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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 040861001 | 12/01/2004 | 040861001A | 10012688 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh | 03/10/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Alternator idler pully and belt replaced. *mjs | |||
| 08/14/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 05/05/2002 | |||
| This vehicle was not included in recall# 95v20400 electric system: anti-theft due to vin although it dealt wit same problem. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 05/23/1998 | 05/23/1998 | ||
| Service engine soon light goes on and off by itself. vehicle has been services several times for this problem by buick dealers. | |||