Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08V118000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/2002 to 06/30/2003V (Vehicle)20754204/28/2008ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/12/200803/12/2008
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. these vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
Consequence SummaryCertain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new front (left) rocker cover gasket with an improved design from the original gasket and replace the spark plug wire channel with new retainers. due to parts availability, owner notification letters will be mailed in two phases. the customer letters for the 1997-2000 model year vehicles will be mailed on april 28, 2008. gm will advise as to when the owner letters for the 2001-2003 model year vehicles will be mailed. until sufficient parts become available, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NotesGm recall no. 07035. customers 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 .
09V116000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)149751604/09/2009ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/08/200904/08/2009
Defect SummaryGeneral motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Consequence SummaryIf the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of engine and install two new spark plug wire retainers free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
NotesGm recall no. 09047.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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
70909/01/200510018126Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt12/15/2005
0303407/01/200310003430Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine10/20/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
0301907/18/200310006144Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine04/22/2004
07080307/08/200310003814The vme message is to provide information about a new product field action regarding a customer satisfaction program for an engine coolant leak. the engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket or at the upper11/03/2003
03060101605/01/200310002372Loss of coolant, milky colored oil. *tt08/26/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08-06-04-01904/01/2008080604019A10024787L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and spark plug wire retainers for cylinders 1-3-5). *nj updated 7/25/2008 *pe05/20/2008
3157A10017172Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines. *tt10/26/2005
080408/01/200410014346Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm04/29/2005
04060102106/01/200410012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt02/15/2005
040604066A09/01/2005040604066B10011048Clunk/bang from rear of vehicle. *tt12/27/2004
300701/01/2004100087863.8l engine oil consumption. *tt08/23/2004
0135301/01/200401353A10007937Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt07/16/2004
000604049B12/01/2003000604049A10005145Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warning light illumination; stall / no start condition; various el02/09/2004
0134711/18/2003100041303.8l l37 l67 engine recommended sae viscosity grade engine oils. *tt11/19/2003
03060403003/01/2007030604030C10002166Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt08/14/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
04060101706/01/200410008471New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt08/02/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/12/2011200000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that the vehicle was overheating and would lose power without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the catalytic converter, idle air control valve and the manifold absolute pressure were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 200,000.
10/12/2011200000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that the vehicle was overheating and would lose power without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the catalytic converter, idle air control valve and the manifold absolute pressure were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 200,000. kmj
10/28/201143450
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that while the turn signals were activated, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact drove the vehicle home without use of the turns signals. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer took a complaint and advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 43,540.
10/12/2011200000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that the vehicle was overheating and would lose power without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer when he was informed that the catalytic converter, idle air control valve, and manifold absolute pressure were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 200,000. bw
10/28/201143450
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that while the turn signals were activated, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact drove the vehicle home without use of the turns signals. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer took a complaint and advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 43,540.
10/28/201143450
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that while the turn signals were activated, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact drove the vehicle home without use of the turns signals. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer took a complaint and advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 43,540. kmj
07/20/2009120000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v118000, nhtsa action number ea07008 (engine and engine cooling). the failure occurred before the vehicle could be taken to the dealer. while driving 35 mph, the driver noticed smoke coming out of the dashboard. she pulled the vehicle over and it burst into flames seconds later. the fire department extinguished the fire, but they stated that the vehicle should not have caught fire so easily. the dealer stated that they were not responsible for the repairs. the contact believes that the manufacturer should assume responsibility. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
09/01/2003
 The antifreeze intake gasket is leaking...is there something wrong with the antifreeze dex- cool that i'm using... i did some online research and a lot of buick owners has to replace the intake gasket multiple times and it was recommened to use green antifreeze instead of dex-cool and there was no problems since..should i consider using th othr antifreeze because i can't afford to pay 800.00 every time
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
05/04/2009120000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick regal. the contact stated that he smelled something burning in his vehicle. he noticed that the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 and gm recall number 90047, which was repaired by the dealer on may 27, 2009. the dealer informed the contact of another issue with his vehicle and stated that he had to pay $88, but the contact refused. the dealer believed that the other issue had nothing to do with the recall failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.
09/15/20031
 While the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed. the check engine light illuminated on the dash and the vehicle to stalled. the owner has made contact with the dealer on two separate occasions and the problem still continued. please provide any additional information. *jb
01/02/20031
 The vehicle stalled.*jb

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