Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
98V032000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1997 to 04/30/1997V (Vehicle)803/15/1998MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/25/199802/25/1998571214
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with mis-located welds at the joint between the left rocker panel inner reinforcement and the body side ring. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 214, side door strength.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the sheet metal structure would not perform as desired increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, place five welds between the involved panels and apply primer and topcoat finish materials.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during march 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 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
00084900606/01/2000614379Exhibiting a rattle type noise from glove box door or key lock cylinder. *tt10/13/2000
83152212/01/1998603090Rear compartment (trunk) lid latch difficult to unlock / open. *yc02/02/1999
9873106909/01/199873-10-69602773A rattle coming from the door(s) when the door window glass is lowered. *yc01/13/1999
97100173150810/01/199754479Comments that the deck lid will not open when the interior remote release handle is pulled. *yc04/20/1998
97110173106011/01/199754190Various areas of the vehicle convertible top cover shows wear or permanent damage. *yc03/30/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
99086402610/01/19996088948On some convertible models, the door rattles when closing. *tt01/11/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
731060B07/01/1998609730Convertible top cover shows wear or permanent damage in various areas. yd04/07/2000
99085701905/01/1999606062Conditions with water leak at front header. *tt08/06/1999
98731060A02/01/1998600271Comments on the convertible top cover showing wear or permanent damage. *yc05/01/1998
631040A04/01/199763-10-4052351Scuffed interior quarter trim panels on convertible tops (add loop fastener tape/re-stake reinforcement/add loop fastener). *tw07/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/16/19981
 Stricker for glove box out of adjustment causing the glove box to rattle.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/01/19991
 The vehicle doors automatically lock when the engine is turned on but the right rear door lock failed to lock. nlm
07/07/1998212/01/1996
 Drivers door outside handle separated and retainer failed causing door to stick.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
07/07/1998212/01/1996
 Drivers door outside handle separated and retainer failed causing door to stick.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
08/02/1997
 When driving at any speed and making any type of turn, there is a thumping noise coming from the steering whell, and when applying the brake's, there is vibration within the brakes. also, panels in the rear on both sides keep coming off. *ak

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