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Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 1,647,003 mi

CAR WON'T START UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CAN DIE AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 1,647,003 mi

CAR WON'T START UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CAN DIE AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 12, 2015 Power Train 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Seat Belts 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Exterior Lighting 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Engine 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jul 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jul 12, 2015 Service Brakes 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jul 12, 2015 Power Train 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Seat Belts 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Exterior Lighting 199,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSI...

Jul 12, 2015 Engine 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jul 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jul 12, 2015 Service Brakes 199,000 mi

THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SI...

Jan 5, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Jan 5, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOE...

Oct 20, 2011 Power Train

COULD NOT ENGAGE DRIVE GEAR BUT WOULD ENGAGE IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND REVERSE. *TR

Oct 20, 2011 Power Train

COULD NOT ENGAGE DRIVE GEAR BUT WOULD ENGAGE IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND REVERSE. *TR

May 20, 2011 Power Train 154,430 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE GEAR AND IT FAILED TO MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE SHIFT CABLE BACK IN PLACE AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO S...

May 20, 2011 Power Train 154,430 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE GEAR AND IT FAILED TO MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE SHIFT CABLE BACK IN PLACE AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO S...

Sep 4, 2010 Electrical System

LEFT SIDE BRAKE / TAIL LIGHT MELTS. BULB BASE MELTS THEN CAUSES AN OPEN SHORT. BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE FAILURE (MELTED BASE) AND BULB REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TO SHOW AN INTERMITTENT FAULT OR BE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Sep 4, 2010 Traction Control System

LEFT SIDE BRAKE / TAIL LIGHT MELTS. BULB BASE MELTS THEN CAUSES AN OPEN SHORT. BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE FAILURE (MELTED BASE) AND BULB REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TO SHOW AN INTERMITTENT FAULT OR BE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Sep 4, 2010 Electrical System

LEFT SIDE BRAKE / TAIL LIGHT MELTS. BULB BASE MELTS THEN CAUSES AN OPEN SHORT. BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE FAILURE (MELTED BASE) AND BULB REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TO SHOW AN INTERMITTENT FAULT OR BE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Sep 4, 2010 Traction Control System

LEFT SIDE BRAKE / TAIL LIGHT MELTS. BULB BASE MELTS THEN CAUSES AN OPEN SHORT. BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE FAILURE (MELTED BASE) AND BULB REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TO SHOW AN INTERMITTENT FAULT OR BE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 100,000 mi

I AM IN ARMY & WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 5:30 AM MY VAN SLOWLY STARTED ACCELERATING THE MORE I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE VAN WENT, BY THE TIME I REACHED THE STREET THE VAN WAS UP TO 50 MPH I WAS AFRAID SO I CALL MY HUSBAND, TOLD HIM THE SITUATION & THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING, HE WA...

Apr 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 100,000 mi

I AM IN ARMY & WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 5:30 AM MY VAN SLOWLY STARTED ACCELERATING THE MORE I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE VAN WENT, BY THE TIME I REACHED THE STREET THE VAN WAS UP TO 50 MPH I WAS AFRAID SO I CALL MY HUSBAND, TOLD HIM THE SITUATION & THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING, HE WA...

Apr 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

JUST PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF INTERIOR VENTS. TURNED OFF VAN GOT OUT AND FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE AND CONTENTS. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. MILES HIGH BUT NOT ACTUAL,REPLACED MOTOR WITH 80,000 MILE MOTOR WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICL...

Apr 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

JUST PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF INTERIOR VENTS. TURNED OFF VAN GOT OUT AND FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE AND CONTENTS. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. MILES HIGH BUT NOT ACTUAL,REPLACED MOTOR WITH 80,000 MILE MOTOR WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICL...

Dec 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 118,526 mi

LEFT BRAKE KEEPS GOING OUT. UPON REPLACING NOTICE THAT THE CONTACTS ARE GETTING COVERED UP BY MELTING PLASTIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB NUMEROUS TIME AND EVEN REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BOARD. STILL THE BULBS KEEP MELTING. THIS HAS STARTED IN MID JUNE OF 2008. I AM AT THE POINT NOW OF DRIVING WITHOUT A LE...

Dec 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 118,526 mi

LEFT BRAKE KEEPS GOING OUT. UPON REPLACING NOTICE THAT THE CONTACTS ARE GETTING COVERED UP BY MELTING PLASTIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB NUMEROUS TIME AND EVEN REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BOARD. STILL THE BULBS KEEP MELTING. THIS HAS STARTED IN MID JUNE OF 2008. I AM AT THE POINT NOW OF DRIVING WITHOUT A LE...

Nov 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT PLUG INS ARE MELTING AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT PLUG INS ARE MELTING AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT PLUG INS ARE MELTING AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT PLUG INS ARE MELTING AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY OPEN PARTIALLY, AND THEN CLOSE. IF A PASSENGER ATTEMPTS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE OR SHE MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NUMBERS 01V264000 & 04V597000 ( LAT...

Oct 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY OPEN PARTIALLY, AND THEN CLOSE. IF A PASSENGER ATTEMPTS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE OR SHE MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NUMBERS 01V264000 & 04V597000 ( LAT...

Oct 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,652 mi

REPEATED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK / FAILURE - HAD TO REPLACE TWICE IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES - FIRST TIME AT JUST OVER 36,000 MILES. NEVER OWNED A CAR WHERE I HAD TO REPLACE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ONCE, LET ALONE TWICE AND VIRTUALLY EVERY CAR MY FAMILY HAS OWNED HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND DRIVE...

Oct 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,652 mi

REPEATED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK / FAILURE - HAD TO REPLACE TWICE IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES - FIRST TIME AT JUST OVER 36,000 MILES. NEVER OWNED A CAR WHERE I HAD TO REPLACE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ONCE, LET ALONE TWICE AND VIRTUALLY EVERY CAR MY FAMILY HAS OWNED HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND DRIVE...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A STOP SIGN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LEADING TO LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS ALMOST LED TO THE CAR GETTING REAR ENDED. QUICK THINKING BY MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, ENABLED HER TO GET INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE, CUT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN DRIVE OVER T...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A STOP SIGN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LEADING TO LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS ALMOST LED TO THE CAR GETTING REAR ENDED. QUICK THINKING BY MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, ENABLED HER TO GET INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE, CUT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN DRIVE OVER T...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A STOP SIGN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LEADING TO LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS ALMOST LED TO THE CAR GETTING REAR ENDED. QUICK THINKING BY MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, ENABLED HER TO GET INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE, CUT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN DRIVE OVER T...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A STOP SIGN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LEADING TO LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS ALMOST LED TO THE CAR GETTING REAR ENDED. QUICK THINKING BY MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, ENABLED HER TO GET INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE, CUT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN DRIVE OVER T...

Aug 1, 2007 Visibility

ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILLOETTE THE HEADLIGHTS (LEFT & RIGHT) LEAK VERY BAD. AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN I MAY HAVE A INCH OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY HEADLIGHTS. BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEAT & MOISTURE HAVE DISCOLLERED THE PLASTIC LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS NOW MAKING IT HARD TO SE AT NIGHT, AND THE BULB ...

Aug 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILLOETTE THE HEADLIGHTS (LEFT & RIGHT) LEAK VERY BAD. AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN I MAY HAVE A INCH OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY HEADLIGHTS. BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEAT & MOISTURE HAVE DISCOLLERED THE PLASTIC LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS NOW MAKING IT HARD TO SE AT NIGHT, AND THE BULB ...

Aug 1, 2007 Visibility

ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILLOETTE THE HEADLIGHTS (LEFT & RIGHT) LEAK VERY BAD. AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN I MAY HAVE A INCH OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY HEADLIGHTS. BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEAT & MOISTURE HAVE DISCOLLERED THE PLASTIC LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS NOW MAKING IT HARD TO SE AT NIGHT, AND THE BULB ...

Aug 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILLOETTE THE HEADLIGHTS (LEFT & RIGHT) LEAK VERY BAD. AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN I MAY HAVE A INCH OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY HEADLIGHTS. BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEAT & MOISTURE HAVE DISCOLLERED THE PLASTIC LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS NOW MAKING IT HARD TO SE AT NIGHT, AND THE BULB ...

Feb 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE CLOUDED AND BECOME HAZY DUE TO SUN EXPOSURE OVER TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. IN MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE DIMMER THAN WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS. *JB

Feb 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE CLOUDED AND BECOME HAZY DUE TO SUN EXPOSURE OVER TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. IN MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE DIMMER THAN WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS. *JB

Jan 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,416 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BROUGHT HE 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE TO DEALER IN COSTA MESA, CA FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PLUG BOOTHS MELTED, AND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS, AND PLUG WIRES MELTED AS WELL, AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HA...

Jan 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,416 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BROUGHT HE 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE TO DEALER IN COSTA MESA, CA FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PLUG BOOTHS MELTED, AND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS, AND PLUG WIRES MELTED AS WELL, AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HA...

Sep 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,998 mi

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING ON SHORT TRIPS TO THE STORE(1-2 MILES). THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS THE THERMOSTAT HOWEVER WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT HAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED OLDSMOBILE REF TO THE PROBLEM TO INQUIRE ABOUT TSB # 030601010 OR 0306...

Sep 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,998 mi

VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING ON SHORT TRIPS TO THE STORE(1-2 MILES). THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS THE THERMOSTAT HOWEVER WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT HAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED OLDSMOBILE REF TO THE PROBLEM TO INQUIRE ABOUT TSB # 030601010 OR 0306...

Jul 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2005, WE HAD INCIDENCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINIVAN AND IN GENERAL IT HAS BEEN A TROUBLE-FREE VEHICLE. IT IS WELL-MAINTAINED BY THE CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE DEALER. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND EASING INTO A PARKING PLACE...

Jul 19, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2005, WE HAD INCIDENCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINIVAN AND IN GENERAL IT HAS BEEN A TROUBLE-FREE VEHICLE. IT IS WELL-MAINTAINED BY THE CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE DEALER. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND EASING INTO A PARKING PLACE...

Jul 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2005, WE HAD INCIDENCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINIVAN AND IN GENERAL IT HAS BEEN A TROUBLE-FREE VEHICLE. IT IS WELL-MAINTAINED BY THE CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE DEALER. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND EASING INTO A PARKING PLACE...

Jul 19, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2005, WE HAD INCIDENCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINIVAN AND IN GENERAL IT HAS BEEN A TROUBLE-FREE VEHICLE. IT IS WELL-MAINTAINED BY THE CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE DEALER. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND EASING INTO A PARKING PLACE...

Aug 19, 2005 Structure

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 19, 2005 Steering

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 19, 2005 Structure

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 19, 2005 Steering

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER P...

Aug 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

DT: 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. ON AUGUST 11, 2005 THE CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GAS; HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINES CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. ALL OF THE METAL FUEL LINES FOR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE S...

Aug 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

DT: 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. ON AUGUST 11, 2005 THE CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GAS; HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINES CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. ALL OF THE METAL FUEL LINES FOR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE S...

Aug 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. HAS TWO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GM , THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED AND WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE. SHE HAS TO TURN THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN SHE TRYING TO STO...

Aug 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. HAS TWO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GM , THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED AND WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE. SHE HAS TO TURN THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN SHE TRYING TO STO...

Jul 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 89,443 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE OPENED WHILE DRIVING AND RIPPED THE TIRE AND THE RIM. THE BACK FENDER WAS DAMAGED, AND THE REAR BUMPER WAS BENT OUTWARDS. THE PAINT WAS ALSO DAMAGED IN THE AREAS THAT THE DOOR HIT. DOOR OPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BY ITSELF....

Jul 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 89,443 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE OPENED WHILE DRIVING AND RIPPED THE TIRE AND THE RIM. THE BACK FENDER WAS DAMAGED, AND THE REAR BUMPER WAS BENT OUTWARDS. THE PAINT WAS ALSO DAMAGED IN THE AREAS THAT THE DOOR HIT. DOOR OPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BY ITSELF....

Jul 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK IN THE DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET , WHICH HAS BEEN DIRETLY RELATED TO ENGINE FAILURE,WHICH I NOW HAVE WITH MY 1999 OLDS SILOUETTE - COST TO REPLACE ENGINE - $4,500 - HAVING COLLANT LEAK INTO THE OIL CAN NOT BE GOOD FOR ANY ENGINE! GM WILL NOT OWN PROBLEM

Jul 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK IN THE DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET , WHICH HAS BEEN DIRETLY RELATED TO ENGINE FAILURE,WHICH I NOW HAVE WITH MY 1999 OLDS SILOUETTE - COST TO REPLACE ENGINE - $4,500 - HAVING COLLANT LEAK INTO THE OIL CAN NOT BE GOOD FOR ANY ENGINE! GM WILL NOT OWN PROBLEM

May 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON CONGESTED HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $831 WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE AT ANY TIME DUE TO COOLANT/OIL CONTMINATION. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED WITH NEW GM...

May 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON CONGESTED HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $831 WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE AT ANY TIME DUE TO COOLANT/OIL CONTMINATION. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED WITH NEW GM...

Apr 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

THE MOTOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR BROKE WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT GM DEALERS AND WAS TOLD BY BOTH SERVICE SHOPS THAT IT WOULD BE OVER $1200 FOR THE REPAIR AN THAT IT WOULD NOT BE WORTH REPAIRING BECAUSE THEY ALL BREAK. EVEN THE NEW ONES BREAK. I WAS TOLD TH...

Apr 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

THE MOTOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR BROKE WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO 2 DIFFERENT GM DEALERS AND WAS TOLD BY BOTH SERVICE SHOPS THAT IT WOULD BE OVER $1200 FOR THE REPAIR AN THAT IT WOULD NOT BE WORTH REPAIRING BECAUSE THEY ALL BREAK. EVEN THE NEW ONES BREAK. I WAS TOLD TH...

Mar 4, 2005 Suspension 76,887 mi

VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER THEN PULLED OVER TO NOTICE THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Suspension 76,887 mi

VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER THEN PULLED OVER TO NOTICE THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING ON 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 64,000 MILES. $900 REPAIR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT GM WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DESIGN DEFECT. *NM

Jan 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING ON 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 64,000 MILES. $900 REPAIR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT GM WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DESIGN DEFECT. *NM

Dec 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT CAME ON BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK. WE FINALLY DISCOVERED THAT THE HOT COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE CAMSHAFT AND INTO THE ENGINE THROUGH FAULTY LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE BUT WE DO NOT KNOW THE DAMAGE OR CONDITION OF THE C...

Dec 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT CAME ON BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK. WE FINALLY DISCOVERED THAT THE HOT COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE CAMSHAFT AND INTO THE ENGINE THROUGH FAULTY LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE BUT WE DO NOT KNOW THE DAMAGE OR CONDITION OF THE C...

Dec 30, 2004 Structure 60,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTER GOT HER HAND CAUGHT IN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, INSIDE HANDLE, WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THAT DOOR TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR DOES NOT HAVE ANY WAY OF SENSING THAT SOMETHING MAY BE CAUGHT IN THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS OPENING SO IT KEPT GOING WHILE HER HAND WAS STUCK THERE. HER WRI...

Dec 30, 2004 Structure 60,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTER GOT HER HAND CAUGHT IN THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR, INSIDE HANDLE, WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THAT DOOR TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR DOES NOT HAVE ANY WAY OF SENSING THAT SOMETHING MAY BE CAUGHT IN THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS OPENING SO IT KEPT GOING WHILE HER HAND WAS STUCK THERE. HER WRI...

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ALLOW MOISTURE IN, WATER COLLECTED IN THE HEADLAMPS, ONE FAILED, BEFORE I COULD GET IT FIXED THE OTHER ONE FAILED, CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Dec 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ALLOW MOISTURE IN, WATER COLLECTED IN THE HEADLAMPS, ONE FAILED, BEFORE I COULD GET IT FIXED THE OTHER ONE FAILED, CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD.*AK

Dec 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED THE BULB INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS 10 TIMES DUE TO MOISTURE GETTING INSIDE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP.*AK

Dec 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED THE BULB INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS 10 TIMES DUE TO MOISTURE GETTING INSIDE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Suspension 54,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG STREET @ 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE AT HOME CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Structure 54,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG STREET @ 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE AT HOME CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Suspension 54,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG STREET @ 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE AT HOME CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Structure 54,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG STREET @ 30 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE AT HOME CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER.*AK

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD APPEARED AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SLIGHT HESITATION WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR LIGHT...

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD APPEARED AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SLIGHT HESITATION WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR LIGHT...

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 31,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ENGINE BURNT UP DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *SC

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 31,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ENGINE BURNT UP DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *SC

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONSUMER TOOK THE WRONG ROAD AND ENDED UP ON A DEAD END ROAD. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT CRASHED INTO IT ANYWAY. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE OCCUPANTS BEING RETRAINED I...

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONSUMER TOOK THE WRONG ROAD AND ENDED UP ON A DEAD END ROAD. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT CRASHED INTO IT ANYWAY. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DUE TO THE OCCUPANTS BEING RETRAINED I...

Jun 22, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 97V05800 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLTS FAILURE. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTIN...

Jun 22, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 97V05800 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLTS FAILURE. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTIN...

Jun 2, 2004 Fuel System, Other 130,000 mi

SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE READING OF THE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Fuel System, Other 130,000 mi

SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE READING OF THE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP AND CONTINUAL OVERHEATING. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE TOTAL BILL ABOUT $600. THE VAN HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THI...

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP AND CONTINUAL OVERHEATING. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE TOTAL BILL ABOUT $600. THE VAN HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THI...

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE ONLY HAS 69,000 MILES AND HAS A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. IT IS OBVIOUS BY THE OUTRAGED COMMUNITY ONLINE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH GM'S DESIGN AND A RECALL SHOULD BE FORCED UPON THEM. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE ONLY HAS 69,000 MILES AND HAS A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. IT IS OBVIOUS BY THE OUTRAGED COMMUNITY ONLINE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH GM'S DESIGN AND A RECALL SHOULD BE FORCED UPON THEM. *LA

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,800 mi

COOLANT IS LEAKING ON TOP OF ENGINE, RESULTING FROM FAILED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 34,000 MILES, NOW FAILING AGAIN AT 88,000 MILES. WATER PUMP WAS RECENTLY REPLACED. BELIEVE DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE IS AT FAULT.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,800 mi

COOLANT IS LEAKING ON TOP OF ENGINE, RESULTING FROM FAILED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 34,000 MILES, NOW FAILING AGAIN AT 88,000 MILES. WATER PUMP WAS RECENTLY REPLACED. BELIEVE DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE IS AT FAULT.*AK

Mar 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET - NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE FINDING MYSELF STRANDED AT A GAS STATION DUE TO MY VAN OVERHEATING. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET - NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE FINDING MYSELF STRANDED AT A GAS STATION DUE TO MY VAN OVERHEATING. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

HARD SHIFTING ON MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES. SEEMS ASSOCIATED WITH RAPID SPEED CHANGES. AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND WAITING A FEW SECONDS, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

HARD SHIFTING ON MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES. SEEMS ASSOCIATED WITH RAPID SPEED CHANGES. AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND WAITING A FEW SECONDS, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY.*AK

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER'S SON HAS THE SAME VEHICLE THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Equipment 70,000 mi

WHILE JACKING THE VEHICLE UP THE JACK DID NOT SUPPORT THE VEHICLE'S WEIGHT AND CRASHED TO THE GROUND. THE OWNER CONFRONTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY BOTH SAYS THE FAILURE WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER'S SON HAS THE SAME VEHICLE THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Equipment 70,000 mi

WHILE JACKING THE VEHICLE UP THE JACK DID NOT SUPPORT THE VEHICLE'S WEIGHT AND CRASHED TO THE GROUND. THE OWNER CONFRONTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY BOTH SAYS THE FAILURE WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *NM

Feb 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED. THE POWER DOOR CLOSES WITH SWITCH, BUT IMMEDIATELY REOPENS AS THOUGH IT BUMPED SOMETHING. I TAKES ALMOST AN HOUR TO GET THE POWER DOOR TO STAY CLOSED AND THAT IS WITH HAVING TO MANHANDLE THE DOOR SHUT AND LOCKING THE SIDE DOOR AND DISABLING THE POWER...

Feb 16, 2004 Air Bags

I HAD TO HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACED LAST YEAR DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE DEALER ANNOUNCING THAT IT WAS A BAD SENSOR. WE DID NOT ARGUE WITH THE DEALER IN THAT THESE ARE AIRBAGS AND WE DID NOT WANT TO RISK OUR FAMILY. I AM FRUSTRATED IN THAT I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A DISCUSSIO...

Feb 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED. THE POWER DOOR CLOSES WITH SWITCH, BUT IMMEDIATELY REOPENS AS THOUGH IT BUMPED SOMETHING. I TAKES ALMOST AN HOUR TO GET THE POWER DOOR TO STAY CLOSED AND THAT IS WITH HAVING TO MANHANDLE THE DOOR SHUT AND LOCKING THE SIDE DOOR AND DISABLING THE POWER...

Feb 16, 2004 Air Bags

I HAD TO HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACED LAST YEAR DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE DEALER ANNOUNCING THAT IT WAS A BAD SENSOR. WE DID NOT ARGUE WITH THE DEALER IN THAT THESE ARE AIRBAGS AND WE DID NOT WANT TO RISK OUR FAMILY. I AM FRUSTRATED IN THAT I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A DISCUSSIO...

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

OIL LEAKING INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. RESULTED IN REPLACING ALL COOLANT/HEATER SYSTEM HOSES AND A LARGE REPAIR BILL. THE LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

OIL LEAKING INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. RESULTED IN REPLACING ALL COOLANT/HEATER SYSTEM HOSES AND A LARGE REPAIR BILL. THE LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WATER PUMP FAILED, THEN RADIATOR FAILED, NOW ENGINE FAILED. ALL SEEM TO BE RELATED TO DEX-COOL. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WATER PUMP FAILED, THEN RADIATOR FAILED, NOW ENGINE FAILED. ALL SEEM TO BE RELATED TO DEX-COOL. *LA

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSE OIL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. ENGINE FAILED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,200 mi

COOLANT LEVEL LOW LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICING AND OIL CHANGE. TECH SAID THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE RADIATOR WAS FULL OF MUD. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND FOUND THE GASKETS WERE LEAKING AND THAT IT WOULD REQUIRE AT LEAST 1 RADIATOR FLUSH, POSSIBLY 2.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

CAR WENT TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE A KNOCKING SOUND ON COLD STARTUP. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, COST TO REPAIR APPROX $900.00. ON DISASSEMBLY, DEALER CONTACTED ME AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE INTERNALS WERE SO BADLY FOULED (SLUDGE AND DEPOSITS) THAT HYDRAULIC LIFTERS NEEDED REPLACEMEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND MIX WITH THE OIL. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED AT 58,000 MILES. ENGINE REBUILT AT 62,000 MILES. APPARENTLY THIS IS HAPPENING ON THOUSANDS OF GM VEHICLES AND GM WILL NOT COVER THE COST. IN NO WAY SHOULD A 199...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO OCCURED TO A FRIEND OF MINE WHO OWNS A 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 64,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET RUINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1500...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MY '99 OLDS BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES! I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH A 60 DAY 100% ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COVERAGE SO THE DEALER IS GOING TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD THE GM 3.4 L ENGINE IS FAMOUS FOR POOR PISTONS IN ALL YEARS. THIS ENGINE IS ALREADY SHOT AT...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MY '99 OLDS BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES! I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH A 60 DAY 100% ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COVERAGE SO THE DEALER IS GOING TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD THE GM 3.4 L ENGINE IS FAMOUS FOR POOR PISTONS IN ALL YEARS. THIS ENGINE IS ALREADY SHOT AT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSE OIL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. ENGINE FAILED.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,200 mi

COOLANT LEVEL LOW LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICING AND OIL CHANGE. TECH SAID THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE RADIATOR WAS FULL OF MUD. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND FOUND THE GASKETS WERE LEAKING AND THAT IT WOULD REQUIRE AT LEAST 1 RADIATOR FLUSH, POSSIBLY 2.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

CAR WENT TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE A KNOCKING SOUND ON COLD STARTUP. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, COST TO REPAIR APPROX $900.00. ON DISASSEMBLY, DEALER CONTACTED ME AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE INTERNALS WERE SO BADLY FOULED (SLUDGE AND DEPOSITS) THAT HYDRAULIC LIFTERS NEEDED REPLACEMEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED ALLOWING DEXCOOL COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND MIX WITH THE OIL. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED AT 58,000 MILES. ENGINE REBUILT AT 62,000 MILES. APPARENTLY THIS IS HAPPENING ON THOUSANDS OF GM VEHICLES AND GM WILL NOT COVER THE COST. IN NO WAY SHOULD A 199...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO OCCURED TO A FRIEND OF MINE WHO OWNS A 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 64,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET RUINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1500...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MY '99 OLDS BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES! I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH A 60 DAY 100% ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COVERAGE SO THE DEALER IS GOING TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD THE GM 3.4 L ENGINE IS FAMOUS FOR POOR PISTONS IN ALL YEARS. THIS ENGINE IS ALREADY SHOT AT...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MY '99 OLDS BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES! I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH A 60 DAY 100% ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COVERAGE SO THE DEALER IS GOING TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD THE GM 3.4 L ENGINE IS FAMOUS FOR POOR PISTONS IN ALL YEARS. THIS ENGINE IS ALREADY SHOT AT...

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE GASKET. RELATED TSB MENTIONS "NEW GASKET DESIGN" IMPLYING THAT ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE. OLDSMOBILE REFUSES TO OFFER ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR FAILURE, REPAIR BILL IS $950.00 SO FAR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AT THIS AGE. VER...

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE GASKET. RELATED TSB MENTIONS "NEW GASKET DESIGN" IMPLYING THAT ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE. OLDSMOBILE REFUSES TO OFFER ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR FAILURE, REPAIR BILL IS $950.00 SO FAR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AT THIS AGE. VER...

Jan 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,495 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 65,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER AFTER ANTIFREEZE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET FOULED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1255. SAME...

Jan 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,495 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 65,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER AFTER ANTIFREEZE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET FOULED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1255. SAME...

Dec 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING POWER DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IN OCCASIONS AND NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AUTOMATICALLY STATES IS THE MODULE AND REPLACEMENT COST QUOTED AT $1412.00. *LA

Dec 20, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING POWER DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF IN OCCASIONS AND NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AUTOMATICALLY STATES IS THE MODULE AND REPLACEMENT COST QUOTED AT $1412.00. *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 83,800 mi

THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR, IT SHUTTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM. IT INVOLVED THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WHICH NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. *AK THERE WERE TWO CLOSE CALLS WHILE TR...

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 83,800 mi

THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR, IT SHUTTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM. IT INVOLVED THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WHICH NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. *AK THERE WERE TWO CLOSE CALLS WHILE TR...

Nov 28, 2003 Air Bags

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VAN FROM A AND B AUTO SALES IN BELLAIRE OHIO. WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE SEATBELT LIGHT , TURNED OUT TO BE THE AIR BAG LIGHT.THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SENSE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE VAN AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VAN NEVER SHOULD OF LEFT TH...

Nov 28, 2003 Air Bags

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VAN FROM A AND B AUTO SALES IN BELLAIRE OHIO. WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE SEATBELT LIGHT , TURNED OUT TO BE THE AIR BAG LIGHT.THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SENSE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE VAN AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VAN NEVER SHOULD OF LEFT TH...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

DURING THE SUMMER, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE G.M. DEALER. THE COOLANT WAS LOW AND IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT A PRESSURE CHECK BE DONE FOR THE RADIATOR COOLANT. THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS...................

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

DURING THE SUMMER, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE G.M. DEALER. THE COOLANT WAS LOW AND IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT A PRESSURE CHECK BE DONE FOR THE RADIATOR COOLANT. THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS...................

Oct 27, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT ONCE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS INSTALLED SEAT BELT RETRACTED, ALLOWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO BE REMOVED. WHEN TRYING TO REINSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REINSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ONCE IT HAD BEEN REMOVED.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT ONCE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS INSTALLED SEAT BELT RETRACTED, ALLOWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO BE REMOVED. WHEN TRYING TO REINSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REINSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ONCE IT HAD BEEN REMOVED.*AK

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MOVED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD ,AND NOTICED COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT LEAKAGE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MOVED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD ,AND NOTICED COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT LEAKAGE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR BEGUN TO CHIME AND OPEN. THE DEALER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE DOOR, BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN A REMEDY. *AK *SCC *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR BEGUN TO CHIME AND OPEN. THE DEALER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE DOOR, BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN A REMEDY. *AK *SCC *NLM

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE GASKET LEAK - RADIATOR FULL OF "MUD" AT 72,000 MILES. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE GASKET LEAK - RADIATOR FULL OF "MUD" AT 72,000 MILES. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 51,000 mi

THE CONSUMER GRABBED THE GRAB BAR AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE GRAB BAR SNAPPED, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Structure 51,000 mi

THE CONSUMER GRABBED THE GRAB BAR AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE GRAB BAR SNAPPED, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE

Sep 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE

Jul 26, 2003 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT KEP TIGHTENING UP ON THE PASSENGER LEADING TO RELEASING IT FOR COMFORT. EVENTUALLY THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. HAD IT REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM KEP RECURRING AFTER A FEW DAYS OF USE. THE DEALER NOW REFUSES TO HONOR THE WARRANTY TO REPLA...

Jul 26, 2003 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT KEP TIGHTENING UP ON THE PASSENGER LEADING TO RELEASING IT FOR COMFORT. EVENTUALLY THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. HAD IT REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM KEP RECURRING AFTER A FEW DAYS OF USE. THE DEALER NOW REFUSES TO HONOR THE WARRANTY TO REPLA...

Jul 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other

INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other

INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. *AK

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,500 mi

NOTICED LEAKS THAT HAVE APPEARED UNDER THE CAR. LEAKS HAD A CONSISTENCY OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL MIXED. CONSTANTLY TOPPING OFF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL. INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE LEAK RESULTING IN A $600.00 DOLLAR BILL. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,500 mi

NOTICED LEAKS THAT HAVE APPEARED UNDER THE CAR. LEAKS HAD A CONSISTENCY OF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL MIXED. CONSTANTLY TOPPING OFF ANTIFREEZE AND OIL. INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY MECHANIC TO HAVE LEAK RESULTING IN A $600.00 DOLLAR BILL. *NLM

May 5, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN UP A SMALL HILL AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT. WAS UNABLE TO GO MORE THAN 20 MPH TO DRIVE TO SAFETY. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK. TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY OVERHAULED. AT THE TIME, A MECHANIC AT THE DEALER ...

May 5, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN UP A SMALL HILL AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT. WAS UNABLE TO GO MORE THAN 20 MPH TO DRIVE TO SAFETY. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK. TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY OVERHAULED. AT THE TIME, A MECHANIC AT THE DEALER ...

Apr 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GAS, DUE TO A CRACK IN THE FUEL FILTER. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GAS, DUE TO A CRACK IN THE FUEL FILTER. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

AN ENGINE DIAGNOSIS REVEALED THERE WAS NO OIL PRESSURE, A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, AND A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TS *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

AN ENGINE DIAGNOSIS REVEALED THERE WAS NO OIL PRESSURE, A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, AND A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TS *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Power Train 63,258 mi

MY 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN HAS EXPERIENCED A SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE FIRST WITH 35K MILES, AND THE SECOND ONE 27K MILES LATER. I HAVE RESEARCHED NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME TYPE OF GM TRANSMISSION INDICATING TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. GM IS TRYING TO PASS...

Apr 2, 2003 Power Train 63,258 mi

MY 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN HAS EXPERIENCED A SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE FIRST WITH 35K MILES, AND THE SECOND ONE 27K MILES LATER. I HAVE RESEARCHED NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME TYPE OF GM TRANSMISSION INDICATING TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. GM IS TRYING TO PASS...

Mar 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM. A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2001, BUT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE INFERIOR, AND THE DOOR STILL DID NOT WORK. *AK *MR

Mar 23, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR PROBLEM. A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2001, BUT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE INFERIOR, AND THE DOOR STILL DID NOT WORK. *AK *MR

Mar 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,983 mi

KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM ENGINE V6 3800, LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. *JB

Mar 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,983 mi

KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM ENGINE V6 3800, LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE.*JB

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train 48,000 mi

AFTER READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON POWER TRAIN, AUTO TRANSMISSION I NOTICED ALL THE SAME ISSUES. WE TOO EXPERIENCED HEAVY JERKING OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS AT INTERMITTENT TIMES AND REPORTED TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT REPEAT THE OCCURRENCE AND TOOK NO ACTION. DREHER HOLLOWAY. AT 48,000 MILES, T...

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train 48,000 mi

AFTER READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON POWER TRAIN, AUTO TRANSMISSION I NOTICED ALL THE SAME ISSUES. WE TOO EXPERIENCED HEAVY JERKING OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS AT INTERMITTENT TIMES AND REPORTED TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT REPEAT THE OCCURRENCE AND TOOK NO ACTION. DREHER HOLLOWAY. AT 48,000 MILES, T...

Mar 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 62,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET RUINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1500...

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 62,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VAN TO A LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FAILED GASKET RUINED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $1500...

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,777 mi

LEAKING AND CRACKED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FROM COOROSION AT 30,777 MILES. WITH RADIATOR CRACKED.

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,777 mi

LEAKING AND CRACKED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FROM COOROSION AT 30,777 MILES. WITH RADIATOR CRACKED.

Feb 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE

Feb 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,750 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 52,000 MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, COST TO REPAIR APPROX $900.00. ON DISASSEMBLY, DEALER CONTACTED ME WITH INFORMATION THAT THE ENGINE INTERNALS WERE SO B...

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WITH 52,000 MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A KNOCKING NOISE ON COLD STARTUP. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, COST TO REPAIR APPROX $900.00. ON DISASSEMBLY, DEALER CONTACTED ME WITH INFORMATION THAT THE ENGINE INTERNALS WERE SO B...

Nov 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADDLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE HAS COLLAPSED RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. DEALER STATED CONSUMER VIN NUMBER DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL 99V071000. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADDLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE HAS COLLAPSED RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. DEALER STATED CONSUMER VIN NUMBER DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL 99V071000. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CONTINOUSLY LEAKS. HAD CURRENT GASKET REPLACED AT 59K MILES AND GASKET IS NOW LEAKING. THE DEALER ADVISED PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO GASKET'S CURRENT TORQUE SPECIFICATION, BUT CAN NOT TORQUE ANY TIGHTER OR WILL BREAK MANIFOLD. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CONTINOUSLY LEAKS. HAD CURRENT GASKET REPLACED AT 59K MILES AND GASKET IS NOW LEAKING. THE DEALER ADVISED PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO GASKET'S CURRENT TORQUE SPECIFICATION, BUT CAN NOT TORQUE ANY TIGHTER OR WILL BREAK MANIFOLD. TS

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ADD COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. PULLED OVER AT EXIT AND ADDED COOLANT. COOLANT DID NOT STAY IN THE RESERVOIR AND HAD TO BE ADDED REGULARLY. SMALL AREAS OF COOLANT WERE NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE WHERE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE CHECKED AT ...

Sep 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ADD COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. PULLED OVER AT EXIT AND ADDED COOLANT. COOLANT DID NOT STAY IN THE RESERVOIR AND HAD TO BE ADDED REGULARLY. SMALL AREAS OF COOLANT WERE NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE WHERE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE CHECKED AT ...

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED PARKING CURB AND CONTINUED FORWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FT. BEFORE STOPPING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE SO HARD THAT YOU COULD SMELL BURNT BRAKES FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR...

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED PARKING CURB AND CONTINUED FORWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FT. BEFORE STOPPING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE SO HARD THAT YOU COULD SMELL BURNT BRAKES FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR...

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED PARKING CURB AND CONTINUED FORWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FT. BEFORE STOPPING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE SO HARD THAT YOU COULD SMELL BURNT BRAKES FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR...

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED PARKING CURB AND CONTINUED FORWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FT. BEFORE STOPPING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE SO HARD THAT YOU COULD SMELL BURNT BRAKES FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR...

Jul 14, 2002 Seat Belts

OUR SEATBELT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE WE DROVE OFF THE LOT WITH OUR "NEW" VEHICLE. THIS POSES A THREAT BECAUSE WE HAVE FIVE CHILDREN, WHICH MEANS ONE CHILD WILL NOT BE STRAPPED IN DURING EACH RIDE. WE HAVE BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS AND EACH REPORT ON ALL 16 VISITS THA...

Jul 14, 2002 Seat Belts

OUR SEATBELT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE WE DROVE OFF THE LOT WITH OUR "NEW" VEHICLE. THIS POSES A THREAT BECAUSE WE HAVE FIVE CHILDREN, WHICH MEANS ONE CHILD WILL NOT BE STRAPPED IN DURING EACH RIDE. WE HAVE BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS AND EACH REPORT ON ALL 16 VISITS THA...

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE FAILED. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO OIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE FAILED. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO OIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

VEHICLES OIL PUMP FAILED. OIL DISCHARGED FROM THE ENGINE AROUND THE GASKET. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE RELIEF VALVE ON THE OIL PUMP WHICH CAUSED THE OIL TO DISCHARGE, HOWEVER CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF THE OIL PUMP FAILRE WAS RELATED TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE.*JG

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

VEHICLES OIL PUMP FAILED. OIL DISCHARGED FROM THE ENGINE AROUND THE GASKET. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE RELIEF VALVE ON THE OIL PUMP WHICH CAUSED THE OIL TO DISCHARGE, HOWEVER CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF THE OIL PUMP FAILRE WAS RELATED TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE.*JG

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE GASKET THAT FITS AROUND FUEL INJECTION IS FAILING DUE TO LEAKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED CAN'T GET PARTS AND GENERAL MOTORS HAS FAILED TO PRODUCE THIS PART.*JB

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE GASKET THAT FITS AROUND FUEL INJECTION IS FAILING DUE TO LEAKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED CAN'T GET PARTS AND GENERAL MOTORS HAS FAILED TO PRODUCE THIS PART.*JB

May 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, LOCK ACTIVATOR WAS REPLACED BUT IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. DEALER IGNORES THE PROBLEM. *YD

May 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, LOCK ACTIVATOR WAS REPLACED BUT IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. DEALER IGNORES THE PROBLEM. *YD

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN.CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC STATED HEAD MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN.CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC STATED HEAD MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NLM *YD

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NLM *YD

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NLM *YD

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. NLM *YD

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Steering

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 17, 2002 Steering

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 3/99. IN WHICH TIME I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS, BRAKES, NON WORKING CRUISE CONTROL WHICH LED TO THE DEALER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR. FRONT END LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHICH LED TO ANOTHER MAJOR JOB. I...

Apr 5, 2002 Structure

THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED, DUE TO A RECALL ON THAT PART, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE ACTUATOR MOTOR NOW NEEDED REPLACING, WHICH WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, AND WOULD COST ME $1,100 FOR THE PART ALONE. *AK

Apr 5, 2002 Structure

THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED, DUE TO A RECALL ON THAT PART, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE ACTUATOR MOTOR NOW NEEDED REPLACING, WHICH WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, AND WOULD COST ME $1,100 FOR THE PART ALONE. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Structure

THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN BY REMOTE CONTROL OR BY THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR, IT HAS TO BE OPENED MANUALLY, CONSUMER WANTS TO BE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO RECALL 01V067. *YH

Apr 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN BY REMOTE CONTROL OR BY THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR, IT HAS TO BE OPENED MANUALLY, CONSUMER WANTS TO BE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO RECALL 01V067. *YH

Apr 3, 2002 Structure

THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN BY REMOTE CONTROL OR BY THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR, IT HAS TO BE OPENED MANUALLY, CONSUMER WANTS TO BE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO RECALL 01V067. *YH

Apr 3, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN BY REMOTE CONTROL OR BY THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR, IT HAS TO BE OPENED MANUALLY, CONSUMER WANTS TO BE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO RECALL 01V067. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS BLINKING ON AND OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING TO AIRBAG. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK THE AIR BAG HAD BEEN REPAIRED EIGHT TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE AIR BAG, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YH

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS BLINKING ON AND OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING TO AIRBAG. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK THE AIR BAG HAD BEEN REPAIRED EIGHT TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE AIR BAG, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THROTTLE CABLE BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATING. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE DRIVER COMPLETELY SHUT VEHICLE DOWN. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE ORIGINAL CABLE WAS ROUTED INCORRECTLY. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT

Mar 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THROTTLE CABLE BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATING. TO GAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE DRIVER COMPLETELY SHUT VEHICLE DOWN. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE ORIGINAL CABLE WAS ROUTED INCORRECTLY. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT

Dec 26, 2001 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. RECALL 01V264000 REPAIRS DONE ON VEHICLE FOR POWER SLIDING DOOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. SOMETIMES HAD TO CLOSE MANUALLY AND LOCK IT. DOOR HAS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. CONTACT DEALER AND HAS DONE ALL THEY CAN DO.*AK

Dec 26, 2001 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. RECALL 01V264000 REPAIRS DONE ON VEHICLE FOR POWER SLIDING DOOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. SOMETIMES HAD TO CLOSE MANUALLY AND LOCK IT. DOOR HAS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. CONTACT DEALER AND HAS DONE ALL THEY CAN DO.*AK

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

01 V 067 00 & 01 V 264 000/POWER SLIDING DOOR: VEHICLE RECEIVED TWO RECALLS CONCERNING SAME COMPONENT. FIRST RECALL WAS DONE IN AUG OF 2001. DEALER; COURTESY OLDSMOBILE; IRWIN, PA; PHONE# 724/863-0600 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2001. SEEKING HEL...

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

01 V 067 00 & 01 V 264 000/POWER SLIDING DOOR: VEHICLE RECEIVED TWO RECALLS CONCERNING SAME COMPONENT. FIRST RECALL WAS DONE IN AUG OF 2001. DEALER; COURTESY OLDSMOBILE; IRWIN, PA; PHONE# 724/863-0600 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2001. SEEKING HEL...

Sep 14, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. . DEALER REPLACED BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVIERS SIDE SENSORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 14, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. . DEALER REPLACED BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVIERS SIDE SENSORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT NONE WERE SITTING IN THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR THAT OPENED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR 2 RECALLS REGARDING THIS DOOR AND 3 OTHER TIMES DUE OT...

Sep 10, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT NONE WERE SITTING IN THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR THAT OPENED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR 2 RECALLS REGARDING THIS DOOR AND 3 OTHER TIMES DUE OT...

Aug 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PRIOR TO ANY KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR OF THE VAN WAS STUCK HALFWAY OPEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,414.14 TO FIX OR THEY COULD REMOVE THE MECHANISM FOR $189.00 AND THE DOOR WOULD OPERATE MANUALLY, CONSUMER ...

Aug 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PRIOR TO ANY KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR OF THE VAN WAS STUCK HALFWAY OPEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,414.14 TO FIX OR THEY COULD REMOVE THE MECHANISM FOR $189.00 AND THE DOOR WOULD OPERATE MANUALLY, CONSUMER ...

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. NLM

Jun 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 01V-067 AND WHEN CLOSING IT DOESN'T ALWAYS STAY SHUT, THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUT BUT AS THE CONSUMER WALKS AWAY THE DOOR REOPENS, ON ONE OCCASION A CHILD FELL OUT OF THE CAR TRYING TO SHUT THE DOOR AS THE DRIVER PULLED OVE...

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. NLM

Jun 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 01V-067 AND WHEN CLOSING IT DOESN'T ALWAYS STAY SHUT, THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUT BUT AS THE CONSUMER WALKS AWAY THE DOOR REOPENS, ON ONE OCCASION A CHILD FELL OUT OF THE CAR TRYING TO SHUT THE DOOR AS THE DRIVER PULLED OVE...

May 14, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL O1V060000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013, AND HAS BEEN CONTACTING JACK SYKES DEALERSHIP SINCE APRIL. PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT OLDSMOBILE DIRECTLY TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP SPEED UP THE DELIVERY. *AK

May 14, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL O1V060000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013, AND HAS BEEN CONTACTING JACK SYKES DEALERSHIP SINCE APRIL. PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT OLDSMOBILE DIRECTLY TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP SPEED UP THE DELIVERY. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, WHO STATED UNLESS LIGHT WAS ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER'S THEY COULD DO NOTHING. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, ESPECIALLY ONE BEHIND PASSENGER. SEAT BELT WILL ADJUST AND TIGH UP ON PASSENGER. PASSENGER HAS TO REALEASE SEAT BELT DUE TO PRESSURE ON BODY.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, WHO STATED UNLESS LIGHT WAS ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER'S THEY COULD DO NOTHING. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, ESPECIALLY ONE BEHIND PASSENGER. SEAT BELT WILL ADJUST AND TIGH UP ON PASSENGER. PASSENGER HAS TO REALEASE SEAT BELT DUE TO PRESSURE ON BODY.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Structure

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Interior Lighting

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Visibility

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSE BRAKES WHEN BACKING DOWN HILL ABLE TO REAPPLY BRAKES TO WORK, LAST TIME TOOK TWICE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Structure

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Interior Lighting

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Visibility

POWER DOORS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING; 2.) INSIDE COURTESY LIGHTS WOULD COME ON MOMENTARILY AND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, AND 3.) DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSE BRAKES WHEN BACKING DOWN HILL ABLE TO REAPPLY BRAKES TO WORK, LAST TIME TOOK TWICE. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION WOULD EXPERIENCE A SHIFTING PROBLEM IN THE FIRST TWO LOW GEARS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK AND A NOISE WOULD APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION WOULD EXPERIENCE A SHIFTING PROBLEM IN THE FIRST TWO LOW GEARS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK AND A NOISE WOULD APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT A WARNING WHILE TRYING TO PARK. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OVER A CURB AND RUN INTO BUSHES. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT A WARNING WHILE TRYING TO PARK. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OVER A CURB AND RUN INTO BUSHES. *AK

Oct 22, 2000 Visibility

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-75 WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THIS MINIVAN. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE 1ST ROW BACK SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WITH HER SEAT BELT FASTENED. AS I ENTERED THE RAMP TO MY EXIT, THE GLASS IN THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED SHOWERING MY DAUGHTER WITH BROKEN ...

Oct 22, 2000 Visibility

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-75 WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THIS MINIVAN. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE 1ST ROW BACK SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WITH HER SEAT BELT FASTENED. AS I ENTERED THE RAMP TO MY EXIT, THE GLASS IN THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED SHOWERING MY DAUGHTER WITH BROKEN ...

Oct 19, 2000 Structure

ONE OF THE TWO GAS STRUT FAILED, NO LONGER HOLDS TAILGATE DOOR UP. WAITING FOR PARTS. NONE AVAILABLE YET FROM DEALER.NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FROM ANY GM DEALER. THE DOOR IS HEAVY AND DANGEROUS , COULD FALL ON SOMEMONE.

Oct 19, 2000 Structure

ONE OF THE TWO GAS STRUT FAILED, NO LONGER HOLDS TAILGATE DOOR UP. WAITING FOR PARTS. NONE AVAILABLE YET FROM DEALER.NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FROM ANY GM DEALER. THE DOOR IS HEAVY AND DANGEROUS , COULD FALL ON SOMEMONE.

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE GL 4 DOOR CAME WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. AT 27,000 MILES THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WALLS. I HAD THEM CHANGED ON 3-10-2000. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R15 )

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE GL 4 DOOR CAME WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. AT 27,000 MILES THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WALLS. I HAD THEM CHANGED ON 3-10-2000. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R15 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

FRONT TIRES COULD BE LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND THEN GO FLAT. THERE WAS NO WARNING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. FIRESTONE P215/70 R15 SR680. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

FRONT TIRES COULD BE LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND THEN GO FLAT. THERE WAS NO WARNING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. FIRESTONE P215/70 R15 SR680. *AK

May 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS BROADSIDED AND DOOR SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE AUTOMOBILE WAS HURT. *AK

May 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS BROADSIDED AND DOOR SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE AUTOMOBILE WAS HURT. *AK

May 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VAN WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. VAN WAS BEING REPAIRED. DAMAGES TOTALED $9,000.00. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VAN WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. VAN WAS BEING REPAIRED. DAMAGES TOTALED $9,000.00. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING, ANOTHER CAR RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, REAR DOOR FLEW OPEN, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE THAT MAY BE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT.*AK

May 2, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE TURNING, ANOTHER CAR RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, REAR DOOR FLEW OPEN, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE THAT MAY BE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT.*AK

May 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING, ANOTHER CAR RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, REAR DOOR FLEW OPEN, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE THAT MAY BE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT.*AK

May 2, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE TURNING, ANOTHER CAR RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, REAR DOOR FLEW OPEN, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE THAT MAY BE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT.*AK

Apr 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Apr 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN RAINING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WITHOUT INDICATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

AT ANY TIME WHEN VEHIICLE IS WET SUN ROOF LEAKS WITHOUT INDICATION . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN RAINING WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WITHOUT INDICATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Visibility

AT ANY TIME WHEN VEHIICLE IS WET SUN ROOF LEAKS WITHOUT INDICATION . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR, INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR, INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR, INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR, INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONTACT THE B.B.B. AUTO LINE FOR LEMON (GET REFUND LIKE I DID). NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONTACT THE B.B.B. AUTO LINE FOR LEMON (GET REFUND LIKE I DID). NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

AFTER A FEW HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. I CAME OUT LATER AND DROVE TO THE STORE, AND AS I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE SHIFTING OF GEARS (AUTO-TRANS) WAS VERY FORCEFUL, BUCKING THE VAN, LIKE IT WAS HAVING TROUBLE SHIF...

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

AFTER A FEW HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. I CAME OUT LATER AND DROVE TO THE STORE, AND AS I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE SHIFTING OF GEARS (AUTO-TRANS) WAS VERY FORCEFUL, BUCKING THE VAN, LIKE IT WAS HAVING TROUBLE SHIF...

Dec 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER/ PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER/ PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE HESIATES/REVS UP AND STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE HESIATES/REVS UP AND STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 58 AND 60 MPH WE GET A VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSANGER FLOOR BOARD. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES , THEY HAVE ROTATED AND REBLANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE VIBRATION STILL EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY SAY EVERY T...

Nov 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 58 AND 60 MPH WE GET A VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSANGER FLOOR BOARD. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES , THEY HAVE ROTATED AND REBLANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE VIBRATION STILL EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY SAY EVERY T...

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR RELEASED AND CLOSED AN A CHILD'S ARM , CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR RELEASED AND CLOSED AN A CHILD'S ARM , CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Electrical System

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WERE SPARKS AND SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. I LOST CONTROL TEMPORARILY AND THEN I PULLED OVER AND WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAYWIRE MEANING THAT SOME LIGHTS WEN...

Oct 4, 1999 Seat Belts

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WERE SPARKS AND SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. I LOST CONTROL TEMPORARILY AND THEN I PULLED OVER AND WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAYWIRE MEANING THAT SOME LIGHTS WEN...

Oct 4, 1999 Electrical System

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WERE SPARKS AND SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. I LOST CONTROL TEMPORARILY AND THEN I PULLED OVER AND WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAYWIRE MEANING THAT SOME LIGHTS WEN...

Oct 4, 1999 Seat Belts

MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WERE SPARKS AND SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. I LOST CONTROL TEMPORARILY AND THEN I PULLED OVER AND WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAYWIRE MEANING THAT SOME LIGHTS WEN...

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ALL THE COMPONENT'S ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND SHUTS DOWN. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ALL THE COMPONENT'S ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND SHUTS DOWN. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ALL THE COMPONENT'S ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND SHUTS DOWN. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AT ALL THE COMPONENT'S ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND SHUTS DOWN. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING A KNOCKING NOISE EVERYTIME THE OCCUPANT CHANGES GEARS AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CAUSING CONSUMER TO RECIEVE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE. NLM

Sep 28, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING A KNOCKING NOISE EVERYTIME THE OCCUPANT CHANGES GEARS AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Trailer Hitches

TRAILER HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CAUSING CONSUMER TO RECIEVE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE. NLM

Sep 15, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE RAN OVER A BRANCH ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHICH CAUSED SOME WIRING DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH TIRES ALSO, DUE TO LOAD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC.ET.

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE RAN OVER A BRANCH ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHICH CAUSED SOME WIRING DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH TIRES ALSO, DUE TO LOAD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC.ET.

Sep 15, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE RAN OVER A BRANCH ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHICH CAUSED SOME WIRING DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH TIRES ALSO, DUE TO LOAD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC.ET.

Sep 15, 1999 Tires

VEHICLE RAN OVER A BRANCH ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION WHICH CAUSED SOME WIRING DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH TIRES ALSO, DUE TO LOAD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC.ET.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

THE DOOR WILL CLOSE TO THE LATCH POSITION, DOES NOT LATCH, REOPENS TO COMPLETE OPEN POSITION. FREQUENTLY, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT WILL LATCH IF PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE DOOR AS IT CLOSES TO THE LATCH POSITION. THE FIRST COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS FRUITLESS BECAUSE THE CO...

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

THE DOOR WILL CLOSE TO THE LATCH POSITION, DOES NOT LATCH, REOPENS TO COMPLETE OPEN POSITION. FREQUENTLY, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT WILL LATCH IF PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE DOOR AS IT CLOSES TO THE LATCH POSITION. THE FIRST COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS FRUITLESS BECAUSE THE CO...

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WENT UP AN INCLINE AND STOPPED, IN THE TIME IT TAKES TO MOVE FOOT FROM BRAKE TO GAS PEDAL, AT THE TOP OF A HILL, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN IN DRIVE GEAR. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. *MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WENT UP AN INCLINE AND STOPPED, IN THE TIME IT TAKES TO MOVE FOOT FROM BRAKE TO GAS PEDAL, AT THE TOP OF A HILL, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN IN DRIVE GEAR. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL. *MJS

Aug 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGN DOES NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARD WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. MJS

Aug 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGN DOES NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARD WHILE IN DRIVE GEAR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. MJS

Jul 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THA T RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CAUSING FRONTAL AND SIDE IMPACT AT APROX 60-65 MPH. ALL AIR BAGS, INCLUDING SIDE BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THA T RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CAUSING FRONTAL AND SIDE IMPACT AT APROX 60-65 MPH. ALL AIR BAGS, INCLUDING SIDE BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, AUTOMATIC REVERSE MECHANISM DID NOT WORK. OWNER WAS PINNED IN DOOR AND INJURED WHEN PUTTING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT. THE VAN IS BEING LOOKED OVER BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, AUTOMATIC REVERSE MECHANISM DID NOT WORK. OWNER WAS PINNED IN DOOR AND INJURED WHEN PUTTING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT. THE VAN IS BEING LOOKED OVER BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, AUTOMATIC REVERSE MECHANISM DID NOT WORK. OWNER WAS PINNED IN DOOR AND INJURED WHEN PUTTING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT. THE VAN IS BEING LOOKED OVER BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, AUTOMATIC REVERSE MECHANISM DID NOT WORK. OWNER WAS PINNED IN DOOR AND INJURED WHEN PUTTING CHILD IN SAFETY SEAT. THE VAN IS BEING LOOKED OVER BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT STOPPING WHEN IN DRIVE ON A UPWARD INCLINE. THE TOURQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS. A VAN SHOULD...

Apr 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT STOPPING WHEN IN DRIVE ON A UPWARD INCLINE. THE TOURQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS. A VAN SHOULD...

Apr 8, 1999 Visibility

UPON DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3-LANE HIGHWAY, SPEED LIMIT 65, DRIVING SPEED 62-65MPH, NO VEHICLE IN FAR LEFT LANE TO DRIVER'S SIDE...THE FRONT LEFT DRIVERS WINDOW BURST IN ON DRIVER AND BROKE APART APPARENTLY FROM NOTHING OTHER THAN HIGH WINDS IN AREA DUE TO NO VEHICLE PASSING OR TRAVELING ON...

Apr 8, 1999 Visibility

UPON DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3-LANE HIGHWAY, SPEED LIMIT 65, DRIVING SPEED 62-65MPH, NO VEHICLE IN FAR LEFT LANE TO DRIVER'S SIDE...THE FRONT LEFT DRIVERS WINDOW BURST IN ON DRIVER AND BROKE APART APPARENTLY FROM NOTHING OTHER THAN HIGH WINDS IN AREA DUE TO NO VEHICLE PASSING OR TRAVELING ON...

Feb 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Interior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Interior Lighting

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE SHOULDER SEAT BELT COMES ACROSS CONSUMER WIFE'S NECK, CAUSING POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. CONSUMER SHOWED THE DEALER AND THEY CONTACTED FACTORY, SAID THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK.ET.

Feb 18, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE SHOULDER SEAT BELT COMES ACROSS CONSUMER WIFE'S NECK, CAUSING POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. CONSUMER SHOWED THE DEALER AND THEY CONTACTED FACTORY, SAID THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK.ET.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PROBLEM #1. ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN REPEATED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. PROBLEM #2 RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS AT NIGHT WHILE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30MPH. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEM #1. ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN REPEATED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. PROBLEM #2 RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS AT NIGHT WHILE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30MPH. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

PROBLEM #1. ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN REPEATED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. PROBLEM #2 RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS AT NIGHT WHILE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30MPH. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEM #1. ELECTRICAL HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN REPEATED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. PROBLEM #2 RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS AT NIGHT WHILE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30MPH. *AK