Chevrolet Citation 1980

Model Citation made in 1980 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 9 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and seats.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V091000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)462604/01/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryFuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. after a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryIf proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a fire in the enginecompartment, vehicle damage, and personal injury to passengers.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
79V220000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1979 to 08/01/1979V (Vehicle)22489210/11/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/25/197912/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission hoses.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire may result which could cause seriouspersonal injury.
SEATS
79V073000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1979 to 02/01/1979V (Vehicle)3503/28/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/22/197910/12/1979571207
Defect SummaryVehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, anchorage of seats. the lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBoth front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; front seat adjuster assembly.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the risk of injury topassengers will be increased.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
83V018000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1979 to 07/01/1980V (Vehicle)23979904/04/1983ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/24/198302/28/1983
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDepending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. the rear brake shoes and linings will be replaced with parts that use a material which greatly reduces the likelihood of rear wheel skid. actions taken to the front brakes are to ensure uniformity of the entire brake system. actions taken to the parking brake components will ensure that the performance requirements, for keeping the vehicle stationary while manual transmission equipped units are in neutral and automatic transmission equipped units are in park, are met.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brakes.consequences of defect: if the driver is unable to complete corrective steeringor braking actions, the rear end of the vehicle may skid out of its lane oftravel, possibly resulting in an accident.note: until the problem is corrected, the driver should use caution in makinghard braking stops.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
81V095000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 08/01/1979V (Vehicle)4737108/25/1981ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/198108/12/1981
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. the problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: service brakes; rear brakes.consequences of defect: rear brake lockup could cause a loss of vehicle controland an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V090000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)438204/04/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThere is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. this can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. if this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake pipe, causing loss of brake fluid and partial loss of braking action.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; clutch assembly.consequences of defect: should a partial loss of braking action occur while thevehicle is in motion at a time when minimum stoping distance is required, anaccident would result.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
79V221000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1979 to 06/01/1979V (Vehicle)16122510/08/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/17/197912/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. if this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable free play in the steering wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; gear mounting bracket.consequences of defect: this condition may result in degradation of steeringcontrol, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
79V092000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)1075104/01/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/05/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe longitudinal body bars at the rear control arm location may not have been adequately welded into the structure. some of these bars may have been pulled down from the body during shipment with resulting damage to the brake or fuel lines. separation of the control arm attachment may also result.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryLongitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; longitudinal body bars.consequences of defect: separation of the control arm attachment or damage tothe brake line could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. fuel linedamage may lead to a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
79V098000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)2372504/01/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/17/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. this could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front coil.consequences of defect: this condition would cause brake hose and suspensiondamage. tire damage may also occur with continued vehicle operation. damage toany of these components could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
DP82010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/20/198210/18/1982TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING
 Trans. lockups and trans. hard shifting
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP83017GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/01/198309/22/1983REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET
 Rear wheel lockup involving aftermarket rear brake linings
DP86020GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/18/198610/06/1986EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01
 Expedite determinatn of defect in c84-01 power brake assist
DP83010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/29/198307/29/1983LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
 Loss of power brake assist (e80-100)
DP83006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/30/198212/08/1982REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO
 Rear brake lockup, expand case c81-09 to cover all model yrs
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP83008GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/198307/20/1983LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
 Locked power steering system

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
106/05/1992
 Engine cooling fan continues to run when engine is not. mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
106/05/1992
 Valve cover failed causing leakage. mjs
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
206/05/1992
 Knob center on shifter popped out, replaced previously. mjs
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
106/05/1992
 Brakes grab when pavement is damp causing vehicle to swing into other lanes of traffic. mjs
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
10/21/1980106/05/1992
 Power steering leaking. mjs
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
106/05/1992
 Heater core failed. mjs
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
106/05/1992
 Windshield wipers fail when circuit board overheats. mjs