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Nov 12, 2008 Visibility 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SHE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT THE NECESSARY PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS INCORRECT AND INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/W...

Nov 12, 2008 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SHE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT THE NECESSARY PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS INCORRECT AND INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/W...

Nov 12, 2008 Visibility 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SHE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT THE NECESSARY PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS INCORRECT AND INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/W...

Nov 12, 2008 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SHE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT THE NECESSARY PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS INCORRECT AND INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/W...

Mar 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

PONTIAC RELEASED A RECALL OF 1997-? GRAND PRIX'S DUE TO A SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO CATCH FIRE. WE HAVE A 1995 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1L ENGINE THAT HAS A SEVERE OIL LEAK ALSO. THE LEAK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED FROM THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WITH A $1000 REPAIR ESTIMATE. I BE...

Mar 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

PONTIAC RELEASED A RECALL OF 1997-? GRAND PRIX'S DUE TO A SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO CATCH FIRE. WE HAVE A 1995 GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.1L ENGINE THAT HAS A SEVERE OIL LEAK ALSO. THE LEAK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED FROM THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WITH A $1000 REPAIR ESTIMATE. I BE...

Mar 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Mar 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Mar 9, 2006 Visibility 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Mar 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Mar 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Mar 9, 2006 Visibility 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH, AND THE TURN SIGNAL ARE ALL CONTROLLED FROM THE SAME CONTROL ARM. IN ORDER FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK ALL OF THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. ONCE THE WINDSHIELD WI...

Apr 14, 2005 Air Bags Crash

GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUE...

Apr 14, 2005 Equipment Crash

GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUE...

Apr 14, 2005 Air Bags Crash

GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUE...

Apr 14, 2005 Equipment Crash

GRAND PRIX REAR ENDED A SEMI TRAILER. IT APPEARED TO HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I SEEMED THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN LESS HAD AN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. UNSURE OF FACTORS LEADING TO NON DEPLOYMENT. REQUE...

Jan 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,500 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT ON 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CAR WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE GASKET WENT; CAUSING THE OIL TO QUICKLY LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AND LEAVING CAR INOPERABLE IN TRAFFIC. DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS HAPPENING UNTIL CAR SMELLED OF OIL AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HO...

Jan 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,500 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WENT OUT ON 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CAR WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE GASKET WENT; CAUSING THE OIL TO QUICKLY LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AND LEAVING CAR INOPERABLE IN TRAFFIC. DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS HAPPENING UNTIL CAR SMELLED OF OIL AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HO...

Jan 21, 2005 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER. *NM

Jan 21, 2005 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER. *NM

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, WHEREBY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, WHEREBY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Oct 1, 2004 Seats 134,281 mi

WHILE GETTING INTO TO MY CAR I SAT DOWN THE AND THE SEAT BROKE AND I FELL TO THE BACK. I CHECKED MY SEAT AND FOUND THE METAL BRACKET BROKE THAT SECURES THE SEAT DOWN.*AK

Oct 1, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. C0NSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. THEN, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Seats 134,281 mi

WHILE GETTING INTO TO MY CAR I SAT DOWN THE AND THE SEAT BROKE AND I FELL TO THE BACK. I CHECKED MY SEAT AND FOUND THE METAL BRACKET BROKE THAT SECURES THE SEAT DOWN.*AK

Oct 1, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. C0NSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. THEN, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Air Bags 150,000 mi

ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE F...

Sep 15, 2004 Air Bags 150,000 mi

ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE F...

Sep 15, 2004 Air Bags 150,000 mi

ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE F...

Sep 15, 2004 Air Bags 150,000 mi

ON JULY 26, 2004 MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE AND AS I PROCEEDED FORWARD ABOUT 5-10 FEET THE AIR BAGS BOTH WENT OFF SHATTERING MY WINDSHEILD. IT BURNED MY FACE, HANDS AND MY ARMS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE F...

Aug 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING. FIRST IN 1998 WHILE ACCELERATING ON TO I-95 FROM A REST AREA. (MILEAGE 50,000 MILES) SECOND, AUGUST 29, 2004 DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TROY MICHIGAN. (MILEAGE 104,000) REPAIRED BOTH TIMES FOR ABOUT $150.00 OLD PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE TWICE WHILE DRIVING. FIRST IN 1998 WHILE ACCELERATING ON TO I-95 FROM A REST AREA. (MILEAGE 50,000 MILES) SECOND, AUGUST 29, 2004 DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TROY MICHIGAN. (MILEAGE 104,000) REPAIRED BOTH TIMES FOR ABOUT $150.00 OLD PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 12, 2004 Visibility 95,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WAS CHARGING THE CONSUMER $260.00 TO REPAIR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE RECALLED PART AS INDICATED IN WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL 97V017000.*AK *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Visibility 95,000 mi

DEALERSHIP WAS CHARGING THE CONSUMER $260.00 TO REPAIR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE RECALLED PART AS INDICATED IN WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL 97V017000.*AK *NM

Aug 4, 2004 Air Bags 116,379 mi

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A DAY BEFORE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG WAS NOT REPAIRED, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 4, 2004 Air Bags 116,379 mi

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A DAY BEFORE SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG WAS NOT REPAIRED, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 17, 2004 Steering 151,000 mi

I HAVE A 95 GRAND PRIX SE AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE, BUT THE MECHANIC CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WIRE THE ALIGNMENT. IT MAY HAVE THE SAME DEFECT THE 96 MODELS HAVE. PLEASE CHECK THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM. THANK YOU. *CB

Jan 17, 2004 Steering 151,000 mi

I HAVE A 95 GRAND PRIX SE AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE, BUT THE MECHANIC CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WIRE THE ALIGNMENT. IT MAY HAVE THE SAME DEFECT THE 96 MODELS HAVE. PLEASE CHECK THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM. THANK YOU. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

ALL OF THE PAINT ON THE TRIM MOLDING HAS COME OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TALK TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TOLD BASICALLY TO GET LOST I GAVE UP AND HAVEN'T PURCHASED ANOTHER PONTIAC SINCE. OF COURSE, OUR FAMILY HAS MADE THREE NEW CAR PURCHASES SINCE THEN BUT NONE OF THEM PONTIAC.

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE 4 WAY FLASHER SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ON MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. MY 2001 CHEVY BLAZER WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN THE SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THEN PREVENTS THE TURN INDICATORS FROM WORKING. *LA

Nov 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE 4 WAY FLASHER SWITCH DOES NOT WORK ON MY 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. MY 2001 CHEVY BLAZER WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN THE SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THEN PREVENTS THE TURN INDICATORS FROM WORKING. *LA

Oct 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

EXTERIOR LIGHTING/TAIL LIGHTS - THERE IS MOISTURE BUILD-UP AND HEAVY CONDENSATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS, AGAIN . I'VE ALREADY HAD THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED TWICE ON BOTH SIDES, AND HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN. THE COST FOR JUST ONE (1) TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS IN EXCESS OF $250.00. ALTHOUGH THERE...

Oct 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

EXTERIOR LIGHTING/TAIL LIGHTS - THERE IS MOISTURE BUILD-UP AND HEAVY CONDENSATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS, AGAIN . I'VE ALREADY HAD THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED TWICE ON BOTH SIDES, AND HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN. THE COST FOR JUST ONE (1) TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS IN EXCESS OF $250.00. ALTHOUGH THERE...

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT FOR THE POWER STEERING STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02 V 286 000, BUT THEIR YEAR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT FOR THE POWER STEERING STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02 V 286 000, BUT THEIR YEAR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SINCE THE GRAND PRIX WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 1994 {1995 MODEL} IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER 10 TIMES FOR EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY LEAKING WATER INTO THEM. THE VERY FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN WAS DECEMBER 5, 1994 FOR THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THEN...

Oct 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SINCE THE GRAND PRIX WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 1994 {1995 MODEL} IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER 10 TIMES FOR EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY LEAKING WATER INTO THEM. THE VERY FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN WAS DECEMBER 5, 1994 FOR THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THEN...

Jul 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING TURN LIGHT SIGNAL WENT OUT, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING TURN LIGHT SIGNAL WENT OUT, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Electrical System

UPON STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION DOES NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY, IT OFTEN TAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE IT CATCHES. ALSO KEY BECOMES VERY HOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Electrical System

UPON STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION DOES NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY, IT OFTEN TAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE IT CATCHES. ALSO KEY BECOMES VERY HOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH HIT A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE REAR AXLE OF THIS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE BROKE DURING A LOW SPEED CURVE. THIS CAUSED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO GO SAILING OFF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER INITIALLY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS INVOLVED. THE CAR DID HIT THE CURB BLOWING THE FRONT TIRE AND THEN HIT A TRAFFIC SI...

Jan 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH HIT A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE REAR AXLE OF THIS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE BROKE DURING A LOW SPEED CURVE. THIS CAUSED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO GO SAILING OFF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER INITIALLY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS INVOLVED. THE CAR DID HIT THE CURB BLOWING THE FRONT TIRE AND THEN HIT A TRAFFIC SI...

Dec 21, 2001 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Dec 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Dec 21, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Dec 21, 2001 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Dec 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Dec 21, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE CARED FOR IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THESE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE TOTALS. I UNDERSTAND SOME MODELS OF PONTIACS HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL DOES NOT HA...

Oct 3, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHEN OPERATED ON HIGH. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN A RAINSTORM. *AK *JB

Oct 3, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHEN OPERATED ON HIGH. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN A RAINSTORM. *AK *JB

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ESPECIALY SINCE IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 8 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO. THE CAR IS ALWAYS KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED CHANGES AND NEVER ABUSED BUT STILL THE CAR BREAKS DOWN AND GM SHOULD CONSIDER THE 1995 GRAND P...

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ESPECIALY SINCE IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 8 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO. THE CAR IS ALWAYS KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED CHANGES AND NEVER ABUSED BUT STILL THE CAR BREAKS DOWN AND GM SHOULD CONSIDER THE 1995 GRAND P...

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH ON CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE. SOON AFTER, AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY, CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR BAG HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR VERY HARD. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH ON CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE. SOON AFTER, AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY, CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR BAG HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR VERY HARD. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH ON CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE. SOON AFTER, AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY, CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR BAG HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR VERY HARD. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH ON CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE. SOON AFTER, AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. *AK AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMERS FACE, CAUSING INJURY, CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR BAG HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR VERY HARD. *SLC

Jun 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A SQUEALING SOUND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE WOULDN'T PASS INSPECTION IN STATE OF NY. ROTORS/CALIPERS AND PADS WERE REPLACED TO BRING UP TO STATE STANDARDS. CONSUMER HAS PUT OUT OVER A $1000 REPAIRING BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE DONE ONCE...

Jun 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A SQUEALING SOUND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE WOULDN'T PASS INSPECTION IN STATE OF NY. ROTORS/CALIPERS AND PADS WERE REPLACED TO BRING UP TO STATE STANDARDS. CONSUMER HAS PUT OUT OVER A $1000 REPAIRING BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE DONE ONCE...

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FIVE TIMES, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE BACK YET. *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER FIVE TIMES, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE BACK YET. *SLC

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ENTIRE CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND LOUDING "RUBBING" NOISE WAS HEARD. CHECKED TIRES FOR ADEQUATE AIR AND FOUND RT REAR WHEEL COVER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS FOR $500.

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ENTIRE CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND LOUDING "RUBBING" NOISE WAS HEARD. CHECKED TIRES FOR ADEQUATE AIR AND FOUND RT REAR WHEEL COVER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. DEALER REPLACED REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS FOR $500.

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET BLEWOUT, AND COOLANT/ WATER AND OIL MIXED AND BLEW ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET BLEWOUT, AND COOLANT/ WATER AND OIL MIXED AND BLEW ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

May 18, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SWITCH IS ACTIVATED WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

May 18, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SWITCH IS ACTIVATED WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE HAS BROKE TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT FIXED. TSB ISSUED.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE HAS BROKE TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT FIXED. TSB ISSUED.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES OFTEN DO NOT ADEQUATELY SLOW THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. OCCURS AT ANY SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY. IN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM MANY TIMES. STILL BAD. SCARY. WE'VE ONLY AVOIDED A COLLISION DUE TO EXTRA CARE TAKEN IN FOLLOWING DISTANCES AND WITH LUCK.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES OFTEN DO NOT ADEQUATELY SLOW THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. OCCURS AT ANY SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY. IN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM MANY TIMES. STILL BAD. SCARY. WE'VE ONLY AVOIDED A COLLISION DUE TO EXTRA CARE TAKEN IN FOLLOWING DISTANCES AND WITH LUCK.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS: USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST MILE DRIVEN AFTER START UP. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES WAY SOFT AND CAR LURCHES FORWARD. A MECHANICAL SOUND IS HEARD AND THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON. I AM UNSURE IF THE ABS WORKS OR NOT AFTER THAT, BUT THE LIGHT IS ON. I H...

Apr 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS: USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST MILE DRIVEN AFTER START UP. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES WAY SOFT AND CAR LURCHES FORWARD. A MECHANICAL SOUND IS HEARD AND THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON. I AM UNSURE IF THE ABS WORKS OR NOT AFTER THAT, BUT THE LIGHT IS ON. I H...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS: USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST MILE DRIVEN AFTER START UP. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES WAY SOFT AND CAR LURCHES FORWARD. A MECHANICAL SOUND IS HEARD AND THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON. I AM UNSURE IF THE ABS WORKS OR NOT AFTER THAT, BUT THE LIGHT IS ON. I H...

Apr 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS: USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST MILE DRIVEN AFTER START UP. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES WAY SOFT AND CAR LURCHES FORWARD. A MECHANICAL SOUND IS HEARD AND THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON. I AM UNSURE IF THE ABS WORKS OR NOT AFTER THAT, BUT THE LIGHT IS ON. I H...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON, AND THEN HAD BRAKES CHECKED. DEALER NOTED THAT REAR BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WEAR IN BRAKE PADS. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER DID NOT WANT TO HELP.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON, AND THEN HAD BRAKES CHECKED. DEALER NOTED THAT REAR BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WEAR IN BRAKE PADS. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER DID NOT WANT TO HELP.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SPONGY WHEN APPLIED, AND STOPPING DISTANCE IS POOR. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SPONGY WHEN APPLIED, AND STOPPING DISTANCE IS POOR. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. IT IS SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 97V017000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. IT IS SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 97V017000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V065000/ MOTORIZED SEAT BELT. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 26, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V065000/ MOTORIZED SEAT BELT. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 98V306000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 97023/ SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 98V306000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 97023/ SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTOR FAILED RESULTING IN FAILURE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT BARELY HITTING TWO OTHER CARS.

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT START. NLM

Dec 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTOR FAILED RESULTING IN FAILURE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT BARELY HITTING TWO OTHER CARS.

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FLYWHEEL FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT START. NLM

Dec 4, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT FROM THE STOWED POSITION, OR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RETRACT. THE DEALER SAID IT IS DEFECTIVE. IHAVE PURCHASED A NEW ONE, BUT HAVE NOT HAD THE DEALER INSTALL IT YET (JUST GOT IT). THE DEALER SAYS I AM FINANCIALLY RESPONSABLE. IS THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPLAC...

Dec 4, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT FROM THE STOWED POSITION, OR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RETRACT. THE DEALER SAID IT IS DEFECTIVE. IHAVE PURCHASED A NEW ONE, BUT HAVE NOT HAD THE DEALER INSTALL IT YET (JUST GOT IT). THE DEALER SAYS I AM FINANCIALLY RESPONSABLE. IS THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPLAC...

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FROM RETRACTORS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN OR WILL BE DONE DUE TO VEHICLE OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FROM RETRACTORS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN OR WILL BE DONE DUE TO VEHICLE OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IF TURNING LIGHTS ON BRIGHT THEY'LL STAY ON.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IF TURNING LIGHTS ON BRIGHT THEY'LL STAY ON.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts

WAS TRYING TO USE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN IT BROKE. IT FAILED TO LOCK OR RELEASE. SOMETIMES WOULD RELEASE, BUT NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WOULD LATCH PLATE, CAN BE LOCKED IN BUCKLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. OWNER INFORMED...

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts

WAS TRYING TO USE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN IT BROKE. IT FAILED TO LOCK OR RELEASE. SOMETIMES WOULD RELEASE, BUT NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WOULD LATCH PLATE, CAN BE LOCKED IN BUCKLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. OWNER INFORMED...

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts

WAS TRYING TO USE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN IT BROKE. IT FAILED TO LOCK OR RELEASE. SOMETIMES WOULD RELEASE, BUT NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WOULD LATCH PLATE, CAN BE LOCKED IN BUCKLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. OWNER INFORMED...

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts

WAS TRYING TO USE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN IT BROKE. IT FAILED TO LOCK OR RELEASE. SOMETIMES WOULD RELEASE, BUT NOT RETRACT. SOMETIMES WOULD LATCH PLATE, CAN BE LOCKED IN BUCKLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. OWNER INFORMED...

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Sep 21, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR LOCKS ARE ONLY SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE. HOWEVER, THEY LOCK AUTOMATICALLY EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK. THUSLY, I END UP LOCKED OUT OF MY VEHICLE W/ KEYS AND EVERYTHING ELSE INSIDE. HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON SEVERAL OCCASION, THE BUTTONS ARE NOT IN THE RI...

Sep 21, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOOR LOCKS ARE ONLY SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE. HOWEVER, THEY LOCK AUTOMATICALLY EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK. THUSLY, I END UP LOCKED OUT OF MY VEHICLE W/ KEYS AND EVERYTHING ELSE INSIDE. HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON SEVERAL OCCASION, THE BUTTONS ARE NOT IN THE RI...

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMINTENTLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STERING WHEEL. IF YOU PLAY WITH THE FLASHER BUTTON UNTIL THE FLASHER STARTS WORKING ( AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF PUSHING THE BUTTON UP AND DOWN) THE OTHER CONTROLS START TO WORK AGAIN. TH...

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMINTENTLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STERING WHEEL. IF YOU PLAY WITH THE FLASHER BUTTON UNTIL THE FLASHER STARTS WORKING ( AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF PUSHING THE BUTTON UP AND DOWN) THE OTHER CONTROLS START TO WORK AGAIN. TH...

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMINTENTLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STERING WHEEL. IF YOU PLAY WITH THE FLASHER BUTTON UNTIL THE FLASHER STARTS WORKING ( AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF PUSHING THE BUTTON UP AND DOWN) THE OTHER CONTROLS START TO WORK AGAIN. TH...

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMINTENTLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STERING WHEEL. IF YOU PLAY WITH THE FLASHER BUTTON UNTIL THE FLASHER STARTS WORKING ( AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS WORKED AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF PUSHING THE BUTTON UP AND DOWN) THE OTHER CONTROLS START TO WORK AGAIN. TH...

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LOSS UNCORRECTED BY DEALER AFTER 4 OR MORE ATTEMPTS. TECHNICAL BULLETIN FROM PONTIAC FINALLY FOUND BY DEALER AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OIL MONITORING ETC. REPLACED PCV, VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY AND HARNESS DUE TO SUPPOSED CLEAN BURNING OF OIL PER BULLETIN. PROBLEM STILL NOT CORRECTED.

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LOSS NOT REMEDIED, REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY DEALER. AFTER 6 MONTHS OF ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY PROBLEM A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON HOW TO REPAIR PROBLEM WAS FOUND BY DEALER. BULLETIN ISSUED IN 1997. WORK DONE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. NO SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR BURNING NOW OR PRIOR TO REPAIRS. LOSS HAS BE...

Aug 29, 2000 Visibility

THE WASHER/WIPER SWITCH FAILED ON MY 95 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MOORE PONTIAC BUICK TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. MOORE PONTIAC BUICK SAID THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE WASHER/WIPER BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. I SHOWED THEM THE REPORT FROM NHTSA WEBSITE AND THEY STILL ...

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LOSS UNCORRECTED BY DEALER AFTER 4 OR MORE ATTEMPTS. TECHNICAL BULLETIN FROM PONTIAC FINALLY FOUND BY DEALER AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OIL MONITORING ETC. REPLACED PCV, VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY AND HARNESS DUE TO SUPPOSED CLEAN BURNING OF OIL PER BULLETIN. PROBLEM STILL NOT CORRECTED.

Aug 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LOSS NOT REMEDIED, REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY DEALER. AFTER 6 MONTHS OF ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY PROBLEM A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON HOW TO REPAIR PROBLEM WAS FOUND BY DEALER. BULLETIN ISSUED IN 1997. WORK DONE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. NO SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR BURNING NOW OR PRIOR TO REPAIRS. LOSS HAS BE...

Aug 29, 2000 Visibility

THE WASHER/WIPER SWITCH FAILED ON MY 95 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MOORE PONTIAC BUICK TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. MOORE PONTIAC BUICK SAID THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE WASHER/WIPER BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. I SHOWED THEM THE REPORT FROM NHTSA WEBSITE AND THEY STILL ...

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 35000 MILES AND THE REPLACEMENT FAILED AT 78000 MILES. SECOND FAILURE IS AT OWNERS EXPENSE $404.00.FAILURE NOTED BY SLOWDOWN OF TURN SIGNAL BLINKING RATE. MEASURED VOLTAGE OUTPUT AND CONFIRMED FAILURE BEFORE TAKING TO DEALER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FAILURE RATE, EITHER BAD DESIGN ...

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS DOES NOT KICK IN - VERY SLOW RESPONSE TIME EVEN WITH NEW BRAKES

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 35000 MILES AND THE REPLACEMENT FAILED AT 78000 MILES. SECOND FAILURE IS AT OWNERS EXPENSE $404.00.FAILURE NOTED BY SLOWDOWN OF TURN SIGNAL BLINKING RATE. MEASURED VOLTAGE OUTPUT AND CONFIRMED FAILURE BEFORE TAKING TO DEALER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FAILURE RATE, EITHER BAD DESIGN ...

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS DOES NOT KICK IN - VERY SLOW RESPONSE TIME EVEN WITH NEW BRAKES

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CORRODE AND WEAR, CAUSING BRAKING DISTANCE TO EXCEED AND ARE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CORRODE AND WEAR, CAUSING BRAKING DISTANCE TO EXCEED AND ARE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CORRODE AND WEAR, CAUSING BRAKING DISTANCE TO EXCEED AND ARE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CORRODE AND WEAR, CAUSING BRAKING DISTANCE TO EXCEED AND ARE VERY COSTLY TO REPLACE. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jul 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED WITHOUT PROPER VENTING, RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE BRAKES/REAR. *MJS

Jun 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AIR BAGS. RADIATOR WAS SMASHED INTO THE ENGINE. NOT SURE IF VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AIR BAGS. RADIATOR WAS SMASHED INTO THE ENGINE. NOT SURE IF VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 18, 2000 Seats

I GOT INTO MY PONTIAC AND AS I SAT DOWN THE SEAT BROKE AND I FELL BACK TO THE REAR. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, LOOKED UNDER MY SEAT AND SAW THAT A METAL BRACKET HAD BROKEN IN TWO. I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS BECAUSE I WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING UP TO TH...

Jun 18, 2000 Seats

I GOT INTO MY PONTIAC AND AS I SAT DOWN THE SEAT BROKE AND I FELL BACK TO THE REAR. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, LOOKED UNDER MY SEAT AND SAW THAT A METAL BRACKET HAD BROKEN IN TWO. I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS BECAUSE I WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING UP TO TH...

May 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKING LOUD NOISE CAN FEEL MOVEMENT IN GEAR SHIFT HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR MAN IT COST 1712.00 TO FIX. *AK

May 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKING LOUD NOISE CAN FEEL MOVEMENT IN GEAR SHIFT HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR MAN IT COST 1712.00 TO FIX. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE PROCEEDED FORWARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING AT 30MPH HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE PROCEEDED FORWARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING AT 30MPH HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE PROCEEDED FORWARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING AT 30MPH HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE PROCEEDED FORWARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING AT 30MPH HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO A STRIPPED REVERSE DRUM. *MJS

Apr 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Apr 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO A STRIPPED REVERSE DRUM. *MJS

Apr 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Apr 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE FROM INOPERABLE OR FAULTY ABS/BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE FROM INOPERABLE OR FAULTY ABS/BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CAME WITH 2 REMOTES, HAD 1 EXTRA NEVER SYCHROMIZED, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 10-97, 5-98, PLUS SYCHRONIZED MY SPARE 3-99, ALL 3 I NOW HAVE NOW ARE BAD {6} TOTAL HAVE GONE BAD. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CAME WITH 2 REMOTES, HAD 1 EXTRA NEVER SYCHROMIZED, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 10-97, 5-98, PLUS SYCHRONIZED MY SPARE 3-99, ALL 3 I NOW HAVE NOW ARE BAD {6} TOTAL HAVE GONE BAD. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train

1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN WHICH I OWN HAD THE SAME EXACT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS DID TWO OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE. FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION OCCURRED WITHIN 30 TO 60 DAYS OF MY OWN FAILURE. QUOTES GIVEN AS TO REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION ARE $1,800 TO $2,200 BY DEALERSHIPS AND TR...

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train

1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX IN WHICH I OWN HAD THE SAME EXACT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS DID TWO OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE. FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION OCCURRED WITHIN 30 TO 60 DAYS OF MY OWN FAILURE. QUOTES GIVEN AS TO REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION ARE $1,800 TO $2,200 BY DEALERSHIPS AND TR...

Jan 12, 2000 Equipment

A/C ODOR DURING HUMID DAYS WHEN FIRST TURNING ON. *ET

Jan 12, 2000 Suspension

POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *ET

Jan 12, 2000 Equipment

A/C ODOR DURING HUMID DAYS WHEN FIRST TURNING ON. *ET

Jan 12, 2000 Suspension

POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *ET

Dec 26, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO POSITION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME AND ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR MY VERY SMALL WIFE. IT SEEMS LIKE A SEVERE BINDING IS PRESENT, IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALERS THIS WEEK. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO POSITION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME AND ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR MY VERY SMALL WIFE. IT SEEMS LIKE A SEVERE BINDING IS PRESENT, IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALERS THIS WEEK. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

I HAD SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A WEEK AGO BUT I TYPED IN THE WRONG VIN#. I WAS A PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE WHEN A VAN FAILED TO YIELD & T-BONED US. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT DID NOT WORK & I HIT THE WINDSHIELD. MY AIRBAG DID DEPLOY BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT EVEN DEPLOYED PROP...

Dec 14, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

I HAD SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A WEEK AGO BUT I TYPED IN THE WRONG VIN#. I WAS A PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE WHEN A VAN FAILED TO YIELD & T-BONED US. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT DID NOT WORK & I HIT THE WINDSHIELD. MY AIRBAG DID DEPLOY BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT EVEN DEPLOYED PROP...

Dec 5, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS THE RETRAINED PASSENGER IN MY VECHILE ON 5/5/99. WE WERE T-BONED BY A VAN. THE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY BUT MY SEATBELT FAILED CAUSING ME TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I SUSTAINED NUMEROUSE INJURIES. I CURRENTLY HAVE TMJ, CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY, LOST A TOOTH, HEADACHES, ETC ETC. I FEEL THE SEATBELT & ...

Dec 5, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS THE RETRAINED PASSENGER IN MY VECHILE ON 5/5/99. WE WERE T-BONED BY A VAN. THE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY BUT MY SEATBELT FAILED CAUSING ME TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. I SUSTAINED NUMEROUSE INJURIES. I CURRENTLY HAVE TMJ, CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY, LOST A TOOTH, HEADACHES, ETC ETC. I FEEL THE SEATBELT & ...

Nov 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE AT THE ENGINE.

Nov 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BROKE AT THE ENGINE.

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

THE LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT HAD A TOTAL FAILURE.THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE LOWER A-ARM TO DISCONNECT FROM THE STEERING COMPONENTS.THE DESIGN ON THIS COMPONENT IS SUCH THAT YOU HAVE NO DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY IN THAT WE WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.I HAVE WORKED ON CARS FOR...

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

THE LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT HAD A TOTAL FAILURE.THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE LOWER A-ARM TO DISCONNECT FROM THE STEERING COMPONENTS.THE DESIGN ON THIS COMPONENT IS SUCH THAT YOU HAVE NO DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY IN THAT WE WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.I HAVE WORKED ON CARS FOR...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO, AT 29,000 TRANMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE CLUTCH IN 4TH GEAR BREAKING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BUT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHE...

Nov 8, 1999 Power Train

ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO, AT 29,000 TRANMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE CLUTCH IN 4TH GEAR BREAKING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BUT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHE...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO, AT 29,000 TRANMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE CLUTCH IN 4TH GEAR BREAKING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BUT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHE...

Nov 8, 1999 Power Train

ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO, AT 29,000 TRANMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE CLUTCH IN 4TH GEAR BREAKING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BUT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHE...

Oct 25, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT ON THE DRIVER SEAT, WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, THE LAP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT RESTS ON THE CONSUMER'S THIGHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.

Oct 25, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT ON THE DRIVER SEAT, WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, THE LAP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT RESTS ON THE CONSUMER'S THIGHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED BRAKES HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING POOR BRAKING POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED BRAKES HALF WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING POOR BRAKING POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Structure

HOUSING BROKE ON ALL FOUR SWITCH COVERS. VERY BRITTLE MATERIAL POOR DESIGN. NOT THE FIRST TIME WE SAW THIS.

Oct 15, 1999 Structure

HOUSING BROKE ON ALL FOUR SWITCH COVERS. VERY BRITTLE MATERIAL POOR DESIGN. NOT THE FIRST TIME WE SAW THIS.

Sep 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE INTERSTATE , SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL . PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK AND THEN INTO REVERSE AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF CAR. TRIED TO PUT INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND A GRINDING NOISE STARTED.

Sep 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE INTERSTATE , SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL . PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK AND THEN INTO REVERSE AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF CAR. TRIED TO PUT INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND A GRINDING NOISE STARTED.

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED W/O WARNING AT 53K MILES; DEALER WILL REPLACE WITH REBUILT AT MY COST; DEALER REP TOLD ME THAT THAT TRANSMISSION ISN'T MADE ANYMORE-THE NEW ONE IS ENTIRELY DIFFERENT. JUST HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 45K WITH NO PROBLEMS. SEEN ON OTHER WEB SITES THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME P...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED W/O WARNING AT 53K MILES; DEALER WILL REPLACE WITH REBUILT AT MY COST; DEALER REP TOLD ME THAT THAT TRANSMISSION ISN'T MADE ANYMORE-THE NEW ONE IS ENTIRELY DIFFERENT. JUST HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 45K WITH NO PROBLEMS. SEEN ON OTHER WEB SITES THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME P...

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DROVE 40-45 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR HOURS, WITHOUT USING BRAKES. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP, ON SLIGHT DECLINE, THE AUTOMOBILE DID NOT SLOW CAR DOWN ANY. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SEEM TO GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. PRESSING HARDER AND HARDER DID CAUSE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID COLLISIO...

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DROVE 40-45 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR HOURS, WITHOUT USING BRAKES. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP, ON SLIGHT DECLINE, THE AUTOMOBILE DID NOT SLOW CAR DOWN ANY. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SEEM TO GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. PRESSING HARDER AND HARDER DID CAUSE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID COLLISIO...

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK WHEN PUTTING ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 97V01700 GM/WASHER/WIPER SWITCH DUE TO WIN. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. IT WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TWICE TO GET REPAIRRED. THE DEALER SUBCONTRACTED THE TRANSMISSION SHOP.

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK WHEN PUTTING ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 97V01700 GM/WASHER/WIPER SWITCH DUE TO WIN. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. IT WENT INTO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TWICE TO GET REPAIRRED. THE DEALER SUBCONTRACTED THE TRANSMISSION SHOP.

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT DURING RATHER SUFFICANT IMPACT. HOWEVER, ON ONE INCIDENT NOT ONLY DID THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT, BUT THREE OF THE FOUR RETRACTABLE FRAME PINS COLLAPSED, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ...

Jul 6, 1999 Seats Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT DURING RATHER SUFFICANT IMPACT. HOWEVER, ON ONE INCIDENT NOT ONLY DID THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT, BUT THREE OF THE FOUR RETRACTABLE FRAME PINS COLLAPSED, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ...

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT DURING RATHER SUFFICANT IMPACT. HOWEVER, ON ONE INCIDENT NOT ONLY DID THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT, BUT THREE OF THE FOUR RETRACTABLE FRAME PINS COLLAPSED, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ...

Jul 6, 1999 Seats Crash

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIRBAG EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT DURING RATHER SUFFICANT IMPACT. HOWEVER, ON ONE INCIDENT NOT ONLY DID THE AIRBAG EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT, BUT THREE OF THE FOUR RETRACTABLE FRAME PINS COLLAPSED, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ...

Jun 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE HAZARD BUTTON IS LOCATED, AND ENTIR E ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE HAZARD BUTTON IS LOCATED, AND ENTIR E ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE HAZARD BUTTON IS LOCATED, AND ENTIR E ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE HAZARD BUTTON IS LOCATED, AND ENTIR E ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT BALL JOINT DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

RIGHT BALL JOINT DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS THROTTLE LINKAGE CABLE BROKE. 1ST OCCURRED AT 52000 MILES, AND 2ND TOOK PLAC E AT 69000 MILES OF WEAR. BELIEVED THIS CONDITON IS NOT NORMAL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS THROTTLE LINKAGE CABLE BROKE. 1ST OCCURRED AT 52000 MILES, AND 2ND TOOK PLAC E AT 69000 MILES OF WEAR. BELIEVED THIS CONDITON IS NOT NORMAL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND THE OIL IS LOW. CONSUMER OBSERVED THAT OIL IS NOT LEAKING . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND THE OIL IS LOW. CONSUMER OBSERVED THAT OIL IS NOT LEAKING . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY GIVEN . *MJS

Apr 13, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY GIVEN . *MJS

Apr 13, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY GIVEN . *MJS

Apr 13, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY GIVEN . *MJS

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME THE GEARSHIFT SELECTOR GETS HARDER TO OPERATE. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME THE GEARSHIFT SELECTOR GETS HARDER TO OPERATE. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS FELL OUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS. CONDENSETION BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOT SEAL TIGHTENED, ALLOWING CONDENSETION TO BUILD UP AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS. *AK.

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS FELL OUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS. CONDENSETION BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOT SEAL TIGHTENED, ALLOWING CONDENSETION TO BUILD UP AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS. *AK.

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System

CHECKING UNDER HOOD & NOTICED TERMINAL FELL OFF DELCO BATTERY. THIS HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK

Dec 3, 1998 Electrical System

CHECKING UNDER HOOD & NOTICED TERMINAL FELL OFF DELCO BATTERY. THIS HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE SEAT BELT CLIP ATTACHED TO ANCHOR PLATE BROKE. HAD CHILD STRAPPED IN CSS AT THE TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC OWNER WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE SEAT BELT CLIP ATTACHED TO ANCHOR PLATE BROKE. HAD CHILD STRAPPED IN CSS AT THE TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC OWNER WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR IT. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. BELIEVE EXISTED PREVIOUSLY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED BY DEALER BEFORE SALE.

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. BELIEVE EXISTED PREVIOUSLY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED BY DEALER BEFORE SALE.

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH, NO INCLEMENT WEATHER, GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH, NO INCLEMENT WEATHER, GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE CALIPER COMES OUT OF THE SOCKET, CAUSING IT TO STICK OUT AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR TO THE BRAKE ROTOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE CALIPER COMES OUT OF THE SOCKET, CAUSING IT TO STICK OUT AND MORE WEAR AND TEAR TO THE BRAKE ROTOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS/PADS RUSTED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Aug 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE ROTORS/PADS RUSTED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Jul 31, 1998 Power Train

POOR TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE.

Jul 31, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 31, 1998 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 31, 1998 Power Train

POOR TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE.

Jul 31, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Jul 31, 1998 Equipment

POWER ANTENNA MOTOR FAILED.

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT FAILURE.

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT FAILURE.

Jul 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON WET PAVEMENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, CONSUMER NOTICE THE REAR END FISHTAIL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON WET PAVEMENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, CONSUMER NOTICE THE REAR END FISHTAIL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Air Bags

LEASED VEHICLE: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Jul 9, 1998 Air Bags

LEASED VEHICLE: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/PISTON IS SCUFFING. ENGINE CYLINDER WALL WEARS OUT FASTER, AND THE VEHICLE USES MORE OIL. THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND IS TRYING TO CONTACT THE FIELD SERVICE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/PISTON IS SCUFFING. ENGINE CYLINDER WALL WEARS OUT FASTER, AND THE VEHICLE USES MORE OIL. THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND IS TRYING TO CONTACT THE FIELD SERVICE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER TRANSMISSION PAWL WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. ALSO PAWL COULDN'T BE MOVED TO REVERSE. *AK

Jun 19, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER TRANSMISSION PAWL WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. ALSO PAWL COULDN'T BE MOVED TO REVERSE. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES VERY SPONGY. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE.

Jun 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES VERY SPONGY. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE.

Jun 1, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS CONTINUALLY.

Jun 1, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS CONTINUALLY.

May 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Structure

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Structure

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

TAIL LAMPS/AIR SPOILERS AND ACELERATOR CABLE FAILED.

Mar 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED TURN SIGNAL FLASHER.

Mar 25, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK ROD OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Mar 25, 1998 Electrical System

REPLACED ALTERNATOR.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

REPLACED FRONT WINDOW GUIDE AND CHANNEL.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

REPLACED LEFT HAND ELECTRIC MIRROR.

Mar 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW OFF TRACK, REGULATOR BENT .

Mar 25, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED TURN SIGNAL FLASHER.

Mar 25, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK ROD OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Mar 25, 1998 Electrical System

REPLACED ALTERNATOR.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

REPLACED FRONT WINDOW GUIDE AND CHANNEL.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

REPLACED LEFT HAND ELECTRIC MIRROR.

Mar 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Mar 25, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW OFF TRACK, REGULATOR BENT .

Mar 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT ON ONE OCCASION.

Mar 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT ON ONE OCCASION.

Mar 4, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES DO NOT HOLD THE DOORS OPEN.

Mar 4, 1998 Structure

METAL MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN.

Mar 4, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES DO NOT HOLD THE DOORS OPEN.

Mar 4, 1998 Structure

METAL MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN.

Feb 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILED CAUSING FIRE.

Feb 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FAILED CAUSING FIRE.

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE VACUUM HOSES GET HEATED UP, THE HOSE GETS WEAK AND ALSO COLLAPSES. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT WILL POP OFF THE ENGINE, AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE NOT TO RUN. *AK

Feb 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE VACUUM HOSES GET HEATED UP, THE HOSE GETS WEAK AND ALSO COLLAPSES. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT WILL POP OFF THE ENGINE, AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE NOT TO RUN. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS, CAUSING STEERING FLUID TO SPILL ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO A CRACK IN REVERSE HOUSING, NEEDING TO REBUILD. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS, CAUSING STEERING FLUID TO SPILL ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO A CRACK IN REVERSE HOUSING, NEEDING TO REBUILD. *AK

Jan 30, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER DASH WHILE BEING DRIVEN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER DASH WHILE BEING DRIVEN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 1998 Seat Belts

PROBLEM W/AIR BAG ON AND OFF SWITCH.

Jan 6, 1998 Seat Belts

PROBLEM W/AIR BAG ON AND OFF SWITCH.

Nov 24, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR RE[AIR. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR RE[AIR. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS BRAKES WILL FAIL FOR NO REASON, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Nov 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS BRAKES WILL FAIL FOR NO REASON, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED.

Oct 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED.

Oct 25, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Structure

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Power Train

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Electrical System

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Equipment

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Structure

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Power Train

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Electrical System

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 25, 1997 Equipment

CASSETTE PLAYER FAILED TO WORK. ERROR 13 REPORTED ON DISPLAY. NO WAY TO RESET, AND WILL NO LONGER PLAY TAPES. ALSO, FUSE COVER FALLS OFF WHEN OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ADDDITION, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR/ ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FELL OFF ITS HOUS...

Oct 17, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKER COVER FAILED.

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING MAKES NOISE DUE TO A LOOSE BOLT.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

DOOR PANEL LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED PROPERLY.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

POWER LOCKS DO NOT RELEASE AT TIMES DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL INTERFERING WITH MECHANISM.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CONSOLE IS LOOSE, NEEDED TO INSTALL NEW CONSOLE.

Oct 17, 1997 Visibility

POWER MIRROR FAILED.

Oct 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EMERGENCY HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FELL OFF.

Oct 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE.

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT, DUE TO STEERING WHEEL BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS, DUE TO PANEL FAILURE.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CENTER CONSOLE IS LOOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REAR ASHTRAY FELL OUT, DUE TO MISSING PART.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

SCREWS MISSING ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL.

Oct 17, 1997 Power Train

FLUID LEAK DUE TO TRANSAXLE PAN GASKET NEEDING TO BE RETORQUED.

Oct 17, 1997 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR MAKES NOISE.

Oct 17, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL OVER TIGHTENED.

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

FEED WIRE AT MAIN FUSE BOX UNDER HOOD IS LOOSE.

Oct 17, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SWITCH FOR TRUNK FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 17, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKER COVER FAILED.

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING MAKES NOISE DUE TO A LOOSE BOLT.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

DOOR PANEL LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED PROPERLY.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

POWER LOCKS DO NOT RELEASE AT TIMES DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL INTERFERING WITH MECHANISM.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CONSOLE IS LOOSE, NEEDED TO INSTALL NEW CONSOLE.

Oct 17, 1997 Visibility

POWER MIRROR FAILED.

Oct 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EMERGENCY HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FELL OFF.

Oct 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE.

Oct 17, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT, DUE TO STEERING WHEEL BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS, DUE TO PANEL FAILURE.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

CENTER CONSOLE IS LOOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT.

Oct 17, 1997 Unknown Or Other

REAR ASHTRAY FELL OUT, DUE TO MISSING PART.

Oct 17, 1997 Structure

SCREWS MISSING ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL.

Oct 17, 1997 Power Train

FLUID LEAK DUE TO TRANSAXLE PAN GASKET NEEDING TO BE RETORQUED.

Oct 17, 1997 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR MAKES NOISE.

Oct 17, 1997 Wheels

WHEEL OVER TIGHTENED.

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

FEED WIRE AT MAIN FUSE BOX UNDER HOOD IS LOOSE.

Oct 17, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SWITCH FOR TRUNK FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.

Oct 17, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BREAKS WHILE PRESSING THE PEDAL.

Oct 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE BREAKS WHILE PRESSING THE PEDAL.

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY.

Sep 2, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY.

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS: AT 17000 TOOK IN BECAUSE OF GRINDING NOISE. NO PROBLEM FOUND. 24000 MILES TOOK IN AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR ROTORS AND ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS. 43000 MILES HAD ALL FOUR ROTORS REPALCED AND ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND A REAR CALIPER. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Jul 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 TO 25 WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. *AK

Jul 3, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 TO 25 WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO LOCATION OF THE AIR BAG IT TAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO LOCATION OF THE AIR BAG IT TAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE VEHICLE'S ABS SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. ALSO WATER CAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. FOR THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR VEHICLE HAD 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE VEHICLE'S ABS SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. ALSO WATER CAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. FOR THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR VEHICLE HAD 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. *AK

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REVERSE HOUSING CRACKED.

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REVERSE HOUSING CRACKED.

Apr 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISC BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR FRONT HAD RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR AROUND THE CONVERTER, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE CAR AROUND THE CONVERTER, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE DASH AREA. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND UNDER THE DASH AREA. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT.

Jan 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING, ACCIDENT.

Jan 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING, ACCIDENT.

Jan 3, 1997 Power Train Crash

ON WET PAVEMENT THE REAR WENT OUT AND VEHICLE SLID INTO A TREE, VEHICLE HAS TRACTION CONTROL AND IT DID NOT ACTIVATE. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Power Train Crash

ON WET PAVEMENT THE REAR WENT OUT AND VEHICLE SLID INTO A TREE, VEHICLE HAS TRACTION CONTROL AND IT DID NOT ACTIVATE. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE OIL FUMES ESCAPED FROM THE ENGINE INTO VACCUM HOSE WHICH WENT INTO BRAKE POWER ASSIST BOOSTER HOSE, AND CAUSED THE HOSE TO CLASP AND LOSS OF BRAKES. ALSO, THE PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD.

Dec 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE OIL FUMES ESCAPED FROM THE ENGINE INTO VACCUM HOSE WHICH WENT INTO BRAKE POWER ASSIST BOOSTER HOSE, AND CAUSED THE HOSE TO CLASP AND LOSS OF BRAKES. ALSO, THE PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD.

Nov 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS UPON APPLYING BRAKES THERE WERE NO BRAKES, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. .*AK

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS UPON APPLYING BRAKES THERE WERE NO BRAKES, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. .*AK

Oct 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Aug 23, 1996 Equipment

WINDOWS FOG WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON.

Aug 23, 1996 Equipment

WINDOWS FOG WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON.

Aug 13, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 13, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE OVER WOODEN BRIDGE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ABOUT 35 MPH, HIT PONTIAC HEAD ON, WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE OVER WOODEN BRIDGE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ABOUT 35 MPH, HIT PONTIAC HEAD ON, WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE OVER WOODEN BRIDGE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ABOUT 35 MPH, HIT PONTIAC HEAD ON, WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE OVER WOODEN BRIDGE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ABOUT 35 MPH, HIT PONTIAC HEAD ON, WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Air Bags

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Equipment

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Air Bags

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Exterior Lighting

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 23, 1996 Equipment

THE U JOINT STEERING SPHERE BROKE IN HALF AND LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON AND RADIO CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING, ALSO 2 ND GEAR START NOT WORKING, WHICH CONTAIN A GEAR SHORT, ALSO HEAD LAMP BEZELS ARE WARPED AT BOTTOM, HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED .*JB

Jul 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES GET HOT, ROTORS WARPS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES SO HARD ITS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE, NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Jul 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: BRAKES GET HOT, ROTORS WARPS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES SO HARD ITS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE, NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE. *SD

Jun 18, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TRYING TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL ABS BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED HALF WAY, CONSUMER INJURED IN ACCIDENT, PLEASE DESCRIBE

Jun 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TRYING TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL ABS BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED HALF WAY, CONSUMER INJURED IN ACCIDENT, PLEASE DESCRIBE

Jun 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS REPLACED. *SD

Jun 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS REPLACED. *SD

Jun 6, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PUSH. *DH

Jun 6, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PUSH. *DH

May 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO DEEP GROVES IN PACES/ROTORS. *SD

May 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO DEEP GROVES IN PACES/ROTORS. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, FAILURE ON THE BRAKE UNIT, CANNOT STOP THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, BRAKES GET SOFT.*AK

Apr 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, FAILURE ON THE BRAKE UNIT, CANNOT STOP THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, BRAKES GET SOFT.*AK

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *SD

Apr 1, 1996 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *SD

Jan 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUOUSLY BECAUSE OF WATER ENTERING LIGHTS. HAD REPLACED FOUR TIMES. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

REAR LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUOUSLY BECAUSE OF WATER ENTERING LIGHTS. HAD REPLACED FOUR TIMES. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

BUILDING UP MOISTURE IN THE TAIL LIGHT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY OF THE TAIL LIGHT DURING THE DAY TIME, REPLACED TAIL LIGHT 3 TIMES. TT *SLC

Nov 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

BUILDING UP MOISTURE IN THE TAIL LIGHT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY OF THE TAIL LIGHT DURING THE DAY TIME, REPLACED TAIL LIGHT 3 TIMES. TT *SLC

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Oct 30, 1995 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

Oct 23, 1995 Power Train

WENT INTO DRIVE THE GEAR JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL SOMETIMES . TT

Oct 23, 1995 Power Train

WENT INTO DRIVE THE GEAR JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL SOMETIMES . TT

Oct 19, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS NO CHILD SAFETY LOCKS, 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. TT *JB

Oct 19, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS NO CHILD SAFETY LOCKS, 2 YEAR OLD CHILD IS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. TT *JB

Sep 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, TRIED SEVEN TIMES TO FIX. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, TRIED SEVEN TIMES TO FIX. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Structure

DOOR SEALS LEAK AIR. *TT

Sep 27, 1995 Visibility

OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL FAILED.

Sep 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, TRIED SEVEN TIMES TO FIX. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, TRIED SEVEN TIMES TO FIX. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Structure

DOOR SEALS LEAK AIR. *TT

Sep 27, 1995 Visibility

OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL FAILED.

Sep 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED FRONT END VIBRATION AND METAL TO METAL SOUND. DIAGNOSIS: DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOTICED FRONT END VIBRATION AND METAL TO METAL SOUND. DIAGNOSIS: DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKING IN REAR BRAKES. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKING IN REAR BRAKES. TT

Sep 3, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 3, 1995 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 31, 1995 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING, DETECTED SMOKE AND STRONG SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER COMING FROM AREA OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. TT

Aug 31, 1995 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING, DETECTED SMOKE AND STRONG SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER COMING FROM AREA OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. TT

Aug 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. *TT

Aug 30, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. *TT

Aug 23, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT FAILED. *DSH

Aug 23, 1995 Seats

POWER SEAT FAILED. *DSH

Aug 13, 1995 Visibility

AUTOMATIC WINDOW FAILURE. *AK

Aug 13, 1995 Visibility

AUTOMATIC WINDOW FAILURE. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Structure

WELDS CONNECTING THE TRUNK TO THE FENDER WALLS/BODY WERE NOT CORRECTLY ALLIGNED, RESULTING IN VEHICLEBEING UNSTABLE. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HAD CONDENSATION IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Structure

WELDS CONNECTING THE TRUNK TO THE FENDER WALLS/BODY WERE NOT CORRECTLY ALLIGNED, RESULTING IN VEHICLEBEING UNSTABLE. *AK

Jun 14, 1995 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HAD CONDENSATION IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. *AK

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR, ALSO FRONT ROTORS REPLACED.

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS/ROTORS REPLACED. *SKD

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR, ALSO FRONT ROTORS REPLACED.

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS/ROTORS REPLACED. *SKD