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 - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V204000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1995 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 32869 | 09/22/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1995 | 11/01/1995 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. if the capacitor is damaged, the key in the ignition warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection and fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; ignition; anti-theft; fmvss no. 114 and no. 208.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 30000 | 500 | 04/30/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the anti-theft controller malfunctioned. there is a nhtsa recall, regarding the anti-theft controller. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the interior lighting intermittently illuminates, alarm system indicator lamp illuminates and the horn does not work. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and the local mechanic determined the mall module needed replaced. updated 02/27/06. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| Post on the battery come out while getting a jump. ac delco battery/original equipment the dealership is aware of the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 100 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| While driving car will stall out. i must put it in neutral to restart, which it always does. but, it stalls when i am making a turn, when i am proceeding down a highway off-ramp, when i am slowing in traffic. i spoke with the manufacturer and they said they had not heard of any problems like this. i know of at least two other buick/gm owners who have had the same problem. i had a new part put in, it worked for a little while, but the same problem is back. i noticed two other incidents reported when i searched the database for complaints and that was just from the first 29 listed - odi id#'s 986510 and 533550. i believe it is a problem, a serious problem that warrants some type of investigation. please help. i love the car, but am afraid for this problem.*ak | |||
| While driving, the vehicle engine shuts down and has to be restarted again. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 30000 | 500 | 04/30/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the anti-theft controller malfunctioned. there is a nhtsa recall, regarding the anti-theft controller. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the interior lighting intermittently illuminates, alarm system indicator lamp illuminates and the horn does not work. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and the local mechanic determined the mall module needed replaced. updated 02/27/06. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 10/31/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 95v204000 concerning the electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2005 | 112000 | 1 | 02/23/2005 |
| Dt: consumer has same problem as recall #95v204000, electrical system ignition anti-theft controller. manufacturer said consumer's vin is not included in recall. dealer said she would have to pay to get the part in car repaired (the capacitor), but would give her the remote for free. *tt consumer added that the capacitor is broken therefore the remote cannot be programmed to work. *tt | |||