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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V090000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 910873 | 06/30/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/2004 | 03/01/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. a leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. if the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. the rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. the recall will be conducted in phased mailings. phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03054b.see campaign 03v-473 for additional units.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/13/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Fire ignited in the engine compartment while parked in a mall parking lot about 5 to 10 minutes after leaving vehicle completely destroying the front of the vehicle. | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the vehicle was refueled, gasoline leaked onto the ground. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/10/2007 | 143298 | 1 | 11/07/2007 |
| Engine fire occurred during normal start-up due to a faulty fuel regulator . fire damaged engine and numerous electrical components in the engine compartment . pontiac claimed responsibility, and agreed to re-purchase vehicle . the amount offered by pontiac was considerably less than purchase price . *tr | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | 02/17/2004 | |
| I have been having problems starting my 2000 bonneville. i often have to pump the gas to start my car. i see from this site that there is a recall on the fuel pressure regulators on alot of the vehicles. i have gas backing up into the intake manifold through a vacuum hose which is a symptom of this. i plan on contacting the 800 #'s from this site asap since a possible occurence could be that the engine can start on fire.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 3 | 06/10/2000 | |
| Upon purchasing vehicle in the year of 2000 rack and pinion has been replaced three times. coolant leaks, also starter and fuel pump have been replaced. *ak transmission was leaking fluid due to torque converter seal failure. consumer states vehicle has a noise coming from steering column on turns. transmission does not shift correctly due to shift solenoid failure. vehicle makes a popping noise from front end due to steering gear failure. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 47500 | 3 | 04/14/2003 |
| 2000 bonneville .car began running rough and the check engine light would flash .4 fuel injectors had to be replaced between 8/20/04-10/25/04 at a cost of 722.00 dollars. this car has only 48,000 miles on it. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/09/2001 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Fuel door actuator does not latch, latch was repaired but put in backwards. again, dealer replaced actuator. consumer wishes for reimbursement or replacement. *scc | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 2 | 05/15/2000 | |
| Rack and pinion steering failed three times due to a klunking sound, with cause unknown, except low pressure in system. rack and pinion has been replaced twice. *ak consumer states that the steering radius was erratic, when veering to the right at minor curves, the vehicle is hard to steer. the air deflector for the sunroof cracked and was replaced. consumer states that water leaks in the trunk mounted lens when the trunk is opened. the fuel filler door actuator failed, the driver side window was binding, causing a clunking noise. 2 plastic nut covers were missing from the front wheel. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I have several complaints about my 2000 pontiac bonneville. my car has shut off while i'm driving, making loud noises, sputtering, etc. it occurs maybe every few months. it is very dangerous because i have small children and when my car cuts off i could get into an accident.on friday september 5, 2008 i had my car towed to buick pontiac gmc of south atlanta. i had previously had several diagnostics ran on my car and no one could tell me the problem with it. although, i knew the dealership would be more costly, i had them tow it to the dealer thinking they would have to know what the problem was with my car. nothing was done to correct my car problems. they could not figure out what was wrong with it and they fixed several parts that did not need to be replaced. i have written the bbb several times. *tr | |||