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 | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V372000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 216 | 12/21/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/2000 | 11/16/2000 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In this situation, the key can be removed from the ignition while the transmission is in a forward gear, which is not permitted by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will disable the 5th/reverse inhibitor by removing a retaining pin and replace the shifter assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 21, 2000.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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3447 | 10017086 | 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| 01604 | 01/01/2004 | 01604A | 10007135 | 4t40e, 4t45e change in appearance of forward, second and reverse clutch wave plate. *tt | 05/27/2004 |
| 030730021 | 05/01/2003 | 10002392 | Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 020730050 | 12/01/2002 | 10000759 | Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for 2002-2003 model year 4t45e transaxles and subsequent overhaul procedures which affect 1995-2001 model year transaxles. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| 3669 | 10019228 | M86/m94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear. *ak | 02/21/2006 | ||
| 3253 | 3253B | 10017096 | Vehicle will not move in either direction. transmission may show over full. p90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. converter may be empty of fluid. *tt | 10/24/2005 | |
| 030730021A | 11/01/2003 | 030730021 | 10005579 | Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| 000730012 | 06/01/2000 | 614390 | Some customers who are experiencing physical challenges with the usage of their right hand may comment that the automatic transmission shift lever handle is difficult to operate. *tt | 10/13/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020730048 | 11/02/2002 | 10006166 | Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr | 04/23/2004 | |
| 010303 | 01/03/2003 | 10002587 | Information used when servicing the drive axle nut. *tt | 09/05/2003 | |
| 010101 | 02/13/2001 | 618106 | Concerns with 4t40e / 4t45e four speed automatic transaxles with atf leaks at either the cooler line seals or at one or both axle seals. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00091 | 12/01/2000 | 616773 | Information on replacing the manual transaxle shifter. *tt | 03/09/2001 | |
| 990730031 | 12/01/1999 | 6089949 | Some owners of certain vehicles built prior to november 1, 1999 may comment on a no third and fourth gear condition. *tt | 02/29/2000 | |
| VSG19990080 | 09/15/1999 | 607998 | Subject regarding engineering request for vehicles with 4t40e and 4t45e transaxles with a condition of no third or no fourth gear. *tt | 10/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 3915 | 10019423 | Clutch pedal stays to floor. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 01522 | 01/01/2004 | 10005459 | Clutch pedal stays to floor repeat slave cylinder fail. sit bulletin 1405756. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 290801 | 08/29/2001 | 620843 | Information on vehicles exhibiting manual transmission gear noise. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
| 00091 | 12/14/2000 | 617753 | A condition may exist when the driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/15/2011 | 150000 | 1 | |
| The car loses it's power steering randomly when making any kind of turn. the dashboard lights come on and once the car is turned off and back on, it resumes working normally. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2011 | 150000 | ||
| The car loses it's power steering randomly when making any kind of turn. the dashboard lights come on and once the car is turned off and back on, it resumes working normally. | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 60000 | ||
| My 2000 pontiac grand am gt with only 65000 miles has recently developed the secutiy light on the ip, and has not started once (only owner). i take care of my vehicles and have not had an issue until now. the light turns on frequently, and is upsetting to not know if it will start and you'll be stranded for a while. i just bought a new g-8 last summer. i also own a tahoe. please do the right thing and have a tsb software fix for the numerous people that continue to support gm products. it's the right thing to do. | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| File date 5/2/2000 mfr. involved general motors corp. nhtsa campaign # 00v116000 mfr. campaign # 00041 component affected suspension:rear # vehicles affected 23 defect vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly. consequence the bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control. corrective action dealers will tighten this bolt. ------------------------------ i have to replace the rear wheel bearing on the left rear. i was told by the dealer, that this did not apply to my 2000 pontiac grand am se, . each bearing is $ 300- 400, but i have not had to replace in other bearings except the left rear. could the above recall affect that wheel bearing, and how much of a coincidence that it just so happens to be the left rear wheel bearing on my car, could there have been more of a widespread problem with the left rear suspension of this vehicle? also when breaking at high speeds the abs light came on, the new left rear brake shoe cracked in half as a result of the left rear wheel bearing having issues. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 86500 | 8 | 08/26/2007 |
| I bought this car for my teenage son thinking it was a safe and reliable vehicle, but the car will shut off without warning while driving and will not start sometimes. after a few minutes the car will start. the security light will also come on sometimes while driving. from what i am reading this is a problem with this vehicle and i don't know what can be done to fix it without wasting my money on things not needed, or will not fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 26 | ||
| Problems with braking system on 2000 pontiac grand am. *mr the brakes squealed, the front end would shake, the passenger and driver side windows were broken, the regulators in the doors were busted, the volume on the radio control was improper, the steering hose broke, the brakes and rotors were replaced 12 times, the vehicle would shake when braking, the transmission slipped, the vehicle burned excessive oil, the passenger side strut was bad, the power steering leaked, the engine acted as if it was going to stall, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, and the rear compartment filled with water. *sc *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission - won't shift out of second. *ak | |||
| 07/23/2003 | 1 | 04/22/2000 | |
| When the vehicle changed gears, the vehicle jerked intermittently. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 02/06/2000 | 1 | 10/24/2000 | |
| My car has been in the shop repeatedly for the brakes grinding and shaking when i brake. the rotors have been replaced twice for rusting and warping and the brakes once, under warranty. i have had water leaks, my dash has been replaced for warping, 2 door panels have been replaced for warping. i have 2 more that need to be replaced, but the dealership says it's a common problem, but it's not covered under the extended warranty. i have lots of wind noise. a rotten egg smell in my car when driving it. i took my car to the dealer last week and they replaced a gasket/seal for a intake gasket leak. i went to pick up my car and it reeked of gasoline. they kept it another day and had to replace my fuel regulator. now i cannot keep my windows closed because there is a odor of gas in my car, which causes my eyes to burn and water and my throat to burn. my hazards/blinkers have gone out once already. two other times i had it in the shop for a clicking noise in my dash area and it was something with my hazards that had to be replaced. my passenger seat would not adjust, they say they fixed it? the transmission slips on occasion and that has been since i took possession of the lemon. my horn quit working and was finally fixed after repeatedly taking it into the dealer. it is hesitant to start at times and when it finally starts the front end shakes, like the motor mounts are bad. *jb | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 54000 | 1 | 07/05/2001 |
| Vehicle shifts hard into second gear then transmission slips while in second gear. progressively getting worse. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 4 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Transmission will lose one gear after the other, transmission has been replaced 4 times. at this time, it needs to be replaced a 5th time. dealer stated there was no code given in vehicle that would explain what the problem occurred. *ak *yh | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 9 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light,transmission & transaxle is slipping,car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down,left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating,brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied. | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| Rpms kept racing, and dealer said it was a defect in transmission. they corrected the problem. on january1, 2001 engine check light came on, and car started to pull to left, and flipped 4 to 5 times. *ak | |||
| When driving and upon acceleration consumer noticed vehicle jerked forward. consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed transmission sensor went bad, causing the problem. transmission sensor replaced twice. also, power steering fluid was leaking, causing poor steering control when driving. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving with the enhanced traction system(ets)engaged, vehicle went out of control, vehicle crashed through a fence and landed in a field, a considerable amount of damage was done to the vehicle. *cj | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 00-v-372-000; vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual trans axles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear. consumer has the same problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 9 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Engine is missing or coughing while stopped at red light,transmission & transaxle is slipping,car keeps pulling left to right & tires are wearing down on left side due to left front end has a major problem, both front rotors keeps wearing down,left front wheel area has a rubbing & grinding noise that can not be found, engine keeps over heating,brakes keeps pulling & pulsates when brakes are applied. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 12/16/2000 | ||
| The transmission was completely rebuilt twice in 2001. the first time i don't know the date but the 2nd time was 12/01. on may 20,03 i took it to sunrise pontiac in memphis because it was leaking transmission fluid. even thou the transmission has been rebuilt twice they wouldn't honor the warranty and charged me 350.00 to fix the left transaxle seal which is where it was leaking. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 00-v-372-000; vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual trans axles (rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. when a driver attempts to shift from 5th gear to reverse, a shift inhibitor causes the transmission to be mechanically in 4th gear even though the shift lever indicates reverse gear. consumer has the same problem. *ak | |||