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
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
79V091000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 4626 | 04/01/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fuel 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 Summary | If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V220000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 224892 | 10/11/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission hoses.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire may result which could cause seriouspersonal injury. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
79V073000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 03/28/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/22/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicles 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
83V018000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 239799 | 04/04/1983 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/1983 | 02/28/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Depending 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
81V095000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 47371 | 08/25/1981 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1981 | 08/12/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V090000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 4382 | 04/04/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | There 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V221000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 161225 | 10/08/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/17/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V092000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 10751 | 04/01/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Longitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V098000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 23725 | 04/01/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/17/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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POWER TRAIN | ||||||
DP82010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/20/1982 | 10/18/1982 | TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING | ||
Trans. lockups and trans. hard shifting | ||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
DP83017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/01/1983 | 09/22/1983 | REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET | ||
Rear wheel lockup involving aftermarket rear brake linings | ||||||
DP86020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/18/1986 | 10/06/1986 | EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01 | ||
Expedite determinatn of defect in c84-01 power brake assist | ||||||
DP83010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1983 | 07/29/1983 | LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100) | ||
Loss of power brake assist (e80-100) | ||||||
DP83006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/30/1982 | 12/08/1982 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO | ||
Rear brake lockup, expand case c81-09 to cover all model yrs | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
DP83008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1983 | 07/20/1983 | LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM | ||
Locked power steering system |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
1 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Engine cooling fan continues to run when engine is not. mjs | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
1 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Valve cover failed causing leakage. mjs | |||
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
2 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Knob center on shifter popped out, replaced previously. mjs | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
1 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Brakes grab when pavement is damp causing vehicle to swing into other lanes of traffic. mjs | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
10/21/1980 | 1 | 06/05/1992 | |
Power steering leaking. mjs | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
1 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Heater core failed. mjs | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
1 | 06/05/1992 | ||
Windshield wipers fail when circuit board overheats. mjs |