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 | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V176000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1604 | 09/09/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/20/1994 | 09/29/1994 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The reinforcement panel that serves as a liftpoint for the frame was omitted from the right side rocker assembly of the frame the vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the right side rocker reinforcement panel. if the reinforcement panel is not present, dealers will contact chevrolet for further instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; frame and panel; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 438101A | 05/01/1995 | 438101 | 43034 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/18/1996 | 2 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle will surge forward. this problem has taken place twice. *ak engine was replaced with less than 10000 miles due to vehicle pulled away from a stop sign. lock failed. door would not shut correctly. oil pressure sending unit replaced. sunvisor was replaced due to it broke. instrument cluster off by 5 miles, was replaced twice. problems with front end alignment. dealer is repairing transmission for lunging problems. right tail light replaced. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Drivers sunvisor hangs loosely, hitting driver in forehead/blocking vision, causing temporary loss of control of vehicle. *dsh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| Passenger's side door panel lift frame does not line up properly with door. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| During cold temperatures automatic locks will not lock, and interior light stays on until car is warm. engine knocks when first started, then lessens as it runs but never goes away. brake pads are replaced every 12 thousand miles and rotors cut. oil pan crack at joint of plug. wheel coatings peel and center caps fall off during repeated brake work. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Electric door locks failed. | |||
| 2 | 09/16/1996 | ||
| Electric locks will not work when it is wet outside. they will eventually kick in, and allowing for the interior dome lights to go off. it happens randomly and driver never knows when. also, vehicle surges forward at speeds of 55-60 mph. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1996 | 2 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle will surge forward. this problem has taken place twice. *ak engine was replaced with less than 10000 miles due to vehicle pulled away from a stop sign. lock failed. door would not shut correctly. oil pressure sending unit replaced. sunvisor was replaced due to it broke. instrument cluster off by 5 miles, was replaced twice. problems with front end alignment. dealer is repairing transmission for lunging problems. right tail light replaced. *slc | |||
| 04/24/1996 | 4 | ||
| Door panels leak. *sd | |||
| 01/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power door lock actuator failed, causing door to remain locked when ignition is turned off, trapping passengers in vehicle. *skd | |||
| 01/16/1994 | |||
| When turning off the car the power lock wouldn't open the door and the plastic part around the handle was put on wrong and the panel was put on wrong. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 102000 | 3 | 07/01/2004 |
| The front seat release latch did not lock into place. *jb the brake light mounted on the wind deflector failed. the underside of the vehicle melted and cracked. *nm | |||