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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98836320 | 10/01/1998 | 602757 | Inaccurate / fluctuating fuel gauge. *yc | 01/11/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 10375 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. the contact was experiencing issues with the driver's side door regulator and motor. in addition, the rubber channel that is located inside the window was not tight and could cause the window to fall out and shatter. the window failure was repaired at the contact's expense. he also stated that the fuel system pressure regulator was failing. he heard a ticking noise and the vehicle drove differently. the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because it was no longer under warranty. the contact also believed that the steering wheel was not steering correctly. the dealer still refused to inspect the vehicle. the contact would like his complaint to be a priority because he is a vietnam veteran with multiple physical challenges and a limited income. the failure mileage was 10,375 and current mileage was 13,000. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Gas gauge is always off, i have to fill the gas tank up atleast 2-3 a day. maybe there is a leak from recall, or the recall form the gas tank. also spent $700.00 for a recalled intake manifold gasket. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 75000 | 6 | 07/01/2001 |
| I have had an 99' oldsmobile alero for 7 years. it has had almost every problem listed on this website. it has had an over heating problem every year since i got it and i have spent thousands in repairs for the cooling system, fuel pump, poor interior manufacturer, ac/heater blower motor settings failure, fuel gauge failure, transmission leakage, poor springs/struts, gear slipping, hard starting, water leaking in from rain under glove compartment, off alignment (set three times in year), poor gas mileage, overheating or running above normal temperature and sudden overheating without notice of gauge lights or sounds. has had front right caliper failure locking brake pads down against rotor causing burnout of pads,rotor warping, caliper cylinder damage. has had power steering pump leakage. this car is a lemon and gm should not be allowed to get away with selling unsafe, worthless vehicles. the only reason i still have mine running is because i have put a lot of personal as well as paid labor into its upkeep over the years due to that i cant afford another car. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 25 | 05/06/2005 | |
| My daughter will be driving her 99 alero along and at any given time the car stalls, the power steering and brakes don't work and she has a great deal of difficulty pulling over to get out of traffic. we have taken it to several mechanics, no one can find anything wrong. she is afraid to drive it. *nm | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 15772 | ||
| Leaking fuel from/around fuel regulator spraying on engine | |||
| 08/22/1999 | 3 | 02/20/1999 | |
| Possible fuel pressure regulator problems caused the vehicle to crank but not start on 3 occasions. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made to the leaking intake manifold. *slc | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Because of the possible design flow, intake gasket failed causing water to get into engine. jb | |||
| 01/17/2002 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| The lower intake gasket & oil pump drive o-ring seal is leaking coolant internal & is mixing with oil, engine will need to be replaced. this car is only 2 1/2 yrs old, the intake gasket and o-ring seal should not leak fluid; this must be a manufacturer's defect. i have taken the car in for service (fitzgerald auto mall- maryland) consistently. .... idlerpulley - i had the serpentine belt replaced in nov 2001(113.38). in february while driving on the interstate all of car systems began to fail. once the alternator was drained dry and the car coolant, the battery died, because the serpentine belt came off. after two hours in the rain we were able to get the belt back on and i took the car to the dealership the following day. the dealership discovered the idler pulley bearing was loose and needed to be replaced...this cost $117.47. the dealership would not pay claim any liability, because it had been two months since they had replaced ther serpentine belt and felt anything could of happened since november. i am sure it is not common for an idler pulley bearing to become loose, this may be a manufacturer's defect. thank you. *ak | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Because of the possible design flow, intake gasket failed causing water to get into engine. jb | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Broken intake manifold gasket may cause total engine failure as fluids then mix. root cause is determined to be use of bi-metal engine components (i.e. aluminum heads on cast iron block) research shows this problem can affect *every* bi-metalic gm engine produced from 1980's through late models. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 49000 | 15 | 06/14/2000 |
| Locked up ignition switch cruise control fell apart gear shift shifter not secure and slides up the shift.. both oxygen sensors failed all four windows electric motors, and racks have been replaced front end vibration when stopped or parked on incline dash board leather cover came loose and rolled up like a used rug original fuel filter have to be pried out of line and then pieces left had to be removed with needle nose pliers. fuel gauge as never worked. now its running about 4 miles and then quits, sets for 30 minutes and drive another 4 miles then quits. code reader says engine running lean, (problem is 4 to 5 sensors including the injectors could be causing this, no way to tell with replacing them until it runs. the expense of this could be 1000 to 3000 dollars. electric door locks failed , replace switch, only works part of the time. *jb | |||
| 3 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| I have owned the car for 21 months and in that time, i have had 3 gas leaks repaired. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 56000 | 4 | 07/13/2002 |
| Dt: 1999 oldsmobile alero. the contact stated the hub bearings on both sides of the front end went out. there was a noise coming from the front end, the contact took the vehicle to a garage. the mechanic told her of the problem, and said if she drove it much longer there would have been an accident. the head gaskets also blew out the engine. the vehicle was leaking antifreeze into the air system. the vehicle is currently at the garage being fixed for the head gaskets. also, fuel pump went out while driving on the road. the vehicle was towed to the garage. then, they replaced the fuel pump. the contact stated , in addition, there have been electrical problems. the computer system had to be reset a couple of times. this has happened within the past 12 months. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 49000 | 15 | 06/14/2000 |
| Locked up ignition switch cruise control fell apart gear shift shifter not secure and slides up the shift.. both oxygen sensors failed all four windows electric motors, and racks have been replaced front end vibration when stopped or parked on incline dash board leather cover came loose and rolled up like a used rug original fuel filter have to be pried out of line and then pieces left had to be removed with needle nose pliers. fuel gauge as never worked. now its running about 4 miles and then quits, sets for 30 minutes and drive another 4 miles then quits. code reader says engine running lean, (problem is 4 to 5 sensors including the injectors could be causing this, no way to tell with replacing them until it runs. the expense of this could be 1000 to 3000 dollars. electric door locks failed , replace switch, only works part of the time. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| Fuel injectors failed, car started to rumble when idle and would sputter when foot on gas. *bf the fuel injector #6 was sticking and the same thing problem occurred. *sc | |||
| 43 | 08/03/1999 | ||
| The front brakes and rotors have been replaced twice. the brakes are vibrating again when you try to stop at a higher rate of speed. the check engine light and service engine soon have been on at least 6 times. the fuel injectors have had to be replaced 4 times. | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1999 alero having problems with manifold leaking oil and failed fuel injectors. *mr the front spring had broken suddenly as the vehicle was in motion. the manifold and injector problem occurred within one week. recall #3v473000 and there was a recall for the suspension. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| 1. car began to run rought 2. #2 injector electrically failed 3. #2 injector replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was experiencing problems with the fuel injectors. *jg *nm | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The fuel injector failed. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 119000 | 7 | 12/09/2000 |
| Due to gm defect to date i have had to replace intake manifold gasket, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and am now looking at replacing gas tank and heater core. . *ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 11/01/2099 | ||
| One failed due to the others failure.no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 2 | 04/02/2002 | |
| Consumer stated when going up a hill, the fuel guage indicator goes to empty. then a light illuminates near brake and gas pedal. *ak *yh | |||
| 12/07/1998 | 3 | 10/15/1998 | |
| While driving at about 40 mph passenger side door came ajar, not able to close and latch properly. repetetive problems with rear defroster. low tire pressure warning light inaccurate. *ak.et. there were two incident of cracked radiator cap. there were three incidents of interior trunk release button failure. gas guage malfunctioned. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 93500 | 1 | |
| Secuirty light on 1999 oldsmobile alero comes on and car will not start for over 10 mins. this causes me to fuel my car with the car engine running because i do not want to take the chance of it not starting. sometimes it takes 3 trys before it starts and that is over 30 minutes of wait time. one day it may not start at all. ongoing problem with the other alero owners. oldsmobile needs to issue a recall on this problem. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2002 | |||
| When going up a hill gas gauge goes to empty, and light down near consumer's feet illuminates. cause is unknown. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Twice i have had get my rotors resurfaced or replaced, my gas gauge everytime i fill up it bounces up and down and the clear coat on the hood of the vehicle is coming off. this vehicle needs to have a recall on the brake system due to a lot of people that i have talked with and many on the internet complaining about having to replace there rotors or get them resurfaced way before the manufactured time limit. i bought my car with 29, 000 miles on it and have had to resurface or replace the rotors twice. is this normal??? | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/13/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving gas fumes fills the vehicle. please provide any additional information`. ph | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 08/22/1999 | 3 | 02/20/1999 | |
| Possible fuel pressure regulator problems caused the vehicle to crank but not start on 3 occasions. nlm | |||