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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V070000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1996 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1589948 | 03/27/2002 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/2002 | 03/25/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles. if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. owner notification began march 27, 2002. 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, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V059000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1996 to 01/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 3464 | 04/30/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/25/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. if the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began during april 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, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 676528 | 12/01/1996 | 50565 | Intermittent diagnostic trouble code p0107 map sensor circuit low voltage (pcm flash calibration) *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 98836416 | 06/01/1998 | 601912 | Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or mil lamp on, various driveability symptoms. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 010849020 | 12/01/2001 | 631899 | Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc | 06/25/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. the contact stated that he attempted to start the ignition repeatedly to no avail. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the failure was related to the electrical system. the vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred sporadically and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic eight times and repaired. the steering column was also replaced because the horn would intermittently activate independently. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v070000 (electrical system:ignition:switch and stated that she would contact the manufacturer to verify whether her vin was included the recall. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. the contact attempted to start the ignition repeatedly; however, the engine failed to operate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they stated that the failure was related to the electrical system. the vehicle was repaired; although the failure reocurred. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic for the similar problem on eight different times and repaired. the vehicle continued to experience electrical issues. in addition, the horn would sound without intent; the steering column was replaced to correct the problem. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v070000 (electrical system:ignition:switch. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer to verify whether the vin was included the recall. the failure mileage was 100,000. js | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle will stall out with cause undetected by dealership. his happened 5 times. also, subject to erratic operation of electrical system/console. dealer is unable to detect cause unless they can duplicate the problem. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle between 30-50 mph there was a loss of electrical power except the dashboard lights. this caused the vehicle to completely die. dealer was trying to resolve the problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 5 | 11/30/1998 | ||
| Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. pump leaking, remove and replace water pump. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 99000 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle battery shorted out which resulted in electrical system failure. this caused power doors to be inoperative. consumer was trapped in vehicle, doors couldn't be opened from inside.*ak | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 6 | ||
| When driving vehicle at various speeds vehicle would stop accelerating & would shut down. sometimes either check engine light comes on or battery light comes on. have taken to dealer at least 6 times for non accelerating & the panel lights. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 5 | 03/18/1998 | |
| Received recall notice #97v05900 for under hood fuse. contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by vin #. vehicle was not repaired. also, other problems included: ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and ,problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. the crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. the cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. no front brakes. calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. *ak right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle will stall out with cause undetected by dealership. his happened 5 times. also, subject to erratic operation of electrical system/console. dealer is unable to detect cause unless they can duplicate the problem. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Pcm/tcm replaced twice as well as ignition in conjunction with this problem. now i am told the instrument cluster panel is in failure as well. pcm reprogrammed several times prior to replacement a second time. car has been in internal failure off and on, i never know when it would give out on me. car at dealership now for the 7th time in 3 months.*ak | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 5 | 03/18/1998 | |
| Received recall notice #97v05900 for under hood fuse. contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by vin #. vehicle was not repaired. also, other problems included: ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and ,problem still exists. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 18848 | 2 | 10/25/2003 |
| Car would not start so we took the car in on 1/22/2004 and had to have an ignition module replaced. cost $492.45 on 2/6/2004 once again car would not start , so we took the car in to a different shop and had to have the ecm module replaced . cost $629.28 the trunk of this car fills with water, has power surges through the electrical system--noticable when the heat, defrost or fan has to be used. on occcasion the car accellerates on its own. this car has less than 20,000 miles on it and i found out that we are the fourth owners of this vehicle. could you please let me know if there is anything i can do, as i feel as though i have been sold alemon? the vin of this car is 1g3nl12t6vm311099 thank you for any information you can give me. robin johnson. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Have contacted dealer numerous times and nothing has been done, dealer sold car with spark plug misfires, stalling, and a badly needed transmission flush *ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. the crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. the cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. no front brakes. calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. *ak right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed. *slc | |||
| 12/05/1998 | 0 | ||
| While traveling 45-50 mph the speed will drop to 10. once vehicle loses power only hazard lights come on, and vehicle coasts to the side of the road. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. as of september 28, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. there is a recall for the electrical system: ignition: switch (nhtsa campaign id number 02v070000). the current and failure mileages were 50,000. | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 74081 | 1 | 10/10/1997 |
| Electrical system:ignition switch and wiring. | |||
| 04/24/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notice 02v070000 ignition campaign, however when vehicle was brought to dealer, dealership would not performed recall unless consumer paid for labor. manufacturer notified. *tt *dt | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Consumer received a recall letter for relay switch, took to dealer they replaced relay, and presently vehicle is discharging. vehicle was fine until dealer replaced relay. battery light is on, and vehicle is not charging.*akconsumer had to take the vehicle to another mechanic to have the problem resolved. *jg | |||
| 05/22/2002 | |||
| Dealer: courtesey chevrolet oldsmobile, orlando, fl; phone# 407/295-7000 wanted to charge consumer $600.00 for recall repairs. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 74081 | 1 | 10/10/1997 |
| Electrical system:ignition switch and wiring. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 74081 | 1 | 10/10/1997 |
| Electrical system:ignition switch and wiring. | |||
| Pcm/tcm replaced twice as well as ignition in conjunction with this problem. now i am told the instrument cluster panel is in failure as well. pcm reprogrammed several times prior to replacement a second time. car has been in internal failure off and on, i never know when it would give out on me. car at dealership now for the 7th time in 3 months.*ak | |||
| 10/03/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving black smoke started coming out. consumer jumped out and checked side panel on driver's door and it was very hot. consumer took car to dealer for repairs. *ak | |||