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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V398000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 04/19/2011 to 07/29/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 10344 | 09/05/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 08/05/2011 | 08/04/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. the upper power steering hose may have been misrouted so that it can come in close proximity to and/or contact the catalytic converter. with the engine on, heat from the catalytic converter may melt the power steering hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm dealers will inspect to ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make the necessary repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on september 5, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11224. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0750 | 06/01/2012 | 10044846 | General motors: power steering hose design. the purpose of this document is only to provide technicians instructions for installing a new power steering gear inlet hose, when necessary due to a mid-year design change. this procedure should | 08/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 33500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver causing the driver to crash into a telephone pole. the front passenger sustained whiplash. the rear passenger sustained a broken thumb and a head concussion. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate mileage was 33,500. | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 33500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver causing the driver to crash into a telephone pole. the front passenger sustained whiplash. the rear passenger sustained a broken thumb and a head concussion. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate mileage was 33,500. pmb | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 33500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver causing the driver to crash into a telephone pole. the front passenger sustained whiplash. the rear passenger sustained a broken thumb and a head concussion. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate mileage was 33,500. da | |||
| 06/09/2012 | 8486 | ||
| I was rotating the tires at home. when replacing the wheels i started and snugged the lug nuts by hand. i went to torque the lug nuts to specifications (100 foot pounds) using a torque wrench. one of the right front lug nuts would not stop turning way before reaching the specified torque. as i continued to turn the wrench, the stud snapped off. one of the lugs/studs next to it also felt suspicious. i took it to the dealer and had all studs and lugs replaced on that wheel as i am afraid there may be a bad batch of studs. the parts have been saved if needed for testing. i was a mechanic in the 1960's and have been doing this work on my own and family vehicles since then. i can not recall ever snapping a stud before. | |||