Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
98V072000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1997 to 10/30/1997V (Vehicle)5515404/24/1998MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/07/199804/09/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. the windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. this contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence SummaryBrake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during april 1998. 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, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
000138011A04/01/2002000138011634989Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt10/11/2002
000138011B04/01/2002000138011A634973Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt10/10/2002
00013801112/01/2000617725Some customers may comment on poor heat in the vehicle passenger compartment at low engine rpm. this condition is most prevalent at outside temperatures below 0 degrees c (32 degrees f). *tt03/24/2001
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
00086400706/01/2000614385Some customers may comment that the front door glass is slow or noisy when moving up or down or the window is inoperative. *tt10/13/2000
9901604/28/1999607995General motors has decided that the power sliding door on some vehicles may not operate properly. *tt10/27/1999
9901604/01/1999605985Certain u vans equipped with gen ii power sliding doors and within certain vin breakpoints may exhibit an inoperative power sliding door. *tt08/04/1999
83152512/01/1998603083Complaints of inoperative power sliding side door. *yc02/01/1999
97090173901709/01/199754330Loss of owner customization settings.03/30/1998
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
14110111/14/2001628126Information on wind noise from outside rearview mirrors. *tt03/05/2002
00085100109/01/20006092333Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt12/05/2000
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
02085800506/01/2002634674Concerns with wind noise at the base of the windshield. *tt10/04/2002
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
83820504/01/1998601124Comments that the windshield wiper blade(s) chatter on the windshield. *yc07/01/1998

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
02/12/2002
 Back window exploded without any notice. has not contacted dealer.*ak
01/17/199907/01/1998
 Rear windshield-shattered after closing the passinger door and walking away from van. pieces of the window flew on top of the van, just a little inside the van and then some to the ground. 60% of the window stayed in the frame but it was all broken.
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
09/21/20051
 Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control. *ts the power window on the drivers side was replaced. *jb
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
11/20/20031
 Intermittently the rear windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver view. dealer sorry there is not recall on this vehicle. owner stated wiper motor never should've fail. *ph 1998 oldsmobile silhouette experienced complete failure of the windshield wiper motor. windshield wipers being inoperative is obstructing the driver's view.*mr
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
01/11/200665444309/30/1998
 Dt*: the contact stated the pinch weld areas on the windshield are rusting. the windshield professionals discovered this while replacing the windshield in the vehicle. this occurred on the driver side top, bottom and the passenger side top. the vehicle has been inspected by a dealer. *nm
06/11/1999
 Rear passenger windshield exploded inward which may have caused injuries. please provide further information. *ak
 Windows in the sliding doors have pins that don't keep the windows secure. windows vibrate and also pop out. please give any further details. *ak
11/14/19981
 The rear windshield shattered when consumer got her 10 year old into the vehicle, and closed the door on the passenger's side. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
03/24/199803/23/1998
 Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
08/10/1998
 While driving in rainy weather the windshield wipers became entangled which cause them to become inoperable. please give any further details. *ak

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