURCHASED A CLEAN WHITE 1996 CHEVY LUMINA WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE DASH. IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING PRETTY WELL AT FIRST BUT I NOTICED THE CAR HAD A LITTLE SKIP EVERY NOW AND THEN IN DEEP CURVES. THEN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THE FRONT LEFT AXLE BROKE A LOOSE FROM THE MAIN POR...

May 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 221,878 mi

I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HE KNEW OF THIS SITUATION AND HE DIDN'T TELL ME. THIS CAR IS MY FIRST CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO CAN YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

May 30, 2008 Equipment 221,878 mi

I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HE KNEW OF THIS SITUATION AND HE DIDN'T TELL ME. THIS CAR IS MY FIRST CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO CAN YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

May 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 221,878 mi

I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HE KNEW OF THIS SITUATION AND HE DIDN'T TELL ME. THIS CAR IS MY FIRST CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO CAN YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

May 30, 2008 Equipment 221,878 mi

I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HE KNEW OF THIS SITUATION AND HE DIDN'T TELL ME. THIS CAR IS MY FIRST CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO CAN YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

May 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

OIL LEAK 1996 3.4 DOHC CHEVY LUMINA I DID MY RESEARCH THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE CARS THEN ITS COSTS A PRETTY GOOD PENNY TO FIX BY THE DEALERSHIP LIKE $2000. *TR

May 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

OIL LEAK 1996 3.4 DOHC CHEVY LUMINA I DID MY RESEARCH THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE CARS THEN ITS COSTS A PRETTY GOOD PENNY TO FIX BY THE DEALERSHIP LIKE $2000. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND CAME UP TO A INTERSECTION WHERE I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY. THE OTHER PERSON HAD A STOP SIGN. THIS PERSON THOUGHT THAT I HAD A STOP SIGN ALSO SO SHE PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND I SMASHED INTO HER MAKING HER TRUCK FLY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND FLIPPING OVER. MY AIRBAG...

Feb 4, 2008 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND CAME UP TO A INTERSECTION WHERE I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY. THE OTHER PERSON HAD A STOP SIGN. THIS PERSON THOUGHT THAT I HAD A STOP SIGN ALSO SO SHE PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND I SMASHED INTO HER MAKING HER TRUCK FLY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND FLIPPING OVER. MY AIRBAG...

Nov 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

PURCHASED 1996 CHEVY LUMINA W/3.1 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND CURRENTLY HAS 115,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE CAMSHAFT HAS BROKEN. WHY WOULD A VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE THIS...

Nov 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

PURCHASED 1996 CHEVY LUMINA W/3.1 LITER ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND CURRENTLY HAS 115,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE CAMSHAFT HAS BROKEN. WHY WOULD A VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE THIS...

Oct 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other

EXTERIOR PAINT , PEELING , FLAKING , RUSTING . I REALIZE THIS CAR IS NOW 11 YEARS OLD , BUT THIS PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD . THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF IN LARGE PATCHES IN MANY AREAS OF THE CAR , REVEALING THE DULL GRAY PRIMER . *JB

Oct 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other

EXTERIOR PAINT , PEELING , FLAKING , RUSTING . I REALIZE THIS CAR IS NOW 11 YEARS OLD , BUT THIS PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD . THE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF IN LARGE PATCHES IN MANY AREAS OF THE CAR , REVEALING THE DULL GRAY PRIMER . *JB

Jun 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK ON 1996 LUMINA DUE TO FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, I'VE NOTICE THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER 1995 -2001 LUMINAS AS WELL. *TR

Jun 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK ON 1996 LUMINA DUE TO FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, I'VE NOTICE THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER 1995 -2001 LUMINAS AS WELL. *TR

Jun 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK ON 1996 LUMINA DUE TO FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, I'VE NOTICE THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER 1995 -2001 LUMINAS AS WELL. *TR

Jun 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK ON 1996 LUMINA DUE TO FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, I'VE NOTICE THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER 1995 -2001 LUMINAS AS WELL. *TR

May 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS THREE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. THE LOWER TWO LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN HE CHANGED THE BULBS, THEY ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY AND THEN QUICKLY BURNED OUT AGAIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 135,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

May 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS THREE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. THE LOWER TWO LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN HE CHANGED THE BULBS, THEY ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY AND THEN QUICKLY BURNED OUT AGAIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 135,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

Jan 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT JOB IS HORRIBLE. THE PAINT IS COMPLETELY PEELING OFF OF MY LUMINA. *JB

Jan 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT JOB IS HORRIBLE. THE PAINT IS COMPLETELY PEELING OFF OF MY LUMINA. *JB

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE NON SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE TOP OF THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE NON SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE TOP OF THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.

Sep 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 129,000 mi

I TURNED ON MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I HAD FOUR FRIENDS IN THE CAR. I WAITED FOR MY FRIENDS TO GET SITUATED IN THE CAR AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR DID NOT ROLL BACK AS IT NORMALLY DID WHEN IN GEAR. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND STARTING ACCELE...

Sep 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 129,000 mi

I TURNED ON MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. I HAD FOUR FRIENDS IN THE CAR. I WAITED FOR MY FRIENDS TO GET SITUATED IN THE CAR AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR DID NOT ROLL BACK AS IT NORMALLY DID WHEN IN GEAR. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND STARTING ACCELE...

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA, BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING EXCEPT FOR IN THE REAR WINDOW. IF THAT BULB WERE TO BURN OUT, I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL. I HAVE DISCOVERED, AND I AM SURE, THAT YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN CORRECTED? *JB

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA, BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING EXCEPT FOR IN THE REAR WINDOW. IF THAT BULB WERE TO BURN OUT, I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL. I HAVE DISCOVERED, AND I AM SURE, THAT YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN CORRECTED? *JB

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA, BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING EXCEPT FOR IN THE REAR WINDOW. IF THAT BULB WERE TO BURN OUT, I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL. I HAVE DISCOVERED, AND I AM SURE, THAT YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN CORRECTED? *JB

Aug 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA, BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING EXCEPT FOR IN THE REAR WINDOW. IF THAT BULB WERE TO BURN OUT, I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL. I HAVE DISCOVERED, AND I AM SURE, THAT YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN CORRECTED? *JB

Jul 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AROUND 100K MILES AND GETTING WORSE EVER SINCE. THE PISTON PIN IS GOING BAD. I FOUND OUT THAT GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BY A CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN. HE TOLD ME THAT ALL 3.1L ENGINES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND GM WONT FIX IT. I FEEL SHAFTED AND WILL NEVER BY A GM PRODUCT AGA...

Jul 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AROUND 100K MILES AND GETTING WORSE EVER SINCE. THE PISTON PIN IS GOING BAD. I FOUND OUT THAT GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BY A CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN. HE TOLD ME THAT ALL 3.1L ENGINES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND GM WONT FIX IT. I FEEL SHAFTED AND WILL NEVER BY A GM PRODUCT AGA...

Apr 4, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE CHEVROLET LUMINA, 1996; POOR PAINT JOB. THE PAINT LASTS APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) YEARS AND THEN IT STARTS TO CHIP AND PEEL OFF. *NM

Apr 4, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE CHEVROLET LUMINA, 1996; POOR PAINT JOB. THE PAINT LASTS APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) YEARS AND THEN IT STARTS TO CHIP AND PEEL OFF. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,091 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING ON A HIGHWAY, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET BLEW, MIXING THE OIL WITH THE WATER, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO NEED REPLACING. I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED AT A COST OF $2680.07. WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 6 YEARS 50 THOUSAND MILES, THE MOTOR BLEW AT 6.5 YEARS AND 52,091 M...

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,091 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING ON A HIGHWAY, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HEAD GASKET BLEW, MIXING THE OIL WITH THE WATER, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO NEED REPLACING. I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED AT A COST OF $2680.07. WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 6 YEARS 50 THOUSAND MILES, THE MOTOR BLEW AT 6.5 YEARS AND 52,091 M...

Dec 28, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FRAME CAME OUT AROUND THE BOLTS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE STEERING TO PULL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO SEND OUT A REPR...

Dec 28, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FRAME CAME OUT AROUND THE BOLTS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE STEERING TO PULL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO SEND OUT A REPR...

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND DOOR (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND DOOR (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Dec 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN CHEVROLET LUMINA CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT WORK. (EXCEPT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT) FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE. FOR WHATEVER REASON THE MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS GO THROUGH THAT SWITCH. THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH IS CAUSING THEM NOT TO WORK. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT AFFECT...

Dec 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN CHEVROLET LUMINA CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT WORK. (EXCEPT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT) FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE. FOR WHATEVER REASON THE MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS GO THROUGH THAT SWITCH. THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH IS CAUSING THEM NOT TO WORK. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT AFFECT...

Dec 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FRAYED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CABLE WAS FRAYED AND UNRAVELING. THE MECHANIC WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES. THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WAS NOT ...

Dec 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FRAYED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CABLE WAS FRAYED AND UNRAVELING. THE MECHANIC WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES. THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WAS NOT ...

Nov 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. SHE IS AFRAID THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN IT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OP...

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. SHE IS AFRAID THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN IT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OP...

Nov 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. SHE IS AFRAID THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN IT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OP...

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. SHE IS AFRAID THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN IT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OP...

Nov 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

THE INTAKE GASKET ROTTED. THEREFORE, ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO THE OIL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *NM

Nov 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

THE INTAKE GASKET ROTTED. THEREFORE, ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO THE OIL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 84,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN MY 1996 CHEVROLET. LUMINA. UPON STARTING THE CAR, WHILE STILL IN PARK, THE GAS PEDAL PULLED TO THE FLOORBOARD & THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKES FAILED. WHILE DODGING PEOPLE, HOMES, AND VEHICLES, I TRIED STOPPING THE CAR BY TURNING OFF THE I...

Sep 17, 2005 Electrical System Crash 84,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN MY 1996 CHEVROLET. LUMINA. UPON STARTING THE CAR, WHILE STILL IN PARK, THE GAS PEDAL PULLED TO THE FLOORBOARD & THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKES FAILED. WHILE DODGING PEOPLE, HOMES, AND VEHICLES, I TRIED STOPPING THE CAR BY TURNING OFF THE I...

Sep 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 84,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN MY 1996 CHEVROLET. LUMINA. UPON STARTING THE CAR, WHILE STILL IN PARK, THE GAS PEDAL PULLED TO THE FLOORBOARD & THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKES FAILED. WHILE DODGING PEOPLE, HOMES, AND VEHICLES, I TRIED STOPPING THE CAR BY TURNING OFF THE I...

Sep 17, 2005 Electrical System Crash 84,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN MY 1996 CHEVROLET. LUMINA. UPON STARTING THE CAR, WHILE STILL IN PARK, THE GAS PEDAL PULLED TO THE FLOORBOARD & THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKES FAILED. WHILE DODGING PEOPLE, HOMES, AND VEHICLES, I TRIED STOPPING THE CAR BY TURNING OFF THE I...

Sep 9, 2005 Tires 70,000 mi

DT: HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER HAD DRY ROT, AND SHOULD CHANGE THE TIRES. THEY ARE 70,000 MILES ON THRE TIRES, AND THEY HAVE BEEN USED FOR 3 YEARS AND 28,000 MILES. YOKOHAMA TIRES.

Sep 9, 2005 Tires 70,000 mi

DT: HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER HAD DRY ROT, AND SHOULD CHANGE THE TIRES. THEY ARE 70,000 MILES ON THRE TIRES, AND THEY HAVE BEEN USED FOR 3 YEARS AND 28,000 MILES. YOKOHAMA TIRES.

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 230,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS VEHICLE GETS HOT AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ENGINE ONCE BEFORE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE IS SERVICED REGULARLY, AND WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALLS TO THE DEALER. ENGINE IN VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BAD AND IS COSTLY TO REPL...

Jun 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 230,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER SAYS VEHICLE GETS HOT AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ENGINE ONCE BEFORE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE IS SERVICED REGULARLY, AND WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALLS TO THE DEALER. ENGINE IN VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BAD AND IS COSTLY TO REPL...

May 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 CHEVY LUMINA. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL WORK AND SOMETIME THEY WILL NOT. SHE HAS ALSO NOTICED THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER LUMINAS. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS SEV...

May 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 CHEVY LUMINA. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL WORK AND SOMETIME THEY WILL NOT. SHE HAS ALSO NOTICED THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER LUMINAS. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS SEV...

May 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 CHEVY LUMINA. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL WORK AND SOMETIME THEY WILL NOT. SHE HAS ALSO NOTICED THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER LUMINAS. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS SEV...

May 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 CHEVY LUMINA. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL WORK AND SOMETIME THEY WILL NOT. SHE HAS ALSO NOTICED THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER LUMINAS. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS SEV...

May 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE BRAKES LIGHT ONLY WORKED EVERY NOW AND THEN, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER LUMINAS. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BULBS AND FUSE HAVE BEEN CHECKED. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB

May 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE BRAKES LIGHT ONLY WORKED EVERY NOW AND THEN, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER LUMINAS. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BULBS AND FUSE HAVE BEEN CHECKED. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER,THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE VACUUM HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER,THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE VACUUM HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT A USED 1996 LUMINA.SHE DROVE IT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT STARTED ACTING UP. SHE LOST HEAT AND CAR WOULD GO TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. WHEN SHE GOT IT CHECKED SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE GASGET WAS SHOT. THIS ALLOWED THE ANTIFREEZE GO INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT THE SELLER WON'T DO A...

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT A USED 1996 LUMINA.SHE DROVE IT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT STARTED ACTING UP. SHE LOST HEAT AND CAR WOULD GO TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. WHEN SHE GOT IT CHECKED SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE GASGET WAS SHOT. THIS ALLOWED THE ANTIFREEZE GO INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT THE SELLER WON'T DO A...

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT A USED 1996 LUMINA.SHE DROVE IT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT STARTED ACTING UP. SHE LOST HEAT AND CAR WOULD GO TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. WHEN SHE GOT IT CHECKED SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE GASGET WAS SHOT. THIS ALLOWED THE ANTIFREEZE GO INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT THE SELLER WON'T DO A...

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT A USED 1996 LUMINA.SHE DROVE IT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT STARTED ACTING UP. SHE LOST HEAT AND CAR WOULD GO TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. WHEN SHE GOT IT CHECKED SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE GASGET WAS SHOT. THIS ALLOWED THE ANTIFREEZE GO INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT THE SELLER WON'T DO A...

Mar 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SEEMED TO BE OVERHEATING AND RUNNING OUT OF ANTIFREEZE MUCH TOO OFTEN. TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME MY ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MY OIL, AND THAT MY HEAD GASKETS WERE CRACKED AND LEAKING. WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE, OR THE PROBLEM WOULD JUST KEEP OCCURRING. *JB

Mar 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR SEEMED TO BE OVERHEATING AND RUNNING OUT OF ANTIFREEZE MUCH TOO OFTEN. TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME MY ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MY OIL, AND THAT MY HEAD GASKETS WERE CRACKED AND LEAKING. WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE, OR THE PROBLEM WOULD JUST KEEP OCCURRING. *JB

Oct 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 139,318 mi

MY CHEVROLET LUMINA REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICHLE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE, BUT NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 139,318 mi

MY CHEVROLET LUMINA REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICHLE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE, BUT NO INJURIES.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment 168,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE BELTWAY VEHICLE'S SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HIM $1400.00 TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment 168,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE BELTWAY VEHICLE'S SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST HIM $1400.00 TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *NM *SC *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

AT LOW SPEED THE STEERING LOCKS. IF FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF.

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *NM *SC *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

AT LOW SPEED THE STEERING LOCKS. IF FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF.

Sep 7, 2004 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DOOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MECHANIC REPLACED TH...

Sep 2, 2004 Suspension

A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DOOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MECHANIC REPLACED TH...

Sep 2, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DOOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MECHANIC REPLACED TH...

Sep 2, 2004 Suspension

A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DOOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MECHANIC REPLACED TH...

Aug 31, 2004 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH VEHICLE DROVE OVER A PIPE IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. PASSENGER'S SIDE SHATTERED THE WINDOW, SENDING GLASS INTO THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS TO THE ARM AND NECK. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH VEHICLE DROVE OVER A PIPE IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. PASSENGER'S SIDE SHATTERED THE WINDOW, SENDING GLASS INTO THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS TO THE ARM AND NECK. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *MR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS WELL. *SC *JB

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *MR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS WELL. *SC *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE CRANK CASE BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WERE FOUND. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE CRANK CASE BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WERE FOUND. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY.*MR THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *NLM *SC *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY.*MR THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *NLM *SC *JB

May 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 127,000 mi

NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CAUSES MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TO FAIL. THIS CAUSES SAFETY PROBLEMS. A SMALL TRUCK WAS BEHIND ME A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, AND SLAMMED HIS BRAKES ON BEHIND ME. HE THEN PULLED NEXT TO ME AND TOLD ME MY TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, BUT THE THIRD (TOP) ONE DOES. ALSO, REAR TURN...

May 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting 127,000 mi

NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR CAUSES MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH TO FAIL. THIS CAUSES SAFETY PROBLEMS. A SMALL TRUCK WAS BEHIND ME A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, AND SLAMMED HIS BRAKES ON BEHIND ME. HE THEN PULLED NEXT TO ME AND TOLD ME MY TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, BUT THE THIRD (TOP) ONE DOES. ALSO, REAR TURN...

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE LOW TRACK AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON . WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. UPON REST...

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE LOW TRACK AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON . WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. UPON REST...

Mar 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE LEFT AT 5 MPH, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED, AND GLASS WAS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS ARMS AND FACE. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE LEFT AT 5 MPH, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED, AND GLASS WAS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS ARMS AND FACE. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER REQUESTING FOR AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH. *LA *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER REQUESTING FOR AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH. *LA *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

I JUST PAID OVER $700 TO HAVE A MECHANIC REPLACE THE INTAKE GASKET ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MY CAR AND ENGINE TYPE. THAT WOULD LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR THIS, OR WHAT ACTION I ...

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

I JUST PAID OVER $700 TO HAVE A MECHANIC REPLACE THE INTAKE GASKET ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MY CAR AND ENGINE TYPE. THAT WOULD LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR THIS, OR WHAT ACTION I ...

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN COLD WEATHER. *AK

Jan 24, 2004 Structure

PAINT PEELING FROM CAR IN SEVERAL VERY LARGE AREAS. ONE SPOT NEARLY ALL OF RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL IS NOW GONE. A LOCAL MECHANIC., AND TWO LOCAL BODY MEN AGREE THIS CAR HAS BEEN REPAINTED. I PURCHASED IT FROM THE DEALER NEW "DEMONSTRATOR" BUT WAS TOLD IT HAD NEVER BEEN WRECKED. BUT KNOW SEVERAL FAM...

Jan 24, 2004 Structure

PAINT PEELING FROM CAR IN SEVERAL VERY LARGE AREAS. ONE SPOT NEARLY ALL OF RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL IS NOW GONE. A LOCAL MECHANIC., AND TWO LOCAL BODY MEN AGREE THIS CAR HAS BEEN REPAINTED. I PURCHASED IT FROM THE DEALER NEW "DEMONSTRATOR" BUT WAS TOLD IT HAD NEVER BEEN WRECKED. BUT KNOW SEVERAL FAM...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OFF MY LUMINA CAR NO UNDER COAT UNDER PAINT. REAR SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING LOOSE.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OFF MY LUMINA CAR NO UNDER COAT UNDER PAINT. REAR SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING LOOSE.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OFF MY LUMINA CAR NO UNDER COAT UNDER PAINT. REAR SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING LOOSE.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PAINT IS PEELING OFF OFF MY LUMINA CAR NO UNDER COAT UNDER PAINT. REAR SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING LOOSE.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash 102,000 mi

ON 7/20/03 THE BATTERY WAS GETTING WEAK SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH THE CAR. ON THE FIRST START WITH THE NEW BATTERY THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. HOWEVER, WHEN I STARTED IT THE SECOND TIME AND WAS BACKING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE OF A DRIVEWAY, THE CAR DIED. I PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND RE...

Jan 11, 2004 Unknown Or Other

IN 2000 MY WHITE 1996 4 DOOR CHEVROLET LUMINA STARTED LOSING PAINT IN VARIOUS PLACES AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL NOW THERE ARE LARGE SPOTS OF METAL SHOWING. WITH OTHERWISE HAVING A PERFECT CAR, THIS MAKES FOR AN UNSIGHTLY PROBLEM. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE TO US SIMILAR STORIES ABOUT THIS YEAR, COLOR A...

Jan 11, 2004 Unknown Or Other

IN 2000 MY WHITE 1996 4 DOOR CHEVROLET LUMINA STARTED LOSING PAINT IN VARIOUS PLACES AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL NOW THERE ARE LARGE SPOTS OF METAL SHOWING. WITH OTHERWISE HAVING A PERFECT CAR, THIS MAKES FOR AN UNSIGHTLY PROBLEM. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE TO US SIMILAR STORIES ABOUT THIS YEAR, COLOR A...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AT OWNER EXPENSE OF $750.DOLLARS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AT OWNER EXPENSE OF $750.DOLLARS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Oct 12, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Steering Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Structure Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Steering Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Structure Crash

FATALITIES RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER OF A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLOVER KILLING ALL PASSENGERS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND THE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF DURING THE ROLLOVER. *TS *JB

Sep 29, 2003 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP AND TURNS HARD TO THE LEFT.

Sep 29, 2003 Equipment

STEERING LOCKS UP AND TURNS HARD TO THE LEFT.

Sep 29, 2003 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP AND TURNS HARD TO THE LEFT.

Sep 29, 2003 Equipment

STEERING LOCKS UP AND TURNS HARD TO THE LEFT.

Sep 25, 2003 Steering 128,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *NLM

Sep 25, 2003 Steering 128,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INSIDE THE ENGINE AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INSIDE THE ENGINE AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Jul 30, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON CAR STOPPED WORKING, AND I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT A HASSLE.*AK

Jul 30, 2003 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON CAR STOPPED WORKING, AND I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT A HASSLE.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATES THIS VEHICLE IS RUNNING WITOUT WARRANTY.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATES THIS VEHICLE IS RUNNING WITOUT WARRANTY.*AK

Jun 4, 2003 Visibility 120,250 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS START AND STOP AT RANDOM INTERVALS. *NLM

Jun 4, 2003 Visibility 120,250 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS START AND STOP AT RANDOM INTERVALS. *NLM

Jun 2, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, AND INJURED THE DRIVER. THE NEXT DAY THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE PASSENGERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *MR *SCC *NLM

Jun 2, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, AND INJURED THE DRIVER. THE NEXT DAY THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE PASSENGERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *MR *SCC *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

WHEN YOU START THE CAR IN THE MORNING, AND BACKUP THE BRAKES MAKE A HUMMING SOUND- THEN WORK FINE. *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

WHEN YOU START THE CAR IN THE MORNING, AND BACKUP THE BRAKES MAKE A HUMMING SOUND- THEN WORK FINE. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE, IT WAS SERVICE ON 3 OCCASIONS. *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE, IT WAS SERVICE ON 3 OCCASIONS. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SENDING ASSEMBLY IN FUEL TANK MELTED. *AK

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SENDING ASSEMBLY IN FUEL TANK MELTED. *AK

Feb 20, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL ON THE RACK AND PINION.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL ON THE RACK AND PINION.*JB

Jan 31, 2003 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, IT WILL MAKE A NOISE. THERE'S A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS THE DEALER STATED THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEIR NOT GOING TO COVER THE REPAIR. SCC

Jan 31, 2003 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, IT WILL MAKE A NOISE. THERE'S A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS THE DEALER STATED THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEIR NOT GOING TO COVER THE REPAIR. SCC

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,900 mi

FUEL FILTER BURNED UP INSIDE GAS TANK. THE WIRES WERE BURNED AND THE PLASTIC BODY WAS BURNED AND CHARRED. MECHANIC WAS SURPRISED THAT THERE WAS NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION. HE SAID IT WAS PROBALY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BEING THAT I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS SAVED THE CAR FROM GOING ON FIRE.

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,900 mi

FUEL FILTER BURNED UP INSIDE GAS TANK. THE WIRES WERE BURNED AND THE PLASTIC BODY WAS BURNED AND CHARRED. MECHANIC WAS SURPRISED THAT THERE WAS NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION. HE SAID IT WAS PROBALY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BEING THAT I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS SAVED THE CAR FROM GOING ON FIRE.

Jan 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING DEXCOOL ON MY CHEVY LUMINA 1996 3.1 AND WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDAS SHOP CHECKING MY CAR A GIRL HAVE MONTI CARLO 97 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MY MECHENIC TELLING MY HE GETS ALOT OG THESE PROBLEMS WITH CHEVY 3.1 3.4

Jan 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING DEXCOOL ON MY CHEVY LUMINA 1996 3.1 AND WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDAS SHOP CHECKING MY CAR A GIRL HAVE MONTI CARLO 97 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MY MECHENIC TELLING MY HE GETS ALOT OG THESE PROBLEMS WITH CHEVY 3.1 3.4

Jan 12, 2003 Air Bags 32,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND ABOUT 7 TO 10 MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD.

Jan 12, 2003 Air Bags 32,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND ABOUT 7 TO 10 MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD.

Jan 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAP CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER.DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAP CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER.DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 24, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT STARTED LOSING POWER AND WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKES GRIND WHEN WET EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOTICED AROUND THIS TIME THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SOMETIMES CREEPED UP ABOVE NORMAL. IT SE...

Nov 13, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE ALSO STATED THAT HIS WIFE HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT FIT THE HUB ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE CONSUMER WAS TALKING ABOUT. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE ALSO STATED THAT HIS WIFE HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT FIT THE HUB ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE CONSUMER WAS TALKING ABOUT. MR

Nov 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUNM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUNM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT HOLD WHEN HE PUT THE TOP PART INSIDE OF THE BELT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT HOLD WHEN HE PUT THE TOP PART INSIDE OF THE BELT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT SHOWING IN REAR, BUT VEHICLE DASH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FAILURE OF MFS CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK UNLESS PULL BACK ON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THIS IS THE 2ND LUMINA THE COMPANY HAS OWNED THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. OTHER CAR WAS 1992 SAME MODEL & TYPE. DEALER SAYS THEY REPLACE A LOT OF THEM. NO INDICATION IS OBVIOUS THAT YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WO...

Jul 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FAILURE OF MFS CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK UNLESS PULL BACK ON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THIS IS THE 2ND LUMINA THE COMPANY HAS OWNED THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. OTHER CAR WAS 1992 SAME MODEL & TYPE. DEALER SAYS THEY REPLACE A LOT OF THEM. NO INDICATION IS OBVIOUS THAT YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WO...

May 28, 2002 Child Seat

THE BASE IS NOT SAFE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SECURE THE BASE TO THE SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO THE BELT FEEDS ON THE BASE BEING TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE INSTEAD OF MORE TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR SEAT. TO KEEP THE BASE AND CAR SEAT IN PLACE, MORE DOWNWARD FORCE MUST BE APPLIED TO IT FROM A POINT CLOSER ...

May 28, 2002 Child Seat

THE BASE IS NOT SAFE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SECURE THE BASE TO THE SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO THE BELT FEEDS ON THE BASE BEING TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE INSTEAD OF MORE TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR SEAT. TO KEEP THE BASE AND CAR SEAT IN PLACE, MORE DOWNWARD FORCE MUST BE APPLIED TO IT FROM A POINT CLOSER ...

Apr 15, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK, OTHER TIMES IT WILL HESITATE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING OPERABLE. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND STATED COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, REPORTED BY OWNER OF VEHICLE.*AK *TT

Apr 15, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK, OTHER TIMES IT WILL HESITATE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING OPERABLE. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND STATED COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, REPORTED BY OWNER OF VEHICLE.*AK *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WILL NOT GO OFF, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS STORED AT DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS BROKEN INTO. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND IS EXPECTING ORIGINAL DEALER TO PAY FOR AIRBAG REPAIRS. *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WILL NOT GO OFF, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS STORED AT DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS BROKEN INTO. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND IS EXPECTING ORIGINAL DEALER TO PAY FOR AIRBAG REPAIRS. *TT

Mar 11, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN REAR LEFT TIRE COLLAPSED, FALLING APART FROM VEHICLE WITH RIMS AND TIRE TOGETHER. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A WALL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH ALTENATOR WICH HAD TO BE REPLACED ONES A YEAR. DEALER WA CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN REAR LEFT TIRE COLLAPSED, FALLING APART FROM VEHICLE WITH RIMS AND TIRE TOGETHER. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A WALL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH ALTENATOR WICH HAD TO BE REPLACED ONES A YEAR. DEALER WA CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 4, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN REAR MIDDLE OF VEHICLE, SEAT BELT BROKE. THE METAL PART THAT IS BOLTED TO FLOOR HAS RUSTED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *JG

Mar 4, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN REAR MIDDLE OF VEHICLE, SEAT BELT BROKE. THE METAL PART THAT IS BOLTED TO FLOOR HAS RUSTED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *JG

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING UNTO ENGINE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN HOT/ROUGH/ VIBRATE AND TICK. CONSUMER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ( TSB ) ON PROBLEM, AND DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO ENGINE AND IT WAS BEING RUINED. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING UNTO ENGINE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN HOT/ROUGH/ VIBRATE AND TICK. CONSUMER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ( TSB ) ON PROBLEM, AND DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO ENGINE AND IT WAS BEING RUINED. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Seats

WHILE TRYING TO PULL AN OBJECT FROM BACK PACKET, AND WHEN PRESSING BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT, SEAT COLLAPSED AND WAS UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Seats

WHILE TRYING TO PULL AN OBJECT FROM BACK PACKET, AND WHEN PRESSING BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT, SEAT COLLAPSED AND WAS UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SUCH AS 70MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY TAKE IT SELF OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING A UNEXPECTED SLOW DOWN WITH OUT THE USE OF BRAKES AND AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE RAPIDLY.

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SUCH AS 70MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY TAKE IT SELF OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING A UNEXPECTED SLOW DOWN WITH OUT THE USE OF BRAKES AND AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE RAPIDLY.

Sep 13, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE PARKED CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ALTERNATOR WENT OUT TWICE WITHIN TWO YEARS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR, WHICH WAS THE SECOND ONE TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE PARKED CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ALTERNATOR WENT OUT TWICE WITHIN TWO YEARS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR, WHICH WAS THE SECOND ONE TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON CHEVROLET LUMINA @ 80,000 ENGINE MILES. DEALER, DEL CHEVROLET FIXTED PROBLEM @ MY COST OF 1,612.46 DOLLARS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND REGULAR SERVICED @ CHEVROLET DEALERS ON THIS CAR, I HAVE THERE RECEIPTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED, HEATED-UP, WHEN TRAVELING TO GM DEALERS ON 7/1...

Jul 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON CHEVROLET LUMINA @ 80,000 ENGINE MILES. DEALER, DEL CHEVROLET FIXTED PROBLEM @ MY COST OF 1,612.46 DOLLARS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND REGULAR SERVICED @ CHEVROLET DEALERS ON THIS CAR, I HAVE THERE RECEIPTS. PROBLEM OCCURRED, HEATED-UP, WHEN TRAVELING TO GM DEALERS ON 7/1...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISON. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER BOTH HIT STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. DEALER STATED AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT SENT ANYONE TO LOOK AT TOTALED VEHICLE.*AK THERE WERE FOUR INJURIES ...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISON. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER BOTH HIT STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. DEALER STATED AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT SENT ANYONE TO LOOK AT TOTALED VEHICLE.*AK THERE WERE FOUR INJURIES ...

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

Jun 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW WENT DOWN WOULD NOT GO BACK UP-NO PROBLEM WITH THIS WINDOW BEFORE-DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW-SLUGGISH,OFTEN LOSES POWER......DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW KNOB PUSHED IN CANNOT RETRIEVE IT.....ENGINE BEGAN OVER HEATING IN NOV...ANTIFREEZE PUT IN...ANTIFREEZE MIXED IN WITH ENGINE OIL...

May 31, 2001 Steering

THE TWO FRONT TIE ROD ENDS WERE BADLY WORN, THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO BE BADLY WORN WITH THE STEEL BELTS SHOWING SLIGHTLY (GOODYEAR P 225/60R16) . NLM

May 31, 2001 Steering

THE TWO FRONT TIE ROD ENDS WERE BADLY WORN, THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO BE BADLY WORN WITH THE STEEL BELTS SHOWING SLIGHTLY (GOODYEAR P 225/60R16) . NLM

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. WHEN LIFTED HOOD NOTICED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE WENT INTO CRANKCASE OR ENGINE BLOCK. MIXED WITH OIL, AND IT SMELLED LIKE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED A SMELL COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. WHEN LIFTED HOOD NOTICED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE WENT INTO CRANKCASE OR ENGINE BLOCK. MIXED WITH OIL, AND IT SMELLED LIKE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. *AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

May 4, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Mar 31, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE WIRING TRAPPED BEHIND MODULE PREVENTING HORN TO WORK PROPERLY. WIRING NOT IN CLIP ON BACK OF AIR BAG TO PREVENT THIS. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG MODULE WIRING TRAPPED BEHIND MODULE PREVENTING HORN TO WORK PROPERLY. WIRING NOT IN CLIP ON BACK OF AIR BAG TO PREVENT THIS. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE WIRING TRAPPED BEHIND MODULE PREVENTING HORN TO WORK PROPERLY. WIRING NOT IN CLIP ON BACK OF AIR BAG TO PREVENT THIS. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG MODULE WIRING TRAPPED BEHIND MODULE PREVENTING HORN TO WORK PROPERLY. WIRING NOT IN CLIP ON BACK OF AIR BAG TO PREVENT THIS. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Electrical System

OWNER OF REPAIR SHOP NOTICED THAT WIRING WHICH LED TO FUEL PUMP MELTED WITHIN FUEL TANK. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Electrical System

OWNER OF REPAIR SHOP NOTICED THAT WIRING WHICH LED TO FUEL PUMP MELTED WITHIN FUEL TANK. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT SEAT BELTS DID NOT TIGHTEN, NOR DID AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT SEAT BELTS DID NOT TIGHTEN, NOR DID AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT SEAT BELTS DID NOT TIGHTEN, NOR DID AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT SEAT BELTS DID NOT TIGHTEN, NOR DID AIR BAGS DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CONSUMER HIT THE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. *SLC

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CONSUMER HIT THE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. *SLC

Oct 23, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM AT HIGH SPEED. WIPER BECAME JAMMED AND FAILED TO WORK. ONLY WORKED AT LOW SPEED WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. REPAIRED AND PAID FOR PART MYSELF.*AK

Oct 23, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM AT HIGH SPEED. WIPER BECAME JAMMED AND FAILED TO WORK. ONLY WORKED AT LOW SPEED WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. REPAIRED AND PAID FOR PART MYSELF.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEMS. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEMS. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES OR 3 MONTHS. NO ABUSE HAD BEEN DONE. NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NO DENTS. IT IS IN PERFECT SHAPE. OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CLEAN. SO WHAT HAPPEN? THIS IS COSTING ME TIM...

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES OR 3 MONTHS. NO ABUSE HAD BEEN DONE. NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NO DENTS. IT IS IN PERFECT SHAPE. OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CLEAN. SO WHAT HAPPEN? THIS IS COSTING ME TIM...

Sep 18, 2000 Steering

MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD: INNER WAS FAULTY, AND THAT TIRES COULD BLOWOUT.*AK

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD: INNER WAS FAULTY, AND THAT TIRES COULD BLOWOUT.*AK

Sep 18, 2000 Steering

MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD: INNER WAS FAULTY, AND THAT TIRES COULD BLOWOUT.*AK

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD: INNER WAS FAULTY, AND THAT TIRES COULD BLOWOUT.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASING SHATTERED AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEAVING VEHICLE WITH ONLY 1ST GEAR, NO REVERSE

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASING SHATTERED AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEAVING VEHICLE WITH ONLY 1ST GEAR, NO REVERSE

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASING SHATTERED AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEAVING VEHICLE WITH ONLY 1ST GEAR, NO REVERSE

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASING SHATTERED AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEAVING VEHICLE WITH ONLY 1ST GEAR, NO REVERSE

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEP FAILING PREMATURELY. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN A 1 1/2 YR. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEP FAILING PREMATURELY. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN A 1 1/2 YR. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEP FAILING PREMATURELY. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN A 1 1/2 YR. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES KEEP FAILING PREMATURELY. ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN A 1 1/2 YR. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OCCATIONALLY REQUIRE EXCESS DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. BRAKES SQUEAL, LOUDEST AT BEGINING OF DAY AND WHEN DAMP OR HUMID, WORST IN REAR. (MECHANICS SAY 'ALL 4 WHEELS ARE FINE')

Aug 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OCCATIONALLY REQUIRE EXCESS DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. BRAKES SQUEAL, LOUDEST AT BEGINING OF DAY AND WHEN DAMP OR HUMID, WORST IN REAR. (MECHANICS SAY 'ALL 4 WHEELS ARE FINE')

Aug 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL FOR DEFECT IN SPARK PLUG WIRE DID NOT APPLY TO 3.1 LITER ENGINE ALTHOUGH SAME PROBLEM AS 3.4 LITER ENGINE PER MICHAEL MAYS, GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER. THE VEHICLE NEEDS ADDITIONAL SERVICING AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

6 FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NL

Aug 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL FOR DEFECT IN SPARK PLUG WIRE DID NOT APPLY TO 3.1 LITER ENGINE ALTHOUGH SAME PROBLEM AS 3.4 LITER ENGINE PER MICHAEL MAYS, GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER. THE VEHICLE NEEDS ADDITIONAL SERVICING AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

6 FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NL

Jul 26, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT THE ALTERNATORS LAST IS SHORTENING EACH TIME. I HAVE SEARCHED THE GM WEBSITE FOR A POSSIBLE SOLUTION AND DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. ...

Jul 26, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT THE ALTERNATORS LAST IS SHORTENING EACH TIME. I HAVE SEARCHED THE GM WEBSITE FOR A POSSIBLE SOLUTION AND DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. ...

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO ROTORS BEING CORRODED WHICH CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ROTORS RESURFACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCURRED. *AK *ML

Jul 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO ROTORS BEING CORRODED WHICH CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ROTORS RESURFACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCURRED. *AK *ML

Jul 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. MECHANIC LISTENED TO CAR, AND COULD NOT HEAR FUEL PUMP TURNING ON. THEN, SAID THAT FUEL PUMP HAD BROKEN. MECHANIC DRAINED FUEL OUT, AND NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL HARNESS THAT WAS PLUGGED INTO FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT, AND CAUSED IT TO MELT. ...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST GASKET HAS LEAKED SINCE NEW CAUSING TICKING SOUND; OIL SEAL DEFECTIVE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST GASKET HAS LEAKED SINCE NEW CAUSING TICKING SOUND; OIL SEAL DEFECTIVE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Jul 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. MECHANIC LISTENED TO CAR, AND COULD NOT HEAR FUEL PUMP TURNING ON. THEN, SAID THAT FUEL PUMP HAD BROKEN. MECHANIC DRAINED FUEL OUT, AND NOTICED THAT ELECTRICAL HARNESS THAT WAS PLUGGED INTO FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT, AND CAUSED IT TO MELT. ...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST GASKET HAS LEAKED SINCE NEW CAUSING TICKING SOUND; OIL SEAL DEFECTIVE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST GASKET HAS LEAKED SINCE NEW CAUSING TICKING SOUND; OIL SEAL DEFECTIVE CAUSING OIL LEAK

Jul 3, 2000 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. YH

Jul 3, 2000 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. YH

Jun 25, 2000 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT AND HOPEFULLY CORRECTED. WE RECEIVED A $104 CHARGE TO TELL US THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD COST $710 TO FIX. NO ACCIDENT OR FAST STOP EVER OCCURRED, BUT NOW WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD GO OFF AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ...

Jun 25, 2000 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ORIGINAL BATTERY FAILED 8/29/97, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 5/10/00 REPLACEMENT LEAKED ACID ON CABLE, STARTER AND ENGINE. FLORIDA DEALER CHARGED $410.12 TO REPLACE BATTERY, CABLE AND CLEAN STARTER. SUSPECTED CAUSE, OVERHEATING. BATTERY IS MOUNTED OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL WITH COVER ALLOWING LITT...

Jun 25, 2000 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WE TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT AND HOPEFULLY CORRECTED. WE RECEIVED A $104 CHARGE TO TELL US THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD COST $710 TO FIX. NO ACCIDENT OR FAST STOP EVER OCCURRED, BUT NOW WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD GO OFF AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ...

Jun 21, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM ANCHOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM ANCHOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, RESTRAINT ANCHOR SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 5, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, RESTRAINT ANCHOR SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Electrical System Crash Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEELWHILE HE WAS TURNING AROUND THE CURB. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. CONSUMER CRAWLED OUT OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THEN CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. C...

Apr 27, 2000 Steering Crash Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEELWHILE HE WAS TURNING AROUND THE CURB. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. CONSUMER CRAWLED OUT OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THEN CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. C...

Apr 27, 2000 Electrical System Crash Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEELWHILE HE WAS TURNING AROUND THE CURB. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. CONSUMER CRAWLED OUT OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THEN CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. C...

Apr 27, 2000 Steering Crash Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEELWHILE HE WAS TURNING AROUND THE CURB. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. CONSUMER CRAWLED OUT OF VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THEN CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. C...

Apr 26, 2000 Structure

WELDS BETWEEN THE ENGINE/TRANSAXLE FRAME AND THE BODY FIREWALL MOUNTS ALL PULLED LOOSE ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES. YH

Apr 26, 2000 Structure

WELDS BETWEEN THE ENGINE/TRANSAXLE FRAME AND THE BODY FIREWALL MOUNTS ALL PULLED LOOSE ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES. YH

Apr 14, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR BROKE WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & REGISTERED COMPLAINT. SEAT BELT REPLACED BY DEALER AT NO COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHOR BROKE WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & REGISTERED COMPLAINT. SEAT BELT REPLACED BY DEALER AT NO COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKES WIOULD MAKE NOISE. NOISE INCREASED WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR DURING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKES WIOULD MAKE NOISE. NOISE INCREASED WHEN IT WAS RAINING OR DURING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. NLM

Apr 5, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. NLM

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK CAR BACK SEVERAL TIME WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY SAID EVERYTHING OK. STILL HAVING PROBLEM I TOOK CAR TO BRAKE CENTERS OF AMERICA IN STFD, CT. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS PAID ALMOST $600.OO FOR COMPLETE BRAKE JOB AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE GETTING WORSE. I SENT LETTER TO BRAKE CENTE...

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK CAR BACK SEVERAL TIME WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY SAID EVERYTHING OK. STILL HAVING PROBLEM I TOOK CAR TO BRAKE CENTERS OF AMERICA IN STFD, CT. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS PAID ALMOST $600.OO FOR COMPLETE BRAKE JOB AND I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE GETTING WORSE. I SENT LETTER TO BRAKE CENTE...

Mar 24, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO REPAIR SHOP FOR SOME OTHER WORK , BUT MENTIONED TO DEALER THAT AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT HAS STAYED ON SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER WILL ONLY DO REPAIR'S AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO REPAIR SHOP FOR SOME OTHER WORK , BUT MENTIONED TO DEALER THAT AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT HAS STAYED ON SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER WILL ONLY DO REPAIR'S AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY OF 1997, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID KEPT LEAKING, AND THE FRONT DISC PULLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A RECALL PROBLEM,...

Mar 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY OF 1997, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID KEPT LEAKING, AND THE FRONT DISC PULLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A RECALL PROBLEM,...

Mar 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY OF 1997, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID KEPT LEAKING, AND THE FRONT DISC PULLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A RECALL PROBLEM,...

Mar 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY OF 1997, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPAIRED OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID KEPT LEAKING, AND THE FRONT DISC PULLED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A RECALL PROBLEM,...

Mar 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON OR FLASHING MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. IT HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY & HAD TO BE TOWED IN MULTIPLE TIMES. BULLETINS APPLY BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD ALL BEEN DONE, NOT ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR ORDERS. IT IS AN ON GOING PROBL...

Mar 3, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON OR FLASHING MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. IT HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY & HAD TO BE TOWED IN MULTIPLE TIMES. BULLETINS APPLY BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD ALL BEEN DONE, NOT ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR ORDERS. IT IS AN ON GOING PROBL...

Mar 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON OR FLASHING MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. IT HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY & HAD TO BE TOWED IN MULTIPLE TIMES. BULLETINS APPLY BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD ALL BEEN DONE, NOT ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR ORDERS. IT IS AN ON GOING PROBL...

Mar 3, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON OR FLASHING MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. IT HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY & HAD TO BE TOWED IN MULTIPLE TIMES. BULLETINS APPLY BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD ALL BEEN DONE, NOT ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR ORDERS. IT IS AN ON GOING PROBL...

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 70, 000 MILES ENGINE WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUACTURER CONCERNING FILE NUMBER 9905857296. MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 70, 000 MILES ENGINE WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUACTURER CONCERNING FILE NUMBER 9905857296. MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM THE CONSUMERS WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO OPERATE DUE TO A CORRODED GROUND WIRE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN SINCE THE WIRE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BATTERY. NLM

Jan 22, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM THE CONSUMERS WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO OPERATE DUE TO A CORRODED GROUND WIRE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN SINCE THE WIRE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BATTERY. NLM

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ANTIFREEZE CONTAMINATION. COULD BE DUE TO HEAD BOLTS THAT WERE NOT SEALED AT THE FACTORY

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ANTIFREEZE CONTAMINATION. COULD BE DUE TO HEAD BOLTS THAT WERE NOT SEALED AT THE FACTORY

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ANTIFREEZE CONTAMINATION. COULD BE DUE TO HEAD BOLTS THAT WERE NOT SEALED AT THE FACTORY

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET, ANTIFREEZE CONTAMINATION. COULD BE DUE TO HEAD BOLTS THAT WERE NOT SEALED AT THE FACTORY

Jan 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAD STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE STALLING. NO INDICATION OF WHY ALTERNATOR FAILED. *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAD STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE STALLING. NO INDICATION OF WHY ALTERNATOR FAILED. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

TILT STEERING WHEEL HAS SUBSTANTIAL LATERAL MOVEMENT WHEN MOVED FROM THE FULL UP POSITION. NLM

Jan 3, 2000 Steering

TILT STEERING WHEEL HAS SUBSTANTIAL LATERAL MOVEMENT WHEN MOVED FROM THE FULL UP POSITION. NLM

Nov 9, 1999 Seat Belts

MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELT AND FRON T PASSENGER SEAT BELT AREN'T RETRACTING, AND WON'T PULL OUT IN ORDER FOR OCCUPANTS TO USE THE SEAT BELTS. DEALER CAN'RT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Seat Belts

MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELT AND FRON T PASSENGER SEAT BELT AREN'T RETRACTING, AND WON'T PULL OUT IN ORDER FOR OCCUPANTS TO USE THE SEAT BELTS. DEALER CAN'RT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 4, 1999 Power Train

DURING ACCELERATION VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM 2ND TO DRIVE. DRIVE GEAR WAS NOT ENGAGED AND ENGINE RACED FREELY. UPON INSPECTION TRANS FLUID WAS OK. VEHICLE CONTINUED NOT GO INTO DRIVE BUT COULD BE DRIVEN IN 2ND. AFTER SEVERAL MILES VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFROM NORMALLY. DEALER COULD FIND NO PROB...

Nov 4, 1999 Power Train

DURING ACCELERATION VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM 2ND TO DRIVE. DRIVE GEAR WAS NOT ENGAGED AND ENGINE RACED FREELY. UPON INSPECTION TRANS FLUID WAS OK. VEHICLE CONTINUED NOT GO INTO DRIVE BUT COULD BE DRIVEN IN 2ND. AFTER SEVERAL MILES VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFROM NORMALLY. DEALER COULD FIND NO PROB...

Oct 31, 1999 Steering

I FEEL VERY VERY VERY ANGRY THAT THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I 'M GLAD THEY WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY HUSBAND TURNED THE CORNER ONTO OUR STREET AND THE TIRE FELL OFF TO THE SIDE, NOW WHAT IF HAD THE KIDS IN THE CAR AND ON THE EXPRE...

Oct 31, 1999 Steering

I FEEL VERY VERY VERY ANGRY THAT THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I 'M GLAD THEY WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY HUSBAND TURNED THE CORNER ONTO OUR STREET AND THE TIRE FELL OFF TO THE SIDE, NOW WHAT IF HAD THE KIDS IN THE CAR AND ON THE EXPRE...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE STARTED OFF AND WOULD NOT GO OVER TWENTY MILES PER HOUR .SOON AFTER AND TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. A GARAGE DIAGNOISED THIS AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MP, HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE STARTED OFF AND WOULD NOT GO OVER TWENTY MILES PER HOUR .SOON AFTER AND TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. A GARAGE DIAGNOISED THIS AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MP, HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT THE LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VECHICLE WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND CUT IN FRONT OF HER. OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND HIT CONSUMER'S WIFE HEAD . ALSO, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRVER SUSTAINED NECK TRAUMA. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT THE LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VECHICLE WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND CUT IN FRONT OF HER. OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND HIT CONSUMER'S WIFE HEAD . ALSO, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRVER SUSTAINED NECK TRAUMA. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE BEL DOES NOT LOCK I BUCKLE HOUSING. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE BEL DOES NOT LOCK I BUCKLE HOUSING. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT,BOTH AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT,BOTH AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND, THEN BRAKES RELEASE AND VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ROLL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND, THEN BRAKES RELEASE AND VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ROLL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT GEAR. ALSO, ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT GEAR. ALSO, ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT GEAR. ALSO, ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT GEAR. ALSO, ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH. *AK

Jul 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO THROW AWAY FRONT WHEEL ROTORS BECAUSE THE WERE TOO THIN TO GRIND. NLM

Jul 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO THROW AWAY FRONT WHEEL ROTORS BECAUSE THE WERE TOO THIN TO GRIND. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE FAST ENOUGH TO PERMIT VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE FAST ENOUGH TO PERMIT VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP WAS NOTICED BURNING WHILE BEING REMOVED FROM ENGINE; MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP WAS NOTICED BURNING WHILE BEING REMOVED FROM ENGINE; MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STATE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE DEEPLY RUSTED AND/OR PITTED AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A GM SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAGLEY CHEVROLET GEO INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY COULD NOT BE RE-SURFA...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STATE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE DEEPLY RUSTED AND/OR PITTED AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A GM SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAGLEY CHEVROLET GEO INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY COULD NOT BE RE-SURFA...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STATE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE DEEPLY RUSTED AND/OR PITTED AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A GM SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAGLEY CHEVROLET GEO INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY COULD NOT BE RE-SURFA...

Jun 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STATE SAFETY INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE DEEPLY RUSTED AND/OR PITTED AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A GM SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAGLEY CHEVROLET GEO INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND PITTED SO DEEP THAT THEY COULD NOT BE RE-SURFA...

Jun 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE CUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNING UP. DEALER SAID THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE CUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNING UP. DEALER SAID THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 28, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

May 28, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Apr 8, 1999 Steering

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM POWER STEERING AND FROM THE " O" RINGS WHICH IS RUNNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM POWER STEERING AND FROM THE " O" RINGS WHICH IS RUNNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Steering

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM POWER STEERING AND FROM THE " O" RINGS WHICH IS RUNNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM POWER STEERING AND FROM THE " O" RINGS WHICH IS RUNNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. PROBLEM OCCURS WITHIN THE AIR BAG MODULE. THIS MODULE IS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT OF PASSENGER'S SEAT CLOSER TO BACK OF CAR. MODULE SHORTED OUT WHEN A SMALL DRINK FELL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CREATED A HAZARD TO PASSE...

Mar 22, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. PROBLEM OCCURS WITHIN THE AIR BAG MODULE. THIS MODULE IS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT OF PASSENGER'S SEAT CLOSER TO BACK OF CAR. MODULE SHORTED OUT WHEN A SMALL DRINK FELL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CREATED A HAZARD TO PASSE...

Mar 15, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED . VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVEN TO EIGHT TIMES FOR REPAIRS. WHILEDOOR MIGHT APPEAR AS IF IT IS CLOSING, BUT, IN REALITY, DOOR WILL JUST OPEN BY ITSELF AT ANY TIME. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR IS JAMMED . VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVEN TO EIGHT TIMES FOR REPAIRS. WHILEDOOR MIGHT APPEAR AS IF IT IS CLOSING, BUT, IN REALITY, DOOR WILL JUST OPEN BY ITSELF AT ANY TIME. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

THE RELEASE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON FREEZES IN FREEZING WEATHER ONLY RELEASING WHEN THAWED OUT.

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY FREEZES IN THE IGNITION SWITCH DURING FREEZING WEATHER ONLY RELEASING WHEN THAWED OUT.

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

THE RELEASE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON FREEZES IN FREEZING WEATHER ONLY RELEASING WHEN THAWED OUT.

Feb 24, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY FREEZES IN THE IGNITION SWITCH DURING FREEZING WEATHER ONLY RELEASING WHEN THAWED OUT.

Feb 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TP SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLES THROTTLE TO STICK AT HIGH RPM MAKING TH VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CONSUMER OFTEN SMELLED BRAKES BURNING.

Feb 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TP SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLES THROTTLE TO STICK AT HIGH RPM MAKING TH VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CONSUMER OFTEN SMELLED BRAKES BURNING.

Jan 27, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACKS/ANCHORS TORE/BROKE AWAY FROM METAL. DEALER NOTIFIED , AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO TO REPLACE TRACKS/ANCHORS; CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACKS/ANCHORS TORE/BROKE AWAY FROM METAL. DEALER NOTIFIED , AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO TO REPLACE TRACKS/ANCHORS; CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REGISTERED BY MIKE KEARNEY. CONSUMER HAS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN CAR IS RUNNING, SOMETIMES WHEN AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE ON. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REGISTERED BY MIKE KEARNEY. CONSUMER HAS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN CAR IS RUNNING, SOMETIMES WHEN AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE ON. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT,CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR BECAUSE OWNER DID NOT BUY THE CAR FROM THEM. OWNER OBTAINED THE NECESSARY PARTS AND REPAIRED HIMSELF, COST OF PARTS REIMBURSED BY CHEVROLET. *AK *ML

Dec 31, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT,CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR BECAUSE OWNER DID NOT BUY THE CAR FROM THEM. OWNER OBTAINED THE NECESSARY PARTS AND REPAIRED HIMSELF, COST OF PARTS REIMBURSED BY CHEVROLET. *AK *ML

Nov 6, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO IN TO REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING . *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO IN TO REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING . *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS HAD HOLES WHICH ALLOWED FOR ODOR TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Nov 5, 1998 Structure

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS HAD HOLES WHICH ALLOWED FOR ODOR TO ENTER VEHICLE.

Nov 4, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HORN INTERMITTENTLY GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. DEALER REPAIRED HORN APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED A YEAR LATER, GIVEN A DAY OR TWO. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HORN INTERMITTENTLY GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. DEALER REPAIRED HORN APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED A YEAR LATER, GIVEN A DAY OR TWO. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A BAD SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AND, CONSUMER THINKS THAT IT IS A HEALTH HAZARD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A BAD SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AND, CONSUMER THINKS THAT IT IS A HEALTH HAZARD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BELIEVES DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE USELESS.

Sep 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BELIEVES DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE USELESS.

Aug 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED.

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 26, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED.

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

STEERING COLUMN MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE A TUBE COMING OUT OF THE SOCKET, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE A TUBE COMING OUT OF THE SOCKET, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HAZZARD BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN COMES OFF, REPAIRED, CAME OFF AGAIN. (QCAW)

Jul 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HAZZARD BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN COMES OFF, REPAIRED, CAME OFF AGAIN. (QCAW)

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

Jul 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE IN THE PASSING GEAR MODE/ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND.

Jul 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE IN THE PASSING GEAR MODE/ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND.

Jul 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE IN THE PASSING GEAR MODE/ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND.

Jul 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE IN THE PASSING GEAR MODE/ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND.

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

THE STARTER MOTOR HAS A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH AND THE SOLENOID IS ATTACHED, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL GO DEAD/WILL NOT START. HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE NOW MAKES A HISSING NOISE WHEN STARTING UP. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. POSSIBILITY IT HAS TO DO WITH THE KEYS OR JUST THE MOTOR...

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH ,GOING UP OR DOWN HILL VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO HESITATE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Electrical System

THE STARTER MOTOR HAS A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH AND THE SOLENOID IS ATTACHED, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL GO DEAD/WILL NOT START. HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE NOW MAKES A HISSING NOISE WHEN STARTING UP. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. POSSIBILITY IT HAS TO DO WITH THE KEYS OR JUST THE MOTOR...

Jun 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN GOING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE GAS. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN GOING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE GAS. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVE A KNOCKING OR CLICKING ON BOTH REAR TIRES WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, LEES THAN 10MPH THE NOISE HAPPENS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS VERY SPONGY WHILE BRAKING, HOWEVER THE CAR HAS BEEN STOPPING WHEN NEEDED TO. IT JUST SEEMS ODD TO HAVE TO PUSH THE PEDAL S...

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVE A KNOCKING OR CLICKING ON BOTH REAR TIRES WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, LEES THAN 10MPH THE NOISE HAPPENS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS VERY SPONGY WHILE BRAKING, HOWEVER THE CAR HAS BEEN STOPPING WHEN NEEDED TO. IT JUST SEEMS ODD TO HAVE TO PUSH THE PEDAL S...

May 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON 8 TIMES, AND DEALER KEEPS REPLACING PARTS AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON 8 TIMES, AND DEALER KEEPS REPLACING PARTS AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG CRACKED.

Mar 17, 1998 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG CRACKED.

Mar 6, 1998 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUSED BREAKAGE OF WINDSHIELD.

Mar 6, 1998 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUSED BREAKAGE OF WINDSHIELD.

Feb 19, 1998 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINE MECHANISM FAILED.

Feb 19, 1998 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINE MECHANISM FAILED.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT PURCHASE.

Feb 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD DUE TO SHORTED OUT COMPONENT.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT PURCHASE.

Feb 18, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD DUE TO SHORTED OUT COMPONENT.

Feb 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE FOUR REAR SAFETY SHOULDER NARNESSES REST ON STEP SONS NECK. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE FOUR REAR SAFETY SHOULDER NARNESSES REST ON STEP SONS NECK. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH , ROAD CONDITIONS VERY BAD, SLID INTO A CAR HEAD-ON AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO ONE HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE YET. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH , ROAD CONDITIONS VERY BAD, SLID INTO A CAR HEAD-ON AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO ONE HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE YET. *AK

Jan 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ATAPPROXMATELY 60 MPH WHEN A WHEEL THAT HAD FALLEN OFF A 18 WHEELER STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON ,CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO MOVE TO SIDE, HITTING 2 GUARDRAILS AND PICKUP TRUCK. AIRBAGS ON BOTH SIDES DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER CUTS ON TOP OF HEAD/SEVERE BRUISING. HIT R...

Jan 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ATAPPROXMATELY 60 MPH WHEN A WHEEL THAT HAD FALLEN OFF A 18 WHEELER STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON ,CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO MOVE TO SIDE, HITTING 2 GUARDRAILS AND PICKUP TRUCK. AIRBAGS ON BOTH SIDES DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER CUTS ON TOP OF HEAD/SEVERE BRUISING. HIT R...

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED IN ACCIENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAILING TO ENGAGE ALMOST RESULTING IN COLLISION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jan 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED IN ACCIENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAILING TO ENGAGE ALMOST RESULTING IN COLLISION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Dec 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE OWNERSHIP CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS, NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY.

Dec 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS

Dec 19, 1997 Structure

BACK DOORS HARD TO CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Dec 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE OWNERSHIP CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS, NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY.

Dec 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS

Dec 19, 1997 Structure

BACK DOORS HARD TO CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Dec 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS DONE ON BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME EXTENEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS DONE ON BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME EXTENEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. DEALER CLAIMS THIDS HAPPENS TO ALL LUMINAS AND CAMAROS, AND THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. DEALER CLAIMS THIDS HAPPENS TO ALL LUMINAS AND CAMAROS, AND THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY HARD TO PRESS DUE TO DESIGN.

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY HARD TO PRESS DUE TO DESIGN.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SLOAN CHEVROLET HAS HAD VEHICLE FOUR TIMES ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE LOW PEDAL. BRAKE ROTORS WERE CUT WHICH DID RAISE THE PEDAL SLIGHTLY; BRAKE SYSTEM WAS BLED. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SLOAN CHEVROLET HAS HAD VEHICLE FOUR TIMES ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE LOW PEDAL. BRAKE ROTORS WERE CUT WHICH DID RAISE THE PEDAL SLIGHTLY; BRAKE SYSTEM WAS BLED. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SLOAN CHEVROLET HAS HAD VEHICLE FOUR TIMES ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE LOW PEDAL. BRAKE ROTORS WERE CUT WHICH DID RAISE THE PEDAL SLIGHTLY; BRAKE SYSTEM WAS BLED. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SLOAN CHEVROLET HAS HAD VEHICLE FOUR TIMES ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE LOW PEDAL. BRAKE ROTORS WERE CUT WHICH DID RAISE THE PEDAL SLIGHTLY; BRAKE SYSTEM WAS BLED. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VACUUM HOSE FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING APART.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BURNING ODOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VACUUM HOSE FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING APART.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BURNING ODOR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Electrical System

PCM COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 22, 1997 Electrical System

PCM COMPUTER FAILED.

Oct 14, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON.

Oct 14, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON.

Oct 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE A GRINDING NOISE COMES WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT ALL TIMES AND THE PEDAL, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE A GRINDING NOISE COMES WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT ALL TIMES AND THE PEDAL, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 25, 1997 Visibility

WHEN HE USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID THE FAN INTAKES THE FUMES FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID INSIDE THE CAR. THE VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE MENTHOL ALCOHOL . THE OWNER HAS BEEN TO THE ARBITRATION BOARD TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 25, 1997 Visibility

WHEN HE USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID THE FAN INTAKES THE FUMES FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID INSIDE THE CAR. THE VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE MENTHOL ALCOHOL . THE OWNER HAS BEEN TO THE ARBITRATION BOARD TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

MCPHERSON STRUT FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOISE. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Suspension

MCPHERSON STRUT FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOISE. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT AT 20 MPH THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT AT 20 MPH THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRICAL WINDOW FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRICAL WINDOW FAILED.

Jun 12, 1997 Power Train

CONTROL VALVE ON TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION.

Jun 12, 1997 Power Train

CONTROL VALVE ON TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION.

Jun 9, 1997 Visibility

AIR DUCT TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE, CHOKING DRIVER.

Jun 9, 1997 Visibility

AIR DUCT TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE, CHOKING DRIVER.

May 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

May 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

Apr 28, 1997 Air Bags

BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW CONTROL FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Air Bags

BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW CONTROL FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT (45) MPH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE AND ALL POWER IN VEHICLE BECAME LOST. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT (45) MPH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE AND ALL POWER IN VEHICLE BECAME LOST. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG BROKE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD, INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INJURED 5 PEOPLE.

Apr 1, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG BROKE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD, INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INJURED 5 PEOPLE.

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN MAKING SUDDEN OR NORMAL STOP CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES ARE BURNING, CAUSING A VERY BAD ODOR AND EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags

DESIGN OF VEHICLE WITH AIR BAG IS NOT CONDUCIVE FOR DRIVERS 5.0 FEET TALL.

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN MAKING SUDDEN OR NORMAL STOP CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES ARE BURNING, CAUSING A VERY BAD ODOR AND EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags

DESIGN OF VEHICLE WITH AIR BAG IS NOT CONDUCIVE FOR DRIVERS 5.0 FEET TALL.

Mar 17, 1997 Wheels

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH A RAIN STORM AND HAVING VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT THE WHEELS FROZE. VEHICLE HAD TO SIT UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE MODERATED. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX SEAT BUT THE SEAT STILL FALLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SO THE DEALER REALLY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Wheels

AFTER DRIVING THROUGH A RAIN STORM AND HAVING VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT THE WHEELS FROZE. VEHICLE HAD TO SIT UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE MODERATED. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX SEAT BUT THE SEAT STILL FALLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SO THE DEALER REALLY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 25, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Feb 21, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED

Feb 21, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

AMERICAN TIRE BLEW OUT.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DEFECTIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

AMERICAN TIRE BLEW OUT.

Jan 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE SUN SHINES THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD REFLECTS THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DETAIL THROUGH THE GLASS, DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE SUN SHINES THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD REFLECTS THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DETAIL THROUGH THE GLASS, DUE TO DESIGN.

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK ON SHOULDER BELTS NOT DONE DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE.

Jan 22, 1997 Electrical System

RECALL WORK TO INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP'S ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.

Jan 22, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED AFTER COLLISION, CONSUMER TRAPPED INSIDE.

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

RECALL WORK ON SHOULDER BELTS NOT DONE DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE.

Jan 22, 1997 Electrical System

RECALL WORK TO INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP'S ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.

Jan 22, 1997 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED AFTER COLLISION, CONSUMER TRAPPED INSIDE.

Dec 30, 1996 Wheels

FOUR STUDS/NUTS ON DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 30, 1996 Wheels

FOUR STUDS/NUTS ON DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 17, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE LEFT TURN, VEHICLE HIT DRIVER ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE, DOOR FLEW OPEN AND SLAMMED SHUT, CATCHING DRIVVER'S FINGERS AND CUTTING OFF THREE FINGERS. THINKS THE LATCH CAME LOOSE. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE LEFT TURN, VEHICLE HIT DRIVER ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE, DOOR FLEW OPEN AND SLAMMED SHUT, CATCHING DRIVVER'S FINGERS AND CUTTING OFF THREE FINGERS. THINKS THE LATCH CAME LOOSE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Steering

WHEN PUT THE CHILD SAFETY SEA TIN, IT DID NOT FIT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR/MIDDLE POSITION ARE DESIGNRD TOO FAR DOWN ON THE SEAT. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Unknown Or Other

OVERHEATING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND RADIO DIALS.

Dec 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

OVERHEATING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND RADIO DIALS.

Dec 4, 1996 Visibility

EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN SMALL LIGHTS ON THE MIRROR ARE ON FOR MORE THAN TEN MINUTES.

Dec 4, 1996 Steering

WHEN PUT THE CHILD SAFETY SEA TIN, IT DID NOT FIT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR/MIDDLE POSITION ARE DESIGNRD TOO FAR DOWN ON THE SEAT. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Unknown Or Other

OVERHEATING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND RADIO DIALS.

Dec 4, 1996 Exterior Lighting

OVERHEATING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND RADIO DIALS.

Dec 4, 1996 Visibility

EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN SMALL LIGHTS ON THE MIRROR ARE ON FOR MORE THAN TEN MINUTES.

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

HORN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE HORN NOT TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LOSS OF SOUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AFTER A CAR WASH OR RAIN THE WATER COMES DOWN FREELY ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HORN IS N THE PROXIMITY OF THE A...

Dec 2, 1996 Visibility

HORN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE HORN NOT TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LOSS OF SOUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AFTER A CAR WASH OR RAIN THE WATER COMES DOWN FREELY ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HORN IS N THE PROXIMITY OF THE A...

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

HORN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE HORN NOT TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LOSS OF SOUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AFTER A CAR WASH OR RAIN THE WATER COMES DOWN FREELY ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HORN IS N THE PROXIMITY OF THE A...

Dec 2, 1996 Visibility

HORN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE HORN NOT TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LOSS OF SOUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AFTER A CAR WASH OR RAIN THE WATER COMES DOWN FREELY ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE HORN IS N THE PROXIMITY OF THE A...

Nov 12, 1996 Electrical System

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE THE HORN/ WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT LOCATE THE HORN. *AK

Nov 12, 1996 Electrical System

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE THE HORN/ WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT LOCATE THE HORN. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Air Bags

EXPRESSES A DESIRE THAT A SOLUTION SHOULD BE FOUND TO MAKING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS SAFE FOR SMALL WOMEN AND CHILDREN. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Air Bags

EXPRESSES A DESIRE THAT A SOLUTION SHOULD BE FOUND TO MAKING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS SAFE FOR SMALL WOMEN AND CHILDREN. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

UPON PURCHASING VEHICLE, OWNER WASN'T AWARE THAT REAR WINDOW HAS NO SYSTEM TO DEFROST AND WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. OWNER HAS REPEATED DIFFICULTY WITH CLEARING FOG. *AK *SLC

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

UPON PURCHASING VEHICLE, OWNER WASN'T AWARE THAT REAR WINDOW HAS NO SYSTEM TO DEFROST AND WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. OWNER HAS REPEATED DIFFICULTY WITH CLEARING FOG. *AK *SLC

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

UPON PURCHASING VEHICLE, OWNER WASN'T AWARE THAT REAR WINDOW HAS NO SYSTEM TO DEFROST AND WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. OWNER HAS REPEATED DIFFICULTY WITH CLEARING FOG. *AK *SLC

Oct 30, 1996 Visibility

UPON PURCHASING VEHICLE, OWNER WASN'T AWARE THAT REAR WINDOW HAS NO SYSTEM TO DEFROST AND WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. OWNER HAS REPEATED DIFFICULTY WITH CLEARING FOG. *AK *SLC

Oct 29, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON.*AK CONSUMER STATED HE TRAVELED ABOUT 300- 400 FEET WHEN PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS SOME FLOODING ON THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR. DEEALER NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER*JB

Oct 29, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON.*AK CONSUMER STATED HE TRAVELED ABOUT 300- 400 FEET WHEN PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS SOME FLOODING ON THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR. DEEALER NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER*JB

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER.

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AFTER DRIVING THROUGH WATER.

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMPUTER/BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THREE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, AS WELL AS AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Crash

COMPUTER/BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THREE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, AS WELL AS AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMPUTER/BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THREE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, AS WELL AS AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 11, 1996 Electrical System Crash

COMPUTER/BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THREE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH, AS WELL AS AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 3, 1996 Wheels

FAILURE OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS, WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS, WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Wheels

FAILURE OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS, WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK

Sep 3, 1996 Suspension

FAILURE OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS, WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Electrical System

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Visibility

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Equipment

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Electrical System

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Visibility

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Aug 7, 1996 Equipment

IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES DON'T STOP CAR, IT SLOWS IT DOWN . *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE GLIDES TO A STOP. STARTER MAKES STRANGE NOISE. MOUNTING BOLT MISSING FROM RADIO CAUSING RATTLING NOISE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY WORKS IMPROPERLY. WINDOW STICKING, DEALER ADJUSTED UPPER DOOR AND WINDOW MO...

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE.

Jul 16, 1996 Electrical System

HORN INOPERATIVE.

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

AFTER DRIVING AT HWY SPEED FOR SEVERAL MILES THEN EXITING, AUTO-TRANS W/OVERDRIVE PERFORMS ERRATICALLY, SLUGGISH. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Power Train

AFTER DRIVING AT HWY SPEED FOR SEVERAL MILES THEN EXITING, AUTO-TRANS W/OVERDRIVE PERFORMS ERRATICALLY, SLUGGISH. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD

Jun 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Air

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Air

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH TWISTED SEAT BELTS, IN FRONT SEATS ONLY. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH TWISTED SEAT BELTS, IN FRONT SEATS ONLY. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINTS TOO LOW TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPPORT IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.

Jun 6, 1996 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINTS TOO LOW TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPPORT IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.

May 14, 1996 Power Train

DRIVER KNOCKS TRANSMISSION OUT OF DRIVE WHEN HE BRAKES DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER.

May 14, 1996 Power Train

DRIVER KNOCKS TRANSMISSION OUT OF DRIVE WHEN HE BRAKES DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER.

May 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING NOISE, BURNING SMELL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAK; CAUSES JERKING/LOCKING FEELING ON OCCASION. *AK

May 13, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING UP WHEN IN OVERDRIVE. *DSH

May 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING NOISE, BURNING SMELL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAK; CAUSES JERKING/LOCKING FEELING ON OCCASION. *AK

May 13, 1996 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING UP WHEN IN OVERDRIVE. *DSH

Apr 4, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAGS, THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED (NOTE THE CONSUMER WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT). *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAGS, THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED (NOTE THE CONSUMER WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT). *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT, COVER TO AIR BAG HIT WINDSHIELD AND SUNROOF. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT, COVER TO AIR BAG HIT WINDSHIELD AND SUNROOF. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Visibility

DASHBOARD REFLECTS ON WINDSHIELD DISTORTING VISIBILITY. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Visibility

DASHBOARD REFLECTS ON WINDSHIELD DISTORTING VISIBILITY. *SD

Feb 1, 1996 Electrical System

DESIGN/LOCATION OF HORN MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE; ALSO, DIFFICULT TO PUSH HORN; SAFETY HAZARD, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 1, 1996 Electrical System

DESIGN/LOCATION OF HORN MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE; ALSO, DIFFICULT TO PUSH HORN; SAFETY HAZARD, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SD

Jan 18, 1996 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SD

Jan 5, 1996 Power Train

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT OR HILL WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE WILL MOVE BACKWARDS. TT

Jan 5, 1996 Power Train

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT OR HILL WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE WILL MOVE BACKWARDS. TT