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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V239000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1999 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 09/08/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1999 | 08/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. the clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99056.owner notification began september 8, 1999. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00773 | 10017190 | 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 040731005 | 08/01/2004 | 10011219 | Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 01599 | 01/01/2004 | 10007237 | 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 990849009 | 08/01/1999 | 607568 | Some customers may comment that the trip odometer resets to zero when starting the engine. *tt | 09/28/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3060 | 3060A | 10009370 | The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4l60e or 4l65e tr | 09/27/2004 | |
| 030730056 | 11/01/2003 | 10005566 | 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| 010730038B | 10/01/2005 | 010730038C | 10005162 | The service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear, the transmission does not shift correctly, the transmission feels like it shifts to neutral or a loss of drive occurs. *tt | 02/09/2004 |
| 010730023B | 03/01/2002 | 010730023A | 634815 | Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010730038 | 12/01/2001 | 010730038D | 628934 | Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear, the transmission does not shift correctly, the transmission feels like it shifts to neutral or a loss of drive occurs. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 010730023A | 11/01/2001 | 010730023 | 627839 | Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| 010730023 | 06/01/2001 | 622930 | Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et | 10/24/2001 | |
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 010730012 | 04/01/2001 | 619373 | Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 091303 | 09/13/2003 | 10005062 | When using powertrain control module (pcm) 9374997 dealers may encounter pcm code p066 or p1518, a crank no start condition, or the inability to successfully program the replacement pcm. *tt | 01/28/2004 | |
| 01357 | 11/18/2003 | 10004138 | Original or service replacement powertrain control module (pcm) will not program successfully. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 082203 | 08/22/2003 | 10003827 | This is a dealer vme and gmspo has recently learned of a possible quality issue with the replacement powertrain control module (pcm) for certain vehicles. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 010730007 | 02/01/2001 | 619187 | This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01453 | 11/18/2003 | 10004252 | Axle click noise - louder on turns. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 000730022B | 12/01/2004 | 000730022C | 618141 | A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh | 04/05/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3027 | 01/01/2004 | 10008758 | Hard clutch pedal and/or hydraulic system failure after servicing the pressure plate. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 050417001 | 03/01/2005 | 10014982 | Decreased propeller shaft service life. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 3188 | 10010619 | Driveshaft ping ting clang snap or click noise. *eh | 12/02/2004 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3020 | 01/01/2004 | 10008766 | 6sp manual transmission stuck in fourth gear will not shift out of fourth. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 020731001 | 02/01/2002 | 629457 | Subject regarding clutch pedal return spring breaks or scraping noise when clutch pedal applied (replace clutch pedal return spring) *jg | 04/02/2002 | |
| 010729003A | 05/01/2001 | 010729003 | 619728 | Some owners may comment that the transmission jumps out of 3rd gear. *tt | 06/25/2001 |
| 010729003 | 04/01/2001 | 619372 | Some owners may comment that the transmission jumps out of 3rd gear. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/19/1998 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Tachometer is reporting incorrectly. as a result, engine is overspeeding with potential repair problems. two different dealers have tried to repair with no success. because of the defective tachometer, the engine understates actual rpm in each gear. i have overspeeded the engine numerous times and am concerned about potential damage because of this. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/26/2004 | 43516 | 7 | 07/05/1999 |
| The vehicle jerked backwards when accelerating from a complete stop. also, the vehicle jerked when automatically shifting gears. the engine check light illuminated. the dealer did a diagnostic test, and could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak a transmission kit was added but the problem still occurred. the transmission was rebuilt. the consumer was informed to drive in overdrive when traveling long distance but this did not work. the brakes were noisy, the rear coil spring were rubbing when stopping, the water pump and intake gaskets leaked, the alternator was replaced due to the engine not starting on one occasion, and there was a 3-4 second valve binding. *sc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The consumer heard a loud noise from the rear end. the mechanic broke down the rear end and found that the axle bearings showed very unusual wear patterns that were not normal for a vehicle with little mileage. (replaced the axle bearings/seals, front/rear pinion bearings, and the differential carrier bearings) the consumer feels that the premature wear of the axle is an indication of this being a defective component. *scc | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has been to dealer multi times they advise cant duplicate or norm. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Rear making unnatural noise. dealers tried to give static that is was the rotors and after they proceded to fix them noise remained. next they tried to say the noise was natural. i have found from many people in forums that there are problems w/ the rears in these cars, ranging from bearings to gears and even the housing. i have also obtained work orders for parts fixed for other people. dealership is still giving me static about my car and says the problem is normal. --no other car in the lot does it though, not even used vehicles w/ high mileage on them. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 13103 | 2 | 09/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the clutch assembly will only depress half way. there is a nhtsa recall, #99v239000 regarding the power train: clutch assembly. the contact was not notified of the recall. the clutch assembly has been replaced and the contact is seeking reimbursement from general motors. the manufacturer has been alerted however they will not provide information regarding reimbursement to the contact. updated 06/27/06. *jb | |||
| 09/16/2004 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The clutch was sticking, the vehicle stalled when the brakes were applied. recall #99v239000. *jb | |||
| 12/12/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| My clutch has been slipping since approximately 20,000 miles. sometimes i can't get it into gear, grinding gears. i know many many people who are having the same problem with there 6-speed manual camaro with even less milage. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Clutch began slipping, and deadpedaling (sticking to floor) at approx. 5000 miles, has been taken to dealership 6 times and dealership will not fix, stating that there is no problem. recently had transmission rebuilt under warranty because of bad clutch. was told that they should not warranty it, because the clutch was bad. i told them that the clutch has been bad, and that i had taken it to them numerous time to fix it. was informed that the clutch was only warrantied for 12k miles and they would not fix it under warranty. *ak | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 06/05/1999 | |||
| When depressing pedal clutch does not fully engage, which may cause extended stopping distance. when the vehicle is put into reverse there is a grinding noise 100% of time. manufacturer was called about this problem. owner was told that vehicle was not included in recall # 99v239000 gm/ clutch and would not be serviced free of charge. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 5 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Noticed rearend noise at highway speeds. turned vehicle into dealership for repair. bad pinon seal was cause of rearend to leak fluid. was replaced under warranty. same problem has occured now 5 times in the last 14 months. twice the entire rearend had to be rebuilt with new gears, bearings, and seals. again all 5 causes were the pinon seal leaking and causing loss of fluid in the rearend. rearend must have a manufactuer defect to cause 5 pinon seals to leak in less than 14 months and only 8,000 miles.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle was purchased with 2,000 miles on it and still under manufacturers warranty.after driving the vehicle at highway speeds for a few days i noticed the steering wheel shimmied back and forth. this was annoying but not enough to cause concern.i wanted to wait a little longer and make sure there were no other issues to bring to the dealers attention before taking it in for warranty work. at about 7,ooo miles the shimmying became much more intense and very dangerous when braking at 50 to 60 mph.this condition could cause loss of vehicle control and collision. i took vehicle to dealer and was told the rotors were warped due to excessive braking and not covered under warranty.i had to pay to have the rotors turned. i contacted general motors and complained and have not heard back from them. also the driveline makes a tink tink noise when going from park to r or d or whenever the load changes on the drivetrain. i was told the differential needed servicing at 7,000 miles at my cost.*ak | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 11000 | 4 | 12/10/1999 |
| Transmission does not want to come out of gear when the clutch is pressed. axle vibration, ball joints. jumping out of gear sometimes, very bad for a camaro ss with only 29,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has been to dealer multi times they advise cant duplicate or norm. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 10 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Been to dealership(s) several times they say can not duplicate. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Clutch began slipping, and deadpedaling (sticking to floor) at approx. 5000 miles, has been taken to dealership 6 times and dealership will not fix, stating that there is no problem. recently had transmission rebuilt under warranty because of bad clutch. was told that they should not warranty it, because the clutch was bad. i told them that the clutch has been bad, and that i had taken it to them numerous time to fix it. was informed that the clutch was only warrantied for 12k miles and they would not fix it under warranty. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| The 1999 camaro has a dangerous so called feature called skip shift which prevents shifting from 1st to 2nd gear under certain circumstances. twice i was making a left turn and was unable to shift into 2nd gear - i was stuck without power and cars were coming at me. several other times this happened while driving straight ahead, and i lost power with cars coming up behind me. chevy refused to disable this 2nd gear lockout for me, saying that it is needed to meet environmental regulations - or to avoid a gas guzzler tax. this feature is dangerous and should be disabled. i wouldn't have bought the car if i knew about it - unfortunately it didn't happen on my test drive because skip shift only locks you out after the engine has been warmed up sufficiently. this lockout also tends to make the car shift into 4th gear - which is dangerous at 15 mph because there is little power at that speed in 4th gear. there is a light on the dashboard warning about skip shift, but it is hidden by my hand on the steering wheel or by the wheel itself when making a left turn. the warning light is useless anyway because driver's eyes are on the road when shifting gears. as admitted by chevy, this whole skip shift lockout is a way to avoid paying a gas guzzler tax, but it makes driving dangerous since shifting into 2nd gear becomes impossible. | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| I have experienced problems with the stock shifter causing mis-shifts. i am a member on a bbs and there have been numerous entries refering to this problem. due to the shifter, it is very easy to mis-shift into a lower gear when upshifting. so far has happened to me twice and causes the rear tires to loose control since the engine causes them to nearly stop. i am an experienced manual transmission driver and i have never had this problem before. a worst case senario would be to loose complete control due to the rear tires locking up and also engine damage due to over-revving. there isn't a recall for the shifter so no dealer help can be found. so far others have resolved this problem by replacing the shifter with an aftermarket unit and report no more problems with missed shifts. i hope something can be done before someone gets hurt. | |||