Recall 15V701000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Report Date
20151026
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Affected Vehicles
32 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Safety Consequence

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
1997 BUICK REGAL
1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
1998 BUICK REGAL
1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
1999 BUICK REGAL
1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA
1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2000 BUICK REGAL
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2001 BUICK REGAL
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2002 BUICK REGAL
2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2003 BUICK REGAL
2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2004 BUICK REGAL
2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.