Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V553000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/05/2010 to 08/25/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 13780 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/05/2010 | 11/09/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. the starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. if either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 19, 2010. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm safety recall no. 10351.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 4600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick lucerne. the contact stated that the park assist would flash on and off intermittently and would no longer beep properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact spoke to the manufacturer and was told they are aware of the failure but there was no remedy yet available. the failure and current mileage was 4,600. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 4600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2011 buick lucerne. the contact stated the park assist light on the vehicle does not work correctly. the light will flash on and off and not beep properly when the contact is trying to park the vehicle. the dealer ran a diagnostic on the vehicle and was unable to find an error. the contact spoke to the manufacturer and was told they are aware of the problem, but there is no fix at this time. the failure mileage and current mileages were 4,600.rl | |||