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Nov 18, 2016 Steering 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Nov 18, 2016 Suspension 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Nov 18, 2016 Wheels 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Nov 18, 2016 Steering 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Nov 18, 2016 Suspension 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Nov 18, 2016 Wheels 135,600 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE TIRE IS SITTING ON THE TIRE-WELL. THE FRAME APPEARS TO BE LOOSE DUE TO RUST AND HAS CAUSED THE SPRING COIL TO POP OUT AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND IT WOULD BEGIN TO "FISH TAIL" AROUND 40MPH OR WHEN...

Apr 8, 2014 Air Bags 96,700 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOVES BUT DOES NOT ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Power Train 96,700 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOVES BUT DOES NOT ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Air Bags 96,700 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOVES BUT DOES NOT ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Power Train 96,700 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOVES BUT DOES NOT ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Feb 4, 2013 Air Bags Crash 260,375 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE A CAR FISH TAILED IN FRONT OF ME SLID DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MINE. I HIT THE OTHER CAR WHILE GOING 40 MPH, IT WAS A T*BONE COLLISION. MY FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LAYING IN TH...

Feb 4, 2013 Air Bags Crash 260,375 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE A CAR FISH TAILED IN FRONT OF ME SLID DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MINE. I HIT THE OTHER CAR WHILE GOING 40 MPH, IT WAS A T*BONE COLLISION. MY FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LAYING IN TH...

Jun 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,000 mi

IT SEEMS THAT THE THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ON A FAMILY TRIP TO VIRGINIA THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE. WHEN PARKED RED FLUID WAS VISIBLE UNDER THE CAR AND UPON TESTING WAS FOUND OUT TO BE COOLANT LEAK. CAR WAS TOWED TO PA AND ...

Jun 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,000 mi

IT SEEMS THAT THE THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ON A FAMILY TRIP TO VIRGINIA THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE. WHEN PARKED RED FLUID WAS VISIBLE UNDER THE CAR AND UPON TESTING WAS FOUND OUT TO BE COOLANT LEAK. CAR WAS TOWED TO PA AND ...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND REAR LIGHT FAILURE INCLUDING BREAKS AN TURN SIGNALS.*TR

Feb 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND REAR LIGHT FAILURE INCLUDING BREAKS AN TURN SIGNALS.*TR

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND REAR LIGHT FAILURE INCLUDING BREAKS AN TURN SIGNALS.*TR

Feb 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND REAR LIGHT FAILURE INCLUDING BREAKS AN TURN SIGNALS.*TR

Jan 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

1. EVENTS UNKNOWN 2. COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE, ALL THE TIME, UNDRIVEABLE 3. UNABLE TO CORRECT FAILURE. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 160,000 mi

1. EVENTS UNKNOWN 2. COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE, ALL THE TIME, UNDRIVEABLE 3. UNABLE TO CORRECT FAILURE. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 178,280 mi

FIRST THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, THEN THE TAIL LIGHTS JUST WENT OUT ON THE 99 PONTIAC MONTANA. THEY WERE JUST WORKING AND THEN ON MY WAY HOME THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED ALL BULBS AND THEY STILL AREN'T WORKING. WENT TO SEE A TECHNICIAN AND HE SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 113,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STUCK IN SNOW DRIFT. FIRE WAS ALL CONSUMING - FIRE TRUCK HAD TO COME OUT IT OUT - JUST SHELL OF VAN WAS LEFT. WE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT AS FIRE WAS SLOW TO TAKE OFF. FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE CHIEF SAID WE WOULD NEVER KNOW CAUSE AS NO ENGINE C...

Dec 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 113,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STUCK IN SNOW DRIFT. FIRE WAS ALL CONSUMING - FIRE TRUCK HAD TO COME OUT IT OUT - JUST SHELL OF VAN WAS LEFT. WE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT AS FIRE WAS SLOW TO TAKE OFF. FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE CHIEF SAID WE WOULD NEVER KNOW CAUSE AS NO ENGINE C...

Aug 10, 2008 Electrical System Crash 105,455 mi

DEALER SOLD ME A PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AND I ONLY HAD IT FOR 2 WEEKS, AND IT WON'T START, IT HAD A CARFAX REPORT THAT SAID IT WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, THIS WAS NOT TOLD OR REVEALED TO ME BY THE DEALER. NOW I AM STRANDED WITHOUT A CAR TO GET AROUND AND NO WARRANTY WAS GIVEN. I ASK FOR A WARRANTY THE ...

Aug 10, 2008 Electrical System Crash 105,455 mi

DEALER SOLD ME A PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AND I ONLY HAD IT FOR 2 WEEKS, AND IT WON'T START, IT HAD A CARFAX REPORT THAT SAID IT WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, THIS WAS NOT TOLD OR REVEALED TO ME BY THE DEALER. NOW I AM STRANDED WITHOUT A CAR TO GET AROUND AND NO WARRANTY WAS GIVEN. I ASK FOR A WARRANTY THE ...

Aug 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,718 mi

TWO SEPARATE GASKET PROBLEMS ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN. THE MOST RECENT WAS TODAY IN AUG. OF 2008 THE LOCAL GARAGE TOLD ME THAT MY VANS LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED REPLACED FOR ABOUT $700. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN MY TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER FILLING RADIATOR I SAW WA...

Aug 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,718 mi

TWO SEPARATE GASKET PROBLEMS ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN. THE MOST RECENT WAS TODAY IN AUG. OF 2008 THE LOCAL GARAGE TOLD ME THAT MY VANS LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDED REPLACED FOR ABOUT $700. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN MY TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER FILLING RADIATOR I SAW WA...

Jan 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT THE ELECTRIC DOORS THAT WERE RECALLED; HOWEVER, SHE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT THE ELECTRIC DOORS THAT WERE RECALLED; HOWEVER, SHE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 6, 2008 Structure 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN WHICH WE BOUGHT ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. AROUND MAY WE TOOK OUR 8 YR. OLD SON TO A BASEBALL GAME AND WHEN WE WENT TO TAKE OUR THEN 16 MONTH OLD SON OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF TRACK....IT'S PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ...

Jan 6, 2008 Structure 115,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN WHICH WE BOUGHT ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. AROUND MAY WE TOOK OUR 8 YR. OLD SON TO A BASEBALL GAME AND WHEN WE WENT TO TAKE OUR THEN 16 MONTH OLD SON OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF TRACK....IT'S PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY YEAR, A WEEK OR TWO AFTER TURNING ON THE HEAT IN THE VAN, THE HEATER STOPS BLOWING WARM AIR. WHILE SITTING AT IDLE THE TEMP GAUGE RISES EXTREMELY HIGH. EVERY YEAR THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, HERE AND AT...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY YEAR, A WEEK OR TWO AFTER TURNING ON THE HEAT IN THE VAN, THE HEATER STOPS BLOWING WARM AIR. WHILE SITTING AT IDLE THE TEMP GAUGE RISES EXTREMELY HIGH. EVERY YEAR THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, HERE AND AT...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY YEAR, A WEEK OR TWO AFTER TURNING ON THE HEAT IN THE VAN, THE HEATER STOPS BLOWING WARM AIR. WHILE SITTING AT IDLE THE TEMP GAUGE RISES EXTREMELY HIGH. EVERY YEAR THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, HERE AND AT...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY YEAR, A WEEK OR TWO AFTER TURNING ON THE HEAT IN THE VAN, THE HEATER STOPS BLOWING WARM AIR. WHILE SITTING AT IDLE THE TEMP GAUGE RISES EXTREMELY HIGH. EVERY YEAR THE DEALER HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, HERE AND AT...

Oct 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Oct 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Sep 10, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60MPH OR GREATER) THE WIPER WILL OVER RUN THE WINDSHIELD WHEN INITIALLY TURNED ON. THIS IS RESULTING IN DESTROYING THE BLADE AND CREATING A SAFETY PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT THE GM DEALERS TELL ME THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD...

Sep 10, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60MPH OR GREATER) THE WIPER WILL OVER RUN THE WINDSHIELD WHEN INITIALLY TURNED ON. THIS IS RESULTING IN DESTROYING THE BLADE AND CREATING A SAFETY PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT THE GM DEALERS TELL ME THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD...

Jun 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKETS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MANIFOLD GASKETS, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, AND SEALER. TWO YEARS LATER, THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2007 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL # 02V027000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 146,000 AND FAIL...

Jun 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKETS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MANIFOLD GASKETS, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, AND SEALER. TWO YEARS LATER, THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2007 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL # 02V027000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 146,000 AND FAIL...

Apr 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE FRIED THE 3.4L V6 ENGINE. REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB

Apr 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE FRIED THE 3.4L V6 ENGINE. REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 25, 2007 Equipment

I WAS JACKING UP MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA USING THE CAR JACK, AND THE SCREW ON THE JACK STRIPPED OUT, DROPPING THE VAN. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AS I WAS STILL LIFTING THE VEHICLE, BUT UNDER THE CORRECT CIRCUSTANCES IT COULD BE A SEVER ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 25, 2007 Equipment

I WAS JACKING UP MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA USING THE CAR JACK, AND THE SCREW ON THE JACK STRIPPED OUT, DROPPING THE VAN. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AS I WAS STILL LIFTING THE VEHICLE, BUT UNDER THE CORRECT CIRCUSTANCES IT COULD BE A SEVER ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING THE VAN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT. I TURNED IT OFF AND WAITED 1 HOUR FOR IT TO COOL DOWN. STARTED IT UP AGAIN AFTER FILLING THE RADIATOR, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING I MADE SURE THE COOLANT WAS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL. WITHIN 5 MIN THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT DIED BE...

Mar 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING THE VAN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT. I TURNED IT OFF AND WAITED 1 HOUR FOR IT TO COOL DOWN. STARTED IT UP AGAIN AFTER FILLING THE RADIATOR, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING I MADE SURE THE COOLANT WAS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL. WITHIN 5 MIN THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT DIED BE...

Mar 8, 2007 Power Train 12,700 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THE BRACKET , BIG STEEL BAR - UNIVERSAL JOINT, WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE BROKE RIGHT IN THE CENTER, AND THE WHEEL WENT RIGHT UNDER THE BUMPER AND ALMOST FLIPPED THE VEHICLE OVER. UN...

Mar 8, 2007 Power Train 12,700 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THE BRACKET , BIG STEEL BAR - UNIVERSAL JOINT, WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE BROKE RIGHT IN THE CENTER, AND THE WHEEL WENT RIGHT UNDER THE BUMPER AND ALMOST FLIPPED THE VEHICLE OVER. UN...

Aug 31, 2006 Equipment 154,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NOTICEABLE WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THERE WAS ALSO A NOTICEABLY FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE INTERIOR CARPETS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A SERVICE DEALER. T...

Aug 31, 2006 Structure 154,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NOTICEABLE WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THERE WAS ALSO A NOTICEABLY FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE INTERIOR CARPETS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A SERVICE DEALER. T...

Aug 31, 2006 Equipment 154,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NOTICEABLE WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THERE WAS ALSO A NOTICEABLY FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE INTERIOR CARPETS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A SERVICE DEALER. T...

Aug 31, 2006 Structure 154,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE NOTICEABLE WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THERE WAS ALSO A NOTICEABLY FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE INTERIOR CARPETS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A SERVICE DEALER. T...

Jul 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,595 mi

MY VAN SHOWED NO SIGN OF HAVING ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEN ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK IT DIED AT A LIGHT. IT MADE AWFUL NOISES AND WOULD NOT START. I TOWED IT FIRST TO ONE REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ENGINE REPLACED. THEN I TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS T...

Jul 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,595 mi

MY VAN SHOWED NO SIGN OF HAVING ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEN ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK IT DIED AT A LIGHT. IT MADE AWFUL NOISES AND WOULD NOT START. I TOWED IT FIRST TO ONE REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ENGINE REPLACED. THEN I TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS T...

Jul 5, 2006 Visibility 72,747 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AT 50 MPH., THE WIPER BLADES ON THE WINDSHIELD COLLIDED WITH EACH OTHER. THE DRIVER SIDE BLADE/ASSEMBLY WAS TORN FROM THE WIPER ARM AND THE PASSENGER BLADE/ASSEMBLY WAS TWISTED OUT OF POSITION FOR PROPER OPERATION. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB

Jul 5, 2006 Visibility 72,747 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AT 50 MPH., THE WIPER BLADES ON THE WINDSHIELD COLLIDED WITH EACH OTHER. THE DRIVER SIDE BLADE/ASSEMBLY WAS TORN FROM THE WIPER ARM AND THE PASSENGER BLADE/ASSEMBLY WAS TWISTED OUT OF POSITION FOR PROPER OPERATION. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB

May 25, 2006 Air Bags

NO INJURIES YET. WHEN I GET INTO MY MINIVAN AND START THE ENGINE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES. IF I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND MOVE THE SEAT A LITTLE THEN RESTART THE VAN IT WILL SOMETIMES GO OUT. I HAVE GONE TO SEVERAL WEB SITES AND THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS AND THEY HAVE SAI...

May 25, 2006 Air Bags

NO INJURIES YET. WHEN I GET INTO MY MINIVAN AND START THE ENGINE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES. IF I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND MOVE THE SEAT A LITTLE THEN RESTART THE VAN IT WILL SOMETIMES GO OUT. I HAVE GONE TO SEVERAL WEB SITES AND THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS AND THEY HAVE SAI...

May 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AND GASKET FAILURE ON A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.4 L ENGINE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER INTAKE GASKETS TWICE ON THIS M.V. THEY FAIL APPROX. EVERY 80,000 MILES. *JB

May 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

COOLANT LEAK AND GASKET FAILURE ON A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.4 L ENGINE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER INTAKE GASKETS TWICE ON THIS M.V. THEY FAIL APPROX. EVERY 80,000 MILES. *JB

May 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,458 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ANTIFREEZE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BELOW THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM RETURNED FOLLOWING BOTH REPAIRS. UPDATED 06/07/2006. *AK *...

May 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,458 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ANTIFREEZE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BELOW THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM RETURNED FOLLOWING BOTH REPAIRS. UPDATED 06/07/2006. *AK *...

May 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,458 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ANTIFREEZE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BELOW THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM RETURNED FOLLOWING BOTH REPAIRS. UPDATED 06/07/2006. *AK *...

May 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,458 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ANTIFREEZE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BELOW THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM RETURNED FOLLOWING BOTH REPAIRS. UPDATED 06/07/2006. *AK *...

Apr 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF ENGINE IN 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AT 101,000 MILES DUE TO LEAKY HEAD GASKET CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THIS WAS AFTER REPAIRS FOR GASOLINE LEAK IN ENGINE DUE TO FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AT DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE. *J...

Apr 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF ENGINE IN 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AT 101,000 MILES DUE TO LEAKY HEAD GASKET CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THIS WAS AFTER REPAIRS FOR GASOLINE LEAK IN ENGINE DUE TO FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AT DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE. *J...

Apr 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE DRIVERS DOOR PANEL INSIDE COMES OFF AND GETS STUCK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO OPEN THE DOOR. AUGUST 2005 I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. MARCH 2006 I HAVE TO DO THE SAME THING AGAIN. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THESE VANS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS . I GUESS...

Apr 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE DRIVERS DOOR PANEL INSIDE COMES OFF AND GETS STUCK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO OPEN THE DOOR. AUGUST 2005 I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. MARCH 2006 I HAVE TO DO THE SAME THING AGAIN. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THESE VANS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS . I GUESS...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,035 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHECK, IT WAS DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THIS WAS THE FOURTH VEHICLE WITHIN ONE WEEK WITH THE SAME ENGINE SIZE THAT HAD A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,035 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHECK, IT WAS DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THIS WAS THE FOURTH VEHICLE WITHIN ONE WEEK WITH THE SAME ENGINE SIZE THAT HAD A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Apr 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WHERE ANTIFREEZE IS REQUIRED TO BE ADDED EVERY FEW WEEKS. THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED BY A GM DEALERSHIP AT 65,000 MILES, BUT SHORTLY AFTER BEGAN TO LEAK AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOW AT 99,000 MILES HAS HAD...

Apr 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS HAD PERSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WHERE ANTIFREEZE IS REQUIRED TO BE ADDED EVERY FEW WEEKS. THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED BY A GM DEALERSHIP AT 65,000 MILES, BUT SHORTLY AFTER BEGAN TO LEAK AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOW AT 99,000 MILES HAS HAD...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,400 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD FAILED. *JB

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,400 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD FAILED. *JB

Aug 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE FILLED GASOLINE TANK UP IN RICHMOND AND DROVE HOME 125 MILES AND THE TANK RAN ALMOST EMPTY. THIS WAS A 26 GALLON TANK. THE EMERGENCY/LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN SHE GOT HOME THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FORM THE CAR. CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND THE...

Aug 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE FILLED GASOLINE TANK UP IN RICHMOND AND DROVE HOME 125 MILES AND THE TANK RAN ALMOST EMPTY. THIS WAS A 26 GALLON TANK. THE EMERGENCY/LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN SHE GOT HOME THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FORM THE CAR. CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND THE...

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY PONTIAC MONTANA HAD A FUEL INJECTOR GO BAD AT 76,000 MILES. THERE REPAIR SHOP WHO DID THE LABOR AND REPAIR SAID THEY HAVE HAD VENTURES AND OLDS VANS DO THE SAME THING. THIS SHOP IS A MASTER MECHANIC CERTIFIED. *NM

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY PONTIAC MONTANA HAD A FUEL INJECTOR GO BAD AT 76,000 MILES. THERE REPAIR SHOP WHO DID THE LABOR AND REPAIR SAID THEY HAVE HAD VENTURES AND OLDS VANS DO THE SAME THING. THIS SHOP IS A MASTER MECHANIC CERTIFIED. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

Aug 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

Aug 4, 2005 Wheels 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

Aug 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

Aug 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

Aug 4, 2005 Wheels 83,356 mi

DURING A REGULAR OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED OIL IN THE ANTI-FREEZE. HEAD GASKETS WENT OUT. MY MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY 3.4 PONTIAC MONTANA MINI VAN THAT AROUND 80,000 MILES THERE IS OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE WHICH INDICATES A HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTION. TOOK MECHANIC 3 DAYS TO...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4LTR ENGINE. AFTER 40,000 MILES I BEGAN HAVE FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTIONS. ON AUGUST 4, 2004, AFTER SEVERAL INJECTOR CLEANINGS, I DECIDE TO HAVE ALL THE INJECTORS REPLACED WITH OEM GM INJECTORS. UNFORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE LATER DIS...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4LTR ENGINE. AFTER 40,000 MILES I BEGAN HAVE FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTIONS. ON AUGUST 4, 2004, AFTER SEVERAL INJECTOR CLEANINGS, I DECIDE TO HAVE ALL THE INJECTORS REPLACED WITH OEM GM INJECTORS. UNFORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE LATER DIS...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4LTR ENGINE. AFTER 40,000 MILES I BEGAN HAVE FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTIONS. ON AUGUST 4, 2004, AFTER SEVERAL INJECTOR CLEANINGS, I DECIDE TO HAVE ALL THE INJECTORS REPLACED WITH OEM GM INJECTORS. UNFORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE LATER DIS...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4LTR ENGINE. AFTER 40,000 MILES I BEGAN HAVE FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTIONS. ON AUGUST 4, 2004, AFTER SEVERAL INJECTOR CLEANINGS, I DECIDE TO HAVE ALL THE INJECTORS REPLACED WITH OEM GM INJECTORS. UNFORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE LATER DIS...

Mar 31, 2005 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE HARNESS, AND THE PLUG. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON.*AK

Mar 31, 2005 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE HARNESS, AND THE PLUG. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON.*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Structure 795 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING,AND ALL MECHANISMS WERE INOPERABLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT PUT A NEW HARNESS ON BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A GM PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Structure 795 mi

RIGHT SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING,AND ALL MECHANISMS WERE INOPERABLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO PONTIAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT PUT A NEW HARNESS ON BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A GM PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

ON FEB. 3 OF 2004 WE PURCHASED A USED 1999 MONTANA. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS COMING ON SO WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY "COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG" BUT IT WAS LOW ON COOLANT. I CHECKED THIS WEB SITE AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AROUND 60,000 MILES. OUR VAN H...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

ON FEB. 3 OF 2004 WE PURCHASED A USED 1999 MONTANA. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS COMING ON SO WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY "COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG" BUT IT WAS LOW ON COOLANT. I CHECKED THIS WEB SITE AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AROUND 60,000 MILES. OUR VAN H...

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING ON 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA, 80,000 MILES, $700 TO REPAIR. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING ON 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA, 80,000 MILES, $700 TO REPAIR. *JB

Feb 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT SHUT. WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED IT OPENS BACK UP, ESPECIALY IN COLD WEATHER, BUT IT ALSO OCCURS IN THE WARMER WEATHER.*AK NUMBER OF FAILURES IS AT LEAST 20 BUT MORE THAN LIKELY MORE.

Feb 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOOR WONT SHUT. WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED IT OPENS BACK UP, ESPECIALY IN COLD WEATHER, BUT IT ALSO OCCURS IN THE WARMER WEATHER.*AK NUMBER OF FAILURES IS AT LEAST 20 BUT MORE THAN LIKELY MORE.

Feb 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO FUNCTION. *JB

Feb 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO FUNCTION. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Power Train 63,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHEN CHANGING GEARS TRANSMISSION HAD A HARD SHIFT. WHEN STARTING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER THERE WAS A WINDING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK CONSUMER FELT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 7, 2005 Power Train 63,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHEN CHANGING GEARS TRANSMISSION HAD A HARD SHIFT. WHEN STARTING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER THERE WAS A WINDING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK CONSUMER FELT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

WE HAVE 1999 MONTANA WITH APPOX. 57,000 MILES AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAS FAILED. I HAVE BEEN A DI-HARD PONTIAC/GMC BUYER ALL MY LIFE, BUT AFTER MY LAST TWO VANS WE DECIDED TO PURCHASE A FORD. I HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH MY 1996 TRANSPORT AND TRADED IT FOR OUR 1999 MONTANA. I LOVE MY MONTANA, BUT T...

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

WE HAVE 1999 MONTANA WITH APPOX. 57,000 MILES AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAS FAILED. I HAVE BEEN A DI-HARD PONTIAC/GMC BUYER ALL MY LIFE, BUT AFTER MY LAST TWO VANS WE DECIDED TO PURCHASE A FORD. I HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH MY 1996 TRANSPORT AND TRADED IT FOR OUR 1999 MONTANA. I LOVE MY MONTANA, BUT T...

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR VAN A YEAR. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE WE GOT IT. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. FIRST COOLANT LEAKING, ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS, INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. REPLACED 11/05. MOTOR FAILED 1/05. DOOR MAILFUNCTION.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 85 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR VAN A YEAR. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE WE GOT IT. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. FIRST COOLANT LEAKING, ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS, INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. REPLACED 11/05. MOTOR FAILED 1/05. DOOR MAILFUNCTION.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

VEHICLE I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. OWNER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SUDDENLY THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED . OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR VAN A YEAR. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE WE GOT IT. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. FIRST COOLANT LEAKING, ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS, INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. REPLACED 11/05. MOTOR FAILED 1/05. DOOR MAILFUNCTION.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System 85 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD OUR VAN A YEAR. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SINCE WE GOT IT. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. FIRST COOLANT LEAKING, ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS, INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. REPLACED 11/05. MOTOR FAILED 1/05. DOOR MAILFUNCTION.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

VEHICLE I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. OWNER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND SUDDENLY THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED . OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE OIL AND THE CONSUMER IS NOW CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FAIL. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE OIL AND THE CONSUMER IS NOW CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FAIL. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 35,330 mi

I OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. ON THE DECEMBER 19, 2004 AROUND 2300 HOURS MY GRANDSON WAS DRIVING THE VAN ON THE US 31 BYPASS IN SOUTH BEND IN. HE WAS HEADED WESTBOUND AROUND 50 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAD RAINED AND SNOWED SOME THEN IT FROZE. A CAR IN FRONT OF MY GRANDSON SPUN OUT OF CONT...

Jan 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 35,330 mi

I OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. ON THE DECEMBER 19, 2004 AROUND 2300 HOURS MY GRANDSON WAS DRIVING THE VAN ON THE US 31 BYPASS IN SOUTH BEND IN. HE WAS HEADED WESTBOUND AROUND 50 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAD RAINED AND SNOWED SOME THEN IT FROZE. A CAR IN FRONT OF MY GRANDSON SPUN OUT OF CONT...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN SOUTH BEND IN. I NOTICED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE GOING DOWN AND TOOK THE VAN TO A GARAGE. HE SAID THAT PONTIAC SHOULD MAKE THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN SOUTH BEND IN. I NOTICED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE GOING DOWN AND TOOK THE VAN TO A GARAGE. HE SAID THAT PONTIAC SHOULD MAKE THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND...

Nov 2, 2004 Power Train

1999 PONTIAC MONTANNA MINIVAN. THE TRANSMISSION REPEATEDLY SLAMS / HAMMERS INTO GEAR. RESOLUTION IS TO STOP VAN AND RESTART VEHICLE, MOST TIMES THIS STOPS IT UNTILL IT STARTS ACTING UP AGAIN. THIS CAN HAPPEN 7 TIMES IN A 50 MILE TRIP OR ONLY ONCE. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE TO STOP IN HEAVY TRAF...

Nov 2, 2004 Power Train

1999 PONTIAC MONTANNA MINIVAN. THE TRANSMISSION REPEATEDLY SLAMS / HAMMERS INTO GEAR. RESOLUTION IS TO STOP VAN AND RESTART VEHICLE, MOST TIMES THIS STOPS IT UNTILL IT STARTS ACTING UP AGAIN. THIS CAN HAPPEN 7 TIMES IN A 50 MILE TRIP OR ONLY ONCE. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE TO STOP IN HEAVY TRAF...

Oct 21, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS WERE IN OPERATIVE. THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT LATCHED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE...

Oct 21, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS WERE IN OPERATIVE. THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT LATCHED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE...

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 MONTANA STARTED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE RAPIDLY. TWO DIFFERENT SERVICE CENTERS STATED IT WAS A WORN GASKET IN THE LOWER INTAKE. REPAIRS CAME TO $604. KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY VEHICLES WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE. I NOTICED THE LEAK AT 72,000 MILES BUT HAVE HAD TO ADD COOLANT MANY TIMES ...

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 MONTANA STARTED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE RAPIDLY. TWO DIFFERENT SERVICE CENTERS STATED IT WAS A WORN GASKET IN THE LOWER INTAKE. REPAIRS CAME TO $604. KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY VEHICLES WITH THE 3.4 ENGINE. I NOTICED THE LEAK AT 72,000 MILES BUT HAVE HAD TO ADD COOLANT MANY TIMES ...

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,998 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON HIGHWAY- WITH KIDS IN CAR EN ROUTE TO FAMILY OUTING.*AK

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,998 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON HIGHWAY- WITH KIDS IN CAR EN ROUTE TO FAMILY OUTING.*AK

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT VERY ROUGH AND HARD, AND TRANSMISSION EMITS A WHINING NOISE. ONCE IT STARTS, IT CONTINUES UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESETS. IT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASES TO ABOUT 210, BUT IT'S NOT CONSISTENT. ALSO HAD INTA...

Aug 25, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT VERY ROUGH AND HARD, AND TRANSMISSION EMITS A WHINING NOISE. ONCE IT STARTS, IT CONTINUES UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESETS. IT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE INCREASES TO ABOUT 210, BUT IT'S NOT CONSISTENT. ALSO HAD INTA...

Aug 13, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY IN COLD WEATHER. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Aug 13, 2004 Power Train 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY IN COLD WEATHER. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Structure

DURING A ROUTINE UNLOADING OF GROCERIES FROM MY REAR LIFT DOOR THE LEFT SIDE HANDLE SUPPORT SNAPPED OFF AS I WAS PULLING IT DOWN TO CLOSE IT SHUT.THIS HANDLE IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DOOR OF THE PONTIAC MONTANA. APPARENTLY THE CHEAP PLASTIC BASE COULD NOT SUPPORT MY NORMAL PULLING EFFORT TO SHUT THE R...

Jul 26, 2004 Structure

DURING A ROUTINE UNLOADING OF GROCERIES FROM MY REAR LIFT DOOR THE LEFT SIDE HANDLE SUPPORT SNAPPED OFF AS I WAS PULLING IT DOWN TO CLOSE IT SHUT.THIS HANDLE IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DOOR OF THE PONTIAC MONTANA. APPARENTLY THE CHEAP PLASTIC BASE COULD NOT SUPPORT MY NORMAL PULLING EFFORT TO SHUT THE R...

Jul 20, 2004 Equipment 15,000 mi

LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH AT 15000 MILES.DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 51500 MILES LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF 503.00 DOLLARS TO MYSELF. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH AT 15000 MILES.DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 51500 MILES LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF 503.00 DOLLARS TO MYSELF. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Equipment 15,000 mi

LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH AT 15000 MILES.DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 51500 MILES LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF 503.00 DOLLARS TO MYSELF. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH AT 15000 MILES.DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 51500 MILES LOW COOLANT ICON LIT UP ON DASH. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND IT WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF 503.00 DOLLARS TO MYSELF. *LA

May 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER MANUALLY OR BY REMOTE. THEREFORE EVERYONE MUST GO THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN WHICH IS WHY I CHOSE A REMOTE CONTROLLED SLIDING DOOR FOR MY FAMILY. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE INCONVENIENCE TO DEAL WITH. IT WILL NOT ...

May 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER MANUALLY OR BY REMOTE. THEREFORE EVERYONE MUST GO THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN WHICH IS WHY I CHOSE A REMOTE CONTROLLED SLIDING DOOR FOR MY FAMILY. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE INCONVENIENCE TO DEAL WITH. IT WILL NOT ...

Apr 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER SIS NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER SIS NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE BELTS AND OTHER PARTS. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE BELTS AND OTHER PARTS. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE BELTS AND OTHER PARTS. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE BELTS AND OTHER PARTS. *AK

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

ON MARCH 27, 2004 MY WIFE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING STIFF ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE "BRAKE", "ABS" & "TCS" LIGHTS CAME ONE. I CHECKED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, CALIPERS ETC AND FOUND THEM TO BE IN GOOD ORDER. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED IT WAS EXPLAINED THE ABS AND...

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON MARCH 27, 2004 MY WIFE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING STIFF ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE "BRAKE", "ABS" & "TCS" LIGHTS CAME ONE. I CHECKED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, CALIPERS ETC AND FOUND THEM TO BE IN GOOD ORDER. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED IT WAS EXPLAINED THE ABS AND...

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

ON MARCH 27, 2004 MY WIFE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING STIFF ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE "BRAKE", "ABS" & "TCS" LIGHTS CAME ONE. I CHECKED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, CALIPERS ETC AND FOUND THEM TO BE IN GOOD ORDER. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED IT WAS EXPLAINED THE ABS AND...

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON MARCH 27, 2004 MY WIFE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING STIFF ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE "BRAKE", "ABS" & "TCS" LIGHTS CAME ONE. I CHECKED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, CALIPERS ETC AND FOUND THEM TO BE IN GOOD ORDER. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED IT WAS EXPLAINED THE ABS AND...

Mar 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VIN [XXX] GOOD WEATHER GOOD ROAD CONDITION. WHILE ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE A BIT AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. TAPPED THE BRAKES AND MADE SURE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF BUT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PUT IT NEUTRAL AND T...

Mar 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VIN [XXX] GOOD WEATHER GOOD ROAD CONDITION. WHILE ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE A BIT AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. TAPPED THE BRAKES AND MADE SURE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF BUT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PUT IT NEUTRAL AND T...

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. NEEDED REPLACEMENT AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT INTO OIL. EVEDENTLY A COMMON DEFECT. $700. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 24K MILES. DEALER FIXED. AT 79K MILES NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR $3300. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. NEEDED REPLACEMENT AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT INTO OIL. EVEDENTLY A COMMON DEFECT. $700. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 24K MILES. DEALER FIXED. AT 79K MILES NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR $3300. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. NEEDED REPLACEMENT AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT INTO OIL. EVEDENTLY A COMMON DEFECT. $700. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 24K MILES. DEALER FIXED. AT 79K MILES NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR $3300. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. NEEDED REPLACEMENT AFTER LOSS OF COOLANT INTO OIL. EVEDENTLY A COMMON DEFECT. $700. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 24K MILES. DEALER FIXED. AT 79K MILES NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR $3300. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED MY COOLANT LEVEL IS DOWN VERY OFTEN WITH THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT COMING ON, AS WELL. ACCORDING TO MY GM DEALER THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT FROM MY 99 MONTANA WITH ABOUT 60K MILES. DEALER HAS INDICATED THE REPAIR OF THIS GASKET TO BE OVER $700 WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS. I...

Mar 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED MY COOLANT LEVEL IS DOWN VERY OFTEN WITH THE "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT COMING ON, AS WELL. ACCORDING TO MY GM DEALER THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT FROM MY 99 MONTANA WITH ABOUT 60K MILES. DEALER HAS INDICATED THE REPAIR OF THIS GASKET TO BE OVER $700 WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS. I...

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,129 mi

THE LAST 4 CARS I HAVE OWNED HAVE BEEN GM VEHICLES. I HAVE TRIED HARD TO BE LOYAL, WHEN IN 1998, MY 1992 OLDS ACHIEVE BLEW IT'S HEAD GASKET AT 79,000 MILES. A DEFECT THAT WAS SO COMMON ON QUAD-4 ENGINES IN THESE VEHICLES THAT MANY WERE RECALLED TO BE FIZED, BEFORE 75,000 MILES......I DIDN'T KNOW U...

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,129 mi

THE LAST 4 CARS I HAVE OWNED HAVE BEEN GM VEHICLES. I HAVE TRIED HARD TO BE LOYAL, WHEN IN 1998, MY 1992 OLDS ACHIEVE BLEW IT'S HEAD GASKET AT 79,000 MILES. A DEFECT THAT WAS SO COMMON ON QUAD-4 ENGINES IN THESE VEHICLES THAT MANY WERE RECALLED TO BE FIZED, BEFORE 75,000 MILES......I DIDN'T KNOW U...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THERE WERE ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. THE REASON FOR REPLACING IT WAS BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT CAUSED "GUNK" TO BUILD UP AND EVENTUALLY RUIN THE ENGINE.

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THERE WERE ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. THE REASON FOR REPLACING IT WAS BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT CAUSED "GUNK" TO BUILD UP AND EVENTUALLY RUIN THE ENGINE.

Feb 13, 2004 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

FRONT/REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO WEAR THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING/RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 13, 2004 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

FRONT/REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT BACK TO THE LOCKING POSITION. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO WEAR THE SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING/RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

AT 54K MILES THE INTAKE GASKET REQUIRED REPLACEMENT ON A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4L ENGINE. HAD BEEN TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN LEAKING COOLANT OUTSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK FOR SOME TIME. LOCAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORMED GASKET REPAIR STATING THAT HE HAS REPLACE MANY GASKETS ON THE GENERAL MOTORS...

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

AT 54K MILES THE INTAKE GASKET REQUIRED REPLACEMENT ON A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A 3.4L ENGINE. HAD BEEN TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN LEAKING COOLANT OUTSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK FOR SOME TIME. LOCAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORMED GASKET REPAIR STATING THAT HE HAS REPLACE MANY GASKETS ON THE GENERAL MOTORS...

Feb 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,888 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AT 35,888 MILES. DEALER ADVISED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. VEH OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,888 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AT 35,888 MILES. DEALER ADVISED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. VEH OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE. *AK

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE ON THE BEARING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE ON THE BEARING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED INTAKE VALVE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

AT ROUGHLY 2K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THEN AGAIN AT 28K MILES, ANOTHER REPLACEMENT. BOTH WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I TRIED TO GET THE LOCAL DEALER AND GM TO BUY IT BACK SINCE IT WAS UNTRUSTWORTHY FOR MY FAMILY. THE MOST MY THREATS COULD DO WAS GET AN EXTENDED 60K/$0 DEDUCTABL...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 56,500 mi

AT ROUGHLY 2K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THEN AGAIN AT 28K MILES, ANOTHER REPLACEMENT. BOTH WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I TRIED TO GET THE LOCAL DEALER AND GM TO BUY IT BACK SINCE IT WAS UNTRUSTWORTHY FOR MY FAMILY. THE MOST MY THREATS COULD DO WAS GET AN EXTENDED 60K/$0 DEDUCTABL...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

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

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,030 mi

MY 99 MONTANA (70,030 MILES BUT NEVER A PROBLEM) FAILED ON US ABOUT 15 MILES EAST OF HAGERSTOWN MD WHILE RETURNING TO PITTSBURGH FROM OCEAN CITY ON 7/13/2003. THE SHORT STORY IS THAT THE ENGINE FAILED WITH LITTLE PRIOR WARNING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

LEAKING LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. HARD TO SAY HOW MUCH TO DATE HAS BEEN INTERNAL, BUT HAS NEVER DRIPPED ON GARAGE FLOOR UNTIL THIS WEEK. I LIST MILAGE FAILURE AT 38,000 MILES BECAUSE THAT IS WHEN I FIRST NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING WITH NO VISABLE LEAKS. CURRENT MILEAGE IS APROX 60800 MILES...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAD A LOCAL GM DEALER REPAIR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN DEC. 2002. WE HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP REPLACED ALSO AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED AT THE SAME TIME. THE COST OF THOSE REPAIRS WAS IN THE RANGE OF $1,000 AND WAS DONE IN A VERY SATISFACTORY MANNER BY...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2002 (~53000 MILES)WE NOTICED THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. SO WE ADDED COOLANT. THEN AGAIN IN NOVEMBER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SO WE CONTACTED OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. HE TOLD US THAT THE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,530 mi

ENGINE-LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVALUATED AND FOUND TO HAVE FAULTY INTAKE GASKET-REPAIRED, WOULD LIKE GM TO COVER UNDER RECALL, SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS ALOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4 AND 3.8L ENGINES IN SEARCHING RECALLS, NOTED SEVERAL PETITIONS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. STEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 54,530 mi

ENGINE-LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVALUATED AND FOUND TO HAVE FAULTY INTAKE GASKET-REPAIRED, WOULD LIKE GM TO COVER UNDER RECALL, SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS ALOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4 AND 3.8L ENGINES IN SEARCHING RECALLS, NOTED SEVERAL PETITIONS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. STEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

AS APPEARS TO BE COMMON WITH THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE, THE INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING DEXCOOL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THUS CONTAMINATING NOT ONLY ENGINE OIL, BUT CAUSING FAILURE OF CRITICAL INTERNAL COMPONENTS DUE TO THE FACT THAT DEXCOOL DETERIORATES/WEAKENS CERTAIN METALS, ETC. IN OUR CAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 72,000 mi

AS APPEARS TO BE COMMON WITH THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE, THE INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING DEXCOOL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THUS CONTAMINATING NOT ONLY ENGINE OIL, BUT CAUSING FAILURE OF CRITICAL INTERNAL COMPONENTS DUE TO THE FACT THAT DEXCOOL DETERIORATES/WEAKENS CERTAIN METALS, ETC. IN OUR CAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,316 mi

THERE IS A DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET ON 3.4L ENGINES THAT ARE INSTALLED IN MANY OF THE GM MODELS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY NUMEROUS REPAIR SHOPS AND A SERVICE MANAGER AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT HE REPLACES ABOUT 1 OR 2 A DAY AND CAN'T BELIEVE THAT GM HASN'T BEEN FORCED INTO A RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN 2 T...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

COOLANT LIGHT COMING ON AND NOTICED COOLANT ALWAYS MISSING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY TANK. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL GM DEALER AND AFTER TESTING FOUND THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING. AFTER VERY LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FOUND ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I C...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED INTAKE VALVE

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

AT ROUGHLY 2K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THEN AGAIN AT 28K MILES, ANOTHER REPLACEMENT. BOTH WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I TRIED TO GET THE LOCAL DEALER AND GM TO BUY IT BACK SINCE IT WAS UNTRUSTWORTHY FOR MY FAMILY. THE MOST MY THREATS COULD DO WAS GET AN EXTENDED 60K/$0 DEDUCTABL...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 56,500 mi

AT ROUGHLY 2K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THEN AGAIN AT 28K MILES, ANOTHER REPLACEMENT. BOTH WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I TRIED TO GET THE LOCAL DEALER AND GM TO BUY IT BACK SINCE IT WAS UNTRUSTWORTHY FOR MY FAMILY. THE MOST MY THREATS COULD DO WAS GET AN EXTENDED 60K/$0 DEDUCTABL...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

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

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

ENGINE: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. I FOLLOWED THRU WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE BBB AND TO PONTIAC'S 800 NUMBER. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE VAN DIAGNOSED AT A GM DEALER BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE BY PONTIAC. MY DEALER QUALITY PONTIAC IN COCOA, FLORIDA LOOKED AT THE VAN AND AGREED THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 44,982 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON MY 3.4 LITER ENGINE. AFTER COMPLAINING TO PONTIAC & THE BBB, GM OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR & LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OH DECEMBER 16, 2003. SINCE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, KEYLESS REMOTE FAILED ON 7/15/03 &...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,030 mi

MY 99 MONTANA (70,030 MILES BUT NEVER A PROBLEM) FAILED ON US ABOUT 15 MILES EAST OF HAGERSTOWN MD WHILE RETURNING TO PITTSBURGH FROM OCEAN CITY ON 7/13/2003. THE SHORT STORY IS THAT THE ENGINE FAILED WITH LITTLE PRIOR WARNING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE INTAKE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

LEAKING LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. HARD TO SAY HOW MUCH TO DATE HAS BEEN INTERNAL, BUT HAS NEVER DRIPPED ON GARAGE FLOOR UNTIL THIS WEEK. I LIST MILAGE FAILURE AT 38,000 MILES BECAUSE THAT IS WHEN I FIRST NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING WITH NO VISABLE LEAKS. CURRENT MILEAGE IS APROX 60800 MILES...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAD A LOCAL GM DEALER REPAIR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN DEC. 2002. WE HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP REPLACED ALSO AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED AT THE SAME TIME. THE COST OF THOSE REPAIRS WAS IN THE RANGE OF $1,000 AND WAS DONE IN A VERY SATISFACTORY MANNER BY...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2002 (~53000 MILES)WE NOTICED THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. SO WE ADDED COOLANT. THEN AGAIN IN NOVEMBER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SO WE CONTACTED OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. HE TOLD US THAT THE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,530 mi

ENGINE-LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVALUATED AND FOUND TO HAVE FAULTY INTAKE GASKET-REPAIRED, WOULD LIKE GM TO COVER UNDER RECALL, SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS ALOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4 AND 3.8L ENGINES IN SEARCHING RECALLS, NOTED SEVERAL PETITIONS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. STEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 54,530 mi

ENGINE-LOW COOLANT LIGHT EVALUATED AND FOUND TO HAVE FAULTY INTAKE GASKET-REPAIRED, WOULD LIKE GM TO COVER UNDER RECALL, SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS ALOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4 AND 3.8L ENGINES IN SEARCHING RECALLS, NOTED SEVERAL PETITIONS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. STEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

AS APPEARS TO BE COMMON WITH THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE, THE INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING DEXCOOL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THUS CONTAMINATING NOT ONLY ENGINE OIL, BUT CAUSING FAILURE OF CRITICAL INTERNAL COMPONENTS DUE TO THE FACT THAT DEXCOOL DETERIORATES/WEAKENS CERTAIN METALS, ETC. IN OUR CAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 72,000 mi

AS APPEARS TO BE COMMON WITH THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE, THE INTAKE GASKET FAILED CAUSING DEXCOOL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THUS CONTAMINATING NOT ONLY ENGINE OIL, BUT CAUSING FAILURE OF CRITICAL INTERNAL COMPONENTS DUE TO THE FACT THAT DEXCOOL DETERIORATES/WEAKENS CERTAIN METALS, ETC. IN OUR CAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,316 mi

THERE IS A DEFECTIVE INTAKE GASKET ON 3.4L ENGINES THAT ARE INSTALLED IN MANY OF THE GM MODELS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY NUMEROUS REPAIR SHOPS AND A SERVICE MANAGER AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT HE REPLACES ABOUT 1 OR 2 A DAY AND CAN'T BELIEVE THAT GM HASN'T BEEN FORCED INTO A RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN 2 T...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

COOLANT LIGHT COMING ON AND NOTICED COOLANT ALWAYS MISSING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY TANK. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL GM DEALER AND AFTER TESTING FOUND THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING. AFTER VERY LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FOUND ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I C...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

HEAT & ENGINE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON;HEATER BLOWER INOP AT SOME SPEEDS(REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND BLOWER FAN RESISTOR PAINT PAINT BUBBLED ON HOOD TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING (FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID) WHEEL NOISE IN BEARING (REPLACE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY) BRAKES A.B.S LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON(LOOSE W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE. POOR GASKET/COOLANT DESIGN ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE CAUSING CAM BEARINGS TO SIEZE CAUSING MY CAM SHAFT TO BREAK. VEHICLE IS STILL 1,500KM AWAY AT A DEALERSHIP WHO IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH NEW ENGINE. MY COST= ENGINE+LABOUR+EXTRA WEEK HOLIDAY FOR BEING STRANDED+PLANE TICKET TO ...

Jan 8, 2004 Seat Belts 54,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK IN THE HOLSTER DUE TO THE BELT FRAYING ON BOTH SIDES TO RELEASE THE BELT FROM BEING STUCK IN THE HOLSTER. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 8, 2004 Seat Belts 54,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK IN THE HOLSTER DUE TO THE BELT FRAYING ON BOTH SIDES TO RELEASE THE BELT FROM BEING STUCK IN THE HOLSTER. *AK *SC *JB

Dec 30, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

VAN SHIFTS HARD AND OFTEN MAKES A LOUD "CLUNKING" NOISE. DEALER RECOMMENDS ~ $1100 IN REPAIRS TO THE TRANSMISSION, SEVERAL NON-DEALER REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMEND REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION FOR ~ $1400. PROBLEM STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND NOW SEEMS RELATIVELY SEVERE WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ...

Dec 30, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

VAN SHIFTS HARD AND OFTEN MAKES A LOUD "CLUNKING" NOISE. DEALER RECOMMENDS ~ $1100 IN REPAIRS TO THE TRANSMISSION, SEVERAL NON-DEALER REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMEND REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION FOR ~ $1400. PROBLEM STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND NOW SEEMS RELATIVELY SEVERE WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ...

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA EXPERIENCED NO HEATING. GARAGE STATED COOLANT HAD SLUDGE AND WAS FLUSHED AND RECHARGED. AFTER DRIVING 10 MILES TO HOME, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND STEAM ROLLED OUT UNDER HOOD. FOUND AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING IN NUMEROUS PLACES. GARAGE SAID THEY HAVE SEEN MANY OF THES...

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA EXPERIENCED NO HEATING. GARAGE STATED COOLANT HAD SLUDGE AND WAS FLUSHED AND RECHARGED. AFTER DRIVING 10 MILES TO HOME, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND STEAM ROLLED OUT UNDER HOOD. FOUND AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING IN NUMEROUS PLACES. GARAGE SAID THEY HAVE SEEN MANY OF THES...

Nov 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS CAME OFF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER GOT INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE BULBS TO STOP WORKING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS CAME OFF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER GOT INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THE BULBS TO STOP WORKING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND WATER PUMP LEAKING DEXCOOL COOLANT. DEALER REPORTS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL PUMP DRIVE O-RING, AND BOTH VALVE COVERS LEAKING OIL. DON'T KNOW IF THESE OIL LEAKS ARE DUE TO GASKET & SEAL DAMAGE FROM DEXCOOL COOLANT. *LA

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND WATER PUMP LEAKING DEXCOOL COOLANT. DEALER REPORTS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL PUMP DRIVE O-RING, AND BOTH VALVE COVERS LEAKING OIL. DON'T KNOW IF THESE OIL LEAKS ARE DUE TO GASKET & SEAL DAMAGE FROM DEXCOOL COOLANT. *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Air Bags 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Structure 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Power Train 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Equipment 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Air Bags 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Structure 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Power Train 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 12, 2003 Equipment 53,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, LATE AT TIMES. RADIO/CD SCREEN IS GARBLED LOOSE SRS CONNECTORS POWER LOCK PROBLEMS SLIDING DOOR PROBLEMS *LA

Nov 5, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE TREADS SEPARATED ON ALL FOUR TIRES WITHIN 200 MILES OF EACH OTHER WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BLOW OUT. THE DATES OF OCCURRENCES: 8/5/2003, 8/9/2003, AND 8/10/2003. *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

THE TREADS SEPARATED ON ALL FOUR TIRES WITHIN 200 MILES OF EACH OTHER WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BLOW OUT. THE DATES OF OCCURRENCES: 8/5/2003, 8/9/2003, AND 8/10/2003. *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SEAT BACKS. THE PADDING WASN'T PROPERLY DESIGNED WHEN MANUFACTURED. AS A RESULT, SEAT COVER MATERIAL IS RIPPING, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY LEAVE THE BOX CONTAINING THE SIDE AIR BAG EXPOSED. ALSO, AT 33,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET...

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SEAT BACKS. THE PADDING WASN'T PROPERLY DESIGNED WHEN MANUFACTURED. AS A RESULT, SEAT COVER MATERIAL IS RIPPING, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY LEAVE THE BOX CONTAINING THE SIDE AIR BAG EXPOSED. ALSO, AT 33,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET...

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SEAT BACKS. THE PADDING WASN'T PROPERLY DESIGNED WHEN MANUFACTURED. AS A RESULT, SEAT COVER MATERIAL IS RIPPING, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY LEAVE THE BOX CONTAINING THE SIDE AIR BAG EXPOSED. ALSO, AT 33,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET...

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SEAT BACKS. THE PADDING WASN'T PROPERLY DESIGNED WHEN MANUFACTURED. AS A RESULT, SEAT COVER MATERIAL IS RIPPING, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY LEAVE THE BOX CONTAINING THE SIDE AIR BAG EXPOSED. ALSO, AT 33,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET...

Oct 3, 2003 Seats 80,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE SEAT FRAME ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAD A PROTRUDING EDGE MADE OF METAL THAT STICKS OUT ABOUT 7 INCHES AND IS VERY SHARP. THE METAL HAS TORE THROUGH THE MATERIAL OF THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS COULD BE DEADLY IN A SIDE COLLISION. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Seats 80,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE SEAT FRAME ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAD A PROTRUDING EDGE MADE OF METAL THAT STICKS OUT ABOUT 7 INCHES AND IS VERY SHARP. THE METAL HAS TORE THROUGH THE MATERIAL OF THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS COULD BE DEADLY IN A SIDE COLLISION. *NLM

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND RADIATOR SLUDE ON 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AS A RESULT OF DEX-COOL COOLANT

Sep 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND RADIATOR SLUDE ON 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AS A RESULT OF DEX-COOL COOLANT

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I HAVE JUST TAKEN IN OUR 99 MONTANA AND HAVE LEARNED THAT I HAVE AN ENGINE GASKET LEAK. THIS WILL BE THE 2ND GASKET LEAK THE ENGINE HAS INCURRED. THE FIRST ONE WAS A HEAD GASKET AND THIS MOST RECENT GASKET IS A LOWER INTAKE. THE REASON THIS CONCERNS ME IS THAT I HAD A DEAR FRIEND HAVE AN AUTOMOBI...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I HAVE JUST TAKEN IN OUR 99 MONTANA AND HAVE LEARNED THAT I HAVE AN ENGINE GASKET LEAK. THIS WILL BE THE 2ND GASKET LEAK THE ENGINE HAS INCURRED. THE FIRST ONE WAS A HEAD GASKET AND THIS MOST RECENT GASKET IS A LOWER INTAKE. THE REASON THIS CONCERNS ME IS THAT I HAD A DEAR FRIEND HAVE AN AUTOMOBI...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA THAT THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND NOTICED WATER MISSING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY TANK. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GM DEALER. AFTER THEY TESTED IT I WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA THAT THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND NOTICED WATER MISSING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY TANK. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GM DEALER. AFTER THEY TESTED IT I WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Aug 12, 2003 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING SUBFRAME FELL TO GROUND, CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,139 mi

I TOOK MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT IS LEAKING. I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT WAS NOT REPAIRED SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. I HAVE 63,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVE THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT RATHER A FACTOR...

Aug 12, 2003 Structure Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING SUBFRAME FELL TO GROUND, CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,139 mi

I TOOK MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT IS LEAKING. I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT WAS NOT REPAIRED SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. I HAVE 63,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVE THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT RATHER A FACTOR...

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,030 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND ALLOWED COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE ENGINE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REDESIGNED THE GASKET. CHEVROLET OWNERS WITH 3.8L ENGINES WERE NOTIFIE...

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train 77,468 mi

TRANSMISSION QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WITH NO WARNING. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,030 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND ALLOWED COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE ENGINE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REDESIGNED THE GASKET. CHEVROLET OWNERS WITH 3.8L ENGINES WERE NOTIFIE...

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train 77,468 mi

TRANSMISSION QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WITH NO WARNING. *PH

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,005 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA OVERHEATED. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OTHER THAN MY WIFE MENTIONING A FUNNY SMELL. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HE CLAIMED DEX-COOL CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,005 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA OVERHEATED. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OTHER THAN MY WIFE MENTIONING A FUNNY SMELL. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HE CLAIMED DEX-COOL CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,005 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA OVERHEATED. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OTHER THAN MY WIFE MENTIONING A FUNNY SMELL. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HE CLAIMED DEX-COOL CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,005 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA OVERHEATED. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OTHER THAN MY WIFE MENTIONING A FUNNY SMELL. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND HAVE THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. HE CLAIMED DEX-COOL CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

GMC KNEW OF A PROBLEM WITH LEAKING MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKETS. I RECENTLY HAD THE PROBLEM, PAID OVER $600 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE BLEW...COSTING ME CLOSE TO AN ADDITIONAL $3500. I CONTACTED GM BEFORE THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME.*AK

Aug 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

GMC KNEW OF A PROBLEM WITH LEAKING MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKETS. I RECENTLY HAD THE PROBLEM, PAID OVER $600 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE BLEW...COSTING ME CLOSE TO AN ADDITIONAL $3500. I CONTACTED GM BEFORE THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME.*AK

Aug 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND ALL WE CAN SAY IS THAT 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THAT, THE CAR WAS WORKED ON BY THE DEALER TO FIX A COLANT LEAK BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFUL AND THE CYLINDER HEAD. WE DROVE THE CAR UP ON A STEEP HILL, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND 2 OR 3 MINUTES LATER WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR CAR'S ENGINE...

Aug 2, 2003 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND ALL WE CAN SAY IS THAT 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THAT, THE CAR WAS WORKED ON BY THE DEALER TO FIX A COLANT LEAK BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFUL AND THE CYLINDER HEAD. WE DROVE THE CAR UP ON A STEEP HILL, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND 2 OR 3 MINUTES LATER WE WERE INFORMED THAT OUR CAR'S ENGINE...

Jul 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE SERVICED TO CHANGE THE OIL AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER, I WAS DRIVING HOME A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. I HAD JUST EXITED FROM I-70 ONTO HIGHWAY 59 NORTH, WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PASS A SLOW MOVING PICKUP TRUCK. WHEN I PUSHED DOWN ON THE PEDAL IT DID NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION...

Jul 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE SERVICED TO CHANGE THE OIL AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER, I WAS DRIVING HOME A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. I HAD JUST EXITED FROM I-70 ONTO HIGHWAY 59 NORTH, WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PASS A SLOW MOVING PICKUP TRUCK. WHEN I PUSHED DOWN ON THE PEDAL IT DID NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION...

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET AT 44,000 MILES. WAS FOUND BY DEALER WHEN IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE. TOLD THEY LOOK FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 3.4L ENGINE. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASGET AT 44,000 MILES. WAS FOUND BY DEALER WHEN IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE. TOLD THEY LOOK FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 3.4L ENGINE. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 43,850 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER TOUCHED THE DOOR OR DOOR SWITCH. THIS WAS ON A SMOOTH ROAD GOING STRAIGHT. THE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL ON 8/28/02. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 43,850 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER TOUCHED THE DOOR OR DOOR SWITCH. THIS WAS ON A SMOOTH ROAD GOING STRAIGHT. THE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL ON 8/28/02. *AK

May 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1999 POTIAC MONTANA - MANIFOLD FAILURE, COOLANT LEAK. A COSTLY AND APPRANTLY FREQUENT PROBLEM. *AK

May 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1999 POTIAC MONTANA - MANIFOLD FAILURE, COOLANT LEAK. A COSTLY AND APPRANTLY FREQUENT PROBLEM. *AK

May 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

ON THE MORNING OF MAY 21, 2003 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:25 A.M. EST, MY PREGNANT WIFE OF NINE MONTHS, AND TWO CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 6 WERE DRIVING OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN SOUTHBOUND ON US-131 IN THE GRAND RAPIDS, MI AREA. AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 85 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED FOR NO APPARENT ...

May 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,500 mi

ON THE MORNING OF MAY 21, 2003 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:25 A.M. EST, MY PREGNANT WIFE OF NINE MONTHS, AND TWO CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 6 WERE DRIVING OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN SOUTHBOUND ON US-131 IN THE GRAND RAPIDS, MI AREA. AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 85 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED FOR NO APPARENT ...

May 16, 2003 Structure 30,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKING ON WATER FROM RAIN STORMS LEAKING THROUGH BODY ROOF AREA THROUGH THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE CEILING OF VEHICLE AND DRIPPING WATER RAPIDLY TO FLOOR TRAVELING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW TRIM ON INSIDE OF DOORS. SENT IN TO BE FIXED UNDER 36,000. WARRANTY. ST...

May 16, 2003 Structure 30,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKING ON WATER FROM RAIN STORMS LEAKING THROUGH BODY ROOF AREA THROUGH THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE CEILING OF VEHICLE AND DRIPPING WATER RAPIDLY TO FLOOR TRAVELING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW TRIM ON INSIDE OF DOORS. SENT IN TO BE FIXED UNDER 36,000. WARRANTY. ST...

May 9, 2003 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT LOCK WHEN THE CONSUMER PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC KEY CONTROL BUTTON. *JB *TS

May 9, 2003 Electrical System

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT LOCK WHEN THE CONSUMER PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC KEY CONTROL BUTTON. *JB *TS

May 4, 2003 Visibility 128,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT RETURN WHEN OFF, THEY RUN BUT STAY UP WHEN OFF. *JB

May 4, 2003 Visibility 128,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT RETURN WHEN OFF, THEY RUN BUT STAY UP WHEN OFF. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,900 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. *NLM

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED THE WELL KNOWN (THOUSANDS AFFECTED) INTAKE GASKET LEAK ON GM'S 3.4L ENGINE. AT 75K MILES, EXPERIENCED LOW COOLANT, TOPPED OFF, BUT NO PUDDLES. AT NEXT OIL CHANGE, FOUND OIL TO BE MILKY-BROWN AND REEK OF COOLANT. DEALER SERVICE CONFIRMED INTAKE GASKET LEAK AND REPAIRED AT COST OF ...

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,900 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. *NLM

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED THE WELL KNOWN (THOUSANDS AFFECTED) INTAKE GASKET LEAK ON GM'S 3.4L ENGINE. AT 75K MILES, EXPERIENCED LOW COOLANT, TOPPED OFF, BUT NO PUDDLES. AT NEXT OIL CHANGE, FOUND OIL TO BE MILKY-BROWN AND REEK OF COOLANT. DEALER SERVICE CONFIRMED INTAKE GASKET LEAK AND REPAIRED AT COST OF ...

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN'S INTAKE CRACKED AT BETWEEN 50,000 AND 60,000 MILES. IT COST $600.00 TO REPLACE. TWO GM MECHANICS HAVE ADMITTED THERE IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE INTAKES. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS?*JB

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN'S INTAKE CRACKED AT BETWEEN 50,000 AND 60,000 MILES. IT COST $600.00 TO REPLACE. TWO GM MECHANICS HAVE ADMITTED THERE IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE INTAKES. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS?*JB

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AT 54000 MILES. REASON IS POOR DESIGN. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK AT 54000 MILES. REASON IS POOR DESIGN. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS JUST BEEN WORKED ON BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR A LEAK IN THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THEY CHARGED ME $795.00 TO FIX THIS LAST WEEK AND NOW IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP TO FIX THE COOLANT SENSOR WHICH WILL COST ANOTHER $175.00. LAST NIGHT I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PETITION ONLI...

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS JUST BEEN WORKED ON BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR A LEAK IN THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THEY CHARGED ME $795.00 TO FIX THIS LAST WEEK AND NOW IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP TO FIX THE COOLANT SENSOR WHICH WILL COST ANOTHER $175.00. LAST NIGHT I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PETITION ONLI...

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES HEAD GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES HEAD GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 17, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 17, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS, A CRACKED HEAD BECAUSE OF OVER HEATING, WATER PUMP AND HEAT SENSOR, OIL IN ONE CYLINDER, A SHORT IN THE REAR LIGHTS WITH DEALER SAYING I (SHOULD REPLACE THE LIGHTING STRUCTURE ON BOTH SIDES) $200.00. ABS SYSTEM SENSOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE WIRE BURNED THROUGH $500.00. THE $200....

Mar 10, 2003 Structure 54,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR DIFFICULTY OR WARNING, THE STRUTS FAILED, AND THE HATCH DROPPED ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD, KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A SEVERE NECK INJURY. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *JB SCC

Mar 10, 2003 Suspension 54,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR DIFFICULTY OR WARNING, THE STRUTS FAILED, AND THE HATCH DROPPED ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD, KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A SEVERE NECK INJURY. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *JB SCC

Mar 10, 2003 Structure 54,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR DIFFICULTY OR WARNING, THE STRUTS FAILED, AND THE HATCH DROPPED ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD, KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A SEVERE NECK INJURY. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *JB SCC

Mar 10, 2003 Suspension 54,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR DIFFICULTY OR WARNING, THE STRUTS FAILED, AND THE HATCH DROPPED ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD, KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED A SEVERE NECK INJURY. THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *JB SCC

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

I HAVE A '99 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH GM'S INFAMOUS V6 3.4L ENGINE. JUST HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET JOB AT 56.5K MILES. THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM, WITH SUDDEN OVER HEATING AND THE CAR STOPPED ON MY WIFE. ALSO THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS THIRD TRANMISSION.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 56,500 mi

I HAVE A '99 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH GM'S INFAMOUS V6 3.4L ENGINE. JUST HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET JOB AT 56.5K MILES. THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM, WITH SUDDEN OVER HEATING AND THE CAR STOPPED ON MY WIFE. ALSO THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS THIRD TRANMISSION.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

I HAVE A '99 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH GM'S INFAMOUS V6 3.4L ENGINE. JUST HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET JOB AT 56.5K MILES. THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM, WITH SUDDEN OVER HEATING AND THE CAR STOPPED ON MY WIFE. ALSO THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS THIRD TRANMISSION.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 56,500 mi

I HAVE A '99 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH GM'S INFAMOUS V6 3.4L ENGINE. JUST HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET JOB AT 56.5K MILES. THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM, WITH SUDDEN OVER HEATING AND THE CAR STOPPED ON MY WIFE. ALSO THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS THIRD TRANMISSION.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER PUMP AND INTAKE GASKET WERE LEAKING COOLANT. HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP AND RESEAL INTAKE AT 40K MILES. $1100 REPAIR

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATED WATER PUMP AND INTAKE GASKET WERE LEAKING COOLANT. HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP AND RESEAL INTAKE AT 40K MILES. $1100 REPAIR

Feb 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONATA VEHICLE IS SIMILAR TO THE 1915 OTHERS ONLINE HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/MOD_PERL/SIGNED.CGI?GMCNSMRS&1 COST $800 TO REPAIR.

Feb 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONATA VEHICLE IS SIMILAR TO THE 1915 OTHERS ONLINE HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/MOD_PERL/SIGNED.CGI?GMCNSMRS&1 COST $800 TO REPAIR.

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

VEHCILE IS LOSING COOLANT DISCOVERED A BAD IONTAKE GASKET. REPAIRS TOTALLED $800 BY LOCAL DELAERSHIP. RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

VEHCILE IS LOSING COOLANT DISCOVERED A BAD IONTAKE GASKET. REPAIRS TOTALLED $800 BY LOCAL DELAERSHIP. RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE

Feb 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

PONTIAC MONTANA PRESENTED WITH A LOW COOLANT LIGHT,, FOUND TO HAVE A FAULTY INTAKE GASKET, (REPAIRED FOR APPROX $700.) WHEN ASKED ABOUT RATE OF OCCURRENCE, GM SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS A LOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4L AND 3.8L ENGINES". *JB

Feb 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

PONTIAC MONTANA PRESENTED WITH A LOW COOLANT LIGHT,, FOUND TO HAVE A FAULTY INTAKE GASKET, (REPAIRED FOR APPROX $700.) WHEN ASKED ABOUT RATE OF OCCURRENCE, GM SERVICE MANAGER STATED "IT HAPPENS A LOT MORE OFTEN THAN GM WANTS TO ADMIT IN THE 3.4L AND 3.8L ENGINES". *JB

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

FAILURE OF LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. INTERNET SEARCH PROVIDED EVIDENCE THAT THOUSANDS OF THESE ARE FAILING AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL NOTICE TO DATE.

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

FAILURE OF LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. INTERNET SEARCH PROVIDED EVIDENCE THAT THOUSANDS OF THESE ARE FAILING AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL NOTICE TO DATE.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AND AT 54,000 MILES BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOSS OF OIL AND COOLANT. I TOOK TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER AND LOWER GASKETS NEED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS MY THERMOSTAT AND GASKET. QUOTE $900 FOR REPAIRS.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA AND AT 54,000 MILES BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOSS OF OIL AND COOLANT. I TOOK TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER AND LOWER GASKETS NEED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS MY THERMOSTAT AND GASKET. QUOTE $900 FOR REPAIRS.

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY WIFE & I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. IN SEPTEMBER WITH 53,000 MILES WE NOTICED THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. WE ADDED COOLANT AND ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I THEN CONTACTED MY PERSONAL MECHANIC (SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY). HE TOLD ME THAT THE INT...

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,100 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA- COOLANT IN OIL- LEAKING INTAKE MAINIFOLD GASKET AND BAD WATER PUMP. 75,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY WIFE & I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. IN SEPTEMBER WITH 53,000 MILES WE NOTICED THAT THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. WE ADDED COOLANT AND ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I THEN CONTACTED MY PERSONAL MECHANIC (SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY). HE TOLD ME THAT THE INT...

Jan 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,100 mi

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA- COOLANT IN OIL- LEAKING INTAKE MAINIFOLD GASKET AND BAD WATER PUMP. 75,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

Jan 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER UPON IMPACT, AND NIETHER DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HAD A FRONT END COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT FAILED TO LOCK WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PLOWED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FRONT END. NEITHER OF VEHICLE'S FRONTAL OR REAR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PH...*AK

Jan 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER UPON IMPACT, AND NIETHER DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HAD A FRONT END COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT FAILED TO LOCK WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PLOWED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FRONT END. NEITHER OF VEHICLE'S FRONTAL OR REAR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PH...*AK

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING COOLANT FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,050 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK CAUSING COOLANT/OIL MIX INTERNALLY ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 41K. CAUGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 900MI TRIP. WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE IF NOT CAUGHT BEFORE TRIP. OIL WAS CREAMY WHITE.

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,050 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK CAUSING COOLANT/OIL MIX INTERNALLY ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 41K. CAUGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 900MI TRIP. WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE IF NOT CAUGHT BEFORE TRIP. OIL WAS CREAMY WHITE.

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK CAUSING COOLANT FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,050 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK CAUSING COOLANT/OIL MIX INTERNALLY ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 41K. CAUGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 900MI TRIP. WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE IF NOT CAUGHT BEFORE TRIP. OIL WAS CREAMY WHITE.

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,050 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK CAUSING COOLANT/OIL MIX INTERNALLY ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 41K. CAUGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 900MI TRIP. WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE IF NOT CAUGHT BEFORE TRIP. OIL WAS CREAMY WHITE.

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,224 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. MR *JG

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,224 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. MR *JG

Nov 5, 2002 Structure 34,007 mi

AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLES SLIDING DOOR THE PROBLEM REOCURRED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TS *NLM

Nov 5, 2002 Structure 34,007 mi

AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLES SLIDING DOOR THE PROBLEM REOCURRED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TS *NLM

Oct 29, 2002 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REPLACEMENT COST $2600. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL RADIATOR FAILURE, WHICH TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COOLANT, DESTROYING ENGINE GASKETS AND REQUIRING $1700 IN ENGINE REPAIRS. THAT'S $4300 IN ONE MONTH, ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE. NOTE THE NUMBER OF TRANS...

Oct 29, 2002 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REPLACEMENT COST $2600. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL RADIATOR FAILURE, WHICH TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COOLANT, DESTROYING ENGINE GASKETS AND REQUIRING $1700 IN ENGINE REPAIRS. THAT'S $4300 IN ONE MONTH, ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE. NOTE THE NUMBER OF TRANS...

Sep 24, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LOWER CRADLE COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER FORMATION. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LOWER CRADLE COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER FORMATION. NLM

Sep 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR, AND IN TURN COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR, AND IN TURN COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 15, 2002 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO STAY ON, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG ALSO CAME OUT OF THE SEAT. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Seats

FRONT SEAT COVER FAILED DUE TO LACK OF PADDING. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Visibility

THERE WAS A RATTLE OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENSE WAS CRACKED AT THE MOUNTING POINT. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS WERE FAULTY CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO MAKE NOISE. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Equipment

THE RADIO DISPLAY FAILED. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO STAY ON, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG ALSO CAME OUT OF THE SEAT. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Seats

FRONT SEAT COVER FAILED DUE TO LACK OF PADDING. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Visibility

THERE WAS A RATTLE OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENSE WAS CRACKED AT THE MOUNTING POINT. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS AND PADS WERE FAULTY CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO MAKE NOISE. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Equipment

THE RADIO DISPLAY FAILED. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. NLM

Aug 29, 2002 Structure

MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS VAN. SHE HAD JUST PUT THE BABY IN THE CAR SEAT , WALKED AROUND TO GET IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE DOOR FELL OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND SHE WAS PARKED. THE PART INSIDE MISSED THE BABY. IF SHE HAD BEEN TRAVELING THE BABY COULD OF BEEN HURT . THE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Structure

MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS VAN. SHE HAD JUST PUT THE BABY IN THE CAR SEAT , WALKED AROUND TO GET IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE DOOR FELL OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND SHE WAS PARKED. THE PART INSIDE MISSED THE BABY. IF SHE HAD BEEN TRAVELING THE BABY COULD OF BEEN HURT . THE ...

Aug 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS CAUSING FLUID TO LINK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.-*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS CAUSING FLUID TO LINK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.-*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL HESITATE TO SHIFT GEARS,AND WILL SHAKE IF SUDDENLY STOPPED.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL HESITATE TO SHIFT GEARS,AND WILL SHAKE IF SUDDENLY STOPPED.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20/35MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH

Aug 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20/35MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING TWICE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS LOSING COOLANT AND THERE WAS A LOUD VALVE TRAIN NOISE WHEN STARTED COLD. DEALER FOUND LEAKS OF THE GASKETS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY FADED OUT, RADIO WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE DISPLAY STILL DOES NOT COME UP CLEARLY. THE ON STAR SYSTEM FAILED AFTER UNRELATED REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY FADED OUT, RADIO WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE DISPLAY STILL DOES NOT COME UP CLEARLY. THE ON STAR SYSTEM FAILED AFTER UNRELATED REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. REPLACED COMPRESSOR AND OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR WAS MADE AFTER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE VAN AND MANUFACTURER DID COVER THE REPAIR. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING TWICE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE IS LOSING COOLANT AND THERE WAS A LOUD VALVE TRAIN NOISE WHEN STARTED COLD. DEALER FOUND LEAKS OF THE GASKETS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY FADED OUT, RADIO WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE DISPLAY STILL DOES NOT COME UP CLEARLY. THE ON STAR SYSTEM FAILED AFTER UNRELATED REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE RADIO DISPLAY FADED OUT, RADIO WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE DISPLAY STILL DOES NOT COME UP CLEARLY. THE ON STAR SYSTEM FAILED AFTER UNRELATED REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TT

Aug 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. REPLACED COMPRESSOR AND OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR WAS MADE AFTER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE VAN AND MANUFACTURER DID COVER THE REPAIR. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR A 1999 PRODUCTION VEHICLE. BEEN TOLD BY MY SELLING DEALER THAT THE PART IS ON "NATIONAL BACK-ORDER" WITH NO EXPECTED DATE OF ARRIVIAL. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER STOPPED MAKING THE PART DUE TO A SUPPLIER FAILURE. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE D...

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR A 1999 PRODUCTION VEHICLE. BEEN TOLD BY MY SELLING DEALER THAT THE PART IS ON "NATIONAL BACK-ORDER" WITH NO EXPECTED DATE OF ARRIVIAL. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER STOPPED MAKING THE PART DUE TO A SUPPLIER FAILURE. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE D...

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE BEEN PLAGED WITH COOLANT LEAKAGE FOR SOME TIME. OUR INTAKE GASKET HAS BEEN PEGGED AS THE CAUSE. WHY SHOULD THE CONSUMER BE FORCED TO FOOT THE BILL FOR SOMETHING THAT IN MY MIND IS AN ASSEMBLY OR DEFECT PROBLEM. NOONE SHOULD BE HAVING TO FOOL WITH THE ENGINE ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. THIS IS ...

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE BEEN PLAGED WITH COOLANT LEAKAGE FOR SOME TIME. OUR INTAKE GASKET HAS BEEN PEGGED AS THE CAUSE. WHY SHOULD THE CONSUMER BE FORCED TO FOOT THE BILL FOR SOMETHING THAT IN MY MIND IS AN ASSEMBLY OR DEFECT PROBLEM. NOONE SHOULD BE HAVING TO FOOL WITH THE ENGINE ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. THIS IS ...

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AFTER BEING STRUCK HEAD ON, THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 35-40MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN. SEATBELT WAS ON AND MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNEES HIT THE DASH.

May 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. PER DEALER 30000 OF THESE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER.*JB

May 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AFTER BEING STRUCK HEAD ON, THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 35-40MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN. SEATBELT WAS ON AND MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNEES HIT THE DASH.

May 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED. PER DEALER 30000 OF THESE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER.*JB

May 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING OF NO HEAT COMING OUT OF HEATER ALTHOUGH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NORMAL. THE SERVICE ADVISER SAID I PROBABLY HAD A GASKET LEAK, OPENED THE HOOD, AND IMMEDIATELY POINTED TO THE SPOT WHERE IT WAS LEAKING. IT WAS NOT LEAKING ENOUGH TO MARK THE PAVEMENT, IT WOULD JUST ...

May 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING OF NO HEAT COMING OUT OF HEATER ALTHOUGH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NORMAL. THE SERVICE ADVISER SAID I PROBABLY HAD A GASKET LEAK, OPENED THE HOOD, AND IMMEDIATELY POINTED TO THE SPOT WHERE IT WAS LEAKING. IT WAS NOT LEAKING ENOUGH TO MARK THE PAVEMENT, IT WOULD JUST ...

May 3, 2002 Steering

I AM JUST WONDERING WHEN SOMETHING CAN BE ADDRESSED CONCERNING THE USE OF PLASTIC IN THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS OF THE STEERING RACK. THE TIE RODS ARE FAILING EVERY 15 TO 20 THOUSAND MILES. IT RESULTS IN HAMMERING CLUNKS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, AND AN INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE DIRECTI...

May 3, 2002 Steering

I AM JUST WONDERING WHEN SOMETHING CAN BE ADDRESSED CONCERNING THE USE OF PLASTIC IN THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS OF THE STEERING RACK. THE TIE RODS ARE FAILING EVERY 15 TO 20 THOUSAND MILES. IT RESULTS IN HAMMERING CLUNKS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, AND AN INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE DIRECTI...

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER REPORTING A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, CAUSES LEAKS AND A KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*JB

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER REPORTING A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, CAUSES LEAKS AND A KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*JB

Apr 29, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR OPENS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WIPED OFF A CONNECTOR PLATE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE ACTUATOR. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING DOOR OPENS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WIPED OFF A CONNECTOR PLATE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE ACTUATOR. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGERS ELECTRICAL MIRROR GEAR WAS STRIPPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MAKES NOISE. THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGERS ELECTRICAL MIRROR GEAR WAS STRIPPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MAKES NOISE. THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *JG

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR OF VEHICLE DUE TO THE GASKET MATERIAL FALLING ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. NLM DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED LEAKING INTAKE GASKETS. *TT

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR OF VEHICLE DUE TO THE GASKET MATERIAL FALLING ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. NLM DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED LEAKING INTAKE GASKETS. *TT

Mar 27, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM COULD NOT SUPPORT 7 PASSENGERS + LUGGAGE + FUEL, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF SPEED (10-15MPH) BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMITS. REAR BRAKES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGING, CAUSING UNSAFE STOPPING, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. REAR BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED MANUALLY TO IMPROVE BRAKING...

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

SUSPENSION SYSTEM COULD NOT SUPPORT 7 PASSENGERS + LUGGAGE + FUEL, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF SPEED (10-15MPH) BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMITS. REAR BRAKES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGING, CAUSING UNSAFE STOPPING, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. REAR BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED MANUALLY TO IMPROVE BRAKING...

Mar 27, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION SYSTEM COULD NOT SUPPORT 7 PASSENGERS + LUGGAGE + FUEL, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF SPEED (10-15MPH) BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMITS. REAR BRAKES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGING, CAUSING UNSAFE STOPPING, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. REAR BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED MANUALLY TO IMPROVE BRAKING...

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

SUSPENSION SYSTEM COULD NOT SUPPORT 7 PASSENGERS + LUGGAGE + FUEL, WITHOUT EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF SPEED (10-15MPH) BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMITS. REAR BRAKES WERE NOT FULLY ENGAGING, CAUSING UNSAFE STOPPING, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS. REAR BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED MANUALLY TO IMPROVE BRAKING...

Feb 28, 2002 Air Bags

RECALL 02 V 027 000/AIR BAG. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER HARRY ROBINSON PONTIAC, FORTH SMITH, AR 501-646-8600, HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RESTRAINT BELT RETRACTOR. *AK. CONSUMER S...

Feb 28, 2002 Seat Belts

RECALL 02 V 027 000/AIR BAG. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER HARRY ROBINSON PONTIAC, FORTH SMITH, AR 501-646-8600, HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RESTRAINT BELT RETRACTOR. *AK. CONSUMER S...

Feb 28, 2002 Air Bags

RECALL 02 V 027 000/AIR BAG. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER HARRY ROBINSON PONTIAC, FORTH SMITH, AR 501-646-8600, HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RESTRAINT BELT RETRACTOR. *AK. CONSUMER S...

Feb 28, 2002 Seat Belts

RECALL 02 V 027 000/AIR BAG. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER HARRY ROBINSON PONTIAC, FORTH SMITH, AR 501-646-8600, HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RESTRAINT BELT RETRACTOR. *AK. CONSUMER S...

Feb 26, 2002 Structure

THE FRAME HAD 4 BREAKS WHICH 2 OCCURRED SOME TIME AGO/RUSTY/3RD BREAK ESTIMATED 2/15/02 AND FINAL BREAK 2/16/02. I WAS ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER DEFECT.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Structure

THE FRAME HAD 4 BREAKS WHICH 2 OCCURRED SOME TIME AGO/RUSTY/3RD BREAK ESTIMATED 2/15/02 AND FINAL BREAK 2/16/02. I WAS ADVISED BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER DEFECT.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY CRACKED WHERE PIPE IS PRESSURE FITTED INTO MANIFOLD, CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK RAPIDLY, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER COOLANT CONTAINER WAS OVER 1/2 EMPTY. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY CRACKED WHERE PIPE IS PRESSURE FITTED INTO MANIFOLD, CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO LEAK RAPIDLY, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER COOLANT CONTAINER WAS OVER 1/2 EMPTY. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Air Bags

MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THE SEATBELT PRETENSION IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, POTENTIALLY CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO ENGAGE. PAST 36,000 M NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND GM WILL NOT REPAIR FOR DEFECT. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Seat Belts

MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THE SEATBELT PRETENSION IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, POTENTIALLY CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO ENGAGE. PAST 36,000 M NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND GM WILL NOT REPAIR FOR DEFECT. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Air Bags

MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THE SEATBELT PRETENSION IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, POTENTIALLY CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO ENGAGE. PAST 36,000 M NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND GM WILL NOT REPAIR FOR DEFECT. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Seat Belts

MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THE SEATBELT PRETENSION IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, POTENTIALLY CAN CAUSE AIRBAG TO ENGAGE. PAST 36,000 M NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND GM WILL NOT REPAIR FOR DEFECT. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BRAKE PEDAL UNEXPECTEDLY FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND CAUSED A CRASH. THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURIED; 2 PEOPLE IN PONTIAC, MONTANA RECEIVED RESTRAINT RELATED CHEST INJURIES, AN...

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Tires

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Equipment

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BRAKE PEDAL UNEXPECTEDLY FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND CAUSED A CRASH. THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURIED; 2 PEOPLE IN PONTIAC, MONTANA RECEIVED RESTRAINT RELATED CHEST INJURIES, AN...

Jan 29, 2002 Air Bags

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Tires

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 29, 2002 Equipment

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR EXTREME DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH THE MANUFACURER. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 2.5 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 17 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE VARIOUS PROBLEMS FIXED: TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH 16,000 MILES, AIRBAG PROBLEM...

Jan 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Jan 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Jan 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Jan 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WRITING TO EXPRESS DISSATISFACTION 2 MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THE INTAKE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - BUYER BEWARE. I CAN UNDERSTAND DISC PAD WEAR, BUT NOT MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE LIFTER ...

Dec 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI SKID SYSTEM MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED ABS FLUID WAS NOT FLOWING INTO MOTOR. *AK

Nov 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI SKID SYSTEM MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED ABS FLUID WAS NOT FLOWING INTO MOTOR. *AK

Nov 18, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING IN A TORRENTIAL 3-HOUR DOWNPOUR. HAD TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER AND DRIVE WITH NO FORWARD VISIBILITY UNTIL REACHING A TOWN WITH A GARAGE. THIS WAS ON HIGHWAY 77 IN SOUTH TEXAS, A VERY HEAVILY TRAVELLED ROAD. WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED BEING H...

Nov 18, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING IN A TORRENTIAL 3-HOUR DOWNPOUR. HAD TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER AND DRIVE WITH NO FORWARD VISIBILITY UNTIL REACHING A TOWN WITH A GARAGE. THIS WAS ON HIGHWAY 77 IN SOUTH TEXAS, A VERY HEAVILY TRAVELLED ROAD. WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED BEING H...

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 FOR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CORNFORTH-CAMPBALL PO B0X 537 PUYALLUP WA 98371 206 845 8881 TOLL FREE 1800 573 8881. *AK

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 FOR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CORNFORTH-CAMPBALL PO B0X 537 PUYALLUP WA 98371 206 845 8881 TOLL FREE 1800 573 8881. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE OCCASIONALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD, WHINING & BANGING INTO GEAR-THIS GOES AWAY IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF & THEN BACK ON . IT OCCURRS AT SLOWER SPEEDS NOT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY ON SHORT TRIPS OR LONGER TRIPS WITH SEVERAL STOPS. RECENTLY THERE WAS ...

Nov 8, 2001 Power Train

WE HAVE OCCASIONALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD, WHINING & BANGING INTO GEAR-THIS GOES AWAY IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF & THEN BACK ON . IT OCCURRS AT SLOWER SPEEDS NOT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY ON SHORT TRIPS OR LONGER TRIPS WITH SEVERAL STOPS. RECENTLY THERE WAS ...

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE OCCASIONALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD, WHINING & BANGING INTO GEAR-THIS GOES AWAY IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF & THEN BACK ON . IT OCCURRS AT SLOWER SPEEDS NOT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY ON SHORT TRIPS OR LONGER TRIPS WITH SEVERAL STOPS. RECENTLY THERE WAS ...

Nov 8, 2001 Power Train

WE HAVE OCCASIONALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD, WHINING & BANGING INTO GEAR-THIS GOES AWAY IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF & THEN BACK ON . IT OCCURRS AT SLOWER SPEEDS NOT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY ON SHORT TRIPS OR LONGER TRIPS WITH SEVERAL STOPS. RECENTLY THERE WAS ...

Oct 16, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. TWICE SERVICED IN THE PAST YEAR. PROBLEMS STILL PRESENT. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. *AK

Oct 16, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. TWICE SERVICED IN THE PAST YEAR. PROBLEMS STILL PRESENT. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Power Train

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Equipment

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Power Train

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Equipment

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 29, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PURCHAUSED USED (6 MONTHS OLD) HAVE NOW OWNED AUTO FOR 2 YEARS. AT 38000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTING SHIFTING HARSH AT TIMES, HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS STARTED ACTING AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. RADIO HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-4 TIME, DUE TO GARBBLED DISPLAY. MOS...

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE AT 1-2 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB. CONSUMER THEN APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN, THIS TIME BRAKES ENGAGED. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE AT 1-2 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB. CONSUMER THEN APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN, THIS TIME BRAKES ENGAGED. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT, AND THERE'S TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS, BLAMED AS A WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT, AND THERE'S TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS, BLAMED AS A WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT, AND THERE'S TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS, BLAMED AS A WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT, AND THERE'S TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS, BLAMED AS A WEAR AND TEAR.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Structure

WATER LEAK WILL CONTINUE CAUSING REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH WIRING LOCATED UNDER FLOOR. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Structure

WATER LEAK WILL CONTINUE CAUSING REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH WIRING LOCATED UNDER FLOOR. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE WHILE HAVING OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED MORE THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER, WHOM I WILL NO LONGER TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FOR WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING, ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES PRESENTLY O...

Jul 2, 2001 Electrical System

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE WHILE HAVING OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED MORE THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER, WHOM I WILL NO LONGER TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FOR WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING, ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES PRESENTLY O...

Jul 2, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE WHILE HAVING OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED MORE THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER, WHOM I WILL NO LONGER TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FOR WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING, ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES PRESENTLY O...

Jul 2, 2001 Electrical System

THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE WHILE HAVING OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED MORE THAN 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER, WHOM I WILL NO LONGER TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FOR WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING, ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES PRESENTLY O...

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

ALL OF THE SEATBELTS, PARTICULARLY IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE DO NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER HAS TO FEED SEATBELT BACK INTO RETRACTOR TO AVOID BELTS FROM HANGING OUT OF VEHICLE DOOR. WHEN CHILD REACHES FORWARD SEAT BELT BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN BACK UP AROUND CHILD. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. P...

Jun 28, 2001 Seat Belts

ALL OF THE SEATBELTS, PARTICULARLY IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE DO NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER HAS TO FEED SEATBELT BACK INTO RETRACTOR TO AVOID BELTS FROM HANGING OUT OF VEHICLE DOOR. WHEN CHILD REACHES FORWARD SEAT BELT BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN BACK UP AROUND CHILD. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. P...

Jun 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE ENGINEERING OF THE SLIDING DOOR OF MY VAN. TWO WEEKS AGO MY TEN YEAR OLD SON WAS GETTING OUT OF THE VAN, HIS LEG SLIPPED IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE SIDE OF THE VAN. HE RECEIVEDA SEVERE GASH THAT REQUIRED TWELVE STITCHES TO CLOSE. HE WAS CUT ON THE SQUARE METAL PLATE ...

Jun 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE ENGINEERING OF THE SLIDING DOOR OF MY VAN. TWO WEEKS AGO MY TEN YEAR OLD SON WAS GETTING OUT OF THE VAN, HIS LEG SLIPPED IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE SIDE OF THE VAN. HE RECEIVEDA SEVERE GASH THAT REQUIRED TWELVE STITCHES TO CLOSE. HE WAS CUT ON THE SQUARE METAL PLATE ...

Jun 7, 2001 Visibility

ON ONE OCCASION REAR GLASS HAS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED WINDOW WITHOUT CHARGES. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEAR LATER PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITHOUT CHARGES TO CONSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFOMATION ...

Jun 7, 2001 Visibility

ON ONE OCCASION REAR GLASS HAS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED WINDOW WITHOUT CHARGES. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEAR LATER PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITHOUT CHARGES TO CONSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFOMATION ...

May 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK WHILE HAVING...

May 16, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND TRANSMISSION ROUGHLY WILL SHIFT GEAR. VEHICLE AT DEALER, THEY WILL FLUSH FUEL INJECTORS.*AK *SLC

May 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND TRANSMISSION ROUGHLY WILL SHIFT GEAR. VEHICLE AT DEALER, THEY WILL FLUSH FUEL INJECTORS.*AK *SLC

May 16, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND TRANSMISSION ROUGHLY WILL SHIFT GEAR. VEHICLE AT DEALER, THEY WILL FLUSH FUEL INJECTORS.*AK *SLC

May 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND TRANSMISSION ROUGHLY WILL SHIFT GEAR. VEHICLE AT DEALER, THEY WILL FLUSH FUEL INJECTORS.*AK *SLC

May 8, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED UP, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A PROGRAMMING FUNCTION THAT NEEDED TO BE REPORGRAMMED, THE DOOR WORKED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD T...

May 8, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED UP, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A PROGRAMMING FUNCTION THAT NEEDED TO BE REPORGRAMMED, THE DOOR WORKED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN SO CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD T...

May 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONNECTION WAS LOOSE CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

May 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR HAS FAILED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, ON ONE OCCASION THE THE DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER LEFT WRIST CAUSING A SPRAIN, RECALL ISSUED 01V-067 HOWEVER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND REPAIRED LATER FOR FEE PRIOR TO RECALL, ...

May 3, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE PUMP WAS NOISY. NLM

May 3, 2001 Electrical System

THE ECM WAS POORLY GROUNDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK OR MISS, AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE JERK AND MISS. NLM

May 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONNECTION WAS LOOSE CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

May 3, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR HAS FAILED ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, ON ONE OCCASION THE THE DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER LEFT WRIST CAUSING A SPRAIN, RECALL ISSUED 01V-067 HOWEVER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND REPAIRED LATER FOR FEE PRIOR TO RECALL, ...

May 3, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE PUMP WAS NOISY. NLM

May 3, 2001 Electrical System

THE ECM WAS POORLY GROUNDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK OR MISS, AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE JERK AND MISS. NLM

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP OVER 6 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE JUMPS AND JERKS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP OVER 6 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE JUMPS AND JERKS.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS WOULD STICK WHEN USING REMOTE OR MANUAL CONTROL WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO ENTER THROUGH DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR. HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES. EACH TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE SLID...

Mar 6, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS WOULD STICK WHEN USING REMOTE OR MANUAL CONTROL WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. WOULD ONLY BE ABLE TO ENTER THROUGH DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR. HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES. EACH TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE SLID...

Feb 21, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN MOTION THEY BEGIN TO INTERLOCK WITH EACH OTHER. WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN FIXED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN MOTION THEY BEGIN TO INTERLOCK WITH EACH OTHER. WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN FIXED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL DRIFT BACKWARD WHEN STOPPED ON HILL IN DRIVE GEAR(FORWARD)AND WITHOUT BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED. SAME SITUATION WILL HAPPEN WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR POINTING DOWNHILL WHEN BRAKE IS LET OFF (THE VEHICLE WILL COAST IN FORWARD DIRECTION). I FEEL THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD CATCH AND PREVENT THIS MOT...

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL DRIFT BACKWARD WHEN STOPPED ON HILL IN DRIVE GEAR(FORWARD)AND WITHOUT BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED. SAME SITUATION WILL HAPPEN WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR POINTING DOWNHILL WHEN BRAKE IS LET OFF (THE VEHICLE WILL COAST IN FORWARD DIRECTION). I FEEL THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD CATCH AND PREVENT THIS MOT...

Dec 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD WHEN ON LOW BEAM. *AK

Dec 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD WHEN ON LOW BEAM. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Electrical System

THE VAN HAS STALL/HESISTATED IN TRAFFICE WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN 8 VISITS TO TRY AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. SPARK PLUG REPLACED, PISTONS REPLACED, MOTOR REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR A SECOND TIME.

Dec 21, 2000 Power Train

THE VAN HAS STALL/HESISTATED IN TRAFFICE WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN 8 VISITS TO TRY AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. SPARK PLUG REPLACED, PISTONS REPLACED, MOTOR REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR A SECOND TIME.

Dec 21, 2000 Electrical System

THE VAN HAS STALL/HESISTATED IN TRAFFICE WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN 8 VISITS TO TRY AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. SPARK PLUG REPLACED, PISTONS REPLACED, MOTOR REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR A SECOND TIME.

Dec 21, 2000 Power Train

THE VAN HAS STALL/HESISTATED IN TRAFFICE WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN 8 VISITS TO TRY AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. SPARK PLUG REPLACED, PISTONS REPLACED, MOTOR REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR A SECOND TIME.

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER , AND VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, FORCING IT INTO A DITCH HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT WERE INJURIES. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER , AND VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, FORCING IT INTO A DITCH HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT WERE INJURIES. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER , AND VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, FORCING IT INTO A DITCH HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT WERE INJURIES. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER , AND VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, FORCING IT INTO A DITCH HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT WERE INJURIES. *AK

Nov 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BELEIVE THAT THIS VAN IS UN-SAFE FOR MY FAMILY TO DRIVE, WITH THE ENGINE PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 024635 TIRESIZE: P21570R15)

Nov 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BELEIVE THAT THIS VAN IS UN-SAFE FOR MY FAMILY TO DRIVE, WITH THE ENGINE PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 024635 TIRESIZE: P21570R15)

Oct 20, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT IT IS VERY RARE FOR A FUEL PUMP TO FAIL WITH SUCH FEW MILES.REPAIR BILL FOR PROBLEM WAS $705. THE REASON I OWN NEWER VEHICLES IS SO I DO NOT HAVE TO SPEND TIME AND MONEY AT A REPAIR SHOP. WITH MY CAR PAYMENT AND THE COST OF...

Oct 20, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 43000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT IT IS VERY RARE FOR A FUEL PUMP TO FAIL WITH SUCH FEW MILES.REPAIR BILL FOR PROBLEM WAS $705. THE REASON I OWN NEWER VEHICLES IS SO I DO NOT HAVE TO SPEND TIME AND MONEY AT A REPAIR SHOP. WITH MY CAR PAYMENT AND THE COST OF...

Sep 27, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Power Train

TRAANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD IN ALL GEARS, INTERMITENTLY AFTER DRIVING AROUND TOWN AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Power Train

TRAANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD IN ALL GEARS, INTERMITENTLY AFTER DRIVING AROUND TOWN AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL OF TIRE "MELTED" AT HIGHWAY SPEED DURING HOT TEMPERATURE. GENERAL TIRE REPLACED TIRE WITH NEW MODEL OF XP2000GT. I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE OLD TIRES ON MY MINIVAN, AND AM LEARY OF THIER RELIABILITY. OLD TIRE TPC SPEC 1135MS. NEW TIRE TPC SEC 1144MS. I URGE GM TO CHOOSE A SAFER TIRE TO INSTA...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL OF TIRE "MELTED" AT HIGHWAY SPEED DURING HOT TEMPERATURE. GENERAL TIRE REPLACED TIRE WITH NEW MODEL OF XP2000GT. I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE OLD TIRES ON MY MINIVAN, AND AM LEARY OF THIER RELIABILITY. OLD TIRE TPC SPEC 1135MS. NEW TIRE TPC SEC 1144MS. I URGE GM TO CHOOSE A SAFER TIRE TO INSTA...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED ON JULY 12TH, 1999. ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING AND SMOKING BADLY, DEC. 06, 1999, MORE BRAKE REPAIRS. DEALER SAID RETAINING CLIP BROKE, RETAINING CLIP NOT ON. DEC 14, HAD A LOW BRAKE PEDAL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR , AN...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED ON JULY 12TH, 1999. ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING AND SMOKING BADLY, DEC. 06, 1999, MORE BRAKE REPAIRS. DEALER SAID RETAINING CLIP BROKE, RETAINING CLIP NOT ON. DEC 14, HAD A LOW BRAKE PEDAL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR , AN...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED ON JULY 12TH, 1999. ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING AND SMOKING BADLY, DEC. 06, 1999, MORE BRAKE REPAIRS. DEALER SAID RETAINING CLIP BROKE, RETAINING CLIP NOT ON. DEC 14, HAD A LOW BRAKE PEDAL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR , AN...

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO HAVE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED ON JULY 12TH, 1999. ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING AND SMOKING BADLY, DEC. 06, 1999, MORE BRAKE REPAIRS. DEALER SAID RETAINING CLIP BROKE, RETAINING CLIP NOT ON. DEC 14, HAD A LOW BRAKE PEDAL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR , AN...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Electrical System

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Electrical System

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Aug 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AT 28,000 MILES, THE GENERAL TIRES THAT CAME W/THE VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE 80,000 MILE TIRES & HAD BEEN ROTATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE COOLING SYSTEM: WHILE ON VACATION, THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. TOLD BY DEALER OUT OF TOWN THAT RADIATOR CAP L...

Jul 27, 2000 Equipment

THE JACK IS NOT STURDY AND WEAK, IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE THE JACK COLLAPSED. *MJS

Jul 27, 2000 Equipment

THE JACK IS NOT STURDY AND WEAK, IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE THE JACK COLLAPSED. *MJS

Jun 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH IN THE EXPRESS LANE, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF SEVERAL VEHICLES. CONSUMER' S VEHICLE WASN'T ABLE TO DECREASE BRAKING DISTANCE IN TIME TO KEEP IT FROM REARENDING THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WASN...

Jun 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH IN THE EXPRESS LANE, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF SEVERAL VEHICLES. CONSUMER' S VEHICLE WASN'T ABLE TO DECREASE BRAKING DISTANCE IN TIME TO KEEP IT FROM REARENDING THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WASN...

May 10, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

May 10, 2000 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES NOISE DUE TO SPARK PLUG FAILURE. YH

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED. YH

May 10, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

May 10, 2000 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES NOISE DUE TO SPARK PLUG FAILURE. YH

May 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, PASSSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, PASSSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VAN WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE BECAUSE OF A HOLE IN THE AIR BAG. HOLE IN THE AIR BAG WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES WIDE. THE VAN WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VAN WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE BECAUSE OF A HOLE IN THE AIR BAG. HOLE IN THE AIR BAG WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES WIDE. THE VAN WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING YOU GET A JERK AND A THUMP LIKE SOMEONE HAS HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. DEALERSHIP STATES "AFTER TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM" FOR MORE THEN 4 TIMES THAT THIS IS DUE TO THE MOVEMENT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK AND IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS KIND OF VEHICLE IN THIS MODEL YEA...

Apr 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING YOU GET A JERK AND A THUMP LIKE SOMEONE HAS HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. DEALERSHIP STATES "AFTER TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM" FOR MORE THEN 4 TIMES THAT THIS IS DUE TO THE MOVEMENT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK AND IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS KIND OF VEHICLE IN THIS MODEL YEA...

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN STALLS OR HESITATES WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING OR TAKING OFF AFTER A STOP. THE VAN HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES SINCE OCTOBER OF 1999. VAN IS AT THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBELM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VAN STALLS OR HESITATES WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING OR TAKING OFF AFTER A STOP. THE VAN HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES SINCE OCTOBER OF 1999. VAN IS AT THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBELM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Electrical System

THE ABS TCDS AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH AND STAYS LIT. WHEN IT DOES A FUSE HAS BLOWN AND AS A RESULT I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHT. I DO HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS HOWEVER. I HAVE BEEN TO ROPER GM 9 TIMES THUS FAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE BY THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FUSE HAS BLOWN, THE WRO...

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TCDS AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH AND STAYS LIT. WHEN IT DOES A FUSE HAS BLOWN AND AS A RESULT I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHT. I DO HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS HOWEVER. I HAVE BEEN TO ROPER GM 9 TIMES THUS FAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE BY THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FUSE HAS BLOWN, THE WRO...

Apr 7, 2000 Electrical System

THE ABS TCDS AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH AND STAYS LIT. WHEN IT DOES A FUSE HAS BLOWN AND AS A RESULT I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHT. I DO HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS HOWEVER. I HAVE BEEN TO ROPER GM 9 TIMES THUS FAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE BY THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FUSE HAS BLOWN, THE WRO...

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS TCDS AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH AND STAYS LIT. WHEN IT DOES A FUSE HAS BLOWN AND AS A RESULT I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHT. I DO HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS HOWEVER. I HAVE BEEN TO ROPER GM 9 TIMES THUS FAR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE BY THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FUSE HAS BLOWN, THE WRO...

Mar 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, AND GRADUALLY DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDELY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRICK HOUSE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO SKID MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT SHOWED THAT THE BRAKES WERE...

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, AND GRADUALLY DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDELY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRICK HOUSE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO SKID MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT SHOWED THAT THE BRAKES WERE...

Mar 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, AND GRADUALLY DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDELY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRICK HOUSE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO SKID MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT SHOWED THAT THE BRAKES WERE...

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, AND GRADUALLY DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDELY ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRICK HOUSE. UPON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO SKID MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT SHOWED THAT THE BRAKES WERE...

Mar 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN HAS HEAVY OIL RESIDUE FILM WHICH GM CLAIMS TO BE NORMAL DUE TO ALUMINUM CASTING OIL PAN DESIGN THAT ALLOWS OIL TO SEAP THROUGH THE OIL PAN. A HEAVY OIL RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE OIL PAN DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL AND APPEARS TO BE A LEAK. BURNING OIL CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE S...

Mar 25, 2000 Visibility

OIL PAN HAS HEAVY OIL RESIDUE FILM WHICH GM CLAIMS TO BE NORMAL DUE TO ALUMINUM CASTING OIL PAN DESIGN THAT ALLOWS OIL TO SEAP THROUGH THE OIL PAN. A HEAVY OIL RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE OIL PAN DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL AND APPEARS TO BE A LEAK. BURNING OIL CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE S...

Mar 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN HAS HEAVY OIL RESIDUE FILM WHICH GM CLAIMS TO BE NORMAL DUE TO ALUMINUM CASTING OIL PAN DESIGN THAT ALLOWS OIL TO SEAP THROUGH THE OIL PAN. A HEAVY OIL RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE OIL PAN DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL AND APPEARS TO BE A LEAK. BURNING OIL CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE S...

Mar 25, 2000 Visibility

OIL PAN HAS HEAVY OIL RESIDUE FILM WHICH GM CLAIMS TO BE NORMAL DUE TO ALUMINUM CASTING OIL PAN DESIGN THAT ALLOWS OIL TO SEAP THROUGH THE OIL PAN. A HEAVY OIL RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE OIL PAN DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL AND APPEARS TO BE A LEAK. BURNING OIL CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE S...

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY/STOPPING OR PULLING OFF OR TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. HAS TO DRIVE WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RPMS UP. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER. BUT, DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY/STOPPING OR PULLING OFF OR TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. HAS TO DRIVE WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RPMS UP. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER. BUT, DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY, TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT VERY ROUGH AND HARD, AND TRANSMISSION EMITS A WHINING NOISE. ONCE IT STARTS, IT CONTINUES UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESTS. ALSO, AFTER DRIVING A DISTANCE CONTINUOUSLY OF 200 MILES OR MORE, THE VEHICLE WILL CONSISTENTLY STALL AT RED LIGHTS OR STOPSIGNS UNTIL IT HAS R...

Mar 9, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY, TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT VERY ROUGH AND HARD, AND TRANSMISSION EMITS A WHINING NOISE. ONCE IT STARTS, IT CONTINUES UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESTS. ALSO, AFTER DRIVING A DISTANCE CONTINUOUSLY OF 200 MILES OR MORE, THE VEHICLE WILL CONSISTENTLY STALL AT RED LIGHTS OR STOPSIGNS UNTIL IT HAS R...

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM IS NOT OF A FAILURE TYPE, BUT IT IS EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS GOING IN FRIDAY THE 25 OF FEBRUARY FOR A ROAD TEST WITH MY HUSBAND AND A TECHNICAN. THIS IS BEING DONE AT OTSE

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM IS NOT OF A FAILURE TYPE, BUT IT IS EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS GOING IN FRIDAY THE 25 OF FEBRUARY FOR A ROAD TEST WITH MY HUSBAND AND A TECHNICAN. THIS IS BEING DONE AT OTSE

Feb 22, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT APPARENT REASON. YH

Feb 22, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT APPARENT REASON. YH

Feb 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VAN WILL BE REPAIRED. *AK *ML

Feb 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH, TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VAN WILL BE REPAIRED. *AK *ML

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF AT ANY TIME. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Structure

THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF AT ANY TIME. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN OFF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT, REGARDLESS OF WHAT POSITION THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS IN. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL, BUT I THINK IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. FOR EXAMPLE, I WORK FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (CDC), AND WHEN WE TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO TURN OFF OUR HE...

Feb 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN OFF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT, REGARDLESS OF WHAT POSITION THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS IN. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL, BUT I THINK IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. FOR EXAMPLE, I WORK FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (CDC), AND WHEN WE TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO TURN OFF OUR HE...

Feb 7, 2000 Air Bags

WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMER'S FACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Air Bags

WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN CONSUMER'S FACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Seats

WHEN FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT IS FORWARDED ON THE TRACK IT BECOMES EXPOSED. A CHILD FELL ON THE TRACK, RESULTING IN INJURY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON ONE SIDE OF THE BRAKES . DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS/ CALIPERS, AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON ONE SIDE OF THE BRAKES . DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS/ CALIPERS, AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Seats

WHEN FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT IS FORWARDED ON THE TRACK IT BECOMES EXPOSED. A CHILD FELL ON THE TRACK, RESULTING IN INJURY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON ONE SIDE OF THE BRAKES . DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS/ CALIPERS, AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON ONE SIDE OF THE BRAKES . DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS/ CALIPERS, AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN MAKING A NORMAL STOP DRIVER WILL HEAR A CLICK, AND FEEL BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN MAKING A NORMAL STOP DRIVER WILL HEAR A CLICK, AND FEEL BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES . *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES . *AK

Jan 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MOTOR PACK FAILED, CAUSING LEAK WHICH RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. ON 8-23-99, THE MOTOR PACK WAS REPLACED, NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPS 1/4 INCH FROM FLOOR. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *YC

Jan 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MOTOR PACK FAILED, CAUSING LEAK WHICH RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. ON 8-23-99, THE MOTOR PACK WAS REPLACED, NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPS 1/4 INCH FROM FLOOR. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *YC

Dec 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE AIR FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES ARE CHANGED. THERE IS A CLAMP AND TUBING WHICH MUST BE MOVED TO PERFORM THE CHANGE. IF THE CLAMP IS NOT PLACED BACK EXACTLY CORRECTLY, THE CAR CAN SLINK THE ACCELERATOR CABLE UNDER THE CLAMP, AND CAUSE THE CAR TO

Dec 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE AIR FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES ARE CHANGED. THERE IS A CLAMP AND TUBING WHICH MUST BE MOVED TO PERFORM THE CHANGE. IF THE CLAMP IS NOT PLACED BACK EXACTLY CORRECTLY, THE CAR CAN SLINK THE ACCELERATOR CABLE UNDER THE CLAMP, AND CAUSE THE CAR TO

Nov 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING A SNAP WAS FELT UNDER THE ACCELERATOR, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY TO 80MPH. DEALER IS INSPECTING AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING A SNAP WAS FELT UNDER THE ACCELERATOR, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY TO 80MPH. DEALER IS INSPECTING AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DID NOT MARK CRASH, HOWEVER COULD NOT STOP IN TIME TO PREVENT HITTING CURB, MY MOTHER HAD BORROWED MY CAR. IF A CAR HAD BEEN PARKED THERE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. FAILURE WAS DUE TO BRAKE LINE WAS POSITIONED SO THAT WHEN THE WIPERS WERE RUNNING, THE ARM THAT GOES BACK AND FORTH TO ACTUATE THE DRIVE...

Nov 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DID NOT MARK CRASH, HOWEVER COULD NOT STOP IN TIME TO PREVENT HITTING CURB, MY MOTHER HAD BORROWED MY CAR. IF A CAR HAD BEEN PARKED THERE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. FAILURE WAS DUE TO BRAKE LINE WAS POSITIONED SO THAT WHEN THE WIPERS WERE RUNNING, THE ARM THAT GOES BACK AND FORTH TO ACTUATE THE DRIVE...

Oct 31, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE FIXED INSTEAD OF FLEXIBLE FEMALE RECEPTORS. BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT RECEPTORS ARE FIXED IN A FORWARD TILTING POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A SECURE FIT FOR A FORWARD FACING TODDLER/BOOSTER SEAT. I HAVE TRIED SEVEN DIFFERENT SEATS AND HAVE FAILED TWO NHTSA SAFETY CHE...

Oct 31, 1999 Seat Belts

ALL OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE FIXED INSTEAD OF FLEXIBLE FEMALE RECEPTORS. BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT RECEPTORS ARE FIXED IN A FORWARD TILTING POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A SECURE FIT FOR A FORWARD FACING TODDLER/BOOSTER SEAT. I HAVE TRIED SEVEN DIFFERENT SEATS AND HAVE FAILED TWO NHTSA SAFETY CHE...

Oct 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES JERKS AND WILL CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES JERKS AND WILL CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM NOT REALLY SURE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, SO THIS IS REALLY MORE A CONCERN AND A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE ADEQUATE STOPPING ABILITY, HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND THAT I AM ABLE TO PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I FIND THIS DISCONCERTING BECAUSE I...

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM NOT REALLY SURE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, SO THIS IS REALLY MORE A CONCERN AND A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE ADEQUATE STOPPING ABILITY, HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND THAT I AM ABLE TO PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I FIND THIS DISCONCERTING BECAUSE I...

Aug 19, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS TOTALLY INOPERATIVE . CONSUMER CANNOT DETERMINE SPEED OF VEHICLE, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.

Aug 19, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS TOTALLY INOPERATIVE . CONSUMER CANNOT DETERMINE SPEED OF VEHICLE, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.

Aug 6, 1999 Structure

WHILE THE CHILD OPENED THE SLIDING DOOR, CHILD'S HAND GOT STUCK IN THE LOCK, CAUSING THE CHILD TO SLIDE DOWN AND SUSTAIN IINJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK PE04064.PCO

Aug 6, 1999 Structure

WHILE THE CHILD OPENED THE SLIDING DOOR, CHILD'S HAND GOT STUCK IN THE LOCK, CAUSING THE CHILD TO SLIDE DOWN AND SUSTAIN IINJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK PE04064.PCO

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

May 4, 1999 Seat Belts

ON APRIL 17, 1999, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO ENGAGE HIS SEATBELT PROPERLY, AND IT PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, AND WOULDN'T GO BACK IN. ON APRIL 29, 1999, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LET MY KIDS OUT WITH THE POWER DOOR, MY SON TRIED TO CLOSE IT WITH THE POWER SWITCH, IT WOULDN'T CLOSE, SO HE TRIED TO CLOSE IT ...

May 4, 1999 Structure

ON APRIL 17, 1999, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO ENGAGE HIS SEATBELT PROPERLY, AND IT PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, AND WOULDN'T GO BACK IN. ON APRIL 29, 1999, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LET MY KIDS OUT WITH THE POWER DOOR, MY SON TRIED TO CLOSE IT WITH THE POWER SWITCH, IT WOULDN'T CLOSE, SO HE TRIED TO CLOSE IT ...

May 4, 1999 Seat Belts

ON APRIL 17, 1999, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO ENGAGE HIS SEATBELT PROPERLY, AND IT PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, AND WOULDN'T GO BACK IN. ON APRIL 29, 1999, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LET MY KIDS OUT WITH THE POWER DOOR, MY SON TRIED TO CLOSE IT WITH THE POWER SWITCH, IT WOULDN'T CLOSE, SO HE TRIED TO CLOSE IT ...

May 4, 1999 Structure

ON APRIL 17, 1999, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO ENGAGE HIS SEATBELT PROPERLY, AND IT PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, AND WOULDN'T GO BACK IN. ON APRIL 29, 1999, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LET MY KIDS OUT WITH THE POWER DOOR, MY SON TRIED TO CLOSE IT WITH THE POWER SWITCH, IT WOULDN'T CLOSE, SO HE TRIED TO CLOSE IT ...

Apr 9, 1999 Structure

THE REAR POWER DOOR OPENS ON COMMAND,CLOSES ON COMMAND THAN OPENS BY ITS SELF. IT WILL CLOSE ON COMMAND AGAIN , SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY CLOSED, OTHER TIMES IT WILL OPEN AGAIN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DOOR TRIED TO OPEN AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, BEING THE DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY,THE D...

Apr 9, 1999 Structure

THE REAR POWER DOOR OPENS ON COMMAND,CLOSES ON COMMAND THAN OPENS BY ITS SELF. IT WILL CLOSE ON COMMAND AGAIN , SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY CLOSED, OTHER TIMES IT WILL OPEN AGAIN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE DOOR TRIED TO OPEN AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, BEING THE DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY,THE D...

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTO SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTO SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *YC

Sep 27, 1998 Suspension

POOR DRIVING PERFORMANCE: LEANS ON TURNS, TAKES BUMPS HARD, AND FEELS LIKE THE CHOKE BOTTOMS OUT. THESE PROBLEMS DID NOT EXIST AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Sep 27, 1998 Suspension

POOR DRIVING PERFORMANCE: LEANS ON TURNS, TAKES BUMPS HARD, AND FEELS LIKE THE CHOKE BOTTOMS OUT. THESE PROBLEMS DID NOT EXIST AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Sep 27, 1998 Suspension

POOR DRIVING PERFORMANCE: LEANS ON TURNS, TAKES BUMPS HARD, AND FEELS LIKE THE CHOKE BOTTOMS OUT. THESE PROBLEMS DID NOT EXIST AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Sep 27, 1998 Suspension

POOR DRIVING PERFORMANCE: LEANS ON TURNS, TAKES BUMPS HARD, AND FEELS LIKE THE CHOKE BOTTOMS OUT. THESE PROBLEMS DID NOT EXIST AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Jul 28, 1998 Structure

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, WHEN CLOSING WITH POWER SWITCH THE DOOR MAKES 2-3 ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT CLOSES. DOOR HAS TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED.

Jul 28, 1998 Structure

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, WHEN CLOSING WITH POWER SWITCH THE DOOR MAKES 2-3 ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT CLOSES. DOOR HAS TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED.