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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| 97V058000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1990 to 01/30/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 676535 | 06/11/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note: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, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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| 92V012000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 95897 | 06/11/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1992 | 04/08/1992 | 571 | 201 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: glove compartment; fmvss 201.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 431051 | 12/01/1994 | 37936 | Sliding door rattles. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| RQ97017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1997 | CRADLE BOLT FAILURES | 97V058000 | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 150000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle's engine cradle had cracked. the problem caused the engine to shake and not be supported while driving. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| The rear cradle bolts have pulled out through the front of the frame due to corrosion. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. however,this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer has ben notified. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| The frame under the front of the vehicle rusted through and was ready to let go. we just happened to be having the brakes checked and they seen that the frame looked bad at the brake shop. we had the vehicle hauled to the dealership to have them look at it as the brake guy said that he would not drive it. when we got it to the dealership they looked at it and also said that it was bad. both the guys at the dealership and the brake shop said that this should not have happened to a vehicle of this age and that it should be reported to gm. i called and reported the problem and they told me that there was nothing that they could do about it. the dealership also called and reported it and wanted someone to come out and look at it and they said that they wouldn't do anything about it and that they didn't want to see it. the dealership was surprised because they said that this was a dangerous problem and that if we were to be driving it 70mph when the frame decides to let loose the van would never quit rolling. i did send in a report of this to you at the time and when i talked to you, you said that i would hear from someone after they received the paperwork and i have not heard from anyone. i am concerned because if there was a bunch of bad frames manufactured then there are other families out there that could be in danger. i also feel that this is a problem that gm should be taking care of. | |||
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| 10/01/1995 | |||
| While driving the roof disconnected from vehicle, lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| We own a 1991 pontiac transport and have had nothing but annoying problems. our most recent problem is the striker for the passenger and driver's doors. the striker for the passenger door became loose and we were able to stablize the striker with a hardening clay that will allow us to use the door periodically; and the striker for the driver's door fell inside the body of the vehicle. we took it to the mechanic and that's when we found that because of the design of that area of the vehicle, they would have to remove the panel, the entire side of the vehicle, in order to weld the striker back on, it will cost roughly $4,000 to repair because it is both doors. we are using temporary means to hold the driver's door shut until we can purchase a new vehicle. the money we have spent on nuisance repairs is unbelievable. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Carriage retainer clips rusted and broke off while driving, causing the carriage to fall from the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The rear subframe attaching bolt and washer kit rusted in half. this caused the rear of the subframe to separate from the body , pulling the steering shaft off of the rack and pinion . this causing complete loss of steering, and vehicle veered into oncoming traffic almost hitting another vehicle head on! | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| While consumer was driving about 30 mph subframe dropped about a foot pulling steering shaft off steering column. consumer lost all steering power. also, vehicle swerved to left in oncoming traffic, subframes bolts and bushings at rear of subframe.*ak *slc | |||
| 05/14/1997 | 05/03/1991 | ||
| While making a left hand turn on a busy secondary road, steering failed, vehicle lost control. but drive rwas able to brake before hitting a traffic sign. in addition, front crossmember failed and had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 156000 | 03/15/2001 | |
| The recall to fix the cradle bolts which have rusted and broken on my 1991 pontiac trans sport should have included vehicles registered in minnesota, because we have more salt used on our roads than some of the states included in the recall.*ak | |||