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 | |||||
| 031103 | 03/11/2003 | 10001904 | Complaints that are root caused to the fuel module and complaints of gauge accuracy that are root caused to the fuel level sensor. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 010604008C | 03/01/2002 | 010604008B | 631306 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/22/2002 |
| 010604008B | 03/01/2002 | 010604008A | 631237 | Customers may complain about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/21/2002 |
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629807 | Subject regarding proper repair for fuel gauge inaccuracy complaints. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 010604008A | 01/01/2002 | 010604008 | 628822 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010604008 | 02/01/2001 | 619180 | Some vehicles including my2001 toyota cavalier may experience inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. it may appear from the gauge reading that there is fuel available, yet the tank is nearly empty. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 00101 | 12/01/2000 | 618100 | Vehicles may exhibit erratic fuel gauge. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00101 | 12/21/2000 | 617748 | General motors has decided that certain j and n model vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks may exhibit a condition in which the fuel gauge displays incorrect readings. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 155000 | ||
| I have a 2001 old alero 6 months ago my vehicle would not start i had it towed to a gm dealer which told me i needed a fuel pump so i had it fixed well a few weeks later car would start one day then nothing the next now it wont start at all it died while i was driving with my 4 children we were stuck for an hour in the cold i had it towed to my mechanic he says it it the security system well it will cost almost 1000 dollars to fix so it will sit there until gm decides to do a recall i am not the first to complain and i know i wont be the last there should be something done as this is a safety issue | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 1 | ||
| 01 alero will turn over but not start. first incident was in 2006 replaced fuel pump and fuel filter. some days it will start others it will not. it also has died while driving twice. once on the highway and once in town. i was driving across the street with my son and the car died luckily i coasted out of the line of traffic. for the past week it has only started once out of multiple attempts to start it. it shows cam sensor, crank sensor, passlock, codes when diagnostics ran. other sites have had same issue with nothing being a permanent solution to problem. car needs to be recalled. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| The 2001 oldsmobile alero needs to be recalled. im sure if you take a survey of its owners the majority will agree. this car has unpredictable issues and sometimes impossible diagnostics. they obviously made a mistake when making this car and they need to own up to it. this car could break down at the drop of a dime for whatever reason. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2004 | 63000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile alero. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she noticed that the engine would turn; however, the vehicle would not start. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the contact also noticed that the turn signals began to make a buzzing sound. the current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Car shut down suddenly while driving on interstate at 65 mph. a few times this happened in left lane and could have resulted in serious injury. mechanic replaced sensors (cam) after diagnostic test but car failed again after a few days. diagnostic pointed to another sensor but the car failed again after a few days. mechanic suggests replacing ignition switch. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 5 | ||
| 2001 alero gl had problems with the computer, cruise control, and the floor was leaking.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle consumed excessive amounts of gas, the vehicle only got 208 mile per tank of gas. the rear defroster works intermittently. the abs light, traction light and service engine light illuminated at the same time. when this happened the vehicle lost traction and abs brakes. on two occasion this failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. the rear seat slid forward when the brakes were applied abruptly. *nm | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the cause has not been determined. consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak fuel leaked from the regulator when parked and running. a new regulator was installed. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 24000 | ||
| One month after purchasing the vehicle i had it back at the dealer for seatbelt not retracting properly. the buttons keep breaking off. had the rear defroster replaced, the a/c had to be fixed, the brakes and rotors replaced, turn signal switch had to be replaced. the gas gauge currently is not working. there has been so many repairs on this vehicle i can't keep track any more. continue to have a problem with the car shaking when i have been driving it for a while. dealer acknowledges there is a problem but has no idea what is causing it. this car is my worst nightmare. i have been to the dealer so many times i lost count. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle is supposed to get 32 miles per gallon, however only gives 25 miles per gallon. *scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 3 | ||
| Car turns over but will not start. it has left me stranded 3 times so far. i have spend over a thousand dollars on parts alone, and now it is in the shop for i new fuel pump.(another $450) i have read many reports of the something happening to other people and no recall. it would really help to have a recall to save people their hard earn money on a problem that should have been fixed before the car was sold. i have been late to work many times, had to catch buses, and walk many miles because of this car. i have paid over $300 on rides to and from work just so i can pay for parts for the car to only run for a week. so please can you have a recall issued so me and countless other can have the good running car we all pay for in the first place. thank you jarvis joyner. *nm | |||
| 10/14/2006 | 46900 | 1 | 02/15/2002 |
| No events led to the failure. the fuel pump failed for no reason whatsoever. the car would crank, but it would not start. the fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic because the car was no longer under warranty.*jb | |||
| 08/02/2006 | 129000 | 3 | 02/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's ignition would not start. the security light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced. the problem reoccurred three weeks later and the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the problem reoccurred three weeks later and the dealership replaced the ignition switch. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 01/27/2001 |
| 2001 alero (2 dr. coupe) i have been on several sites and am finding many alero owners having the same problems that i have encountered over the last couple of years. fuel pump, wheel hub assemblies, intake manifold gaskets, power window failure(grinding/breaking clips/regulators), serv engine and traction control lights constantly on, electrical problems, brake problems etc. it is my belief that olds knew they weren't making this car anymore, and sent a sub-par product out into the market hoping to get away with as few recalls as possible. i have numerous complaints filed with olds and general motors. general motors has gone way out and offered me a $500.00 certificate towards the purchase of a new vehicle. give me one reason i should go through another nightmare like this one. recalls have never been issued on any of these complaints because it would probably cost millions of dollars for them to fix the problems. i constantly wait to see if any class action suits involving these vehicles occurs as i will be one of the first to jump in. what's the saying...if it looks like dog crap and smells like dog crap don't step in it, it's probably dog crap. there's a defined problem with these vehicles and gm should be taking responsibility for them. *jb | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 6 | 07/15/2001 | |
| Dt: 2001 oldsmobile alero. while driving at 65 mph in 5 pm traffic, the car engine shut off and coasted from the left lane to the emergency lane. it was then towed to an oldsmobile dealership; who said that the fuel pump was the problem for a second time. this car has had many problems. sometime the car will not crank at all. it also has a leak in the passenger side floor when it rains. the consumer heard about the volvo problems and the same thing is happening to this vehicle. the engine had only shut off one time. this happened around july 11, 2005. no injuries fires no crash reported. *ak the fuel pump had been replaced 3 times. the fuel pump had an internal short. the vehicle would have to be placed in neutral, would start then die. the ignition switch was replaced. the fuel gauge would fall to empty, and the fuel light would come on. the vehicle would crank but not start. *sc | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 54530 | 1 | |
| The vehicle stalled while driving. the dealership's mechanic indicated that the fuel pump failed. the problem has not been resolve. *nm | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 74000 | 1 | 02/10/2002 |
| 2001 olds alero refused to start. first time it happened was in july when it turned 60,000 miles. had to have car towed and repair shop said it was a fuel filter. this time it refused to start and had to get a rental car to get home to child. car had to be towed to dealer and they think it is fuel pump but can't find anything wrong with it. they are trying to find a wire that may be broken. cost to me is all out of pocket because it was a used car. mileage is now at 74,000.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 6 | 12/04/2000 | |
| My car refused to start or died while on the fwy on more than one occasion. everything worked (lights, radio), but the engine wouldn't turn over. ck engine light on- tow-truck driver couldn't start. towed to dealer. gm service could never figure out the problem- mulitple electrical problems- put through diagnostic tests-computer module replaced and deterrent module needs replacing- car thinks its being stolen, so it cuts off the fuel pump. (2)signal lights and emergency signal some times stop working. dealer always unable to figure out how to permanently fix the defect. cost between extended warranty and my pocket 13k plus. finally fed up with gm-the dealer-inability to fix the problems x 1.5 years traded the car in. will never by a gm product! *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 1 | 10/24/2002 | |
| I purchased this vehicle 24 oct 02, from a small car lot. on 25 oct 02, my turn signals failed to work. i took it in to the car lot and they put a four-way flasher in it. on 26 oct 02, it wouldn't start. i called the car salesman and he said since it was a saturday, they couldn't do anything about it until monday. after working on it for several hours, my father finally cleaned out the fuel line and got it started. on nov 6 2002, my driver side window fell down into the door as i was attempting to roll it back up. i took it to the dealership the following day and they supposedly corrected the problem. on 24 nov 02, i was driving down the interstate when all of a sudden the engine died and the trac off light came on. i had a roll back haul it in to a mechanic. i called the dealership and they said my one month/1,000 mi warranty had expired and they were not going to cover charges. the fuel pump was replaced at a cost of 600.00. in mar 03, my car began vibrating when i applied the brakes. i took it to a local brake shop and they put a new set of rotors on my vehicle because the old ones (from the factory) were too thin to be resurfaced. in jun 03, i took my vehicle back for the same problem and it was corrected in the same way, with new rotors. in may 04, my window fell back down into my door. my father glued the piece back on that had broken loose. on jul 8 04, i took my vehicle to a local oldsmobile dealership to have the brakes repaired. the rotors had to be resurfaced and new pads were installed. also, on 21 jul 04, i took my vehicle to the same dealership to have the windows repaired. they told me it would cost $600.00 to have them fixed because there was some piece that was shattered. i then took my car to a local wreck-repair shop and the guy fixed it free of charge. he said there was only a piece that had came unglued and that the passenger side didn't even need any repairs at all. i have definitely had the most problems with my car's windows. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 14600 | 10 | 06/30/2001 |
| On several occasions while driving, my alero has completely shut off. the first time it happened, i was going 55 mph in traffic. the power steering shut down and it was hard to pull to the side of the road. if it is raining outside, you may as well just park it. it will not crank easily and it acts like it doesn't want to run once you get it to start. of course, when you take it to the shop they can't find anything wrong with it. my driver's side power window will not roll down. the low tire pressure light goes off every other day, even though the air pressure is fine and the interior doors look awful because the trim has come unglued. this is the worst car i have ever purchased. i would like to know what i can do to get this car repaired or replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 04/08/2006 | 2 | 09/18/2005 | |
| Since feb. my car has been in for repairs 4 times. i bought the car used in sept. 05 and almost immediately noticed there was a problem when the window would not roll down and the temp. gauge went on hot (and the car was not). i took it in to the dealer and they of course found nothing wrong since the computer they use to diagnose problems wasn't registering anything. not quite a month had passed when i started to have difficulty starting the car, a few days later the car stalled while driving in a.m. traffic on the fwy. it was taken to the dealer again, they stated it was cpc computer had to be reprogrammed and the igniter had to be replaced. on the way home after picking up the car, it stalled again, and would not restart. again the next day it was taken in and the ignition switch was replaced. a few weeks pass and the same problems start to occur, this time when it was there, nothing could be found. this is a potentially a very dangerous problem, this time again driving on the fwy. the car stalled, i made it to the shoulder of the road, the car again as usual would not restart, next time this happens i may not be as lucky. my car is at the dealer currently and they cannot seem to find out what is wrong. in reading other numerous complaints this obviously is a problem. who is responsible? does someone have to killed before gmc does something about this? *jb | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 32000 | 2 | 07/30/2001 |
| When in drive and stopped at a traffic light, the car almost stalls out. on two occasions the car completely stalled and did not start the first time. i took it into the dealership where i bought the car and they tried to sell me the 30,000 miles service pack. i refused to pay over 300 hundred dollars for that. they said they would check the car again and called me back to let me know that it looked like my fuel injectors were a little clogged. so i had the fuel injection cleaning done. well the car still runs the same, almost stalling and it seems worse. i called the dealship and told them and they just gave mean answer,bring it in. so my problem still is not resolved. i have also heard that there may be a recall on the catalyic converter.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 10 | 08/01/2003 | |
| The technician informed the consumer about a recall on the vehicle, but the consumer never received a notice from the manufacturer. *la the vehicle would not start right away. there would be several tries but the vehicle would never crank over. the engine vibrated when the a/c was used,the fuel gauge was inoperative, the front windows would not roll down, the rear handles felt like they were sticking, there was a burnt oil smell, and after several times of starting the vehicle it would run rough. the master switch, a/c compressor, crank sensor, fuel pump, fuel tank, hazard switch, and the window regulator were replaced. the mechanics repositioned a wire harness from the crank sensor and replaced the pressure control solenoid. the turn signals stopped working in traffic in which there was almost an accident. the antenna was replaced because the radio signal would go out every time the rear defroster was used (this did not solve the problem). the back window had to be completely replaced to solve the antenna problem. the water pump was replaced because the seal for the coolant leaked. *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | 08/18/2000 | ||
| Fuel leakage occurs around fuel tank. also, tilt steering lever is broken, and cruise control light does not illuminate when activated. *ak service the engine soon light came on four times, and testing revealed that fuel seal was defective. tilt wheel latch broke when starting the engine. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 61133 | 1 | 01/02/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the service engine soon light illuminated on the dash of the vehicle. the dealership determined the filler neck was corroded which allowed gasoline to leak out. | |||
| 03/13/2001 | 3 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Gasoline spilled out of the filler tube when filling up to first click-a fire hazard. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 02/05/2001 |
| The fuel pressure regulator failed. this is a safety device that could have caused a fire. i reported the defective part to my dealer but they would not fix it at no cost because the car was over warranty by 2,000 miles. the dealer suggested to contact gm cares hotline. gm did not care they would not authorize to repair my car at no cost. i have purchased and installed the defective safety device,.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 11/08/2005 | 53401 | 3 | 09/20/2004 |
| 2001 olds alero fuel sender gauge shows 1/2 tank when it's actually empty. when filled it goes to empty for days then jumps back up to full and stays there for some 200 miles before moving down. read somewhere gm was having problem with fuel gauges but who is responsible for paying for repair? car stalled in traffic while my son's woman was pregnant with my grandchild. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 63100 | 1 | 02/05/2001 |
| Was involved in a frontal collision on 3/5/03 and the air bags failed to deploy in my 2001 oldsmobile alero. i was traveling 40-45 mph southbound on scottsdale rd when another car turned left in front of me. the impact bent the impact bars, moved my compressor to the other side of the vehicle, hood, bumper, fender damage, the preliminary estimate without doing a tear down is at $5000.00. i have suffered neck, shoulder and leg injuries. i contacted gm and they said a certified gm rep will go look at the car and take pictures and will contact me on the 29th. i received a call from a man who did not identify himself at the dealer ship and said he was a private investigator for gm and down loaded the info off the computer in the car and the air bag should not have gone off, and told me i need to have them start repairing the vehicle immediately. yet in the owners manual it states the air bag will deploy in a near frontal or frontal impact and that they can only access this computer in the car with the owners consent which i did not give. i have had numerous problems with this car from electrical engine work, the fuel sensor showing me i had gas when i don't, scratched rotors, and the hazards and blinkers working and not working which still has not been fixed by the dealership. even the police offers did not want to get in the vehicle to move because the air bag did not go off and they where concerned that it did not. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 10/15/2001 |
| Several problems on the 2001 oldsmobile alero that other owners seem to be having as well. turn signals went out/ gas gauge went out/ coolant gasket broke, and horn would sound randomly (had to eventually pull the fuse). *ak | |||
| 07/27/2002 | |||
| Fuel sending unit was not registering the proper amount of fuel, and vehicle cut off while driving on highway. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||