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Dec 11, 2015 Electrical System 232,905 mi

DRIVING AN SUDDENLY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, SPEED MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.STARTS BACK WITH NO PROBLEM. THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM, ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IDLING...MAKES FOR A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY SURFACE STREETS, TURNING, ACCELERATING, EVEN WHEN BRAKING.THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN ...

Dec 11, 2015 Electrical System 232,905 mi

DRIVING AN SUDDENLY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, SPEED MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.STARTS BACK WITH NO PROBLEM. THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM, ALSO HAPPENS WHEN IDLING...MAKES FOR A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY SURFACE STREETS, TURNING, ACCELERATING, EVEN WHEN BRAKING.THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN ...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 118,515 mi

THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT WOULD JUST QUIT AND I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKES OR STEERING AND ALL GAUGES WOULD SHUT DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND THEN IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING CUTTING IN AND OUT REPEATEDLY. IT HAPPENED A LOT WHEN I WAS I...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 118,515 mi

THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT WOULD JUST QUIT AND I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKES OR STEERING AND ALL GAUGES WOULD SHUT DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND THEN IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING CUTTING IN AND OUT REPEATEDLY. IT HAPPENED A LOT WHEN I WAS I...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 118,515 mi

THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT WOULD JUST QUIT AND I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKES OR STEERING AND ALL GAUGES WOULD SHUT DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND THEN IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING CUTTING IN AND OUT REPEATEDLY. IT HAPPENED A LOT WHEN I WAS I...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 118,515 mi

THE CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT WOULD JUST QUIT AND I WOULD HAVE NO BRAKES OR STEERING AND ALL GAUGES WOULD SHUT DOWN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND THEN IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING CUTTING IN AND OUT REPEATEDLY. IT HAPPENED A LOT WHEN I WAS I...

Mar 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ...

Mar 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ...

Jan 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 64,303 mi

IN EARLY NOVEMBER MY CAR (97 BONNEVILLE SSE) BEGAN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING. IT RARELY STARTED RIGHT UP BUT REQUIRED SEVERAL TRIES TO START. OCCASIONALLY I COULD SMELL GAS AFTER IT WAS STARTED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE IAC VALVE WAS REPLACED BUT THAT CHANGED NOTHING. AFTER SEVERAL MORE WEEKS OF T...

Jan 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 64,303 mi

IN EARLY NOVEMBER MY CAR (97 BONNEVILLE SSE) BEGAN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING. IT RARELY STARTED RIGHT UP BUT REQUIRED SEVERAL TRIES TO START. OCCASIONALLY I COULD SMELL GAS AFTER IT WAS STARTED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE IAC VALVE WAS REPLACED BUT THAT CHANGED NOTHING. AFTER SEVERAL MORE WEEKS OF T...

Nov 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

I HAD A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MICHIGAN, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND MY CAR WAS PERFECTLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. BY THE TIME THE FIRE SERVICE GOT THERE, THE WHOLE CAR BURNT DOWN. IT TOOK LESS THAN 20 MINUTES FOR TH...

Nov 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

I HAD A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MICHIGAN, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND MY CAR WAS PERFECTLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. BY THE TIME THE FIRE SERVICE GOT THERE, THE WHOLE CAR BURNT DOWN. IT TOOK LESS THAN 20 MINUTES FOR TH...

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK. A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAN CONNECTED TO THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE DEFROST AND SUDDENLY, TH...

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK. A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAN CONNECTED TO THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE DEFROST AND SUDDENLY, TH...

Feb 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC INTAKE PARTS, WHICH INCLUDE THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE TUNE-UP, SHE NOTICED ANTIFREEZE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BOOMING NOISE ...

Feb 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC INTAKE PARTS, WHICH INCLUDE THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE TUNE-UP, SHE NOTICED ANTIFREEZE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BOOMING NOISE ...

Apr 16, 2008 Child Seat 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 EVENFLO INFANT CARRIER, MODEL NUMBER 25800402 (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MAY OF 2006. THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS ON INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT IN HER 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CHILD SEAT FELL OVER WITH...

Apr 16, 2008 Child Seat 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 EVENFLO INFANT CARRIER, MODEL NUMBER 25800402 (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MAY OF 2006. THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS ON INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT IN HER 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CHILD SEAT FELL OVER WITH...

Apr 11, 2008 Air Bags 14,995 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR AWHILE THEN OUT OF NO WHERE MY AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND FILLED MY WHOLE CAR WITH SMOKE AND POWDER. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE AIR BAG EXPLODING NOR AFTER. I SUFFER FROM CUTS AND BURNS ON MY RIGHT ARM AND STOMACH. I HAVE NOT DON...

Apr 11, 2008 Air Bags 14,995 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR AWHILE THEN OUT OF NO WHERE MY AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND FILLED MY WHOLE CAR WITH SMOKE AND POWDER. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE AIR BAG EXPLODING NOR AFTER. I SUFFER FROM CUTS AND BURNS ON MY RIGHT ARM AND STOMACH. I HAVE NOT DON...

Apr 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SPED INTO FULL THROTTLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Apr 10, 2007 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SPED INTO FULL THROTTLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Apr 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SPED INTO FULL THROTTLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Apr 10, 2007 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SPED INTO FULL THROTTLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICL...

Oct 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DECELERATING AT ANYWHERE FROM 30-55 MPH. SOMETIMES CAN RESTART, SOMETIMES NOT FOR A HALF HOUR OR SO. THE CAR'S ENGINE COOLANT HAS LEAKED OUT ONTO ENGINE. CAR SHUT DOWN, NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, THEN THE COOLANT SPILLED OUT EVERYWHERE, ENGINE STARTED SMOKIN...

Oct 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DECELERATING AT ANYWHERE FROM 30-55 MPH. SOMETIMES CAN RESTART, SOMETIMES NOT FOR A HALF HOUR OR SO. THE CAR'S ENGINE COOLANT HAS LEAKED OUT ONTO ENGINE. CAR SHUT DOWN, NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, THEN THE COOLANT SPILLED OUT EVERYWHERE, ENGINE STARTED SMOKIN...

Aug 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AT EVERY CONNECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WERE 10-15 OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. UPDATED 9/5/200...

Aug 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AT EVERY CONNECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WERE 10-15 OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. UPDATED 9/5/200...

Aug 12, 2006 Steering 126,000 mi

HEARD A "POPPING" NOISE, THEN LOST POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT. RIGHT TURNS WORK FINE, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO THE LEFT. *JB

Aug 12, 2006 Steering 126,000 mi

HEARD A "POPPING" NOISE, THEN LOST POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT. RIGHT TURNS WORK FINE, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO THE LEFT. *JB

May 3, 2006 Steering 130,000 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING, WOULD NOT ALLOW A LEFT TURN. RIGHT TURNING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH ONE FINGER, HOWEVER LEFT TURNS REQUIRE TREMENDOUS STRENGTH. RECALL ISSUED FOR GRAND PRIX AND SIMILAR 97 PONTIAC'S, BUT NOT THE BONNEVILLE. *NM

May 3, 2006 Steering 130,000 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING, WOULD NOT ALLOW A LEFT TURN. RIGHT TURNING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH ONE FINGER, HOWEVER LEFT TURNS REQUIRE TREMENDOUS STRENGTH. RECALL ISSUED FOR GRAND PRIX AND SIMILAR 97 PONTIAC'S, BUT NOT THE BONNEVILLE. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,458 mi

DT: CALLER SAID THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. CALLER'S WIFE HAD TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD, AND CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL # 04V090000. MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT ...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,458 mi

DT: CALLER SAID THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE . THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. CALLER'S WIFE HAD TO GET HELP TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD, AND CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL # 04V090000. MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT ...

Apr 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 3800 SERIES ENGINE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO GAIN ACCESS TO INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND BECOME TOTALLY INOPERABLE REQUIRING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2200.00. THIS FAILURE ALSO HAPPEND IN A PONTIA...

Apr 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 3800 SERIES ENGINE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO GAIN ACCESS TO INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND BECOME TOTALLY INOPERABLE REQUIRING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2200.00. THIS FAILURE ALSO HAPPEND IN A PONTIA...

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,800 mi

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 BONNEVILLE WARPED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE WHICH THEN SEIZED THE ENGINE. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND REBUILT BOTH ENGINE HEADS. TOTAL COST WAS $1,525. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE GM 3800 SERIES ENGINES BECAUSE THE UPPER I...

Feb 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,800 mi

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 BONNEVILLE WARPED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE WHICH THEN SEIZED THE ENGINE. REPLACED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND REBUILT BOTH ENGINE HEADS. TOTAL COST WAS $1,525. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE GM 3800 SERIES ENGINES BECAUSE THE UPPER I...

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

G.M. 3800 SERIESII V-6 ENGINE PLASTIC UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM & GASKETS. FAILURE OF INFERIOR PARTS IN CONJUCTION WITH DEX COOL (G.M. ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT). CAUSING DETERIORATION AND FAILURE OF PLENUM FORCING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SEIZES,TRYING TO RESTART WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO S...

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

G.M. 3800 SERIESII V-6 ENGINE PLASTIC UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM & GASKETS. FAILURE OF INFERIOR PARTS IN CONJUCTION WITH DEX COOL (G.M. ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT). CAUSING DETERIORATION AND FAILURE OF PLENUM FORCING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SEIZES,TRYING TO RESTART WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO S...

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BACK FIRED WHILE DRIVING,THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE BACK FIRED WHILE DRIVING,THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 18, 2004 Seats 123,000 mi

WHILE LEANING BACK IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT, THE RECLINING PART OF THE SEAT FAILS TO HOLD ME.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Seats 123,000 mi

WHILE LEANING BACK IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT, THE RECLINING PART OF THE SEAT FAILS TO HOLD ME.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. THE LATCHES ARE MIXED, THEY DO NOT GO TOGETHER. THEY HAVE GM ON THE BELTS.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. THE LATCHES ARE MIXED, THEY DO NOT GO TOGETHER. THEY HAVE GM ON THE BELTS.*AK

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 100,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TO USE FORCE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WERE RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS...

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 100,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TO USE FORCE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WERE RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS...

Jul 20, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK-UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK-UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *LA

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,123 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OR THE PLEMIUM WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL THE THING WORE OUT AND ALL OF MY ENGINE COOLANT WENT INTO THE FUEL CYLINDERS AND LOCKED MY MOTOR DOWN I WAS HEADED TO MACON GA FROM DOUGLAS,GA GOING TO THE HOSPITAL WERE THEY HAD TRANSFERED MY BROTHER AND HERE I AM IN PERRY,GA BROKE DOWN...

Apr 21, 2004 Power Train 128,123 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OR THE PLEMIUM WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL THE THING WORE OUT AND ALL OF MY ENGINE COOLANT WENT INTO THE FUEL CYLINDERS AND LOCKED MY MOTOR DOWN I WAS HEADED TO MACON GA FROM DOUGLAS,GA GOING TO THE HOSPITAL WERE THEY HAD TRANSFERED MY BROTHER AND HERE I AM IN PERRY,GA BROKE DOWN...

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,123 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OR THE PLEMIUM WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL THE THING WORE OUT AND ALL OF MY ENGINE COOLANT WENT INTO THE FUEL CYLINDERS AND LOCKED MY MOTOR DOWN I WAS HEADED TO MACON GA FROM DOUGLAS,GA GOING TO THE HOSPITAL WERE THEY HAD TRANSFERED MY BROTHER AND HERE I AM IN PERRY,GA BROKE DOWN...

Apr 21, 2004 Power Train 128,123 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OR THE PLEMIUM WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL THE THING WORE OUT AND ALL OF MY ENGINE COOLANT WENT INTO THE FUEL CYLINDERS AND LOCKED MY MOTOR DOWN I WAS HEADED TO MACON GA FROM DOUGLAS,GA GOING TO THE HOSPITAL WERE THEY HAD TRANSFERED MY BROTHER AND HERE I AM IN PERRY,GA BROKE DOWN...

Apr 10, 2004 Steering 69,845 mi

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE RACK& PINION STEERING THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT ONLY. TURNING RIGHT WAS STILL FUNCTIONING WITH POWER ASSIST. THE PROBLEM INCREASED OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME TO WHERE THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN LEFT AT ALL (EVEN MANUALLY). COM...

Apr 10, 2004 Steering 69,845 mi

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE RACK& PINION STEERING THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT ONLY. TURNING RIGHT WAS STILL FUNCTIONING WITH POWER ASSIST. THE PROBLEM INCREASED OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME TO WHERE THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN LEFT AT ALL (EVEN MANUALLY). COM...

Mar 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR SURGES ALL THE TIME AND THE CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK ON IT I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVROLET PLACE THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION GONE IN IT. BUT I STILL DRIVE IT I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM MYSELF. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN SEPT OF 2002 AND IT WAS DOING IT WHEN I GOT IT. BUT...

Mar 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR SURGES ALL THE TIME AND THE CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK ON IT I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVROLET PLACE THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION GONE IN IT. BUT I STILL DRIVE IT I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM MYSELF. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN SEPT OF 2002 AND IT WAS DOING IT WHEN I GOT IT. BUT...

Mar 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR SURGES ALL THE TIME AND THE CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK ON IT I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVROLET PLACE THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION GONE IN IT. BUT I STILL DRIVE IT I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM MYSELF. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN SEPT OF 2002 AND IT WAS DOING IT WHEN I GOT IT. BUT...

Mar 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR SURGES ALL THE TIME AND THE CRUISE CONTROL GETS STUCK ON IT I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVROLET PLACE THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION GONE IN IT. BUT I STILL DRIVE IT I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM MYSELF. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN SEPT OF 2002 AND IT WAS DOING IT WHEN I GOT IT. BUT...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED. *AK THE CRACKED GASKET ALLOWED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER'S. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED. *AK THE CRACKED GASKET ALLOWED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER'S. *NM

Feb 3, 2004 Steering 180,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ALSO, THIS OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECTS AS THE PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Steering 180,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ALSO, THIS OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECTS AS THE PONTIAC, GRAND PRIX WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,980 mi

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WITH DEXTROL COOLANT IS CAUSING CONSTANT TROUBLE. THE LATEST IS HAVING TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD TO THE TUNE OF $598.18. WHY IS THIS PIECE PLASTIC, BUT THE PIPE GOING INTO IT IS METAL? THE DEX COOL IS DETERIORATING ALL RUBBER SEALS. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,980 mi

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WITH DEXTROL COOLANT IS CAUSING CONSTANT TROUBLE. THE LATEST IS HAVING TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD TO THE TUNE OF $598.18. WHY IS THIS PIECE PLASTIC, BUT THE PIPE GOING INTO IT IS METAL? THE DEX COOL IS DETERIORATING ALL RUBBER SEALS. *LA

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PAID THE STATED AMOUNT TO REPLACE A COMPONENT REFERRED TO ME AS A "PLENNUM". THE SYMPTOM MY CAR WAS HAVING WAS, IT WAS OVERHEATING. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IS MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE 3800 ENGINE. LITTLE DID I KNOW, THAT THE DAMAGE HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE FAILED PART HAD LEAKED COOLA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PAID THE STATED AMOUNT TO REPLACE A COMPONENT REFERRED TO ME AS A "PLENNUM". THE SYMPTOM MY CAR WAS HAVING WAS, IT WAS OVERHEATING. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IS MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE 3800 ENGINE. LITTLE DID I KNOW, THAT THE DAMAGE HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE FAILED PART HAD LEAKED COOLA...

Dec 24, 2003 Wheels

VEHICLE'S PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DAMAGING THE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TO CAME OFF DUE TO BROKEN STUDS. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER AND DOOR (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Dec 24, 2003 Wheels

VEHICLE'S PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DAMAGING THE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TO CAME OFF DUE TO BROKEN STUDS. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER AND DOOR (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

Nov 3, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO START. UPON OPENING HOOD CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY TERMINAL POST CAME OFF, AND ACID WAS LEAKING OUT.*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED TO START. UPON OPENING HOOD CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY TERMINAL POST CAME OFF, AND ACID WAS LEAKING OUT.*AK

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED DRIVER BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. DRIVER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME, AND PARKED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A WHOLE IN THE PLENUM THAT ALLOWED WATER TO LEAK AND WARP THE HEADS. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED DRIVER BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. DRIVER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME, AND PARKED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A WHOLE IN THE PLENUM THAT ALLOWED WATER TO LEAK AND WARP THE HEADS. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY ALL STATED THE COMPUTER SHOWED NO ERRORS. *JB *SCC *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY ALL STATED THE COMPUTER SHOWED NO ERRORS. *JB *SCC *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

A BLOCK FROM HOME OUR ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE UPPER MANIFOLD HAD A HOLE IN IT DUE TO THE MANIFOLD BEING PLASTIC, AND CRYSTALIZING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. IT COST US $729.00 TO GET IT FIXED. LUCKILY OUR ENGINE WASN'T HOT OR WE WOULD HAVE HAD MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS.*AK

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Steering 39,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 25 MPH SUDDENLY ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIED. NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BATTERY CABLES WERE LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED CABLES, AND PUT JELLY AROUND TH...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

A BLOCK FROM HOME OUR ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE UPPER MANIFOLD HAD A HOLE IN IT DUE TO THE MANIFOLD BEING PLASTIC, AND CRYSTALIZING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. IT COST US $729.00 TO GET IT FIXED. LUCKILY OUR ENGINE WASN'T HOT OR WE WOULD HAVE HAD MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS.*AK

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,548 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 100 MILES FROM HOME THE CAR OVERHEATED & HAD TO BE TOWED. WE FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A HOLE IN THE AIR PLENUM IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. WE HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE OVER 20 SUCH CASES IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY ALONE. ALL ON 3800 MOTORS IN PONTIAC'S. THIS IS A FOUR HUNDR...

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,548 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 100 MILES FROM HOME THE CAR OVERHEATED & HAD TO BE TOWED. WE FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A HOLE IN THE AIR PLENUM IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. WE HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE OVER 20 SUCH CASES IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY ALONE. ALL ON 3800 MOTORS IN PONTIAC'S. THIS IS A FOUR HUNDR...

May 27, 2003 Suspension 35,700 mi

WHILE ROTATING MY TIRES, I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE STABILIZER BAR WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE LINK BOLT AND BUSHING WERE MISSING. I PURCHASED A NEW ASSEMBLY FROM PONTIAC DEALER AND INSTALLED. *TT

May 27, 2003 Suspension 35,700 mi

WHILE ROTATING MY TIRES, I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE STABILIZER BAR WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE LINK BOLT AND BUSHING WERE MISSING. I PURCHASED A NEW ASSEMBLY FROM PONTIAC DEALER AND INSTALLED. *TT

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BUMPS AND JERKS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH. USUALLY WHEN CLIMBING A HILL. SOLUTION...LET OFF THE GAS FOR A SECOND AND RE APPLY TO STOP THE BUCKING TEMPORARILY. ALSO HAPPENED TO MY 92 BONNEVILLE WHICH HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION THAT NEVER FAILED WITH OVER 180,000 MILES ON IT, BESIDES THE B...

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BUMPS AND JERKS AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH. USUALLY WHEN CLIMBING A HILL. SOLUTION...LET OFF THE GAS FOR A SECOND AND RE APPLY TO STOP THE BUCKING TEMPORARILY. ALSO HAPPENED TO MY 92 BONNEVILLE WHICH HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION THAT NEVER FAILED WITH OVER 180,000 MILES ON IT, BESIDES THE B...

Apr 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

LOSS OF COOLANT. PLASTIC AIR INTAKE MOUNTED ON TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED LEAKING COOLANT UNDER PRESSURE INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER. TALKED TO SEVERAL LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN THE AREA AND THEY STATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF AIR INTAKE. $275 & LABOR. *NLM

Apr 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

LOSS OF COOLANT. PLASTIC AIR INTAKE MOUNTED ON TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED LEAKING COOLANT UNDER PRESSURE INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER. TALKED TO SEVERAL LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN THE AREA AND THEY STATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF AIR INTAKE. $275 & LABOR. *NLM

Jan 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 68,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AND EXPLOSION IN A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 3800 (3.8L NON-SUPERCHARGED ENGINE) DUE TO A BACKFIRE UPON START-UP.

Jan 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 68,000 mi

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AND EXPLOSION IN A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 3800 (3.8L NON-SUPERCHARGED ENGINE) DUE TO A BACKFIRE UPON START-UP.

Jan 10, 2003 Seats 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WITH POWER SEATS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. I RECENTLY HAD THE SEAT RUNAWAY BYGOING FWD AND BACK AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT. I FINALLY HAD TO FORCE THE SWITCH TO THE BACK POSITION UNTIL IT ALL STOPPED. THE MOTOR GOT HOT AND QUIT. NOW IT NO LONGER DRIVES FWD OR BACK. I...

Jan 10, 2003 Seats 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WITH POWER SEATS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. I RECENTLY HAD THE SEAT RUNAWAY BYGOING FWD AND BACK AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT. I FINALLY HAD TO FORCE THE SWITCH TO THE BACK POSITION UNTIL IT ALL STOPPED. THE MOTOR GOT HOT AND QUIT. NOW IT NO LONGER DRIVES FWD OR BACK. I...

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) FAILED CAUSING A HOLE IN THE MANIFOLD. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Electrical System

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Steering

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) FAILED CAUSING A HOLE IN THE MANIFOLD. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Electrical System

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Steering

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jan 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NAR 1/29/2003. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A BENT WATER PUMP AND A BENT WHEEL. THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Dec 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. COOLANT ENTERED INTO CYLINDER #4 CAUSING ENGINE TO SEIZE. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR APPROXIMATELY $900. REOCCURING PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, AND CALLS TO PONTIAC RESULTED IN NO SATISFACTION.

Dec 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE ON 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. COOLANT ENTERED INTO CYLINDER #4 CAUSING ENGINE TO SEIZE. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR APPROXIMATELY $900. REOCCURING PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, AND CALLS TO PONTIAC RESULTED IN NO SATISFACTION.

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING COOLANT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS FUMES NOTICED SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW, HOWEVER SOMEWHAT BETTER BUT CAN STILL BE DETECTED. *TT

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING COOLANT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS FUMES NOTICED SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW, HOWEVER SOMEWHAT BETTER BUT CAN STILL BE DETECTED. *TT

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED.TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED.TS

Sep 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR THE LONGER DRIVEN. LUCKILY NOT ON HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO STOP AND INVESTIGATE, SAW DRIPPING LINE ONTO ENGINE BLOCK. PROCEEDED TO LOCAL DEALER A FEW BLOCKS AWAY. (SULLIVAN PONTIAC) THEY REPLACED THE LINE. SAID THIS IS WHY BONNEVILLE'S MOSTLY HAVE FIRES. I W...

Sep 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR THE LONGER DRIVEN. LUCKILY NOT ON HIGHWAY, WAS ABLE TO STOP AND INVESTIGATE, SAW DRIPPING LINE ONTO ENGINE BLOCK. PROCEEDED TO LOCAL DEALER A FEW BLOCKS AWAY. (SULLIVAN PONTIAC) THEY REPLACED THE LINE. SAID THIS IS WHY BONNEVILLE'S MOSTLY HAVE FIRES. I W...

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD BUCK AT 30-40 MPH. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. ON JULY 22, 2002 DEALER STATED THAT VALVE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD BUCK AT 30-40 MPH. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. ON JULY 22, 2002 DEALER STATED THAT VALVE BODY HAD TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT IN PARKING LOT, MY WIFE HEARD A POP/THUMP NOISE AND THEN COULD NOT CONTINUE LEFT TURN. STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN RIGHT WITH POWER ASSIST BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHO REPORTED "POWER STEERING RACK BROKE INSIDE". DEALER REPLACED RACK AN...

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AT FREEWAY SPEED (2200 RPM) VEHICLE WOULD SURGE REPEATEDLY AS IF DRIVER WAS QUICKLY PRESSING AND RELEASING GAS PEDAL. OCCASIONALLY TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE WOULD REV TO 4000 RPM. LETTING THE CAR COAST FOR 10-15 SECONDS SEEMED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO OPERATION. DEALER R...

Aug 2, 2002 Power Train

AT FREEWAY SPEED (2200 RPM) VEHICLE WOULD SURGE REPEATEDLY AS IF DRIVER WAS QUICKLY PRESSING AND RELEASING GAS PEDAL. OCCASIONALLY TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE WOULD REV TO 4000 RPM. LETTING THE CAR COAST FOR 10-15 SECONDS SEEMED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO OPERATION. DEALER R...

Aug 2, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH FLUID DRIPPING IN FRONT OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOUND POSITIVE BATTERY POST (SIDE) SEPARATED FROM BATTERY CASE WITH BATTERY ACID LEAKING OUT. BATTERY TERMINAL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM CABLES AND THERE WAS SLIGHT CORROSION DAMAGE TO BATTERY TRAY AREA.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT IN PARKING LOT, MY WIFE HEARD A POP/THUMP NOISE AND THEN COULD NOT CONTINUE LEFT TURN. STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN RIGHT WITH POWER ASSIST BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHO REPORTED "POWER STEERING RACK BROKE INSIDE". DEALER REPLACED RACK AN...

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AT FREEWAY SPEED (2200 RPM) VEHICLE WOULD SURGE REPEATEDLY AS IF DRIVER WAS QUICKLY PRESSING AND RELEASING GAS PEDAL. OCCASIONALLY TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE WOULD REV TO 4000 RPM. LETTING THE CAR COAST FOR 10-15 SECONDS SEEMED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO OPERATION. DEALER R...

Aug 2, 2002 Power Train

AT FREEWAY SPEED (2200 RPM) VEHICLE WOULD SURGE REPEATEDLY AS IF DRIVER WAS QUICKLY PRESSING AND RELEASING GAS PEDAL. OCCASIONALLY TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE WOULD REV TO 4000 RPM. LETTING THE CAR COAST FOR 10-15 SECONDS SEEMED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION BACK INTO OPERATION. DEALER R...

Aug 2, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH FLUID DRIPPING IN FRONT OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOUND POSITIVE BATTERY POST (SIDE) SEPARATED FROM BATTERY CASE WITH BATTERY ACID LEAKING OUT. BATTERY TERMINAL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM CABLES AND THERE WAS SLIGHT CORROSION DAMAGE TO BATTERY TRAY AREA.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 17, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65MPH, THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, AND THE OIL WAS SIZZLING. DEALER INFORMED. CONSUMER SAYS THAT 6 OUT OF 6 BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT , AND 4 OUT 6 RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK CONSUMER STATES T...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WILL BOTTOM OUT, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME AND STAY ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK *MJ

May 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WILL BOTTOM OUT, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME AND STAY ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK *MJ

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL OUT WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED CRANK SENSOR SIGNAL WHICH DEALER STATED COULD BE THE PROBLEM.*AK *TT

May 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL OUT WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED CRANK SENSOR SIGNAL WHICH DEALER STATED COULD BE THE PROBLEM.*AK *TT

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE MINIMAL CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN 4 OR 5 TIMES VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE, CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE MINIMAL CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN 4 OR 5 TIMES VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Power Train

CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILING FOR SECOND TIME. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Power Train

CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILING FOR SECOND TIME. *AK

Apr 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Apr 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Apr 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Apr 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Apr 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Apr 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FUNCTIONING. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A DEAD BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE TH...

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN TO GEAR, DEALER REMOVED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLED IT AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE EXCEEDED A REBUILT REPLACEMENT, ALSO TRANSAXLE DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SMOOTHLY AND WILL BANG, DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CHANGED FILTER, CO...

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN TO GEAR, DEALER REMOVED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLED IT AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE EXCEEDED A REBUILT REPLACEMENT, ALSO TRANSAXLE DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SMOOTHLY AND WILL BANG, DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CHANGED FILTER, CO...

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN TO GEAR, DEALER REMOVED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLED IT AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE EXCEEDED A REBUILT REPLACEMENT, ALSO TRANSAXLE DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SMOOTHLY AND WILL BANG, DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CHANGED FILTER, CO...

Feb 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN TO GEAR, DEALER REMOVED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLED IT AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE EXCEEDED A REBUILT REPLACEMENT, ALSO TRANSAXLE DOES NOT GO INTO REVERSE SMOOTHLY AND WILL BANG, DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CHANGED FILTER, CO...

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER . *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER . *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. CLAIM#13-7503-708 *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 17-9174-792. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE, THIS FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIRE WALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH. CLAIM NUMBER 23-1435-647. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE, THIS FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIRE WALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH. CLAIM NUMBER 23-1435-647. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. CLAIM#13-7503-708 *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 17-9174-792. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. CLAIM#13-7503-708 *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 17-9174-792. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE, THIS FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIRE WALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH. CLAIM NUMBER 23-1435-647. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE, THIS FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIRE WALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH. CLAIM NUMBER 23-1435-647. *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. CLAIM#13-7503-708 *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 17-9174-792. *YH

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, IT WENT PUFF AND THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIREWALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH, CLAIM 23-1435-647. *SLC

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, IT WENT PUFF AND THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIREWALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH, CLAIM 23-1435-647. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, IT WENT PUFF AND THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIREWALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH, CLAIM 23-1435-647. *SLC

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, IT WENT PUFF AND THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE STARTED BACK BY THE FIREWALL AND MELTED THE CENTER OF THE DASH, CLAIM 23-1435-647. *SLC REFERENCED IN EA02-030

Dec 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN APPLYING THEM. ALSO, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME WITH OUR CHILDREN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CONTACTED ME. WHEN I ARRIVED I FOUND THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL FELL OFF THE DELCO BATTERY, CAUSING ACID TO LEAK INTO THE BATTERY TRAY AND FRONT FRAME SECTION. I REP...

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL TAKES EXCESSIVE EFFORT AND MANY ATTEMPTS TO SOUND. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T GET HORN TO WORK AT ALL. DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO USE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HESITATING BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. TURNED OUT TO BE 1 FAILED IGNITION COIL AND IGNITION WIRES BAD. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN APPLYING THEM. ALSO, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME WITH OUR CHILDREN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CONTACTED ME. WHEN I ARRIVED I FOUND THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL FELL OFF THE DELCO BATTERY, CAUSING ACID TO LEAK INTO THE BATTERY TRAY AND FRONT FRAME SECTION. I REP...

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL TAKES EXCESSIVE EFFORT AND MANY ATTEMPTS TO SOUND. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T GET HORN TO WORK AT ALL. DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO USE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Dec 14, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE HESITATING BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. TURNED OUT TO BE 1 FAILED IGNITION COIL AND IGNITION WIRES BAD. *AK

Dec 3, 2001 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL OR SIMILARLY CONFIGURED BATTERY CABLE SYSTEM. THE POST BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE BATTERY AS A RESULT OF VIBRATIONS AND THE WEIGHT OF THE CABLE. THE CONSUMER MUST BUY A NEW BATTERY AS A RESULT. FURTHERMORE, THE BATTERY BOLT FREEZES INSIDE THE CA...

Dec 3, 2001 Electrical System

THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL OR SIMILARLY CONFIGURED BATTERY CABLE SYSTEM. THE POST BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE BATTERY AS A RESULT OF VIBRATIONS AND THE WEIGHT OF THE CABLE. THE CONSUMER MUST BUY A NEW BATTERY AS A RESULT. FURTHERMORE, THE BATTERY BOLT FREEZES INSIDE THE CA...

Nov 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILS TO TURN TO LEFT. VEHICLE CAN TURN TO RIGHT, BUT STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD. OWNER BELIEVES THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO RACK AND PINION. *AK *YD

Nov 9, 2001 Steering

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILS TO TURN TO LEFT. VEHICLE CAN TURN TO RIGHT, BUT STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD. OWNER BELIEVES THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO RACK AND PINION. *AK *YD

Oct 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 13-7503-708. *SLC

Oct 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 13-7503-708. *SLC

Oct 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 13-7503-708. *SLC

Oct 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 13-7503-708. *SLC

Sep 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN EGR/ INLET IN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM

Sep 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN EGR/ INLET IN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM

Sep 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN EGR/ INLET IN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM

Sep 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN EGR/ INLET IN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO ENTER FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM

May 17, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID OPENS WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY COULD NOT RECOMMEND ANY TYPE OF SOLUTION, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE LID WAS NEVER BUILT SOLID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE LATCH, WHEN THE LID IS OPEN IT CAN BE ...

May 17, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID OPENS WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY COULD NOT RECOMMEND ANY TYPE OF SOLUTION, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE LID WAS NEVER BUILT SOLID ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE LATCH, WHEN THE LID IS OPEN IT CAN BE ...

May 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

IF STANDING RO RUNNING WATER IS ENCOUNTERED ON THE ROADWAY WHILE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE AND THE FRONT TIRES SHOULD BEGIN TO HYDRO-PLANE AN IMMEDIATE AND POTENTIALLY FATAL LOSS OF CONTROL MAY ENSUE. EVIDENTLY THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM SENSED THE SLOWING OF THE HYDRO-PLANING TIR...

May 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

IF STANDING RO RUNNING WATER IS ENCOUNTERED ON THE ROADWAY WHILE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE AND THE FRONT TIRES SHOULD BEGIN TO HYDRO-PLANE AN IMMEDIATE AND POTENTIALLY FATAL LOSS OF CONTROL MAY ENSUE. EVIDENTLY THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM SENSED THE SLOWING OF THE HYDRO-PLANING TIR...

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9174-792. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9174-792. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9174-792. *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 17-9174-792. *SLC

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

1.FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY AND READS FULL WHEN ALMOST EMPTY.2. WHEN REPACING NON-WORKING BACKUP LIGHTS FOUND LIGHTS HAD CORRODED & RUSTED INTO SOCKETS-TOOK LOTS OF PATIENCE AND 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET THEM OUT!! 3.VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS AT SPEEDS OF 55-67.

Mar 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

1.FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY AND READS FULL WHEN ALMOST EMPTY.2. WHEN REPACING NON-WORKING BACKUP LIGHTS FOUND LIGHTS HAD CORRODED & RUSTED INTO SOCKETS-TOOK LOTS OF PATIENCE AND 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET THEM OUT!! 3.VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS AT SPEEDS OF 55-67.

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

1.FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY AND READS FULL WHEN ALMOST EMPTY.2. WHEN REPACING NON-WORKING BACKUP LIGHTS FOUND LIGHTS HAD CORRODED & RUSTED INTO SOCKETS-TOOK LOTS OF PATIENCE AND 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET THEM OUT!! 3.VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS AT SPEEDS OF 55-67.

Mar 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

1.FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY AND READS FULL WHEN ALMOST EMPTY.2. WHEN REPACING NON-WORKING BACKUP LIGHTS FOUND LIGHTS HAD CORRODED & RUSTED INTO SOCKETS-TOOK LOTS OF PATIENCE AND 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET THEM OUT!! 3.VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS AT SPEEDS OF 55-67.

Jan 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UNDER DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE CARS INTERIOR - CAR JUNKED. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Electrical System Fire

UNDER DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE CARS INTERIOR - CAR JUNKED. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TRAVELING 55MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, CHECKED UNDER HOOD, AND NOTICED STEAM & ANTI-FREEZE WAS SPILLING OVER EVERYTHING. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & ANTI-FREEZE JUST DRIPPED. NOTICED IT WAS COMING OUT OF BOTTOM OF WATER PUMP. LET VEHICLE COOL DOWN & REFILLED IT WITH W...

Nov 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TRAVELING 55MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, CHECKED UNDER HOOD, AND NOTICED STEAM & ANTI-FREEZE WAS SPILLING OVER EVERYTHING. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & ANTI-FREEZE JUST DRIPPED. NOTICED IT WAS COMING OUT OF BOTTOM OF WATER PUMP. LET VEHICLE COOL DOWN & REFILLED IT WITH W...

Nov 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHEN WORK WHEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHEN WORK WHEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHEN WORK WHEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHEN WORK WHEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, CONSUMER STATES THAT SOMETIMES RIGHT SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN LEFT SIGNAL IS TURNED ON AND LEFT SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN RIGHT SIGNAL IS TURNED ON, ALSO SOMETIMES THE SIGNALS WILL BLINK TOGETHER REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX T...

Nov 13, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO GARAGE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, CONSUMER STATES THAT SOMETIMES RIGHT SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN LEFT SIGNAL IS TURNED ON AND LEFT SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN RIGHT SIGNAL IS TURNED ON, ALSO SOMETIMES THE SIGNALS WILL BLINK TOGETHER REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX T...

Nov 13, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO GARAGE. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SENDING UNIT INDICATES THAT TANK IS ALWAYS FUEL. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS & THEY SEE THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM OF REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SENDING UNIT INDICATES THAT TANK IS ALWAYS FUEL. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS & THEY SEE THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM OF REPAIRS. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

I WOULD LIKE NITSA TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO BULLETIN #87-71-75. IN ACCORDANCE WITH PURSUANT TO 49USC' 30162 AND 49CFR PART 522. MY DEALER AND PONTIAC MOTOR DIVISION OF GENERNAL MORTORS WOULD NOT CHANGE THE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY THAT IS FAILING IN MY BONNEVILLE, BECAUSE THEIR EXCUSE I...

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

I WOULD LIKE NITSA TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO BULLETIN #87-71-75. IN ACCORDANCE WITH PURSUANT TO 49USC' 30162 AND 49CFR PART 522. MY DEALER AND PONTIAC MOTOR DIVISION OF GENERNAL MORTORS WOULD NOT CHANGE THE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY THAT IS FAILING IN MY BONNEVILLE, BECAUSE THEIR EXCUSE I...

Oct 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS ABOVE 42MPH.ON HOT AND HUMID DAYS IT IS ALL MOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS ABOVE 42MPH.ON HOT AND HUMID DAYS IT IS ALL MOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A RETAILER WHO OFFERED ME 60 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. DURING THE FIRST ROAD TRIP, THE CAR BEGAN SURGING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 35-65 MPH. THE SURGING APPEARED TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN AT A RPM OF 2000 - 2500. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO GARY PONTIAC WITH AN EXPLANATION OF ...

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A RETAILER WHO OFFERED ME 60 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. DURING THE FIRST ROAD TRIP, THE CAR BEGAN SURGING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 35-65 MPH. THE SURGING APPEARED TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN AT A RPM OF 2000 - 2500. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO GARY PONTIAC WITH AN EXPLANATION OF ...

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A RETAILER WHO OFFERED ME 60 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. DURING THE FIRST ROAD TRIP, THE CAR BEGAN SURGING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 35-65 MPH. THE SURGING APPEARED TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN AT A RPM OF 2000 - 2500. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO GARY PONTIAC WITH AN EXPLANATION OF ...

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A RETAILER WHO OFFERED ME 60 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. DURING THE FIRST ROAD TRIP, THE CAR BEGAN SURGING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 35-65 MPH. THE SURGING APPEARED TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN AT A RPM OF 2000 - 2500. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO GARY PONTIAC WITH AN EXPLANATION OF ...

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 16, 2000 Tires

ON 8/16/00, I TOOK MY '97 BONNEVILLE TO EFFINGHAM TIRE AND AUTO TO SEE IF THE TIRES NEEDED BALANCED OR ALIGNED. I'D HAD A SUDDEN ONSET OF RUMBLING AND VIBRATION ABOUT TEN DAYS OR SO BEFORE. THE TIRE TECHNICIAN CALLED ME INTO THE GARAGE AREA AND SHOWED ME THE EXTREME AND UNEVEN WEAR ON MY RIGHT FRO...

Sep 16, 2000 Tires

ON 8/16/00, I TOOK MY '97 BONNEVILLE TO EFFINGHAM TIRE AND AUTO TO SEE IF THE TIRES NEEDED BALANCED OR ALIGNED. I'D HAD A SUDDEN ONSET OF RUMBLING AND VIBRATION ABOUT TEN DAYS OR SO BEFORE. THE TIRE TECHNICIAN CALLED ME INTO THE GARAGE AREA AND SHOWED ME THE EXTREME AND UNEVEN WEAR ON MY RIGHT FRO...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH CAR LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN CAME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THIS SECOND OR SO, I HAVE NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NOTHING. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD, IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ONE TIME BEFORE...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH CAR LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN CAME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THIS SECOND OR SO, I HAVE NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NOTHING. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD, IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ONE TIME BEFORE...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH CAR LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN CAME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THIS SECOND OR SO, I HAVE NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NOTHING. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD, IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ONE TIME BEFORE...

Sep 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH CAR LOST ALL POWER FOR A SECOND OR SO AND THEN CAME RIGHT BACK ON. DURING THIS SECOND OR SO, I HAVE NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING, NOTHING. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD, IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ONE TIME BEFORE...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE IN MOTION UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER BETWEEN 4-6 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. FINALLY DEALR REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND DEFECT DID STOP, BUT ONLY FOR 2 YEARS. CURRENTLY, DEFECT HA...

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE IN MOTION UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER BETWEEN 4-6 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. FINALLY DEALR REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND DEFECT DID STOP, BUT ONLY FOR 2 YEARS. CURRENTLY, DEFECT HA...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE IN MOTION UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER BETWEEN 4-6 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. FINALLY DEALR REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND DEFECT DID STOP, BUT ONLY FOR 2 YEARS. CURRENTLY, DEFECT HA...

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE IN MOTION UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER BETWEEN 4-6 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. FINALLY DEALR REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND DEFECT DID STOP, BUT ONLY FOR 2 YEARS. CURRENTLY, DEFECT HA...

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY ON THREE OCCASSIONS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 35-50MPH. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A PERIOD TIME. ONCE IMMEDIATELY AND THE OTHER TWO TIMES AFTER 15-30 MIN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SERVICE AND THE PR...

Aug 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY ON THREE OCCASSIONS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 35-50MPH. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A PERIOD TIME. ONCE IMMEDIATELY AND THE OTHER TWO TIMES AFTER 15-30 MIN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SERVICE AND THE PR...

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAKES 2 TO 3 CRANKS TO START WARM ENGINE

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAKES 2 TO 3 CRANKS TO START WARM ENGINE

Aug 9, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES

Aug 9, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE ,AND WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER 10-15 MINUTES LATER . DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCURRED, DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE WITHOUT DUPLICATING DEFECT. *AK AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER...

Jul 3, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERIES LEAK ACID.ET.

Jul 3, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERIES LEAK ACID.ET.

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKES, NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS, THEY COULD DETERIORATE. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKES, NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS, THEY COULD DETERIORATE. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKES, NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS, THEY COULD DETERIORATE. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER INSPECTING THE BRAKES, NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS, THEY COULD DETERIORATE. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE PREVALENT WITH THIS YR., MAKE, MODEL, DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY PART. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE PREVALENT WITH THIS YR., MAKE, MODEL, DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY PART. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Steering

BOLTS THAT HOLD POWER STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE, CAUSING GEAR BOX TO FALL INTO THE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, VEHICLE LOST BRAKES, STEERING, AND OTHER POWER UNITS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER WARANTY. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Steering

BOLTS THAT HOLD POWER STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE, CAUSING GEAR BOX TO FALL INTO THE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, VEHICLE LOST BRAKES, STEERING, AND OTHER POWER UNITS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER WARANTY. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Steering

CAR HAS HAD HESITATION WHEN IN A SLIGHT STRAIN AT 45 TO 55 MPH FOR ABOUT 2 MO. IT WOULD DO IT SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. FINALLY IT STARED DOING IT AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GOT A LOCAL FACTORY PERSON TO LOOK AT IT AND CALL ME TODAY. HE SAID THE MOTOR WAS LOCKED UP AND ...

Jun 1, 2000 Steering

CAR HAS HAD HESITATION WHEN IN A SLIGHT STRAIN AT 45 TO 55 MPH FOR ABOUT 2 MO. IT WOULD DO IT SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. FINALLY IT STARED DOING IT AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GOT A LOCAL FACTORY PERSON TO LOOK AT IT AND CALL ME TODAY. HE SAID THE MOTOR WAS LOCKED UP AND ...

May 22, 2000 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH . AT IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS FELL BACK, CAUSING INJUIRES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

May 22, 2000 Seats Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH . AT IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS FELL BACK, CAUSING INJUIRES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES

Apr 18, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOUED FOR NO REASON. DEALER HA BEEN CONTACTED. *AK WINDSHIELD REPLACED. *YH

Mar 27, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOUED FOR NO REASON. DEALER HA BEEN CONTACTED. *AK WINDSHIELD REPLACED. *YH

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOUED FOR NO REASON. DEALER HA BEEN CONTACTED. *AK WINDSHIELD REPLACED. *YH

Mar 27, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOUED FOR NO REASON. DEALER HA BEEN CONTACTED. *AK WINDSHIELD REPLACED. *YH

Mar 8, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Mar 8, 2000 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT/BRAKE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE SHOPPING CENTER I REALIZED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO RAPID MOTORS THE NEXT DAY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT/BRAKE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE SHOPPING CENTER I REALIZED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO RAPID MOTORS THE NEXT DAY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT/BRAKE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE SHOPPING CENTER I REALIZED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO RAPID MOTORS THE NEXT DAY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Feb 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT/BRAKE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE SHOPPING CENTER I REALIZED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO RAPID MOTORS THE NEXT DAY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP AND POWER TO GO OUT. ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. CURRENTLY AT DLR'S. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP AND POWER TO GO OUT. ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. CURRENTLY AT DLR'S. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE OIL PAN.

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

PERPETUAL OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE OIL PAN.

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO TO 2ND GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO TO 2ND GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE FUSE KEEPS BLOWING OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP 6 TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING DIFFERENT PARTS, AND THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO GO BACK INTO THE SHOP FOR THE 7TH TIME. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE FUSE KEEPS BLOWING OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP 6 TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER KEEPS REPLACING DIFFERENT PARTS, AND THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO GO BACK INTO THE SHOP FOR THE 7TH TIME. *AK

Sep 26, 1999 Wheels

THREE OF FOUR CHROME RIMS HAVE BEGUN TO DISCOLOR/TARNISH FROM THE CENTER OF THE RIM.

Sep 26, 1999 Electrical System

HORN VERY HARD TO USE. REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.

Sep 26, 1999 Wheels

THREE OF FOUR CHROME RIMS HAVE BEGUN TO DISCOLOR/TARNISH FROM THE CENTER OF THE RIM.

Sep 26, 1999 Electrical System

HORN VERY HARD TO USE. REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON DATE MENTIONED THE CARS FIREWALL AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHICH CAUSE THE LOSE OF THE USE OF THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. I WAS DECENDING A STEEP HILL AT THE TIME . I WAS LUCKY TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO GET THE FIRE OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. THIS CO...

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System Fire

ON DATE MENTIONED THE CARS FIREWALL AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHICH CAUSE THE LOSE OF THE USE OF THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. I WAS DECENDING A STEEP HILL AT THE TIME . I WAS LUCKY TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO GET THE FIRE OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. THIS CO...

Sep 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 M.P.H. ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED USING BRAKE PEDAL FOLLOWED BY TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. LIGHT RAIN WAS PRESENT AND CAR BEGAN TO SPIN MOVING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNCONTROLLED, ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AND FLIPPED END OVER END. DRIVER WAS 7 MOS. PREG...

Sep 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 M.P.H. ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED USING BRAKE PEDAL FOLLOWED BY TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. LIGHT RAIN WAS PRESENT AND CAR BEGAN TO SPIN MOVING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNCONTROLLED, ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AND FLIPPED END OVER END. DRIVER WAS 7 MOS. PREG...

Aug 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Jul 16, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER TERM LOOSE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER UNDER DASH HAD BROKEN CAUSING EMERGENCY BREAK TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING CHECK GAUGE LIGHT TO COME ON. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

GEARS ON LEVER STRIPPED CAUSING EMERGNCY BRAKE TO NOT HOLD WHEN DEPRESSED. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER TERM LOOSE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER UNDER DASH HAD BROKEN CAUSING EMERGENCY BREAK TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING CHECK GAUGE LIGHT TO COME ON. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ FULL AT ALL TIMES. NLM

Jul 16, 1999 Power Train

GEARS ON LEVER STRIPPED CAUSING EMERGNCY BRAKE TO NOT HOLD WHEN DEPRESSED. NLM

Jul 11, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO PUSH, MUST HIT SPOT PRECISELY TO ACTIVATE. *ET

Jul 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER CREATES WEAR SPOTS ON THE SPARK PLUG WIRE INSULATION. THIS HAS CAUSED WIRES TO SHORT, RESULTING IN HESITATION AND VEHICLE STALLING.*ET *MJS

Jul 11, 1999 Electrical System

THE HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO PUSH, MUST HIT SPOT PRECISELY TO ACTIVATE. *ET

Jul 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER CREATES WEAR SPOTS ON THE SPARK PLUG WIRE INSULATION. THIS HAS CAUSED WIRES TO SHORT, RESULTING IN HESITATION AND VEHICLE STALLING.*ET *MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHI4LD WIPER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING THEM ON.

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING COLLISION DUE TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHI4LD WIPER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING THEM ON.

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING COLLISION DUE TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR. YH

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ADUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THE REAR ENGINE GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. PONTIAC HAS A NEW DESIGN OF THE OIL PAN. *AK.ET

Jan 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ADUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THE REAR ENGINE GASKET CRACKED, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. PONTIAC HAS A NEW DESIGN OF THE OIL PAN. *AK.ET

Dec 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Suspension

COMSUMER COMPLAINED OF A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS COLD AND IN DRIVE. CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR ( FRONT SWAY BAR LINK) WAS MISSING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED BOTH LINKS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Suspension

COMSUMER COMPLAINED OF A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS COLD AND IN DRIVE. CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR ( FRONT SWAY BAR LINK) WAS MISSING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED BOTH LINKS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Electrical System

THE FUSE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAS BLOWN OUT, LEAVING CONSUMER WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 2, 1998 Electrical System

THE FUSE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAS BLOWN OUT, LEAVING CONSUMER WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 1, 1998 Power Train

ORGINIAL TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 20,000 MILES. PARTIAL REBUILD AT 27,000. OWNER REPORTED CONTINUED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 31,000 MILES, 35,000 MILES AND 37,000 MILES. DEALER REPORTED

Nov 1, 1998 Power Train

ORGINIAL TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 20,000 MILES. PARTIAL REBUILD AT 27,000. OWNER REPORTED CONTINUED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 31,000 MILES, 35,000 MILES AND 37,000 MILES. DEALER REPORTED

Oct 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH THE VEHICLE CUT OFF SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER NOT HAVING CONTROL OF STEERING OR BRAKES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH THE VEHICLE CUT OFF SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER NOT HAVING CONTROL OF STEERING OR BRAKES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD. NOT STOPPING VEHICLE. PEDAL AT TIMES GOES TO FLOOR. TOOK TO DEALER. NOT ABLE TO FIND BRAKE PROBLEM, OR UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD. NOT STOPPING VEHICLE. PEDAL AT TIMES GOES TO FLOOR. TOOK TO DEALER. NOT ABLE TO FIND BRAKE PROBLEM, OR UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Interior Lighting

COURTESY LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. GO OFF UPON SHUTTING DRIVER'S DOOR.

Sep 15, 1998 Interior Lighting

COURTESY LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. GO OFF UPON SHUTTING DRIVER'S DOOR.

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE TRANS AXLE LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5 WEEKS. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE TRANS AXLE LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5 WEEKS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Interior Lighting

COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY BLEW OUT.

Aug 4, 1998 Interior Lighting

COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY BLEW OUT.

Jul 22, 1998 Electrical System

EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED TO OPERATE THE HORN CONTACTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTS IN A UNSAFE SITUATION.

Jul 22, 1998 Electrical System

EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED TO OPERATE THE HORN CONTACTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTS IN A UNSAFE SITUATION.

Jul 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO HOLD PROPERLY.

Jul 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAIL TO HOLD PROPERLY.

Jul 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON DECELERATION, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON DECELERATION, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 5, 1998 Visibility

WIPERS HAVE FAILED RESPOND AFTER BEING TURNED ON. MUST REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES. 2-3 REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE FAILED.

Jun 5, 1998 Visibility

WIPERS HAVE FAILED RESPOND AFTER BEING TURNED ON. MUST REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES. 2-3 REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE FAILED.

Mar 6, 1998 Seat Belts

THE LAP BELTS IN THE FRONT MIDDLE AND THE REAR MIDDLE WILL NOT STAY TIGHTENED. *AK

Mar 6, 1998 Seat Belts

THE LAP BELTS IN THE FRONT MIDDLE AND THE REAR MIDDLE WILL NOT STAY TIGHTENED. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO ACTIVATE.

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO ACTIVATE.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DESIGN RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO ACTIVATE.

Jan 13, 1998 Electrical System

HORN DESIGN RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO ACTIVATE.

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARD A METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE. WENT TO DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED ROTORS/PADS TO FRONT WHEELS. *AK DEALER STATED THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THE OUTSIDE SURFACE WERE BLACKENED FROM HEAT AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE GLAZED. *SLC

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HEARD A METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE. WENT TO DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED ROTORS/PADS TO FRONT WHEELS. *AK DEALER STATED THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THE OUTSIDE SURFACE WERE BLACKENED FROM HEAT AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE GLAZED. *SLC

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN BUTTON.

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN BUTTON.

Oct 31, 1997 Electrical System

UPON DEPRESSING THE HORN PAD THERE IS NO SOUND, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO WARN MOTORISTS IN AN EMERGENCY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Electrical System

UPON DEPRESSING THE HORN PAD THERE IS NO SOUND, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO WARN MOTORISTS IN AN EMERGENCY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO BE USED IN ORDER FOR IT TO SOUND.

Oct 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Oct 28, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE HORN REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO BE USED IN ORDER FOR IT TO SOUND.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND UPON IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER HAS REPLACED NUMBER OF PARTS, PROBLEM STILL NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND UPON IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER HAS REPLACED NUMBER OF PARTS, PROBLEM STILL NOT CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPERATE.

Aug 2, 1997 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPERATE.

Jul 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS . MANUFACTURER IS CHANGING THE TANK. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS . MANUFACTURER IS CHANGING THE TANK. *AK

Feb 3, 1997 Electrical System

DESIGN/LOCATION OF THE HORN BUTTON CAUSES DIFFICULTY ENGAGING (EXTREME PRESSURE) IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

Feb 3, 1997 Electrical System

DESIGN/LOCATION OF THE HORN BUTTON CAUSES DIFFICULTY ENGAGING (EXTREME PRESSURE) IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

Jan 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 9, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Jan 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 9, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVNG VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE DASH BEHIND THE RADIO. MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE DASH. CAR WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. STILL NOT FIXED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVNG VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE DASH BEHIND THE RADIO. MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE DASH. CAR WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. STILL NOT FIXED. *AK