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Jun 5, 2013 Visibility/wiper 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TR

Jun 5, 2013 Visibility/wiper 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Wheels

1993 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, LOST RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM HUB. WHEEL STRUCK FRONT FENDER CAUSING DAMAGE. THE RIGHT FRONT HUB STRUCK THE PAVEMENT. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, ONE LUG STUD INTACT WAS BENT ON THE HUB. FOUR STUDS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0476-90...

Sep 1, 2010 Wheels

1993 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, LOST RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM HUB. WHEEL STRUCK FRONT FENDER CAUSING DAMAGE. THE RIGHT FRONT HUB STRUCK THE PAVEMENT. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, ONE LUG STUD INTACT WAS BENT ON THE HUB. FOUR STUDS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0476-90...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Visibility Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Jan 7, 2005 Visibility Crash Fire

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH A...

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Sep 30, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility 100,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE PURCHASING THE VAN IN 1998. OTHER GMC VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BACK TO 1994. NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE TO PULL OVER DURING A STORM BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility 100,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE PURCHASING THE VAN IN 1998. OTHER GMC VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BACK TO 1994. NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE TO PULL OVER DURING A STORM BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE.*AK

Oct 4, 2002 Seat Belts

NHTSA# 94 V 027 000/SEAT BELT LAP REAR: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, LONG PONTIAC IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. PHONE# 423/756-4501 REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVERED. *MRTHE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND IT WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER STILL WILL NOT HONOR TH...

Oct 4, 2002 Seat Belts

NHTSA# 94 V 027 000/SEAT BELT LAP REAR: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, LONG PONTIAC IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. PHONE# 423/756-4501 REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVERED. *MRTHE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND IT WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER STILL WILL NOT HONOR TH...

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

May 16, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN ON ITS OWN, SECONDS LATER SMOKE STARTED SEEPING OUT OF THE CONTROLS.*JB

May 16, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN ON ITS OWN, SECONDS LATER SMOKE STARTED SEEPING OUT OF THE CONTROLS.*JB

Oct 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT SPEEDS OF 15 TO 25MPH THE ENGINE WILL LOSE ALL OIL PRESSURE UNTIL DRIVING STRAIGHT AGAIN. *AK

Oct 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT SPEEDS OF 15 TO 25MPH THE ENGINE WILL LOSE ALL OIL PRESSURE UNTIL DRIVING STRAIGHT AGAIN. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Seat Belts

MOST DISTURBING IS GM REFUSAL TO ADMIT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PROBLEM AND FIX IT. THIS IS SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR, WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY $350 + LABOUR COST WHEN IT IS SO OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PART? DEALER EVEN L...

Aug 20, 2001 Seat Belts

MOST DISTURBING IS GM REFUSAL TO ADMIT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PROBLEM AND FIX IT. THIS IS SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR, WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY $350 + LABOUR COST WHEN IT IS SO OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PART? DEALER EVEN L...

Jan 25, 2001 Seat Belts

THIRD SUDDEN FAILURE OF BELT RETRACTOR WITHIN 18 MONTHS OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL ASSEMBLIES IN VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED UPON ALL 3 OCCURRENCES, QUOTED COST OF REPLACEMENT. DEALER INDICATED THAT NO SERVICE BULLETINS, SPECIAL WARRANTIES, OR RECALLS APPLIED TO THIS OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLE. OPTED TO PURCH...

Jan 25, 2001 Seat Belts

THIRD SUDDEN FAILURE OF BELT RETRACTOR WITHIN 18 MONTHS OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL ASSEMBLIES IN VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED UPON ALL 3 OCCURRENCES, QUOTED COST OF REPLACEMENT. DEALER INDICATED THAT NO SERVICE BULLETINS, SPECIAL WARRANTIES, OR RECALLS APPLIED TO THIS OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLE. OPTED TO PURCH...

Sep 28, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER AND SECOND ROW RIGHT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT, CONSUMER REQUESTS DEALER REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. *SLC

Sep 28, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER AND SECOND ROW RIGHT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT, CONSUMER REQUESTS DEALER REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT LOCKING. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT LOCKING. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT LOCKING. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT LOCKING. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train Fire

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WAS ALERTED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO RESPONSE. GOT VEHICLE TO STOP AND NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS ON FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER WAS UNAWEAR OF THE R...

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train Fire

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WAS ALERTED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO RESPONSE. GOT VEHICLE TO STOP AND NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS ON FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER WAS UNAWEAR OF THE R...

Sep 12, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLE FAILED, THE SEAT/SHOULD BELT WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, REPLACEMENT PART IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL PART, PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION

Sep 12, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLE FAILED, THE SEAT/SHOULD BELT WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, REPLACEMENT PART IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL PART, PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION

Sep 7, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND SECOND ROW PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. ENTIRE SEAT BELT MECHANISM HAD TO BEL REPLACED FOR BOTH BELTS. *AK THIS VEHICLE HAD TWO PREVIOUS SEAT BELT RECALLS. *YH

Sep 7, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND SECOND ROW PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. ENTIRE SEAT BELT MECHANISM HAD TO BEL REPLACED FOR BOTH BELTS. *AK THIS VEHICLE HAD TWO PREVIOUS SEAT BELT RECALLS. *YH

Aug 31, 2000 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CABLE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CABLE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE.*AK

May 30, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Wheels

WHILE THE DRIVER WAS GOING AT 63 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). YH

Apr 20, 2000 Wheels

WHILE THE DRIVER WAS GOING AT 63 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). YH

Mar 23, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER RETRACTS RESULTING IN THE SHOULDER HARNESS BEING TOTALLY DISABLED.

Mar 23, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER RETRACTS RESULTING IN THE SHOULDER HARNESS BEING TOTALLY DISABLED.

Jan 11, 2000 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Jan 11, 2000 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Oct 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE TO BE TURNED EVERY 34,600 MILES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PULSATION OCCURS. DEALERSHIP HAD INSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND CERTIFIED THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT SEVERE VIBRATION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK *ML

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MOST TRANS SPORTS I SEE OF THIS AGE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT FAILING ON THE PORTION OF THE ROOF PAINTED BLACK. COST TO FULLY REPAIR IS $800. SINCE IT IS A UNIVERSAL PROBLEM ON THE VAN, I SUGGEST THAT IT IS A FAILURE BY THE MANUFACTURE TO PROPERLY PAINT THIS PART OF THE...

Oct 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE TO BE TURNED EVERY 34,600 MILES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PULSATION OCCURS. DEALERSHIP HAD INSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND CERTIFIED THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT SEVERE VIBRATION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK *ML

Oct 25, 1999 Unknown Or Other

MOST TRANS SPORTS I SEE OF THIS AGE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT FAILING ON THE PORTION OF THE ROOF PAINTED BLACK. COST TO FULLY REPAIR IS $800. SINCE IT IS A UNIVERSAL PROBLEM ON THE VAN, I SUGGEST THAT IT IS A FAILURE BY THE MANUFACTURE TO PROPERLY PAINT THIS PART OF THE...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS DUE TO FAULTY SPEED SENSOR ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS DUE TO FAULTY SPEED SENSOR ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. MJS

Jun 30, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF ALMOST CAUSING INJURY, HANDLE FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *YC

Jun 30, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF ALMOST CAUSING INJURY, HANDLE FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *YC

Jun 18, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK DUE A BROKEN RETRACTOR. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 18, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK DUE A BROKEN RETRACTOR. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE MANUFACTUROR, AND YOUR DEPARTMENT, ALL SAY THERE IS A RECALL BUT MY "VIN" ISNT ONE OF THEM. I HAVE ALL THE THINGS MATCHING FROM YOUR SITE RECALL DATA AS MATCHING. I FEEL THAT I AM BEING GIVEN THE RUN AROUND BY PONTIAC. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. *AK

Jun 10, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE MANUFACTUROR, AND YOUR DEPARTMENT, ALL SAY THERE IS A RECALL BUT MY "VIN" ISNT ONE OF THEM. I HAVE ALL THE THINGS MATCHING FROM YOUR SITE RECALL DATA AS MATCHING. I FEEL THAT I AM BEING GIVEN THE RUN AROUND BY PONTIAC. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. *AK

May 3, 1999 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE STARTED ON FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE WITHIN SIX MINUTES AFTER DRIVER OBSERVED SMOKE.

May 3, 1999 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE STARTED ON FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE WITHIN SIX MINUTES AFTER DRIVER OBSERVED SMOKE.

Apr 29, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTING MECHANISM WHICH HAS CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 29, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTING MECHANISM WHICH HAS CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 3, 1999 Power Train

WENT TO STOP VEHICLE & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM WHEEL WELL. STOPPED VEHICLE & CHECKED. NOTICED AUTO. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ON WHEEL & BRAKE PADS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A GARAGE & INFORMED IT WAS COOLING LINES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED VIN NOT INCLUDED. SAME INFO. FROM MFG. (96V01500...

Apr 3, 1999 Power Train

WENT TO STOP VEHICLE & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM WHEEL WELL. STOPPED VEHICLE & CHECKED. NOTICED AUTO. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ON WHEEL & BRAKE PADS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A GARAGE & INFORMED IT WAS COOLING LINES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED VIN NOT INCLUDED. SAME INFO. FROM MFG. (96V01500...

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EITHER DIES AT STOP AND WON'T START OR STALLS AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH & WON'T START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EITHER DIES AT STOP AND WON'T START OR STALLS AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH & WON'T START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.

Feb 3, 1999 Seat Belts

FOUR (4) SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS SINCE 7/98. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Seat Belts

FOUR (4) SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS SINCE 7/98. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM STARTED ON LONG TRIPS, THE VEHICLE WOULD QUIT WHILE DRIVING AND WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IT WOULD RESTART, THIS HAPPENED ATLEAST ON 4 TRIPS AND 3-5 TIMES ON THOSE TRIPS. WE HAD AN ENTENDED WARRENTY AND TOOK IT IN THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THE FOLLOWING TIMES,...

Aug 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM STARTED ON LONG TRIPS, THE VEHICLE WOULD QUIT WHILE DRIVING AND WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND IT WOULD RESTART, THIS HAPPENED ATLEAST ON 4 TRIPS AND 3-5 TIMES ON THOSE TRIPS. WE HAD AN ENTENDED WARRENTY AND TOOK IT IN THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THE FOLLOWING TIMES,...

Jun 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP & STARTED APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT MOVE. LOCKED UP. FOOT ON BRAKE. HEARD A NOISE. FINALLY PEDAL MOVED. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANICS COULD NOT LOCATE REASON FOR BRAKES/BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT WORK. HAS HAPPENED 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP & STARTED APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT MOVE. LOCKED UP. FOOT ON BRAKE. HEARD A NOISE. FINALLY PEDAL MOVED. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANICS COULD NOT LOCATE REASON FOR BRAKES/BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT WORK. HAS HAPPENED 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTORS HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE PAST MONTH LEAVING THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE 3-POINT SYSTEM INOPERABLE.

Jun 22, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTORS HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE PAST MONTH LEAVING THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE 3-POINT SYSTEM INOPERABLE.

Jan 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

HEADBOLT, FUEL PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT FAILURE.

Jan 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADBOLT, FUEL PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT FAILURE.

Jan 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

HEADBOLT, FUEL PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT FAILURE.

Jan 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADBOLT, FUEL PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT FAILURE.

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 12, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND TWO REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED. THE INSIDE MECHANISM USED FOR THE RETRACTION OF SEAT BELTS IS PLASTIC AND IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND ANY PRESSURE.

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 12, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND TWO REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED. THE INSIDE MECHANISM USED FOR THE RETRACTION OF SEAT BELTS IS PLASTIC AND IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND ANY PRESSURE.

Dec 18, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT/REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Dec 18, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT/REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Wheels

WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, LUG NUT SHEARED OFF, CONSUMER STATES POSSIBLY DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. *SLC

Nov 20, 1997 Wheels

WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, LUG NUT SHEARED OFF, CONSUMER STATES POSSIBLY DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. *SLC

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW CANNOT BE STOPPED BY DRIVER, CAUSING INJURY.

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOW CANNOT BE STOPPED BY DRIVER, CAUSING INJURY.

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED CRACKED ENGINE HEAD BOLT. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED CRACKED ENGINE HEAD BOLT. *AK

May 21, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT.

May 21, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT.

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION COOLING FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-015). *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION COOLING FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-015). *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE, PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW TINTING AND SMALL CRACKS ARE APPEARING. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE, PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW TINTING AND SMALL CRACKS ARE APPEARING. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Seat Belts

SECOND OWNER'S SEAT BELT IN THE SECOND ROW AND THIRD ROW LOCKED UP, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND HE SAID THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED AND CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT ANYMORE. # 94V100000 . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Seat Belts

SECOND OWNER'S SEAT BELT IN THE SECOND ROW AND THIRD ROW LOCKED UP, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND HE SAID THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED AND CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT ANYMORE. # 94V100000 . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR, IT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. *AK

Nov 13, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR, IT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS ARE PITTED , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS ARE PITTED , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK NOR RETRACT LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK NOR RETRACT LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO.*AK

Aug 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.

Aug 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.

May 14, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL AT SPEED 65PH AND 70MPH, LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK

May 14, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL AT SPEED 65PH AND 70MPH, LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK

Feb 2, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, STRANGE ODOR, THEN FLAMES; TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE RUPTURED, SPRAYED FLUID UP INTO ENGINE. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, STRANGE ODOR, THEN FLAMES; TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE RUPTURED, SPRAYED FLUID UP INTO ENGINE. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, STRANGE ODOR, THEN FLAMES; TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE RUPTURED, SPRAYED FLUID UP INTO ENGINE. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, STRANGE ODOR, THEN FLAMES; TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE RUPTURED, SPRAYED FLUID UP INTO ENGINE. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR AND PULLED OVER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERHOOD. WHOLE FRONT END OF CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL

Jan 31, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR AND PULLED OVER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERHOOD. WHOLE FRONT END OF CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

THE REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT HAS BROKEN. THE BUCKLE BROKE NOW THE SEATBELT NO LONGER LATCHES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT STAY STEADY. IT ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES WITHOUT ASSISTANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Seat Belts

THE REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT HAS BROKEN. THE BUCKLE BROKE NOW THE SEATBELT NO LONGER LATCHES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT STAY STEADY. IT ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES WITHOUT ASSISTANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE MECHANISM IN THE SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS. TT

Jul 26, 1995 Seat Belts

THE MECHANISM IN THE SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Seat Belts

PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN FRONT BOTH SIDES TWISTING WHICH IS FELT A SAFETY PROBLEM. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Seat Belts

PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN FRONT BOTH SIDES TWISTING WHICH IS FELT A SAFETY PROBLEM. TT

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL (93C-008)

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSAXLE.

May 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION.

May 25, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HATCH DOOR NOT TO OPEN. *AK

May 25, 1995 Visibility

REAR WIPER/WASHER NOZEL CRACKED, CAUSING SOLVENT TO LEAK INTO REAR OF VEHICLE.

May 25, 1995 Electrical System

SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL.

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL (93C-008)

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSAXLE.

May 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION.

May 25, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HATCH DOOR NOT TO OPEN. *AK

May 25, 1995 Visibility

REAR WIPER/WASHER NOZEL CRACKED, CAUSING SOLVENT TO LEAK INTO REAR OF VEHICLE.

May 25, 1995 Electrical System

SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL.

Apr 20, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. TT

Apr 20, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. TT