Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA00011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2000 | 01/12/2001 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | 00V189000 | |
| The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control | ||||||
| PE94048 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1994 | 12/30/1994 | SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| RQ99002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/04/1999 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | 97V058000 | ||
| The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 03/01/2003 | ||
| The consumer observed something leaking from underneath her vehicle. the dealer was notified but was unable to service the vehicle at that time. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Water pump froze while driving. *ak | |||
| 02/06/1995 | |||
| Replaced water pump. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/10/1991 | 5 | 06/08/1991 | |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with this vehicle, brakes have been replaced 5 times, most recently the consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the left front wheel, calipers had been sticking and binding. ecm failed and was replaced. heater pipe was leaking and was replaced. windshield washer didn't work right. left and right lens covers replaced due to water entering them. power door lock failed and was replaced. left side mirror was replaced. oil sensor was replaced. left window motor failed and was replaced. right front lamp replaced. *slc | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| The car was taken in for service and we were told that the problem was due to the engine bolts were not secure. while browsing the net i found that the 91 buick regal was being recalled because of this and i want to know what steps need to be taken in order to correct this problem. the car was taken to pep boys for tires when i was informed of a need for the the rear brake assembly (drums, rotors, calipers, etc.) to be repaired and i found that buick was having a problem with these parts as well as the suspension. i also found that chevy was having a similar problem with the lumina. at this point i am just trying to find a way to get in contact with buick to get some of these issues resolved. thanks in advance, erica jones. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1999 | |||
| While driving on the highway then stopped at a stop sign. went to turn, and the rear of engine dropped onto the highway. contacted dealer, and was told that two rear bolts on engine cradle had rotted out. they made the necessary repairs. took the vehicle for a state inspection and was told that the engine cradle had rotted out, and craced across the frame. contacted dealer again, and was told not under warranty. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1999 | |||
| Took the vehicle in for an oil change and was told that a bolt fell into the drain pan. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1999 | 2 | 12/07/1990 | |
| On 11-28-97, engine cradle bolts rusted . when driver made a turn engine separated from the vehicle. the dealer repaired vehicle . on 15-apr-99, owner took the vehicle to repair shop again because the engine cradles rusted again. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1997 | 2 | 07/13/1990 | |
| Twice the bolts that support engine rotted out, causing the engine to drop down on the highway. the first time was on novemer 28, 1997 with 78,000 miles and on april 20, 1999. consumer also stated that the frame is cracked, the dealer/manufacturer were notified about this problem. vehicle has been repaired at owner's expense. consumer feels he should be compensated for repairs. *tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine gasket replaced due to coolant leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| We have spent $800 on trying to fix the problem and still haven't got it fixed. no safety defect. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving and going down a hill consumer smelled hot fuel smell. gauges looked fine. then, a couple of minutes later checked it again, and battery gauge was low. consumer kept driving, as approaching intersection vehicle died. consumer coasted to right and saw smoke. then, cosumer left car, and there was an explosion with flames.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine compartment caught fire, resulting in extensive damage and injury (smoke inhalation/burns). (1st vehicle on #603358) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/22/1999 | 1 | 01/07/1999 | |
| Serpentine belt failed. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Emission control module failed. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 01/07/1999 | |
| Vehicle failed emissions inspection due to faulty spark plugs, plug wires, fuel and air filter, o2 sensor and catalytic converter. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 01/07/1999 | |
| Vehicle failed emissions inspection due to faulty spark plugs, plug wires, fuel and air filter, o2 sensor and catalytic converter. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/09/2002 | |||
| My 70-year-old mothers 1991 buick regal caught fire from the original exhaust pipe gases blowing against the rear bumper cavity. the plastic parts caught on fire and caused $1,800.00 worth of damage. she was on east bound i94 going 60mph saw the fire and went to the next exit where an super america gas station attendant had a fire extinguisher. this will happen again and some one will not be as lucky. gm complaint # 1-20438510. gm declines any assistance at this time.*ak | |||