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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 031103 | 03/11/2003 | 10001904 | Complaints that are root caused to the fuel module and complaints of gauge accuracy that are root caused to the fuel level sensor. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 010604008C | 03/01/2002 | 010604008B | 631306 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/22/2002 |
| 010604008B | 03/01/2002 | 010604008A | 631237 | Customers may complain about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/21/2002 |
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629807 | Subject regarding proper repair for fuel gauge inaccuracy complaints. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 010604008A | 01/01/2002 | 010604008 | 628822 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010604008 | 02/01/2001 | 619180 | Some vehicles including my2001 toyota cavalier may experience inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. it may appear from the gauge reading that there is fuel available, yet the tank is nearly empty. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 00101 | 12/01/2000 | 618100 | Vehicles may exhibit erratic fuel gauge. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00101 | 12/21/2000 | 617748 | General motors has decided that certain j and n model vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks may exhibit a condition in which the fuel gauge displays incorrect readings. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/27/2008 | 84000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a used 2001 grand am gt in sept 08 and the car runs great but it is hard to start sometimes. it also gets about 15mpg in town. i have check the plugs, wires and tank. this is not something that the dealer would even consider checking. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| The very same problems/issues are occurring with/in my 2001 pontiac grand am. i am the only owner of my vehicle and have experienced every single issue others have wrote about. from the security issue to the driver side seat not moving at all..... gm really needs to research/investigate these matters and place re-calls on all of them asap. this is a very serious matter and apparently they are overlooking this completely. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2006 | 1 | 09/28/2006 | |
| Well i've called and talked to the dealership that is located in lexington,ky (paul miller ford). i have talked to the sale's man that have sold this car to me that i'm having problems with that i have only been having for about three weeks now. talked to him and he told me that their wasn't nothing to be done at all... in other words there is nothing we can do for you. when i got this car they have told me that it's been checked out and there wasn't nothing wrong with it and also that a older lady had it already maintained before we got the car. the problem with the car is that it wont start when it's cold,brakes make some time of funny noise,turn the air up to level 3 for it to come on,security light is coming on,it's eating up gas really bad. i'm hoping that someone can help me then tell some bull and find a problem to my solution. also, i have a warranty on the car that i'm having problems with and i work. i'm in risk of loosening my job over this matter. no money, no car payment and no job! *nm | |||
| 04/21/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 04/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle intermittently stalled, without warning, while driving 70-75mph. the vehicle restarted after waiting about five minutes. also, the fuel gauge showed an inaccurate reading and no more than seven dollars of gasoline can be pumped into the tank before the pump shuts off. the vehicle was seen by the service dealer who was unable to duplicate or diagnose the problem. | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 85632 | 10 | 07/02/2005 |
| When trying to start the car it will not start and the security light is lit. a reset procedure is required that takes over 10 minutes. this has happened many times and makes the vehicle useless for emergencies. the first time this happened they replaced the fuel pump and the fuel filter at quite some expense to me. *nm | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 0 | ||
| Smelled gasoline immediately after cranking car and continously while driving car. gasoline smell became worse despite windows being rolled down, choking condition. took car into local shop and they said fuel regulator was pouring gasoline out. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/07/2008 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Security light comes on while driving. at least once a day the car will not turn over and i must reset by turning to the on position for 10 minutes. this has left me stranded in unfamiliar situations waiting for this to reset. upon the first two times of this happening (before i had a repairman tell me of the resetting) i had the car towed to a shop and over 400 dollars spent on a fuel pump. the second time they replaced the fuel pump and the third time after being towed it started at the shop. the fourth time it happened and towed to a different repair shop and they were the ones to tell me of the reset procedures. now it happens about every day. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 56000 | 1 | |
| This is my procedure of start engine. turn on the key, i can see the sign of security. wait 10minutes until lights off. turn off the key and start the engine. that is too annoying me. i already towed my car 3 times and replace the fuel pump. it costs $500. is that not serious? recently it occurs too often!!! *tr | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 124600 | 2 | |
| My 2001 pontiac grand am acts like it is out of gas and the solution is to wait for 10 minutes with the ignition in the on position for 10 minutes and the security is bypassed and then the car can be started. gm doesn't know why and has no fix. i had it towed the first time not knowing fuel pump, what? *tr | |||
| 04/05/2001 | 300 | 20 | 02/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact turned the ignition, but the vehicle would not start. she called a local dealer and the fuel pump was replaced, however, the failure recurred a couple of years later. she smelled gas fumes periodically and the service engine light remained illuminated. the security light illuminated sporadically as well. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 67,944 and failure mileage was 300. | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 103000 | 3 | 02/15/2002 |
| I bought a used 2001 pontiac grand am in february 2002. the cruise control went out on the car in january 2003. after numerous attempts to get this fixed at the dealer i finally gave up. shortly afterwards the fuel pump had to be replaced (spring 2003). since that time i've had to replace the fuel pump twice last fall. now its gone out again. what can i do? the car has an evident electrical problem. *nm | |||
| 12/10/2001 | 30000 | 8 | 12/01/2001 |
| Where to start...i have a 2001 pontiac grand am. within 2 months of buying it, my fuel pump & computer went out at the same time. next was my water pump & timing chain. then was the security system, then the turn signals, then the windows wouldn't roll down. and now my brakes are having to be replaced on a consistent basis. the only thing covered by gm was the turn signal switch. all other replacements were at my expense. after researching on this site, i see numerous complaints of the same kind. i notified gm and they refused to help at all. i explained that since there are multiple complaints for the same things, it has to be a manufacturing defect. they shrugged that off. they finally sent me a letter stating that they would no longer entertain any of my comments or complaints. do not buy a pontiac!!! junk city!!! *nm | |||
| 05/03/2006 | 77000 | 2 | 08/01/2005 |
| I purchased my 2001 grand am in aug of 2005 and have so far had the passlock go out on me twice and had to replace the fuel pump system as well. the first time i replaced the passlock was only two months ago and yesterday i got in my car to go to the grocery store and it wouldn't start. i have done research on this problem and it seems to be a common and extensive problem in this particular year. i am a single mother and can't afford to have my car taken to the mechanic every time this goes wrong - there needs to be a recall on the passlock!!! or pontiac should have some kind of reimbursement for this problem. *nm | |||
| 09/28/2001 | 19000 | 4 | 08/15/2001 |
| Dt: had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for the same thing, when getting into vehicle to start it will not start. everything dealer said to try worked. had to turn it on acceleration for 10 minutes until everything stopped flashing, and turn off .then turn back on and it will start. first time fuel injector/ second fuel pump, and last two times it was the security system. now it was doing the same thing again. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The steering wheel was hard to turn. it felt like it did not have any power steering fluid. the dealership was unable to locate the cause of the problem because the power steering fluid was full and there was no cuts or breaks in the fluid line. also at 82,000 miles the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealership indicated this occurred because of a malfunction in the fuel pump system. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 12/11/2003 | 71000 | 2 | 12/24/2001 |
| Fuel pump outage & computer outage--both components went out. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | 05/05/2003 | |
| I have a 2001 grand am gt and it has problems starting sometimes. it has had a fuel pump,solonoids, and a new starter put in it within the past 2 weeks and nothing seems to be fixing the problem and i've only had the car for 2 months!! | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 5 | 09/01/2001 | |
| The starter will crank but it will not start it takes 2 to 3 times to get the car started. the fuel pump has already been reaplced.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/28/2001 | 19000 | 4 | 08/15/2001 |
| Dt: had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for the same thing, when getting into vehicle to start it will not start. everything dealer said to try worked. had to turn it on acceleration for 10 minutes until everything stopped flashing, and turn off .then turn back on and it will start. first time fuel injector/ second fuel pump, and last two times it was the security system. now it was doing the same thing again. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 05/12/2006 | 88000 | 1 | 11/18/2004 |
| I have had problems with my pontiac grand am for about 3 months now. i have had the fuel filter replaces, the coils, cover and plugs. 350.00 later, it is found to supposedly be the injectors. my mechanic stated he found out that a bulletin was issued for the injectors that they were having intermittent problems with them. why was there not a recall? now it is going to cost me another 650.00 for parts and labor. if there is a chronic problem, why is there not a recall or why is pontiac not replacing the parts at their expense?*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 06/09/2007 | 150432 | 2 | 03/16/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. the contact had the fuel pump changed and the fuel filter computer chip replaced. she stated that fuel is entering the vehicle, but not to the fuel injectors. after the parts were changed, the vehicle operated normally for a week before the failure recurred. the vehicle currently has a full tank of gas, but will not move. the current mileage was 153,432 and failure mileage was 150,432. | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 82750 | 1 | |
| The body control module caused two batteries to fail. the turn signal switch failed causing clicking noise in the ash. *ts when the bcm failed the consumer noticed a 1 amp draw. the dealer could not duplicate the problem but replaced the bcm per the consumers request. the vehicle was bucking and felt as if there was a major miss. this was due to faulty #4 injector. the injector was replaced and the pcm was reprogrammed. *nm | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 6668 | 1 | 03/14/2001 |
| Fuel pump does not work. dealer notified. *ak the fuel gauge , fuel injectors, fan, lights, door locks, computer chip, oil leak, brakes, blinkers had to be replaced. gmac had been notified on several occasions and had refused to cooperative in fixing the defects. these were known defects. gmac refused to fix under warranty and refused under the lemon law. *scc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 1 | 04/04/2002 | |
| There is a crack in the fuel tank. the fuel tank is not made of steel it is made of some type of plastic. there is a recall on the same make, model, and year of my car. but my car does not fit the vin number. i believe this to be unsafe and hazardous. i have talked to many people they have not heard of this issue of the fuel tank having a crack. i think that it should be recalled and the gm pay for the repair. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| Tank punctured by minor road hazard - massive gas spill. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/04/2011 | |||
| Vats the anti theft that locks up gm cars because of the sercuity chip that's in the key people have got robbed sitting in a parking lot waiting on they car to start or for some one to come get them | |||
| 06/07/2009 | 98000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 pontiac grand am se and have replaced numerous parts and most recently dropped $300.00 to put a new fuel pump in it. the car will still not start. it turns over and everything but will not start. i have not been able to start it for over a week now and have been told that it is a problem with the security passlock system. i feel that there should be a recall on this issue by gm seeing that it is a well known issue with their vehicles. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| I never received the recall on the exterior flashers. had to have interior and exterior flashers changed at my expense. also have had rotors and brakes changed 6 times in last 1 1/2 yrs. was told its a problem but not on recall list. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 98000 | 1 | 01/09/2007 |
| My 2001 grand am se hit around 98,000 kms and has been revving at 2,500 to 3,000 rpms while idling and while driving over revs and you need two feet on the brake. have replaced intake manifold, one sensor, one valve, and $1,000 later my car still does the same. this is not safe while transporting children and with winter coming it should make for a scary ride. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 52000 | 10 | 10/18/2002 |
| 2001 pontiac grand am has 52,000 miles and has recently been difficult to start. i may have to try 5-6 times before engine will turn over. yesterday the car died while going on an exit ramp off of the interstate. all lights were still functioning, but the car was dead and did not restart. i added 1 gal of gas to make sure it has enough although guage did not indicate low gas. i had the car towed to the dealership where it finally started. the dealer did a thorough check diagnostically and driving and could not find any problem. first time car has died while driving but has had several (10) instances of not starting in the past 2 months. this is a very big concern since my 20 year old daughter depends on this car for long drives frequently while in college. this could be a very big safety concern if car continues to die while driving! *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 20 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The body control module randomly shuts off safety systems or prevents the engine from starting. causes all of the dashboard warning lights to come on. dealer re-set the computer. gm says caused by operating the key from accessory to start without waiting 15 seconds. not mentioned in manual. switch positions are off - acc - on - start. gm says no fix available or planned. dt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/14/2005 | 3 | ||
| Car would hesitate when starting. then it finally didn't start. it was towed and after being towed it would start again. after this happening a couple of times it was taken to the dealership and it was decided it was the fuel pump. this car is not 5 years old yet! | |||
| 01/27/2003 | |||
| I own a 2001 pontiac grand am when i try to start my car it wont start its like it wants to start but wont this has happened several times to me usually it would start eventually after a long time trying..now it wont. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 6668 | 1 | 03/14/2001 |
| Fuel pump does not work. dealer notified. *ak the fuel gauge , fuel injectors, fan, lights, door locks, computer chip, oil leak, brakes, blinkers had to be replaced. gmac had been notified on several occasions and had refused to cooperative in fixing the defects. these were known defects. gmac refused to fix under warranty and refused under the lemon law. *scc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 70000 | 100 | 02/06/2001 |
| Tl*contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand am. she noticed that there was a leak under her vehicle for a few years. on several occasions the dealer was unable to find the cause of the leak. the dealer later stated that the leak was coming from the gas tank line and it was a fuel leak. they also told her that there was a related recall; however, her vin was not related. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved and request that her vin is a part of the existing nhtsa campaign id number 07e021000. the dealer information is not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. the consumer stated the vehicle is still located at the repair shop awaiting word from the corp office. the dealer stated replaced hazard lights switch, speaker radio rear door, molding windshield side pillar, exterior bulbs, and wiper blade. updated 10/31/07 *tr | |||