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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V052000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/13/2003 to 02/03/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4512 | 02/07/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/20/2003 | 02/24/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. if this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. 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 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03009. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 040232001 | 08/01/2007 | 040232001C | 10012694 | Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07. *nj | 03/10/2005 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 021103 | 02/11/2003 | 10002543 | This message is to provide information about a product field action bulletin, 03009, which is for 2003 aztek and rendezvous with steering column intermediate shaft undersize. *ttt | 09/04/2003 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/23/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2003 pontiac aztec, 75,000 miles with no symptoms blew tie rod causing car to swerve due to lack of brakes and steering and flipped into ravine. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1)when i removed gas cap to fill tank with gas, i heard a hissing sound coming out of the gas tank. when trying to fill tank with gas, hose kept clicking off and would not allow me to put gas in the tank. i went to a different gas station and the same thing happened. i have since been unable to use the car as i can not fill the tank. 2)this second problem has been ongoing since i purchased this car. the service engine soon light keeps coming on a regular basis. i have had this checked out each time and the mechanics always have a hard time identifying the problem. this has been extremely costly. further more, the vehicle can't pass inspection with that light on. 3) this third problem has also been ongoing. i have to replace my brakes at least twice a year. they wear down quickly and make an awful grinding noise. the mechanics cannot understand the reason for this either. except to tell me this car is defective. 4)in the last year or so, when i make a turn in either direction, there is a grinding noise. my transmission fluid levels are always good when this happens. 5) the hatch does not open when the automatic opening button is used, must always have someone in the back to open it as i simultaneously push the button. 6)when i press the brakes to stop, it feels like the brakes disengage or the anti-lock brakes kick in and this happens when road is dry this car has been a piece of junk since the day i bought it and has caused multiple financial and emotional problems with all it's defects. i will never buy a pontiac or gm car again!!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||