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May 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR. *TR

May 23, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR. *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS, AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS, AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

May 29, 2013 Air Bags 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE P...

May 29, 2013 Air Bags 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE P...

Jan 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 235,000 mi

ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 16, 2012 Air Bags 235,000 mi

ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 235,000 mi

ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 16, 2012 Air Bags 235,000 mi

ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN HE RETURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED WITH WHITE SMOKE. THE CONTACT ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS TO RELEASE THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT O...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN HE RETURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED WITH WHITE SMOKE. THE CONTACT ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS TO RELEASE THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT O...

Nov 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER I HAD THE RADIATOR REPLACED $350 JOB THE INTAKE GASKET SPRUNG A LEAK. THEREFORE I HAD TO HAVE NOT ONLY THIS REPLACED BUT THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS WELL WHICH COST A TOTAL OF $867. I ALSO HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 3 DAY WHICH COST AN ADDITIONAL $30 PER DAY. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE RECOMMENDED DEX...

Nov 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER I HAD THE RADIATOR REPLACED $350 JOB THE INTAKE GASKET SPRUNG A LEAK. THEREFORE I HAD TO HAVE NOT ONLY THIS REPLACED BUT THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS WELL WHICH COST A TOTAL OF $867. I ALSO HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 3 DAY WHICH COST AN ADDITIONAL $30 PER DAY. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE RECOMMENDED DEX...

May 27, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RESPOND AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE IT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 11...

May 27, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RESPOND AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE IT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 11...

Apr 8, 2010 Tires 179,300 mi

I HAVE GOODYEAR ASSURANCE CMFTRD 97T 80,000 MILE TIRES ON MY 98 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. THEY HAVE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THEM AND TWO OF THEM STARTED LEAKING AIR OUT OF THE SIDEWALLS WHICH ARE FULL OF DRYROT TYPE CRACKS. TWO TIRE STORES TOLD ME THEY LOOK LIKE DEFECTS. I TOOK THEM BACK TO THE STORE ...

Apr 8, 2010 Tires 179,300 mi

I HAVE GOODYEAR ASSURANCE CMFTRD 97T 80,000 MILE TIRES ON MY 98 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. THEY HAVE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THEM AND TWO OF THEM STARTED LEAKING AIR OUT OF THE SIDEWALLS WHICH ARE FULL OF DRYROT TYPE CRACKS. TWO TIRE STORES TOLD ME THEY LOOK LIKE DEFECTS. I TOOK THEM BACK TO THE STORE ...

Nov 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118,059 mi

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1998 --EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY EXTREMELY POOR. OWN VEHICLE SINCE 2005. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118,059 mi

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1998 --EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY EXTREMELY POOR. OWN VEHICLE SINCE 2005. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118,059 mi

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1998 --EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY EXTREMELY POOR. OWN VEHICLE SINCE 2005. *TR

Nov 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118,059 mi

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1998 --EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY EXTREMELY POOR. OWN VEHICLE SINCE 2005. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Structure

PAINT ON HOOD OF VAN IS PEELING AND COMING OFF RIGHT DOWN TO THE METAL. I'VE SEEN THE VERY SAME ISSUE ON MANY OTHER VANS LIKE MINE THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS A FACTORY PAINT PROBLEM AND PONTIAC SHOULD FIX THIS. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Structure

PAINT ON HOOD OF VAN IS PEELING AND COMING OFF RIGHT DOWN TO THE METAL. I'VE SEEN THE VERY SAME ISSUE ON MANY OTHER VANS LIKE MINE THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS A FACTORY PAINT PROBLEM AND PONTIAC SHOULD FIX THIS. *TR

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT SHIFTS FROM SECOND TO FOURTH GEAR, REGARDLESS IF SHE IS UPSHIFTING OR DOWNSHIFTING, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK DURING ACCELERATION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, SHE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED, IT BEGAN TO VIBRATE. TH...

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT SHIFTS FROM SECOND TO FOURTH GEAR, REGARDLESS IF SHE IS UPSHIFTING OR DOWNSHIFTING, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK DURING ACCELERATION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, SHE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED, IT BEGAN TO VIBRATE. TH...

Jun 3, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 98 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND IT WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED OPENING WITH THE CONTROL ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 98 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN, AND IT WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE SLIDING DOOR STOPPED OPENING WITH THE CONTROL ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO. *TR

Jun 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEM: LAST FALL I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN OFF WHEN I USED THE TURN SIGNAL? SLOWLY I LOST THE 'TRIP COMPUTER' THEN THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FLASH QUICKLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I ASSUMED THAT THERE WAS A BAD BULB SOMEWHERE WITH THE BRAKES AND TURN SIGNALS. I WOULD ALSO N...

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System

PROBLEM: LAST FALL I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN OFF WHEN I USED THE TURN SIGNAL? SLOWLY I LOST THE 'TRIP COMPUTER' THEN THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FLASH QUICKLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I ASSUMED THAT THERE WAS A BAD BULB SOMEWHERE WITH THE BRAKES AND TURN SIGNALS. I WOULD ALSO N...

Jun 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEM: LAST FALL I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN OFF WHEN I USED THE TURN SIGNAL? SLOWLY I LOST THE 'TRIP COMPUTER' THEN THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FLASH QUICKLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I ASSUMED THAT THERE WAS A BAD BULB SOMEWHERE WITH THE BRAKES AND TURN SIGNALS. I WOULD ALSO N...

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System

PROBLEM: LAST FALL I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN OFF WHEN I USED THE TURN SIGNAL? SLOWLY I LOST THE 'TRIP COMPUTER' THEN THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FLASH QUICKLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I ASSUMED THAT THERE WAS A BAD BULB SOMEWHERE WITH THE BRAKES AND TURN SIGNALS. I WOULD ALSO N...

Nov 15, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY. THE DOOR WOULD APPEAR TO BE CLOSED, BUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO GEAR, THE ALARM WOULD SOUND TO INDICATE THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT LATCHED PROPE...

Nov 15, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY. THE DOOR WOULD APPEAR TO BE CLOSED, BUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO GEAR, THE ALARM WOULD SOUND TO INDICATE THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT LATCHED PROPE...

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY IN BETWEEN THE INTAKE AND THE BLOCK. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO PRIOR ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONSUMES A LARGE ...

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY IN BETWEEN THE INTAKE AND THE BLOCK. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO PRIOR ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONSUMES A LARGE ...

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 183,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WITH 183,000 FAILURE MILEAGE)AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE HIT A CULVERT ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DI...

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 183,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WITH 183,000 FAILURE MILEAGE)AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE HIT A CULVERT ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DI...

Dec 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,700 mi

FAILED HEAD GASKET. *NM

Dec 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,700 mi

FAILED HEAD GASKET. *NM

Nov 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL OR THE KEYLESS ENTRY THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED.

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SPIKED THE TEMPERATURE LIGHT AND WAS SHUT DOWN. PROBLEM CAUSED BY CRACKED HEAD. REPLACED ENGINE AT 70,000+ - WITH USED ENGINE WITH 30,000 MI. NOW AT 80,000 MI. ENGINE HAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VAN NOT WORTH ANOTHER ENGINE REPAIR BILL. *NM

Nov 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL OR THE KEYLESS ENTRY THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED.

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SPIKED THE TEMPERATURE LIGHT AND WAS SHUT DOWN. PROBLEM CAUSED BY CRACKED HEAD. REPLACED ENGINE AT 70,000+ - WITH USED ENGINE WITH 30,000 MI. NOW AT 80,000 MI. ENGINE HAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET. VAN NOT WORTH ANOTHER ENGINE REPAIR BILL. *NM

Nov 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE PLASTIC HEAD CRACKED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE PLASTIC HEAD CRACKED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 22, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING PONTIAC MONTANA POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE DOOR WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN TO OPEN AND THE CONSUMER'S ELDERLY MOTHER GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR CONTINU...

Aug 22, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING PONTIAC MONTANA POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE DOOR WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN TO OPEN AND THE CONSUMER'S ELDERLY MOTHER GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR CONTINU...

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THERE WAS ALSO A DELAY IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED IN A NORMAL BRAKING SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO...

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THERE WAS ALSO A DELAY IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED IN A NORMAL BRAKING SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 100,200 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING. 5-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS IN THE SEAT NEXT TO THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAD TWO RECALLS IN 2001. THIS VEHICLE'S HISTORY SHOWS IT ALSO HAD WARRANTY WORK ON THIS DOOR IN 1998. GM REFUSED TO PAY FOR ANY OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR, DONE ON 6/12/06, APPARENTLY BECAUSE ...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 100,200 mi

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING. 5-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS IN THE SEAT NEXT TO THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAD TWO RECALLS IN 2001. THIS VEHICLE'S HISTORY SHOWS IT ALSO HAD WARRANTY WORK ON THIS DOOR IN 1998. GM REFUSED TO PAY FOR ANY OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR, DONE ON 6/12/06, APPARENTLY BECAUSE ...

Jun 13, 2006 Steering 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT MONTANA, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T TURN TO THE LEFT, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jun 13, 2006 Steering 189,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT MONTANA, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T TURN TO THE LEFT, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB

Mar 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,858 mi

1998 TRANSPORT INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE OF THE ENGINE COOLANT. *TS THIS FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. *NM

Mar 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,858 mi

1998 TRANSPORT INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE OF THE ENGINE COOLANT. *TS THIS FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. *NM

Jan 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE EXTERIOR PLASTIC HOUSING ON THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS TURNED YELLOW. THE YEARS OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT TARNISHED THE CLEARNESS OF THE COVER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT PURCHASE NEW HOUSINGS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. *JB *AK

Jan 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,775 mi

ON 12/26/05 I SMELLED COOLANT WHEN EXITING MY VEHICLE. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HAD THE INTERNAL GASKET REPLACED FOR $575. THE NEXT DAY I SAW THAT IT WAS STILL LEAKING COOLANT. I TOOK IT BACK, AND HAD THE WATER PUMP REPLACED FOR $166. T...

Jan 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE EXTERIOR PLASTIC HOUSING ON THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS TURNED YELLOW. THE YEARS OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT TARNISHED THE CLEARNESS OF THE COVER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT PURCHASE NEW HOUSINGS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. *JB *AK

Jan 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,775 mi

ON 12/26/05 I SMELLED COOLANT WHEN EXITING MY VEHICLE. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HAD THE INTERNAL GASKET REPLACED FOR $575. THE NEXT DAY I SAW THAT IT WAS STILL LEAKING COOLANT. I TOOK IT BACK, AND HAD THE WATER PUMP REPLACED FOR $166. T...

Jan 17, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL # 01V067000 CONCERNING THE ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AWAITING ADDITIONAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT THE LOCAL DEALER. *NM

Jan 17, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL # 01V067000 CONCERNING THE ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AWAITING ADDITIONAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT THE LOCAL DEALER. *NM

Jan 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 123,520 mi

I BROUGHT MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT MINIVAN IN FOR RECALL REPAIR ARRIVING AT 7:30 AM. MY VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME AROUND 9 AM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE WORK WAS COMPLETED. I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT DIDN'T RELEASE, SO I LET SOMEONE KNOW. MY VEHICLE WAS SWOSHED AWAY AND I STOOD THERE NOT ...

Jan 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 123,520 mi

I BROUGHT MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT MINIVAN IN FOR RECALL REPAIR ARRIVING AT 7:30 AM. MY VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME AROUND 9 AM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE WORK WAS COMPLETED. I PRESSED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR AND IT DIDN'T RELEASE, SO I LET SOMEONE KNOW. MY VEHICLE WAS SWOSHED AWAY AND I STOOD THERE NOT ...

Dec 8, 2005 Power Train

THE DOORS HAVE AN ANNOYING CLICKING THAT COMES FROM THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. IT SEEMS THAT THE SYSTEM SENSES THE DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED AND CLICKS TO LOCK EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE ALREADY LOCKED! I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK INSTEAD WHILE DRIVING. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST...

Dec 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS HAVE AN ANNOYING CLICKING THAT COMES FROM THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. IT SEEMS THAT THE SYSTEM SENSES THE DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED AND CLICKS TO LOCK EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE ALREADY LOCKED! I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK INSTEAD WHILE DRIVING. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST...

Dec 8, 2005 Power Train

THE DOORS HAVE AN ANNOYING CLICKING THAT COMES FROM THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. IT SEEMS THAT THE SYSTEM SENSES THE DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED AND CLICKS TO LOCK EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE ALREADY LOCKED! I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK INSTEAD WHILE DRIVING. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST...

Dec 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS HAVE AN ANNOYING CLICKING THAT COMES FROM THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. IT SEEMS THAT THE SYSTEM SENSES THE DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED AND CLICKS TO LOCK EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE ALREADY LOCKED! I AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK INSTEAD WHILE DRIVING. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST...

Dec 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Power Train 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Power Train 88,000 mi

SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 104,000 mi

STABILIZER BAR BROKE ON DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS THAT IT HAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND BROKE. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK IN THE SAME MATTER. I PURCHASED A NEW ONE FROM THE LOCAL DEALER AND INSTALLED IT MYSELF. *JB

Sep 15, 2005 Suspension 104,000 mi

STABILIZER BAR BROKE ON DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS THAT IT HAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND BROKE. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK IN THE SAME MATTER. I PURCHASED A NEW ONE FROM THE LOCAL DEALER AND INSTALLED IT MYSELF. *JB

Aug 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A PONTIAC, 1998 MODEL TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE SIDE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PRESSED THE BUTTON WAS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS MATTER. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS OFFI...

Aug 31, 2005 Seats

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A PONTIAC, 1998 MODEL TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE SIDE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PRESSED THE BUTTON WAS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS MATTER. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS OFFI...

Aug 31, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A PONTIAC, 1998 MODEL TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE SIDE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PRESSED THE BUTTON WAS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS MATTER. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS OFFI...

Aug 31, 2005 Seats

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A PONTIAC, 1998 MODEL TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE SIDE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PRESSED THE BUTTON WAS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS MATTER. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS OFFI...

May 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING AND REPLACED IN JANUARY 2005 AT A COST OF OVER $600. CAM SHAFT SNAPPED IN HALF IN APRIL 2005 RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT - COST OF $3400. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY GM AND ANYONE THAT HAS HAD THIS OCCUR REIMBURSED.

May 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING AND REPLACED IN JANUARY 2005 AT A COST OF OVER $600. CAM SHAFT SNAPPED IN HALF IN APRIL 2005 RESULTING IN TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT - COST OF $3400. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY GM AND ANYONE THAT HAS HAD THIS OCCUR REIMBURSED.

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,152 mi

VAN STOPPED SUDDENLY ON EXPRESSWAY. DEALER TOWED IT AWAY AND DIAGNOSED PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT CAM SHAFT WAS SEIZED OR BROKE. ALL FLUID LEVELS WERE OK. CAR HAD NO LEAKS . FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR. FOUND THAT VAN WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY OWNER. QUOTED NEW ENGINE COST OF $4693. ...

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,152 mi

VAN STOPPED SUDDENLY ON EXPRESSWAY. DEALER TOWED IT AWAY AND DIAGNOSED PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT CAM SHAFT WAS SEIZED OR BROKE. ALL FLUID LEVELS WERE OK. CAR HAD NO LEAKS . FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR. FOUND THAT VAN WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY OWNER. QUOTED NEW ENGINE COST OF $4693. ...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOME. A MECHANIC CAME TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE CAM SHAFT TO S...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOME. A MECHANIC CAME TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE CAM SHAFT TO S...

Feb 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. THE TEMP GAUGE WENT UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. SHE PULLED OVERHAND PARKED. AFTER THE CAR COOLED DOWN I TRIED STARTING IT AND THE TEMP STAYED DOWN SO I DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. I FELT ALL THAT WAS WRONG WAS THE THERMOSTAT STUCK. THEN I GET A CALL THAT ...

Feb 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. THE TEMP GAUGE WENT UP AND THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER. SHE PULLED OVERHAND PARKED. AFTER THE CAR COOLED DOWN I TRIED STARTING IT AND THE TEMP STAYED DOWN SO I DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. I FELT ALL THAT WAS WRONG WAS THE THERMOSTAT STUCK. THEN I GET A CALL THAT ...

Feb 16, 2005 Steering

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A LOW SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *AK ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT IT WOULD JUMP BACK TO THE LEFT CASING A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Feb 16, 2005 Steering

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A LOW SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *AK ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT IT WOULD JUMP BACK TO THE LEFT CASING A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, VALVES, AND LIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, VALVES, AND LIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 115,200 mi

DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY 65 MPH, I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SET IT FOR 65 MPH. AFTER A MINUTE, I NOTICED I WAS GOING 75, THEN 85. GOING UP HILL THE VEHICLE WAS NOW APPROACHING 95 MPH. I TRIED TOUCHING THE BRAKE, BUT THAT DID NOT TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. I THEN TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CO...

Feb 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 115,200 mi

DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY 65 MPH, I TURNED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SET IT FOR 65 MPH. AFTER A MINUTE, I NOTICED I WAS GOING 75, THEN 85. GOING UP HILL THE VEHICLE WAS NOW APPROACHING 95 MPH. I TRIED TOUCHING THE BRAKE, BUT THAT DID NOT TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. I THEN TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CO...

Jan 15, 2005 Air Bags 70,210 mi

(1) WE PURCHASED A USED 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT AND DISCOVERED THE NEXT DAY THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME. (2) WE ARE CONCERNED AS TO WHY THIS LIGHT FLASHES WHEN WE TURN THE IGNITION ON WHILE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEEDS AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS GO OUT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES ...

Jan 15, 2005 Air Bags 70,210 mi

(1) WE PURCHASED A USED 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT AND DISCOVERED THE NEXT DAY THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME. (2) WE ARE CONCERNED AS TO WHY THIS LIGHT FLASHES WHEN WE TURN THE IGNITION ON WHILE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEEDS AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS GO OUT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES ...

Jan 12, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN MY 1998 MONTANA. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS 2 TIMES ON THE RIGHT, AND ONCE ON THE LEFT. THE FRONT LENS ON THE LIGHTS SEEM TO JUST FALL OFF. THESE PARTS ARE $100 OR MORE. WHY ARE THE POORLY ASSEMBLED AND HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS?*AK

Jan 12, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN MY 1998 MONTANA. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS 2 TIMES ON THE RIGHT, AND ONCE ON THE LEFT. THE FRONT LENS ON THE LIGHTS SEEM TO JUST FALL OFF. THESE PARTS ARE $100 OR MORE. WHY ARE THE POORLY ASSEMBLED AND HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS?*AK

Dec 4, 2004 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW OPENS BUT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE GLASS WILL NOT GO UP STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC REAR WINDOWS WILL OPEN SEPARATELY OR NOT AT ALL. ONCE OPEN IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO GET THEM TO CLOSE. *AK

Dec 4, 2004 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW OPENS BUT WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE GLASS WILL NOT GO UP STRAIGHT. THE AUTOMATIC REAR WINDOWS WILL OPEN SEPARATELY OR NOT AT ALL. ONCE OPEN IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO GET THEM TO CLOSE. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Electrical System 135,000 mi

FAILING OF AIR CONDITIONER 2X WITHIN A 1 YEAR TIME FRAME. RESULTED IN BUYING 2 NEW AIR COMPRESSORS AND PARTS. LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO FOG RESULTING IN BUYING NEW ONE EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. CONSTANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, IE., NAVIGATOR,WINDOWS (REAR AND FRONT),CD PLAYER. HAD TO REPLACE ...

Nov 18, 2004 Electrical System 135,000 mi

FAILING OF AIR CONDITIONER 2X WITHIN A 1 YEAR TIME FRAME. RESULTED IN BUYING 2 NEW AIR COMPRESSORS AND PARTS. LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO FOG RESULTING IN BUYING NEW ONE EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. CONSTANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, IE., NAVIGATOR,WINDOWS (REAR AND FRONT),CD PLAYER. HAD TO REPLACE ...

Nov 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Wheels 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Steering 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Wheels 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 16, 2004 Steering 5,262 mi

WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE T...

Nov 10, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. DRIVERS SIDE REPLACED TWICE. CURRENTLY, BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $150.00 FOR EACH FOR HEADLIGHT.

Nov 10, 2004 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. DRIVERS SIDE REPLACED TWICE. CURRENTLY, BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $150.00 FOR EACH FOR HEADLIGHT.

Oct 25, 2004 Steering 34,000 mi

DURING SHARP LEFT TURNS, STEERING HAS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RESISTANCE AND A LOUD THUD SOUND IS HEARD, ALONG WITH VIBRATION. SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BUT ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REFERRED US TO RECALL #02V286000. LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER SAID OUR VIN...

Oct 25, 2004 Steering 34,000 mi

DURING SHARP LEFT TURNS, STEERING HAS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RESISTANCE AND A LOUD THUD SOUND IS HEARD, ALONG WITH VIBRATION. SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BUT ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REFERRED US TO RECALL #02V286000. LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER SAID OUR VIN...

Oct 19, 2004 Steering

RE: COMPLAINT OF UNSATISFACTORY TRANSACTION. *BF THE STEERING LOCKED WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A LEFT TURN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THE RECALL AND WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 200 VEHICLE OUT O...

Oct 19, 2004 Steering

RE: COMPLAINT OF UNSATISFACTORY TRANSACTION. *BF THE STEERING LOCKED WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A LEFT TURN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THE RECALL AND WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 200 VEHICLE OUT O...

Aug 23, 2004 Steering 107,000 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT...... STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN TURN LEFT. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. WE WERE IN NON BUSY AREA. FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL CONCERNING THIS, HOWEVER, MY VAN WAS NOT COVERED. MAKES NO SENSE. VAN IS IN SHOP NOW GETTING RACK AND OINION REPLACED.*AK

Aug 23, 2004 Steering 107,000 mi

STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT...... STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN TURN LEFT. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. WE WERE IN NON BUSY AREA. FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL CONCERNING THIS, HOWEVER, MY VAN WAS NOT COVERED. MAKES NO SENSE. VAN IS IN SHOP NOW GETTING RACK AND OINION REPLACED.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE LOST POWER COMPLETELY STALLING OUT. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED AND COOLANT MIXED IN WITH THE ENGINE OIL. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHER COMPLAINTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS ENGINE. *AK

Aug 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE LOST POWER COMPLETELY STALLING OUT. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED AND COOLANT MIXED IN WITH THE ENGINE OIL. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHER COMPLAINTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS ENGINE. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,198 mi

INTAKE MANIFLOLD GASKET LEAKING ANTI FREEZE, DEX COOL. IT COST 1010.27 TO REPAIR THE ENGINE BUT NOW MY OIL PRESURRE LIGHT IS FLICKERING WHEN ENGINE IDLES SO THERE MAY BE SOME BEARING DAMAGE. ( CAM, ROD OR MAIN BEARINGS ) THE OIL PRESURRE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED TO SEE IF IT HAD FAILED STILL DOES I...

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,198 mi

INTAKE MANIFLOLD GASKET LEAKING ANTI FREEZE, DEX COOL. IT COST 1010.27 TO REPAIR THE ENGINE BUT NOW MY OIL PRESURRE LIGHT IS FLICKERING WHEN ENGINE IDLES SO THERE MAY BE SOME BEARING DAMAGE. ( CAM, ROD OR MAIN BEARINGS ) THE OIL PRESURRE SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED TO SEE IF IT HAD FAILED STILL DOES I...

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NOISE HAD BEGUN SOUNDING LIKE THE ENGINE WAS NOT RECEIVING OIL. HOWEVER WHEN THE OIL WAS CHECKED IT WAS FULL SO THE MECHANIC DID NOT PURSUE FURTHER. TWO DAYS LATER THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WHICH RESULTED IN A TOWING OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE $4000.00. IT WAS DISCOVER...

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NOISE HAD BEGUN SOUNDING LIKE THE ENGINE WAS NOT RECEIVING OIL. HOWEVER WHEN THE OIL WAS CHECKED IT WAS FULL SO THE MECHANIC DID NOT PURSUE FURTHER. TWO DAYS LATER THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WHICH RESULTED IN A TOWING OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE $4000.00. IT WAS DISCOVER...

Jul 10, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. THIS REALLY SCARES ME, CAN YOU HELP?*AK

Jul 10, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. THIS REALLY SCARES ME, CAN YOU HELP?*AK

Jun 18, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY RECALL 02V286000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 18, 2004 Steering 90,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY RECALL 02V286000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE THROUGH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.*AK

May 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE THROUGH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.*AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. THEN, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP DUE TO MIXED ANTIFREEZE CORROSION. *AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP DUE TO MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND CORROSION. *AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. THEN, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP DUE TO MIXED ANTIFREEZE CORROSION. *AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP DUE TO MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE AND CORROSION. *AK

Apr 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A GM (GENERIC) 3.4 LITER ENGINE EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE FAILURE IS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE CONSEQUENCES CURRENTLY ARE EXTERIOR LEAKING COOLANT. *AK THE PROBABLE FUTURE CONSEQUENCE PER THE DEALER, IS C...

Apr 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH A GM (GENERIC) 3.4 LITER ENGINE EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE FAILURE IS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE CONSEQUENCES CURRENTLY ARE EXTERIOR LEAKING COOLANT. *AK THE PROBABLE FUTURE CONSEQUENCE PER THE DEALER, IS C...

Apr 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,197 mi

DIAGNOSED WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE ON 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT WITH 3.4 V6 ENGINE. OIL AND ANTIFREEZE MIXED AND FIXED BY DEALER AT COST OF $890. WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. ALL TO COMMON PROBLEMS ON THIS ENGINE AND THE 3.1 V6 WITH SPECULATION THAT THE DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE DETERI...

Apr 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,197 mi

DIAGNOSED WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE ON 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT WITH 3.4 V6 ENGINE. OIL AND ANTIFREEZE MIXED AND FIXED BY DEALER AT COST OF $890. WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. ALL TO COMMON PROBLEMS ON THIS ENGINE AND THE 3.1 V6 WITH SPECULATION THAT THE DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE DETERI...

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

UPON EXITING THE VAN CONSUMER SMELLED ANTI FREEZE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VAN, AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE FROM A CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

UPON EXITING THE VAN CONSUMER SMELLED ANTI FREEZE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VAN, AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE FROM A CRACK IN THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

Mar 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

RH HEADLAMP LENSE FELL OFF. VEHICLE NEVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. THE LENSE JUST FELL OFF. VEHICLE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. UPON INVESTIGATING REPLACEMENT, FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. NO SALVAGE YARD HAS ANY USED AVAILABLE, HOWEVER THEY ARE WILLING TO SELL NEW ONES AT A PRICE BETWEEN $10...

Mar 12, 2004 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

RH HEADLAMP LENSE FELL OFF. VEHICLE NEVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. THE LENSE JUST FELL OFF. VEHICLE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. UPON INVESTIGATING REPLACEMENT, FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. NO SALVAGE YARD HAS ANY USED AVAILABLE, HOWEVER THEY ARE WILLING TO SELL NEW ONES AT A PRICE BETWEEN $10...

Mar 9, 2004 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE GEAR, BUT VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE GEAR, BUT VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 29, 2004 Seats Crash 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE I WAS STOPPED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE, HOWEVER THE 3RD ROW RIGHT SIDE SEAT'S FRONT LATCHES BECAME UNHOOKED FROM THE FLOOR AND THE SEAT WAS LEFT IN A RECLINED POSITION. THE BACK FLOOR LATCHES WERE STILL SECURED. IF A PASSENGER OVER 5' HAD BEEN SEATED IN THIS SEA...

Feb 29, 2004 Seats Crash 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE I WAS STOPPED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE, HOWEVER THE 3RD ROW RIGHT SIDE SEAT'S FRONT LATCHES BECAME UNHOOKED FROM THE FLOOR AND THE SEAT WAS LEFT IN A RECLINED POSITION. THE BACK FLOOR LATCHES WERE STILL SECURED. IF A PASSENGER OVER 5' HAD BEEN SEATED IN THIS SEA...

Feb 28, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP FELL OFF - LITERALLY JUST DROPPED RIGHT OFF OF IT - I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS, SITTING AT A LIGHT, THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A PASSING AUTO - I STOPPED, LOOKED, THINKING IT WOULD BE THE BLINKER, AND KEPT GOING- ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE COVER TO THE HEAD LIGHT! THIS IS AN O...

Feb 28, 2004 Exterior Lighting 50,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP FELL OFF - LITERALLY JUST DROPPED RIGHT OFF OF IT - I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS, SITTING AT A LIGHT, THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A PASSING AUTO - I STOPPED, LOOKED, THINKING IT WOULD BE THE BLINKER, AND KEPT GOING- ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE COVER TO THE HEAD LIGHT! THIS IS AN O...

Jan 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE CROSSED OVER THE CENTER LINE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *MR *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE CROSSED OVER THE CENTER LINE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *MR *SC *JB

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

COMPLAINT ON REPAIR ISSUE ON 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT VAN. *PH (NAR) THE CONSUMER ENGINE WAS LOW ON COOLANT AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AREA WHICH CAUSE A MALFUNCTION IN THE ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *CB

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

COMPLAINT ON REPAIR ISSUE ON 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT VAN. *PH (NAR) THE CONSUMER ENGINE WAS LOW ON COOLANT AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AREA WHICH CAUSE A MALFUNCTION IN THE ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *CB

Jan 16, 2004 Suspension 102,000 mi

A BRACKET THAT SECURED THE REAR AXLE BROKE. *PH WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE CONSUMER REAR AXLE MOVED TO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WHEEL AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BRING THE VEHICLE TO AND ABRUPT STOP. THE CONSUMER FELLS THAT VEHICLE HAD A FAILED COMPONENT AND GM SHOULD REIM...

Jan 16, 2004 Suspension 102,000 mi

A BRACKET THAT SECURED THE REAR AXLE BROKE. *PH WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE CONSUMER REAR AXLE MOVED TO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WHEEL AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE REAR QUARTER PANEL BRING THE VEHICLE TO AND ABRUPT STOP. THE CONSUMER FELLS THAT VEHICLE HAD A FAILED COMPONENT AND GM SHOULD REIM...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,019 mi

VEHICLE KEPT OVER HEATING. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY CHANGED OUT THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP,TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT, CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WAS STILL OVER HEATING. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE ENGINE AND FOUND BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND CRACKED HEADS. THIS PROBLEM STARTED OUT ON INTERSTATE 15 NORTHBOUND RIGH...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE POWER LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL ONLY UNLOCK AND THAT WAS THAT WAY WHEN WE BOUGHT IT IN SEPTEMBR OF 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR USE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT THIS YEAR IT STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS AND NOW WILL ONLY LOCK. WE ALS...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, CAMSHAFT BROKE. PROBLEM WAS TRACED BACK TO A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, THAT OVER TIME, HAD CONTAMINATED THE OIL WITH ORANGE COOLANT, CAUSING CAMSHAFT BEARING FAILURE. AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE WITH A USED, 60,000 MILE, REPLACEMENT, AND DRIVING THE VAN FOR ANOTHE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 71,000 mi

DRIVER\\'S POWER WINDOW WAS INITIALLY SLOW TO CLOSE, AND THEN WOULDN\\'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. EVENTUALLY, IT BEGAN CLOSING ERRATICALLY, WITH THE GLASS ASKEW. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE; THE PART IS APPROXIMATLEY $450 AND THE LABOR IS $250. GM HAS REFUSE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash 95,400 mi

THE THIRD-ROW SEATS WERE KNOCKED OUT OF THEIR ANCHORS WHEN A FORD ESCORT HIT MY VAN IN THE REAR. I WAS STOPPED TO TURN WHEN I WAS HIT. THE ESCORT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH, AND MY REAR BUMPER TOOK THE FULL FORCE OF THE IMPACT; AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED THAT BOTH THIRD ROW SEATS WERE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,309 mi

PROB #1 - INTAKE LEAKING - NEEDS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASTKET REPLACEMENT. LOCAL DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR. PROB #2 - I HAVE LOST TWO HEADLAMP LENSE COVERS IN THE PAST YEAR - DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS "A LOT!, AND THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A PROBLEM WITH THE ADHESIVE" I HAD TO REPLACE TWO COMPLETE HEA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,309 mi

PROB #1 - INTAKE LEAKING - NEEDS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASTKET REPLACEMENT. LOCAL DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR. PROB #2 - I HAVE LOST TWO HEADLAMP LENSE COVERS IN THE PAST YEAR - DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS "A LOT!, AND THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A PROBLEM WITH THE ADHESIVE" I HAD TO REPLACE TWO COMPLETE HEA...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE NEVER WORKED, WE HADN'T TRIED IT UNTIL 10 MTHS AFTER BUYING THE VAN. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT THE VAN TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE REPAIR WOULD COST 800.00. HE ADDED STOP LEAK, WHICH WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM HAS JUST REOCCURED AND WE HAVE NOT DR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE NEVER WORKED, WE HADN'T TRIED IT UNTIL 10 MTHS AFTER BUYING THE VAN. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT THE VAN TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE REPAIR WOULD COST 800.00. HE ADDED STOP LEAK, WHICH WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM HAS JUST REOCCURED AND WE HAVE NOT DR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,300 mi

ENGINE WAS LOSING COOLANT AND HAD A TICKING SOUND WHEN BROUGHT INTO GM DEALER. REPAIRS INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKET. COOLING SYSTEM ALSO HAD TO BE FLUSHED AND REFILLED. MILEAGE QUOTE ABOVE WAS ACTUALLY 110927 KM AND REPAIR COSTS WERE CAN$1965.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,019 mi

VEHICLE KEPT OVER HEATING. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY CHANGED OUT THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP,TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT, CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WAS STILL OVER HEATING. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE ENGINE AND FOUND BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND CRACKED HEADS. THIS PROBLEM STARTED OUT ON INTERSTATE 15 NORTHBOUND RIGH...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE POWER LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL ONLY UNLOCK AND THAT WAS THAT WAY WHEN WE BOUGHT IT IN SEPTEMBR OF 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR USE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT THIS YEAR IT STARTED GIVING US PROBLEMS AND NOW WILL ONLY LOCK. WE ALS...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, CAMSHAFT BROKE. PROBLEM WAS TRACED BACK TO A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, THAT OVER TIME, HAD CONTAMINATED THE OIL WITH ORANGE COOLANT, CAUSING CAMSHAFT BEARING FAILURE. AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE WITH A USED, 60,000 MILE, REPLACEMENT, AND DRIVING THE VAN FOR ANOTHE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 71,000 mi

DRIVER\\'S POWER WINDOW WAS INITIALLY SLOW TO CLOSE, AND THEN WOULDN\\'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. EVENTUALLY, IT BEGAN CLOSING ERRATICALLY, WITH THE GLASS ASKEW. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE; THE PART IS APPROXIMATLEY $450 AND THE LABOR IS $250. GM HAS REFUSE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash 95,400 mi

THE THIRD-ROW SEATS WERE KNOCKED OUT OF THEIR ANCHORS WHEN A FORD ESCORT HIT MY VAN IN THE REAR. I WAS STOPPED TO TURN WHEN I WAS HIT. THE ESCORT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH, AND MY REAR BUMPER TOOK THE FULL FORCE OF THE IMPACT; AFTERWARDS, I NOTICED THAT BOTH THIRD ROW SEATS WERE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,309 mi

PROB #1 - INTAKE LEAKING - NEEDS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASTKET REPLACEMENT. LOCAL DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR. PROB #2 - I HAVE LOST TWO HEADLAMP LENSE COVERS IN THE PAST YEAR - DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS "A LOT!, AND THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A PROBLEM WITH THE ADHESIVE" I HAD TO REPLACE TWO COMPLETE HEA...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,309 mi

PROB #1 - INTAKE LEAKING - NEEDS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASTKET REPLACEMENT. LOCAL DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR. PROB #2 - I HAVE LOST TWO HEADLAMP LENSE COVERS IN THE PAST YEAR - DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS "A LOT!, AND THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A PROBLEM WITH THE ADHESIVE" I HAD TO REPLACE TWO COMPLETE HEA...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE NEVER WORKED, WE HADN'T TRIED IT UNTIL 10 MTHS AFTER BUYING THE VAN. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT THE VAN TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE REPAIR WOULD COST 800.00. HE ADDED STOP LEAK, WHICH WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM HAS JUST REOCCURED AND WE HAVE NOT DR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE NEVER WORKED, WE HADN'T TRIED IT UNTIL 10 MTHS AFTER BUYING THE VAN. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT THE VAN TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE REPAIR WOULD COST 800.00. HE ADDED STOP LEAK, WHICH WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM HAS JUST REOCCURED AND WE HAVE NOT DR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,300 mi

ENGINE WAS LOSING COOLANT AND HAD A TICKING SOUND WHEN BROUGHT INTO GM DEALER. REPAIRS INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKET. COOLING SYSTEM ALSO HAD TO BE FLUSHED AND REFILLED. MILEAGE QUOTE ABOVE WAS ACTUALLY 110927 KM AND REPAIR COSTS WERE CAN$1965.

Dec 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting 59,500 mi

HEADLIGHT LENS HAS FALLEN OFF DUE TO POOR SEAL AND NO SCREWS. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND HEADLIGHT THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ON THIS VAN. IN ADDITION, WE HAD A 1997 TRANSPORT AND BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF THAT ONE AS WELL. AFTER MONTHS OF COMPLAINING AND LETTER WRITING, PONTIAC CORRECTED THE OTHER ...

Dec 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting 59,500 mi

HEADLIGHT LENS HAS FALLEN OFF DUE TO POOR SEAL AND NO SCREWS. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND HEADLIGHT THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ON THIS VAN. IN ADDITION, WE HAD A 1997 TRANSPORT AND BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF THAT ONE AS WELL. AFTER MONTHS OF COMPLAINING AND LETTER WRITING, PONTIAC CORRECTED THE OTHER ...

Dec 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,490 mi

COOLANT LEAK AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED COOLANT LEAKS FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, VALVE COVER GASKET AND WATERPUMP AND RECOMMENDED COOLANT FLUSH - DEX COOL.*AK

Dec 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,490 mi

COOLANT LEAK AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED COOLANT LEAKS FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, VALVE COVER GASKET AND WATERPUMP AND RECOMMENDED COOLANT FLUSH - DEX COOL.*AK

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,422 mi

A WELL MAINTAINED 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WITH A 3.4 LITER ENGINE DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. AS THEY EXPLAINED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, IT WAS ALSO MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN MANY MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAKS WITH THIS ENGINE. I DECIDED...

Dec 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,422 mi

A WELL MAINTAINED 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WITH A 3.4 LITER ENGINE DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. AS THEY EXPLAINED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, IT WAS ALSO MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN MANY MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAKS WITH THIS ENGINE. I DECIDED...

Nov 24, 2003 Air Bags 126,684 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I'M AFRAID THE AIR BAGS WON'T DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I WAS READING OTHER COMPLAINS OF OTHER OWNER OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY TRUCK. *LA

Nov 24, 2003 Air Bags 126,684 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. I'M AFRAID THE AIR BAGS WON'T DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I WAS READING OTHER COMPLAINS OF OTHER OWNER OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY TRUCK. *LA

Nov 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, BOUGHT NEW, AND HAS 80000 MILES ON IT. WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE INTAKE IS LEAKING, ANS WILL NEED MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT. WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. ALLED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER (MATTHEWS PONTIAC, VESTAL, NY 607-798-8000) AND TH...

Nov 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, BOUGHT NEW, AND HAS 80000 MILES ON IT. WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE INTAKE IS LEAKING, ANS WILL NEED MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT. WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. ALLED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER (MATTHEWS PONTIAC, VESTAL, NY 607-798-8000) AND TH...

Nov 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, BOUGHT NEW, AND HAS 80000 MILES ON IT. WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE INTAKE IS LEAKING, ANS WILL NEED MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT. WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. ALLED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER (MATTHEWS PONTIAC, VESTAL, NY 607-798-8000) AND TH...

Nov 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, BOUGHT NEW, AND HAS 80000 MILES ON IT. WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE INTAKE IS LEAKING, ANS WILL NEED MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT. WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. ALLED LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER (MATTHEWS PONTIAC, VESTAL, NY 607-798-8000) AND TH...

Nov 7, 2003 Seats 38,000 mi

DRIVERS POWER SEAT HAS A POOR DESIGN. THE SIDE TRIM (RIGHT) BOTTOMS-OUT ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR AT THE BACK WHEN LOWERING THE POWER SEAT. THIS CAUSES THE SEAT TO TILT LATERALLY. AS A RESULT, THE TILTING OVER TIME HAS LOOSENED THE ENTIRE MECHANISM. I SUSPECT THAT IF THIS VEHICLE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A...

Nov 7, 2003 Seats 38,000 mi

DRIVERS POWER SEAT HAS A POOR DESIGN. THE SIDE TRIM (RIGHT) BOTTOMS-OUT ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR AT THE BACK WHEN LOWERING THE POWER SEAT. THIS CAUSES THE SEAT TO TILT LATERALLY. AS A RESULT, THE TILTING OVER TIME HAS LOOSENED THE ENTIRE MECHANISM. I SUSPECT THAT IF THIS VEHICLE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A...

Oct 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY- THE LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS CAME OFF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE ALSO KNOW OF THE PROBLEM,BUT SAY THAT NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED TO WARRANT A RECALL. THIS IS BULL. ALSO THE PLASTIC ON THE ...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY FAILURE; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY- THE LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS CAME OFF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE ALSO KNOW OF THE PROBLEM,BUT SAY THAT NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED TO WARRANT A RECALL. THIS IS BULL. ALSO THE PLASTIC ON THE ...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY FAILURE; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. *LA

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CURRENTLY I HAVE 56,187 MILE'S ON MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL USEAGE SINCE THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AS WELL AS JUST RECENTLY EXPERIENCING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING PAST THE 210 MARK DESPITE IT ONLY BEING 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES. I...

Oct 14, 2003 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. *LA

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CURRENTLY I HAVE 56,187 MILE'S ON MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL USEAGE SINCE THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AS WELL AS JUST RECENTLY EXPERIENCING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOING PAST THE 210 MARK DESPITE IT ONLY BEING 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES. I...

Sep 16, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELTS BEHIND PASSENGER AND MIDDLE BACK SEATS LOCKED UP. THEY DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT STILL CAME ON.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELTS BEHIND PASSENGER AND MIDDLE BACK SEATS LOCKED UP. THEY DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT STILL CAME ON.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELTS BEHIND PASSENGER AND MIDDLE BACK SEATS LOCKED UP. THEY DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT STILL CAME ON.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELTS BEHIND PASSENGER AND MIDDLE BACK SEATS LOCKED UP. THEY DID NOT WORK. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT STILL CAME ON.*AK

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON VACATION WITH WIFE AND THREE KIDS. 71000 MILES ON VERY WELL MAINTAINED VAN. WE BOUGHT IT WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT. NO WARNINGS, NO NOISES, NO SMOKE, NO OVERHEATING. ENGINE JUST QUIT RUNNING AND WE COASTED TO A STOP ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE. THI...

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON VACATION WITH WIFE AND THREE KIDS. 71000 MILES ON VERY WELL MAINTAINED VAN. WE BOUGHT IT WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT. NO WARNINGS, NO NOISES, NO SMOKE, NO OVERHEATING. ENGINE JUST QUIT RUNNING AND WE COASTED TO A STOP ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE. THI...

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT IT LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT IT LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF RECALL 02V-286000 WHICH IS RELATED TO A STEERING RACK DEFECT. *AK *NLM

Sep 2, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF RECALL 02V-286000 WHICH IS RELATED TO A STEERING RACK DEFECT. *AK *NLM

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT MINIVAN 3.4 LITER, COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. MECHANIC BELIEVES IT IS A GENERAL PROBLEM WITH THE GASKET. MAJOR EXPENSE TO REPAIR ON VEHCILE WITH 75,000 MILES.

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKETS. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A TICKING SOUND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPLA...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT MINIVAN 3.4 LITER, COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. MECHANIC BELIEVES IT IS A GENERAL PROBLEM WITH THE GASKET. MAJOR EXPENSE TO REPAIR ON VEHCILE WITH 75,000 MILES.

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE'S HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE GASKETS. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A TICKING SOUND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND INTAKE GASKET FAILED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPLA...

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT MINIVAN HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE THE DEXCOOL COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE...MY MECHANIC FOUND COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL. I CALLED MY DEALER, THE MAN FROM WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM ON HIS GM MINIVAN. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH AND ...

Jul 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT MINIVAN HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE THE DEXCOOL COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE...MY MECHANIC FOUND COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL. I CALLED MY DEALER, THE MAN FROM WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM ON HIS GM MINIVAN. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH AND ...

Jul 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 61,153 mi

MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, WITHOUT WARNING, DEVELOPED A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE AND ACCELERATED FULL SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS LUCKY TO GET IT STOPPED WITHOUT A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 61,153 mi

MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, WITHOUT WARNING, DEVELOPED A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE AND ACCELERATED FULL SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS LUCKY TO GET IT STOPPED WITHOUT A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,959 mi

OVERHEATING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN TO 3 CYLINDERS. CAUSED A MAJOR POWER LOSS. CRACKED HEAD DUE TO COOLING PROBLEMS.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,959 mi

OVERHEATING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN TO 3 CYLINDERS. CAUSED A MAJOR POWER LOSS. CRACKED HEAD DUE TO COOLING PROBLEMS.*AK

Jun 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 3.4 LITER COOLANT LEAKING ENGINE DAMAGE MAJOR EXPENSE ON A VEHICLE W/ 70'000. *NLM

Jun 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 3.4 LITER COOLANT LEAKING ENGINE DAMAGE MAJOR EXPENSE ON A VEHICLE W/ 70'000. *NLM

Mar 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVER FELL OFF DURING A RAIN STORM. THE NEXT MORNING SECOND HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF IN CONSUMER'S HAND. THIS IS A POSSIBLE PROBLEM FOR CHEVROLET, VENTURE/PONTIAC, TRANSPORT; AND OLDSMOBILE, SILHOUETTE. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Mar 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEAD LIGHT COVER FELL OFF DURING A RAIN STORM. THE NEXT MORNING SECOND HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF IN CONSUMER'S HAND. THIS IS A POSSIBLE PROBLEM FOR CHEVROLET, VENTURE/PONTIAC, TRANSPORT; AND OLDSMOBILE, SILHOUETTE. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Mar 13, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION AS STATED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION AS STATED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP COVERS FLY OFF BECAUSE OF POOR GLUING, WATER HITS BULB AND IT BLOWS OUT. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP COVERS FLY OFF BECAUSE OF POOR GLUING, WATER HITS BULB AND IT BLOWS OUT. *JB

Feb 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BEGUN LEAKING. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

Feb 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BEGUN LEAKING. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

Feb 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other 71,000 mi

AT 71,000 MILES, THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE ON MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WAS FAILED. INITIALLY, THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW MOVED VERY SLOWLY, AND THEN WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. FINALLY, IT OPERATED WITH THE WINDOW ASKEW, AND NOT CLOSING AT ALL.

Feb 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other 71,000 mi

AT 71,000 MILES, THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULE ON MY 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT WAS FAILED. INITIALLY, THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW MOVED VERY SLOWLY, AND THEN WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY. FINALLY, IT OPERATED WITH THE WINDOW ASKEW, AND NOT CLOSING AT ALL.

Jan 31, 2003 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK. THE DRIVER HAS TO TURN THE POWER OFF THAT GOES TO THE DOOR IN ORDER TO KEEP IT SHUT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY CLOSE A LITTLE, THEN RE-OPEN. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT. *AK *SCC

Jan 31, 2003 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK. THE DRIVER HAS TO TURN THE POWER OFF THAT GOES TO THE DOOR IN ORDER TO KEEP IT SHUT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY CLOSE A LITTLE, THEN RE-OPEN. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT. *AK *SCC

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS GAUGE IS CONSTANTLY INCORRECT AND NEVER REGISTERS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP AND HAS REPLACED PUMP 3X. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS GAUGE IS CONSTANTLY INCORRECT AND NEVER REGISTERS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP AND HAS REPLACED PUMP 3X. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Jan 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 57MPH AND INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 57MPH AND INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 7, 2003 Steering 110,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN CONSUMER TURNS VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER SAID THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING.

Jan 7, 2003 Steering 110,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN CONSUMER TURNS VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER SAID THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING.

Dec 3, 2002 Steering

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Steering

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET THAT HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN I AM MOVING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. DT

Nov 26, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE MOVING WILDLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WILL FIX IT ON CONSUMERS OWN POCKET ALSO STATED THAT WENT TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SEAT HIM SELF AND WAS TOLD THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT TYPE O...

Nov 26, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE MOVING WILDLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WILL FIX IT ON CONSUMERS OWN POCKET ALSO STATED THAT WENT TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SEAT HIM SELF AND WAS TOLD THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT TYPE O...

Nov 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHT PLASTIC COVERS FELL OFF AND THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY OR INSURANCE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*******769764

Nov 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHT PLASTIC COVERS FELL OFF AND THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY OR INSURANCE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*******769764

Oct 31, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AT EXTREME TURNS LIKE IN PARKING. DT

Oct 31, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD AT EXTREME TURNS LIKE IN PARKING. DT

Sep 18, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE, VEHICLE VIBRATED/JERKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, MECHANIC INDICATED REAR END BAR BROKE, AND WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.*AKJLG

Sep 18, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE, VEHICLE VIBRATED/JERKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, MECHANIC INDICATED REAR END BAR BROKE, AND WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.*AKJLG

Sep 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND HORN WILL NOT WORK WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF, CAUSING A PASSENGER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO NOTIFY BYSTANDERS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

REAR DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND HORN WILL NOT WORK WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF, CAUSING A PASSENGER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO NOTIFY BYSTANDERS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND HORN WILL NOT WORK WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF, CAUSING A PASSENGER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO NOTIFY BYSTANDERS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

REAR DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND HORN WILL NOT WORK WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF, CAUSING A PASSENGER TO BE LOCKED INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO NOTIFY BYSTANDERS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Tires Crash

SINCE 1973, I'VE DRIVEN A SERIES OF 8 CARS (ABOUT 20-24,000 MILES PER YEAR) IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER, AND NEVER HYDROPLANED UNTIL PURCHASING TRANSSPORT IN 1998. I'VE HYDROPLANED 3 TIMES IN IT, IN SHALLOW WATER, BUT MANAGED TO GET CONTROL OF CAR AND AVOID ACCIDENTS. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH THE ID...

Sep 3, 2002 Tires Crash

SINCE 1973, I'VE DRIVEN A SERIES OF 8 CARS (ABOUT 20-24,000 MILES PER YEAR) IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER, AND NEVER HYDROPLANED UNTIL PURCHASING TRANSSPORT IN 1998. I'VE HYDROPLANED 3 TIMES IN IT, IN SHALLOW WATER, BUT MANAGED TO GET CONTROL OF CAR AND AVOID ACCIDENTS. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH THE ID...

Aug 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED MY MONTANA NEW IN 1998. I HAVE HAD GOOD SERVICE, EXCEPT FOR A PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE, UP UNTIL NOW. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULB WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS DEGRADING TO THE POINT THAT THE LENS WAS DETACHING FROM THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. NOW ...

Aug 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED MY MONTANA NEW IN 1998. I HAVE HAD GOOD SERVICE, EXCEPT FOR A PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE, UP UNTIL NOW. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULB WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS DEGRADING TO THE POINT THAT THE LENS WAS DETACHING FROM THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. NOW ...

Aug 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Visibility

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Equipment

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Visibility

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Aug 1, 2002 Equipment

AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PER-PONTIAC RECALL, THEY SIMPLY INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. WHICH IS ONLY A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE. NHTSA#01V067000 THE CONSUMERS CONCERNS OTHER CONCERN WERE WITH THE...

Jul 25, 2002 Child Seat

CONSUMER STATES THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT TOP LATCH CAN BE UNDONE IF TUGGED ON. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB THE REPLACEMENT ORDERED HAD THE SAME DEFECT AS THE ORIGINAL. PONTIAC STATED THE LATCH IS FOR POSITIONING AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO LATCH SECURELY. *JG

Jul 25, 2002 Child Seat

CONSUMER STATES THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT TOP LATCH CAN BE UNDONE IF TUGGED ON. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB THE REPLACEMENT ORDERED HAD THE SAME DEFECT AS THE ORIGINAL. PONTIAC STATED THE LATCH IS FOR POSITIONING AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO LATCH SECURELY. *JG

Jun 17, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART WHEN ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SLIDE ACROSS THE SEAT AND BUCKLE GOT CAUGHT IN HIS GARMENTS. CONSUMER CALLED GMC, AND WAS TOLD THAT SEAT BELT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER THAT.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART WHEN ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SLIDE ACROSS THE SEAT AND BUCKLE GOT CAUGHT IN HIS GARMENTS. CONSUMER CALLED GMC, AND WAS TOLD THAT SEAT BELT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER THAT.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND CONSUMER LEFT KEYS IN THE IGNITION WITH VEHICLE TURNED OFF, CHILD WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND CONSUMER LEFT KEYS IN THE IGNITION WITH VEHICLE TURNED OFF, CHILD WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY AND PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 7, 2002 Electrical System

THE POSITIVE TERMINAL POST SEPARATED FROM THE CASING OF THE BATTERY (DELCO FREEDOM, MODEL NR. 78 6YR). *JG

May 7, 2002 Electrical System

THE POSITIVE TERMINAL POST SEPARATED FROM THE CASING OF THE BATTERY (DELCO FREEDOM, MODEL NR. 78 6YR). *JG

May 4, 2002 Electrical System

POSITIVE TERMINAL OF MY DELCO FREEDOM BATTERY MOD. 78 6YR SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY CASE, CAUSING LEAKAGE OF GAS AND ACID AND FAILURE OF BATTERY. INTERNET RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS BATTERY.

May 4, 2002 Electrical System

POSITIVE TERMINAL OF MY DELCO FREEDOM BATTERY MOD. 78 6YR SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY CASE, CAUSING LEAKAGE OF GAS AND ACID AND FAILURE OF BATTERY. INTERNET RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS BATTERY.

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

RPMS GO TO 1200 UPON STARTING VEHICLE AND 1500 WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE. GAS PEDAL DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PRESSED, VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

RPMS GO TO 1200 UPON STARTING VEHICLE AND 1500 WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE. GAS PEDAL DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PRESSED, VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO GIVE GAS GAS PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO GIVE GAS GAS PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DEALER IS INSPECTING. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION. THE DOOR STARTED ACTING UP AFTER NHTSA RECALL 01V067000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DEALER IS INSPECTING. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION. THE DOOR STARTED ACTING UP AFTER NHTSA RECALL 01V067000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01013 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH HIT A COW AND AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS FRONTAL DAMAGE. ALSO, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH HIT A COW AND AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS FRONTAL DAMAGE. ALSO, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT LENSE FELL OFF VEHICLE. CONVERSATION WITH A PONTIAC DEALER PARTS MANAGER AND A PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE LENSE IS "GLUED" TO THE HOUSING AND THAT THE ADHESIVE MATERIAL DRIES OUT CAUSING THE LENSE TO SEPARATE F...

Feb 5, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT LENSE FELL OFF VEHICLE. CONVERSATION WITH A PONTIAC DEALER PARTS MANAGER AND A PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE LENSE IS "GLUED" TO THE HOUSING AND THAT THE ADHESIVE MATERIAL DRIES OUT CAUSING THE LENSE TO SEPARATE F...

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAIL TO ACTIVATE WHEN APPLIED DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN MOTOR WHICH CAUSES SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DEALER FOUND A FAULTY MOTOR PACK,*SLC

Jan 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAIL TO ACTIVATE WHEN APPLIED DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN MOTOR WHICH CAUSES SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DEALER FOUND A FAULTY MOTOR PACK,*SLC

Jan 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE FALLEN OFF. LENSES WERE JUST REPLACED A MONTH AGO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE FALLEN OFF. LENSES WERE JUST REPLACED A MONTH AGO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Dec 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

03/01 LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF 12/24/01 RIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. GLUE APPEARS TO HAVE DRIED UP. PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH COMPLAINT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY ALSO STATE THAT BECAUSE IT IS A USED CAR AND & MILAGE IS HIGHER THEN ...

Dec 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

03/01 LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF 12/24/01 RIGHT LENS FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. GLUE APPEARS TO HAVE DRIED UP. PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH COMPLAINT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY ALSO STATE THAT BECAUSE IT IS A USED CAR AND & MILAGE IS HIGHER THEN ...

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, A CHILD'S FINGER WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DOOR OPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, DOORS OPENED FULLY AND ALARM SOUNDED. *JB

Oct 31, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. ALSO, A CHILD'S FINGER WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DOOR OPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, DOORS OPENED FULLY AND ALARM SOUNDED. *JB

Oct 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AT 60,000 MILES THE ENGINE SPUN A CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING WITH THE RESULT THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.

Oct 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AT 60,000 MILES THE ENGINE SPUN A CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING WITH THE RESULT THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.

Oct 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT DOME COMES OFF LEAVING LAMP EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. THIS IS A HAZARD. IF LAMP IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, IT MAY BURST LEAVING ONLY ONE FUNCTIONING HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INFORMAED US THAT THIS IS INDEED A PROBLEM ON THIS AND OTHER VEHICLES BY PONTI...

Oct 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT DOME COMES OFF LEAVING LAMP EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. THIS IS A HAZARD. IF LAMP IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, IT MAY BURST LEAVING ONLY ONE FUNCTIONING HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INFORMAED US THAT THIS IS INDEED A PROBLEM ON THIS AND OTHER VEHICLES BY PONTI...

Sep 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, WHEN ABS LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED BRAKES LIGHTS BECOME FUNCTIONAL.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEMDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, WHEN ABS LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED BRAKES LIGHTS BECOME FUNCTIONAL.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEMDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, WHEN ABS LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED BRAKES LIGHTS BECOME FUNCTIONAL.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEMDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, ALSO, BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, WHEN ABS LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED BRAKES LIGHTS BECOME FUNCTIONAL.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEMDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PULLED A CAR FAX REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001 THE ODOMETER READING ON THE VEHICLE WAS 30586 ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AS VERIFIED BY CALIFORNIA DMV, ON NOV 14,2000 THE ODOMETER READING WAS 30582 AS VEIIFIED BY THE CA INSPECTION STATION, THE DEALER ADVERTISED THE VEHICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AS HAVING...

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PULLED A CAR FAX REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001 THE ODOMETER READING ON THE VEHICLE WAS 30586 ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AS VERIFIED BY CALIFORNIA DMV, ON NOV 14,2000 THE ODOMETER READING WAS 30582 AS VEIIFIED BY THE CA INSPECTION STATION, THE DEALER ADVERTISED THE VEHICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AS HAVING...

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PULLED A CAR FAX REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001 THE ODOMETER READING ON THE VEHICLE WAS 30586 ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AS VERIFIED BY CALIFORNIA DMV, ON NOV 14,2000 THE ODOMETER READING WAS 30582 AS VEIIFIED BY THE CA INSPECTION STATION, THE DEALER ADVERTISED THE VEHICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AS HAVING...

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER PULLED A CAR FAX REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001 THE ODOMETER READING ON THE VEHICLE WAS 30586 ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AS VERIFIED BY CALIFORNIA DMV, ON NOV 14,2000 THE ODOMETER READING WAS 30582 AS VEIIFIED BY THE CA INSPECTION STATION, THE DEALER ADVERTISED THE VEHICLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AS HAVING...

Sep 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998. STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE A NOISE, BUT DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER PUT IN A STEERING GEAR, AND STEERING PUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED INTERMITTENT PROBLEM 7 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. MECHANIC STATED THAT DESIGN OF CABLES UNDER T DRIVER'S SEAT WERE BEING DRAGGED, CAUSING THEM TO LOOSEN UP.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Seats

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED INTERMITTENT PROBLEM 7 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. MECHANIC STATED THAT DESIGN OF CABLES UNDER T DRIVER'S SEAT WERE BEING DRAGGED, CAUSING THEM TO LOOSEN UP.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED INTERMITTENT PROBLEM 7 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. MECHANIC STATED THAT DESIGN OF CABLES UNDER T DRIVER'S SEAT WERE BEING DRAGGED, CAUSING THEM TO LOOSEN UP.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Seats

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED INTERMITTENT PROBLEM 7 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. MECHANIC STATED THAT DESIGN OF CABLES UNDER T DRIVER'S SEAT WERE BEING DRAGGED, CAUSING THEM TO LOOSEN UP.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VAN. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS. LIFTED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT. WITHIN A SECOND VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VAN. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS. LIFTED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT. WITHIN A SECOND VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 22, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL REPAIR,(01V067), WAS DONE ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CONSUMER STILL THINKS IT IS UNSAFE.

Aug 22, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL REPAIR,(01V067), WAS DONE ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CONSUMER STILL THINKS IT IS UNSAFE.

Aug 22, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL REPAIR,(01V067), WAS DONE ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CONSUMER STILL THINKS IT IS UNSAFE.

Aug 22, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL REPAIR,(01V067), WAS DONE ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CONSUMER STILL THINKS IT IS UNSAFE.

Aug 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (01V067000) ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM. THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED AND DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. *YH

Aug 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (01V067000) ON THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM. THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED AND DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. *YH

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT NOTICE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD STAY ON THROUGHOUT TRAVELING, INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. ...

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT NOTICE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD STAY ON THROUGHOUT TRAVELING, INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. ...

Jun 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL OFF. WHEN ELEMENTS CONTACTED HEADLIGHT BULBS, FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT WAS THE RESULT. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT PASSENGER'S HEADLIGHT SEALANT WAS DRYING AND WAS BEGINNING TO CRACK. PLEASE PR...

Jun 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL OFF. WHEN ELEMENTS CONTACTED HEADLIGHT BULBS, FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT WAS THE RESULT. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT PASSENGER'S HEADLIGHT SEALANT WAS DRYING AND WAS BEGINNING TO CRACK. PLEASE PR...

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40-45MPH & HAD "T"-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND TAKEN TO ER. WERE TREATED AND RELEASED.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40-45MPH & HAD "T"-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND TAKEN TO ER. WERE TREATED AND RELEASED.*AK

May 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LAMP COVERS FELL OFF, EXPOSING THE WIRES. *AK

May 22, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LAMP COVERS FELL OFF, EXPOSING THE WIRES. *AK

May 17, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS ON IT'S OWN AND AT TIMES IT WON'T CLOSE, THE DOOR ALSO RATTLES AND THE MOLDING IS LOOSE. NLM

May 17, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON, THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRD TWICE AND TO DATE THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. NLM

May 17, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, 6 WEEKS LATER THE VACUUM MODULATOR FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO WHIN WHEN COLD. NLM

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAK. NLM

May 17, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

May 17, 2001 Steering

THE ALARM SOUNDS ON IT'S OWN. NLM

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE KNOCKS UPON ACCELERATION AND WHEN IT'S COLD. NLM

May 17, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM

May 17, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS ON IT'S OWN AND AT TIMES IT WON'T CLOSE, THE DOOR ALSO RATTLES AND THE MOLDING IS LOOSE. NLM

May 17, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON, THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRD TWICE AND TO DATE THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. NLM

May 17, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, 6 WEEKS LATER THE VACUUM MODULATOR FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO WHIN WHEN COLD. NLM

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAK. NLM

May 17, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

May 17, 2001 Steering

THE ALARM SOUNDS ON IT'S OWN. NLM

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE KNOCKS UPON ACCELERATION AND WHEN IT'S COLD. NLM

May 17, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM

May 16, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE UP BY PULLING SEAT BELT OUT, IT WILL NOT COME OUT, AND WILL NOT WORK. TAKEN IT TO DEALER TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PUSH IN TO THE PART IT IS SUPPOSED TO BUCKLE INTO, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

May 16, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO BUCKLE UP BY PULLING SEAT BELT OUT, IT WILL NOT COME OUT, AND WILL NOT WORK. TAKEN IT TO DEALER TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PUSH IN TO THE PART IT IS SUPPOSED TO BUCKLE INTO, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Apr 30, 2001 Child Seat

RETAINER CLIP ON INTEGRATED SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND CAN BE MOVED BY CHILD, WHO ABLE TO GET OUT OF SEAT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Child Seat

RETAINER CLIP ON INTEGRATED SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND CAN BE MOVED BY CHILD, WHO ABLE TO GET OUT OF SEAT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 45 AND 50 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER CAR, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK THERE WERE 2 INJURIES DUE TO ACCIDENT. *SLC

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 45 AND 50 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER CAR, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK THERE WERE 2 INJURIES DUE TO ACCIDENT. *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN DOORS WERE LOCKED SLIDING DOORS WILL COME OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE PROBLEM.*AK *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN DOORS WERE LOCKED SLIDING DOORS WILL COME OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE PROBLEM.*AK *JB

Apr 19, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BECAME DISATTACHED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO LUGS: NUTS SHEARING OFF. HAD BEEN THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.*AK *JB

Apr 19, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BECAME DISATTACHED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO LUGS: NUTS SHEARING OFF. HAD BEEN THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.*AK *JB

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SHIFTED BY ITSELF INTO PARK. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT DIRT GOT INTO TRANSMISSION AXLE, AND A BEARING BROKE WHICH CAUSE TURBINE SHAFT TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOCKING UP. SHE COULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SHIFTED BY ITSELF INTO PARK. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT DIRT GOT INTO TRANSMISSION AXLE, AND A BEARING BROKE WHICH CAUSE TURBINE SHAFT TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOCKING UP. SHE COULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH VEHICLE JUMPED FROM DRIVE INTO PARK CONSUMER WAS THROWN FORWARD, AND CAR STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH VEHICLE JUMPED FROM DRIVE INTO PARK CONSUMER WAS THROWN FORWARD, AND CAR STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION.*AK

Feb 10, 2001 Visibility

CONCERNED ABOUT THE REAR GLASS "EXPLODING." VAN WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN GLASS "EXPLODED." WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN MOVING, IN ADDITION GLASS SHOWERED THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE VAN. VERY ALARMING!*AK

Feb 10, 2001 Visibility

CONCERNED ABOUT THE REAR GLASS "EXPLODING." VAN WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN GLASS "EXPLODED." WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN MOVING, IN ADDITION GLASS SHOWERED THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE VAN. VERY ALARMING!*AK

Jan 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VERY COSTLY REPLACEMENT FOR POOR BONDING OF THE ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VERY COSTLY REPLACEMENT FOR POOR BONDING OF THE ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED AND CUT POWER TO FUEL PUMP - VEHICLE IMMOBILIZED. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED AND CUT POWER TO FUEL PUMP - VEHICLE IMMOBILIZED. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

HAVE HAD THREE FLATS WITH THE SAME TIRE. CONCERNED SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN FIRESTONE RECALLS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R )

Jan 4, 2001 Tires

HAVE HAD THREE FLATS WITH THE SAME TIRE. CONCERNED SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN FIRESTONE RECALLS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R )

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A STOP. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE, AFTER A MONTH OF USE, DID NOT PROPERLY REMOVE RAIN WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED AT LEAST 8 TIMES, AND DELEAR COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. P...

Dec 27, 2000 Visibility

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A STOP. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE, AFTER A MONTH OF USE, DID NOT PROPERLY REMOVE RAIN WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED AT LEAST 8 TIMES, AND DELEAR COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. P...

Dec 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A STOP. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE, AFTER A MONTH OF USE, DID NOT PROPERLY REMOVE RAIN WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED AT LEAST 8 TIMES, AND DELEAR COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. P...

Dec 27, 2000 Visibility

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A STOP. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE, AFTER A MONTH OF USE, DID NOT PROPERLY REMOVE RAIN WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED AT LEAST 8 TIMES, AND DELEAR COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. P...

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE FROM DEALERS, THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE FROM DEALERS, THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE FROM DEALERS, THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE FROM DEALERS, THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEMS

Dec 6, 2000 Child Seat

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN CHILD WAS RESTRAINED IN INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT, CHILD WAS OUT OF CAR SEAT BECAUSE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED, NOT HOLDING CHILD. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Child Seat

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN CHILD WAS RESTRAINED IN INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT, CHILD WAS OUT OF CAR SEAT BECAUSE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED, NOT HOLDING CHILD. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER DRIVING OVER 200 MILES AND STOPPING VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLES. VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP, BUT CONTINUES TO STALL. DEALER CAN'T SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 16, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER DRIVING OVER 200 MILES AND STOPPING VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLES. VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP, BUT CONTINUES TO STALL. DEALER CAN'T SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

WE REPLACED OUR ORIGINAL TIRES AT 37,156 MILES WITH THESE COOPER TIRES. OUR LOCAL EXPERT TIRE STORE IS WHERE WE PURCHASED THEM AND THEY ALSO DID THE MOUNTING AND BALANCE. THIS WAS DONE ON 06/22/99. ON 09/21/00, WE TOOK THE VAN BACK TO OUR DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND ROTATION...

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

WE REPLACED OUR ORIGINAL TIRES AT 37,156 MILES WITH THESE COOPER TIRES. OUR LOCAL EXPERT TIRE STORE IS WHERE WE PURCHASED THEM AND THEY ALSO DID THE MOUNTING AND BALANCE. THIS WAS DONE ON 06/22/99. ON 09/21/00, WE TOOK THE VAN BACK TO OUR DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND ROTATION...

Sep 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS, THE STEERING "LOCKS UP" AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME, THEY PUT A NEW "WATER BELT" ON. THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL" AND ALL OF THE VANS DID IT. I SHOULDN'T DRIVE THROUGH PUDDLES. I WAS ALMO...

Sep 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS, THE STEERING "LOCKS UP" AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME, THEY PUT A NEW "WATER BELT" ON. THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL" AND ALL OF THE VANS DID IT. I SHOULDN'T DRIVE THROUGH PUDDLES. I WAS ALMO...

Sep 1, 2000 Structure

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS OVERHEAD CONSOLE FIXED IN TWO YEARS.

Sep 1, 2000 Structure

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS OVERHEAD CONSOLE FIXED IN TWO YEARS.

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ENGINE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER GAINED CONTROL BY PUTTING VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ENGINE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER GAINED CONTROL BY PUTTING VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS (HEADLIGHT) COVER FELL OFF! DEALER STATED THE LENS COVER IS NOT A SEPARATE PIECE. ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE HAD PURCHASED. NO ONE COULD TELL ME WHY THIS SINCE THE LENS COVER FELL OFF! IT WAS NOT HIT,...

Jul 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS (HEADLIGHT) COVER FELL OFF! DEALER STATED THE LENS COVER IS NOT A SEPARATE PIECE. ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE HAD PURCHASED. NO ONE COULD TELL ME WHY THIS SINCE THE LENS COVER FELL OFF! IT WAS NOT HIT,...

Jul 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A TURN A ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO CONSUMER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A TURN A ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO CONSUMER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING LOCKED WHEN ROAD WET DUE TO BELT SLIPPING. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING LOCKED WHEN ROAD WET DUE TO BELT SLIPPING. *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Structure

THERES AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE MAY BE A SHORT WITHIN THE SIDE DOOR THAT CAN START AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Structure

THERES AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE MAY BE A SHORT WITHIN THE SIDE DOOR THAT CAN START AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

May 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE CONDENSES ON THE INNER LENS OF THE HEAD LIGHT, LESSENING THE ABILITY OF THE HEAD LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. YH

May 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE CONDENSES ON THE INNER LENS OF THE HEAD LIGHT, LESSENING THE ABILITY OF THE HEAD LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. YH

Apr 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

A MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNDER DASH) RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. NLM

Apr 26, 2000 Electrical System Fire

A MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNDER DASH) RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. NLM

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. MY BRAKES WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND SMELL HOT AT TIMES. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME ON MANY OCCASIONS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES , 5 ROTORS AND 3 CALIPERS IN 56,000 HWY MILES. MY LOW TRACTIO...

Jan 11, 2000 Structure

DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE/ LOCK OR HINGE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Structure

DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE/ LOCK OR HINGE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILED ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAUSING FLUID LOSS. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILED ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAUSING FLUID LOSS. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Suspension

FRONT STRUTS FAILED. NLM

Dec 14, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT ANDHAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT INTO A BRICK BUILDING, IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN THIS CRASH. THE FRONT END WAS TOTALED. PASSENGER COLLAPSED AND WAS HOSPITALIZED . DRIVER SUSTAINED FRA...

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER PASSED OUT ANDHAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT INTO A BRICK BUILDING, IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN THIS CRASH. THE FRONT END WAS TOTALED. PASSENGER COLLAPSED AND WAS HOSPITALIZED . DRIVER SUSTAINED FRA...

Oct 30, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING QUITS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I AM LEFT WITHOUT STERING AND IAM GOING TO RUN-OVER SOMEONE IF THIS IS NOT FIXED. I CAN CARRY 7 PEOPLE IN THIS VAN (AND OFTEN DO) WHAT IF I KILL SOMEONE? THIS HAS HAPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS. I HAVE NOTIFI...

Oct 30, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING QUITS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I AM LEFT WITHOUT STERING AND IAM GOING TO RUN-OVER SOMEONE IF THIS IS NOT FIXED. I CAN CARRY 7 PEOPLE IN THIS VAN (AND OFTEN DO) WHAT IF I KILL SOMEONE? THIS HAS HAPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS. I HAVE NOTIFI...

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHATEVER IS NEEDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE DESIGN. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHATEVER IS NEEDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE DESIGN. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHATEVER IS NEEDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE DESIGN. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHATEVER IS NEEDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE DESIGN. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Child Seat

WE HAVE TWO BUILT IN CHILD SAFETY SEATS AND BOTH OF THEM SHOW THE SAME PROBLEM. THE BUCKLE THAT GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST CAN EASILY BE PULLED OPEN WITHOUT USING THE PROPER BUTTONS TO OPEN IT. MY ONE YEAR OLD CAN OPEN THE BUCKLE AND GET OUT OF HER SEAT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO 7 OTHERS WITH THE SAME VE...

Oct 25, 1999 Child Seat

WE HAVE TWO BUILT IN CHILD SAFETY SEATS AND BOTH OF THEM SHOW THE SAME PROBLEM. THE BUCKLE THAT GOES ACROSS THE CHILD'S CHEST CAN EASILY BE PULLED OPEN WITHOUT USING THE PROPER BUTTONS TO OPEN IT. MY ONE YEAR OLD CAN OPEN THE BUCKLE AND GET OUT OF HER SEAT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO 7 OTHERS WITH THE SAME VE...

Sep 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD SQUEAKING NOISE AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AN NOISE WENT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED, AND BRAKES WERE FINE.SPRING AROUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IN THE REAR BRAKES ASSEMBLY ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE ...

Sep 27, 1999 Parking Brake

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD SQUEAKING NOISE AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AN NOISE WENT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED, AND BRAKES WERE FINE.SPRING AROUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IN THE REAR BRAKES ASSEMBLY ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE ...

Sep 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD SQUEAKING NOISE AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AN NOISE WENT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED, AND BRAKES WERE FINE.SPRING AROUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IN THE REAR BRAKES ASSEMBLY ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE ...

Sep 27, 1999 Parking Brake

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD SQUEAKING NOISE AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AN NOISE WENT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED, AND BRAKES WERE FINE.SPRING AROUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE IN THE REAR BRAKES ASSEMBLY ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE ...

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE RESTRAINTS ON THE REMOVABLE SEATS SPONTANEOUSLY UNBUCKLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE RESTRAINTS ON THE REMOVABLE SEATS SPONTANEOUSLY UNBUCKLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND BACK THE DOOR DO NOT LATCH AND THE DOOR REMAINS AJAR. LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND BACK THE DOOR DO NOT LATCH AND THE DOOR REMAINS AJAR. LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T OPEN.

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T OPEN.

Aug 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. UPON IMPACT,BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO SUSTAIN A HEAD INJURY FROM HITTING FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. UPON IMPACT,BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO SUSTAIN A HEAD INJURY FROM HITTING FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT AND PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, STEERING WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS AND ALOT OF FORCE ,AND APPLY THE BRAKES HARD TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRAP/ SUPPORT THAT HOLDS GAS TANK IS MOVING, CAUSING A DULL THUMP, AND COULD POSSIBLY RUPTURE TANK.TSB OUT TO PUT IN NEW STRAP. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT AND PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, STEERING WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS AND ALOT OF FORCE ,AND APPLY THE BRAKES HARD TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRAP/ SUPPORT THAT HOLDS GAS TANK IS MOVING, CAUSING A DULL THUMP, AND COULD POSSIBLY RUPTURE TANK.TSB OUT TO PUT IN NEW STRAP. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRAVELING OVER WATER IN RAIN WEATHER, CONSUMER UNABLE TO CONTROL STEERING EFFECTIVELY DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Aug 24, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRAVELING OVER WATER IN RAIN WEATHER, CONSUMER UNABLE TO CONTROL STEERING EFFECTIVELY DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Aug 20, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS UNBUCKLE ON THEIR OWN. REMOVABLE 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS AFFECTED. TWO DEALERSHIPS CONTACTED WITHOUT RESOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM

Aug 20, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS UNBUCKLE ON THEIR OWN. REMOVABLE 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS AFFECTED. TWO DEALERSHIPS CONTACTED WITHOUT RESOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM

Aug 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT COLLECTS MOISTURE AND CAUSES BULB TO BURN OUT. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF THE ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT. MINE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOT ALL REPLACEMENTS ARE.

Aug 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT COLLECTS MOISTURE AND CAUSES BULB TO BURN OUT. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF THE ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT. MINE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOT ALL REPLACEMENTS ARE.

Aug 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Aug 1, 1999 Wheels

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Aug 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Aug 1, 1999 Power Train

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Aug 1, 1999 Wheels

DEALER STATES TIRES HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED BY THEM AND WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO TIGHT .SOUNDS LIKE SMOKE TO ME MAYBE YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR DESIGN!

Jul 26, 1999 Seats Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 40 MPH AND ONE OF THE MIDDLE SEATS ANCHORS BROKE AND SEPARATED THE SEAT FROM THE TRACK, INJURING A PASSENGER. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Seats Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 40 MPH AND ONE OF THE MIDDLE SEATS ANCHORS BROKE AND SEPARATED THE SEAT FROM THE TRACK, INJURING A PASSENGER. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEATBELT ADJUSTER CAME OFF IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT BRUISED THE NECK OF THE RESTRAINED CHILD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE SEATBELT ADJUSTER CAME OFF IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT BRUISED THE NECK OF THE RESTRAINED CHILD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE AUTOMATIC SIDE SLIDE DOOR KEEPS OPENING AND CLOSING. MANUFACTURER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE AUTOMATIC SIDE SLIDE DOOR KEEPS OPENING AND CLOSING. MANUFACTURER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN ABOUT 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED UNTIL WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE!!! *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN ABOUT 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED UNTIL WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE!!! *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE'S DESCRIPTION/TAG # WAS CALLED OUT IN THE STORE, INFORMING DRIVER OF GAS LEAKS IN PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED IN TO HELP CLEAN UP FUEL SPILLAGES. FOUND OUT THAT FUEL LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO STRAP HOLDING UP FUEL TANK BROKE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEA...

Jul 7, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE'S DESCRIPTION/TAG # WAS CALLED OUT IN THE STORE, INFORMING DRIVER OF GAS LEAKS IN PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED IN TO HELP CLEAN UP FUEL SPILLAGES. FOUND OUT THAT FUEL LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO STRAP HOLDING UP FUEL TANK BROKE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEA...

Jun 30, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE BRACKET ANCHORING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE; CONSUMER NEARLY LOST CONTROL. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE BRACKET ANCHORING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE; CONSUMER NEARLY LOST CONTROL. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THIS VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OR LESS THAN FULL TANK, THE GAS SPLASHES AROUND VERY HARD. IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS BUMPED THE BACK OF VEHICLE. DEALER DESCRIBES IT AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THIS VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OR LESS THAN FULL TANK, THE GAS SPLASHES AROUND VERY HARD. IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS BUMPED THE BACK OF VEHICLE. DEALER DESCRIBES IT AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 15,000 ROTORS TURNED DOWN ALL 4. 2ND TIME VIBRATION FELT @ 23,500 ALL 4 ROTORS TURNED DOWN AGAIN. I'VE REQUESTED NEW ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY, DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THEY ARE FAULTY. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 15,000 ROTORS TURNED DOWN ALL 4. 2ND TIME VIBRATION FELT @ 23,500 ALL 4 ROTORS TURNED DOWN AGAIN. I'VE REQUESTED NEW ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY, DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY AREN'T UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THEY ARE FAULTY. *AK

May 11, 1999 Suspension

LOUD THUMBING NOISE IN REAR OF AUTO THAT VIBRATES UP TO DRIVERS SEAT UPON STARTING CAR AND OR STOPPING CAR. GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER.

May 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LOUD THUMBING NOISE IN REAR OF AUTO THAT VIBRATES UP TO DRIVERS SEAT UPON STARTING CAR AND OR STOPPING CAR. GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER.

May 11, 1999 Suspension

LOUD THUMBING NOISE IN REAR OF AUTO THAT VIBRATES UP TO DRIVERS SEAT UPON STARTING CAR AND OR STOPPING CAR. GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER.

May 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LOUD THUMBING NOISE IN REAR OF AUTO THAT VIBRATES UP TO DRIVERS SEAT UPON STARTING CAR AND OR STOPPING CAR. GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER.

May 7, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINES WHEN STOPPED AND SHIFT IS IN DRIVE POSITION.

May 7, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINES WHEN STOPPED AND SHIFT IS IN DRIVE POSITION.

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT.

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT.

Feb 16, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING REAR LEFT SIDE DOOR IS AJAR. DOOR ISN'T INDICATED AS AJAR ON THE DASH. CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 16, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRIVING REAR LEFT SIDE DOOR IS AJAR. DOOR ISN'T INDICATED AS AJAR ON THE DASH. CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LOOSE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD LEAKED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKED INSIDE POWER DOOR HANDLE CAUSING CONTACT TO CORRODE AND SHORT CONNECTION ON BACKSIDE OF DOOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT WHEEL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

WARPED VALVE BODY FAILURE CAUSED 3RD GEAR TO FAIL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

OVERHEAD COMPUTER FAILURE SHOWS INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE, AND LOW FUEL LIGHT ON. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LOOSE. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD LEAKED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAKED INSIDE POWER DOOR HANDLE CAUSING CONTACT TO CORRODE AND SHORT CONNECTION ON BACKSIDE OF DOOR. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT WHEEL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

WARPED VALVE BODY FAILURE CAUSED 3RD GEAR TO FAIL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

OVERHEAD COMPUTER FAILURE SHOWS INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE, AND LOW FUEL LIGHT ON. YH

Jan 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES WHILE BRAKING & COMING TO A STOP. IT HAS ALSO DIED WHEN STOPPING FOR A CAR MAKING A TURN. DEALER HASN'T FOUND PROBLEM YET. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES OVER THE LAST SIX WEEKS.

Jan 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES WHILE BRAKING & COMING TO A STOP. IT HAS ALSO DIED WHEN STOPPING FOR A CAR MAKING A TURN. DEALER HASN'T FOUND PROBLEM YET. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES OVER THE LAST SIX WEEKS.

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERYTIME VEHICLE TAKES OFF FROM A DEAD STOP OR WHILE IN TRAFFIC, IT WOULD DIE OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS CAN HAPPEN ALSO WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERYTIME VEHICLE TAKES OFF FROM A DEAD STOP OR WHILE IN TRAFFIC, IT WOULD DIE OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS CAN HAPPEN ALSO WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH VEHICLE STARTS VIBRATING NON-STOP, JUST WHEN SPEEDOMETER GETS TO THAT SPEED. ALSO, THERE IS SMOKING FRON THE FRONT TIRE AREA AFTER VIBRATION, AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 19, 1999 Suspension

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH VEHICLE STARTS VIBRATING NON-STOP, JUST WHEN SPEEDOMETER GETS TO THAT SPEED. ALSO, THERE IS SMOKING FRON THE FRONT TIRE AREA AFTER VIBRATION, AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 5, 1999 Steering

DESIGN OF VEHICLE RESULTED IN THERE BEING NO SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT THE STEERING BELT FROM ROAD SPRAY RESULTING IN TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF.

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR MOTOR INOPERATIVE, REPAIR ONCE AND FAILED AGAIN.

Jan 5, 1999 Steering

DESIGN OF VEHICLE RESULTED IN THERE BEING NO SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT THE STEERING BELT FROM ROAD SPRAY RESULTING IN TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN BELT SLIPS OFF.

Jan 5, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Structure

SLIDING DOOR MOTOR INOPERATIVE, REPAIR ONCE AND FAILED AGAIN.

Dec 8, 1998 Structure

POWER PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 8, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED AND REPLACEMENT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

Dec 8, 1998 Structure

POWER PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 8, 1998 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED AND REPLACEMENT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

Nov 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLES. WHEN SHE SNAPS THE SEAT BELT IN THE BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO SLIDE OUT. THE MANUFACTUER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLES. WHEN SHE SNAPS THE SEAT BELT IN THE BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO SLIDE OUT. THE MANUFACTUER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE POWER WHEN PEDAL IS APPLIED. NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS THE PEDAL IS PUSHED MORE THAN HALF WAY. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THE BRAKES WERE DESIGNED TO OPERATE THAT WAY.*AK

Nov 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. BEEN ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. BEEN ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE POWER WHEN PEDAL IS APPLIED. NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS THE PEDAL IS PUSHED MORE THAN HALF WAY. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THE BRAKES WERE DESIGNED TO OPERATE THAT WAY.*AK

Nov 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. BEEN ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. BEEN ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Equipment

A/C FAILED.

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.(FALSE DEPLOYMENT).

Nov 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LIGHT STAYS ON.

Nov 5, 1998 Structure

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SIDE PANEL REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LIFTERS AND BRAKES MAKING NOISE.

Nov 5, 1998 Equipment

A/C FAILED.

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.(FALSE DEPLOYMENT).

Nov 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LIGHT STAYS ON.

Nov 5, 1998 Structure

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SIDE PANEL REPLACED.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LIFTERS AND BRAKES MAKING NOISE.

Oct 2, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID DOES NOT HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED A DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WILL FILE THE INFORMATION. VISION IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID DOES NOT HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED A DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WILL FILE THE INFORMATION. VISION IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK

Sep 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION WILL NOT HOLD AT IDLE. WHEN STOPPED ON A GRADE, YOU MUST USE BOTH FEET - ONE ON THE BRAKE, TO KEEP FROM ROLLING BACKWARD, AND ONE ON THE ACCELERATOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL, AND THAT IT ISN'T DESIGNED TO LOCK UP UNTIL 2200 RPM. I'VE NEVER DRIVEN AN AUTOMATIC TRAN...

Sep 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANMISSION WILL NOT HOLD AT IDLE. WHEN STOPPED ON A GRADE, YOU MUST USE BOTH FEET - ONE ON THE BRAKE, TO KEEP FROM ROLLING BACKWARD, AND ONE ON THE ACCELERATOR. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL, AND THAT IT ISN'T DESIGNED TO LOCK UP UNTIL 2200 RPM. I'VE NEVER DRIVEN AN AUTOMATIC TRAN...

Sep 23, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND THE CORNER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND LOOKED AROUND AND SAW THE VEHICLE ROLLING DOWN THE STREET. THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB AND STOPPED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND THE CORNER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND LOOKED AROUND AND SAW THE VEHICLE ROLLING DOWN THE STREET. THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB AND STOPPED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN HEAD LAMP.

Sep 11, 1998 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN HEAD LAMP.

Sep 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP LEAK CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE LAMP.

Sep 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP LEAK CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE LAMP.

Sep 4, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOES NOT CLOSE AND DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER CONTACTED, AND BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS EIGHT TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VECHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 1998 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOES NOT CLOSE AND DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER CONTACTED, AND BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS EIGHT TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VECHICLE. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY THE DOOR WILL REOPEN ON ITS OWN AFTER IT SHUTS.

Aug 24, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY THE DOOR WILL REOPEN ON ITS OWN AFTER IT SHUTS.

Aug 12, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSENS WHEN WET CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND STALLING. (QCAW)

Aug 12, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSENS WHEN WET CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND STALLING. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED, HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Structure

RIGHT POWER CARGO DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS ON ITS OWN.

Jul 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Jul 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED, HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. (QCAW)

Jul 22, 1998 Structure

RIGHT POWER CARGO DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS ON ITS OWN.

Jul 9, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHUTTING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE POWER SWITCH, THE DOOR POPS OPEN 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE IT WILL SHUT. SOMETIMES HAS TO SHUT THE DOOR BY HAND IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHUTTING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WITH THE POWER SWITCH, THE DOOR POPS OPEN 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE IT WILL SHUT. SOMETIMES HAS TO SHUT THE DOOR BY HAND IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Tires

DEFECTIVE TIRE IS CAUSING THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM SIDEWALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE TO BLOW OUT. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Tires

DEFECTIVE TIRE IS CAUSING THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM SIDEWALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE TO BLOW OUT. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Steering

MAKING LEFT TURN WHEN LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. DRIVER MAINTAINED CONTROL & STOPPED VEHICLE. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD LOOKED CRYSTALIZED & WAS DISCOLORED (GRAY). HAD TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Steering

MAKING LEFT TURN WHEN LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. DRIVER MAINTAINED CONTROL & STOPPED VEHICLE. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC SAID TIE ROD LOOKED CRYSTALIZED & WAS DISCOLORED (GRAY). HAD TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ALLOWS CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE VEHICLE, IDLING OR DRIVING WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND HAS ADJUSTED THE DOOR PER A BULLETIN FROM PONTIAC. THIS PROBLEM HAS RESULTED IN CONSUMER GETTING ILL. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER'S SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ALLOWS CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE VEHICLE, IDLING OR DRIVING WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND HAS ADJUSTED THE DOOR PER A BULLETIN FROM PONTIAC. THIS PROBLEM HAS RESULTED IN CONSUMER GETTING ILL. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN WILL UNEXPECTEDLY BLOW OUT WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATION WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION TO OCCUR, CAUSE UNKWOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Electrical System

THE HORN WILL UNEXPECTEDLY BLOW OUT WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATION WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION TO OCCUR, CAUSE UNKWOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK