Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1990

Model Monte Carlo made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and structure. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
97V058000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1989 to 07/30/1990V (Vehicle)67653506/11/1997ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/08/199704/17/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Consequence SummaryIf this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note: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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA00011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/10/200001/12/2001ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION00V189000
 The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
STRUCTURE
RQ97017GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/02/1997CRADLE BOLT FAILURES97V058000
 There is no summary currently available