Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA00011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2000 | 01/12/2001 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | 00V189000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 1 | ||
| Water pump replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| When vehicle is turned off it may not start again like the battery has no charge, the heater coil module have been changed but still seems to happen. *et | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the vehicle was towed to the consumer's residence. *ak the light device flashed red/green before going dead on a steep hill and or dangerous curve. the steering locked and the brakes went out, then the vehicle went down a steep embankment through a fence. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Front motor mounts failed due to corrosion resulting in total loss of control when steering shaft disengaged. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 1 | ||
| Engine mounts failed due to rusted washers. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Head gasket leaks and has been replaced twice. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1996 | 06/13/1994 | ||
| The cradle mounts that support the engine on the right side became rusted. this condition allowed the engine to drop on that side while driving. problem repaired by mechanic. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Accidental fire in parked running car in outside lot, toxic fire caused carbon monoxide in passenger compartment from engine, occupant aquired burns on 27% of his body (attorney for client, client deceased). | |||
| 20 | 01/01/1989 | ||
| Engine just turns off while driving...several times at high speeds...looses steering, brakes...several near collisions. dealers & repair shops can never duplicate or identify a problem | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| Engine failed. yh | |||
| 07/03/1998 | |||
| Water is getting into the vehicle, and consumer can't find where the water is coming from. also, when using the heat, the smell is real bad and is coming from the front passenger's side window. vehicle is stalling, and driver has to put foot on the gas pedal in order for the vehicle not to cut off while driving. *ak | |||
| Recall # 97v058000 gm/rear cradle bolts; vehicle serviced under recall in july of 1998. while driving about 3 mph and coming out of a parking lot on the eve of thanksgiving, the engine fell out of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1989 | ||
| Engine stalls continuously. | |||
| 05/13/1997 | 2 | 10/25/1988 | |
| Sudden acceleration twice, once resulting in an accident. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle surges forward while stopping. | |||
| Engine stalls intermittently. dealer has been unable to fix problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Oxygen sensor replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 01/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Egr valve replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/07/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| This vehicle constantly hesitates, misfires,and today it backfired for the first time. when you turn off the car you can smell a the fuel out of the exhaust . this problem is not intermittent it is constant and i feel it is a problem with the emissions on this car . i went to an oldmobile dealership to ask about recalls . they said there were none, however , in a consumer reports book i am reading it uses the same car as mine for an example of a vehicle with a exhaust emissions recall. the rear brakes had a 10 point rear brake job consisting of new cylinders ,hardware, drums turned and new pads. the front brakes were in good repair. yet it seems that the brakes are not stopping the car effectively | |||