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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V589000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/2005 to 06/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 275936 | 02/08/2008 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/2007 | 12/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 07204.customers may also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4149 | 4149A | 10022345 | Shifting concerns, communication and or other tcm or ecm dtc's possible water intrusion. *kb | 08/03/2007 | |
| 06051 | 07/01/2006 | 10020201 | Transmission water intrusion. this recall is in effect until july 31, 2007. *tt | 08/11/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| PIP4339 | 02/01/2008 | 10024208 | Ses light due to p0606 dtc - clean throttle body and replace ecm. 2.4l engine (vin b - rpo le5). *nj | 03/24/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3671 | 3671E | 10019195 | Rear axle pinion seal may experience a fluid leak condition. *tt updated 04-26-07. *kb | 02/16/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-09-07-31-002 | 05/01/2009 | 10030765 | Pontiac/saturn/opel: clutch may not release when depressing clutch pedal during freezing temperatures (install water deflector shield). its most noticeable when starting the vehicle or trying to shift into gear. this condition may be cau | 11/30/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| SB-09-07-31-002 | 05/01/2009 | 10030765 | Pontiac/saturn/opel: clutch may not release when depressing clutch pedal during freezing temperatures (install water deflector shield). its most noticeable when starting the vehicle or trying to shift into gear. this condition may be cau | 11/30/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3980 | 3980A | 10021695 | Hard to shift and or slipping clutch. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| 3949 | 10/23/2006 | 10020784 | Surge while cruising at 30 mph and 2000 rpm. *kb | 01/10/2007 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||
| PE07037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/17/2007 | 12/27/2007 | FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL | 07V589000 | |
| Odi evaluated two different alleged defects involving rear drivetrain components during this preliminary evaluation.gm is conducting a recall to address one of the defect conditions and odi has opened an engineering analysis to continue its investigation of the other alleged defect. on december 19, 2007, gm submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning defective rear axle pinion seals in approximately 275,936 model year (my) 2005-07 cadillac cts, sts and srx vehicles as well as my 2006-07 pontiac solstice and my 2007 saturn sky vehicles (recall 07v-589).on sts and srx vehicles with all wheel drive, the front axle pinion seal also does not meet all of gm's specifications and may experience a fluid leak.gm indicated that the seal supplier made an unauthorized change to the pinion seal material.leaking pinion seals could result in loss of rear differential lubrication which could result in rear wheel lock-up and loss of vehicle control. on december 7, 2007, odi opened an engineering analysis (ea07-017) to investigate complaints of rear drivetrain component failure (e.g., fractured rear differential carrier housing or rear axle half shafts) while driving in approximately 7,600 my 2004 through 2006 cadillac cts-v vehicles.this condition may result in a loss of motive power and vehicle disablement and is not addressed by recall 07v-589.odi identified 35 complaints (16 to odi and 19 to gm) and 128 warranty claims potentially related to this condition (see ea07-017 opening resume).these complaints are not included in the failure report summary of this closing resume. the complaints and warranty figures given in this resume are limited to those that (a) are most likely caused by a leaking rear pinion seal; and (b) resulted in an allegation of a rear differential failure while driving.the data do not include all reports of seal leakage. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 21433 | 1 | |
| I delivered the vehicle to bill fox chevy for servicing as directed by gm (saturn) customer service case number [xxx] for grinding noise and fluid leaking on the 2007 saturn sky (21433 miles). there was a recall ( 07v58900) for a faulty seal on this models differential unit. it showed the recall was handled on april 29,2008 by lakeside of saturn which i did not recall. after investigation by the dealer it was agreed that the differential was grinding and the left differential/axle seal was leaking fluid. the repairs were made and had to pay $ 455.63 for the repairs on this defective designed part. gm denied my request for covering this under the recall notice. this is my wife's vehicle only driven in the summer. she did not know there was an issue. i drove it and noticed right away and found the recall and contacted gm(saturn) cs. i stopped my wife from driving because the recall stated the differential could lockup and cause an accident which is a huge safety issue. also i had a 100k warranty on the drivetrain which they said hit 5 yrs in august 2012. i believe gm should be held responsible for this recall on the total differential ext/int parts. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 21433 | ||
| I delivered the vehicle to bill fox chev for servicing as directed by gm (saturn) customer service case number 71-1116918511 for grinding noise and fluid leaking on the 2007 saturn sky (21433 miles). there was a recall ( 07v58900) for a faulty seal on this models differential unit. it showed the recall was handled on april 29,2008 by lakeside of saturn which i did not recall. after investigation by the dealer it was agreed that the differential was grinding and the left differential/axle seal was leaking fluid. the repairs were made and had to pay $ 455.63 for the repairs on this defective designed part. gm denyed my request for covering this under the recall notice. this is my wifes vehicle only driven in the summer. she did not know there was an issue. i drove it and noticed right away and found the recall and contacted gm(saturn) cs. i stopped my wife from driving because the recall stated the differential could lockup and cause an accident which is a huge safety issue. also i had a 100k warranty on the drivetrain which they said hit 5 yrs in august 2012. i believe gm should be held responsible for this recall on the total differential ext/int parts. | |||
| 05/13/2010 | 17756 | ||
| The limited slip differential failed on my 2007 saturn sky. the failure of this component caused the car to suddenly and violently fishtail while making a left turn at normal highway speeds. the car subsequently smashed into the center median, then bounced into the adjacent lane where it collided with a large suv. the suv rolled over my hood and flipped over on its top. fortunately no one was injured. the accident resulted in the suv being totaled and severe front end damage to my car. the failure in the differential was first detected by the body repair technician and later verified by a qualified gm dealer. it is now being replaced under warranty. condition: weather was sunny and clear. no oil or water on the roadway. safety recall nhtsa 07v589000, power train axle assembly axle shaft seal, was performed approximately 6 months earlier. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 21433 | 1 | |
| I delivered the vehicle to bill fox chevy for servicing as directed by gm (saturn) customer service case number [xxx] for grinding noise and fluid leaking on the 2007 saturn sky (21433 miles). there was a recall ( 07v58900) for a faulty seal on this models differential unit. it showed the recall was handled on april 29,2008 by lakeside of saturn which i did not recall. after investigation by the dealer it was agreed that the differential was grinding and the left differential/axle seal was leaking fluid. the repairs were made and had to pay $ 455.63 for the repairs on this defective designed part. gm denied my request for covering this under the recall notice. this is my wife's vehicle only driven in the summer. she did not know there was an issue. i drove it and noticed right away and found the recall and contacted gm(saturn) cs. i stopped my wife from driving because the recall stated the differential could lockup and cause an accident which is a huge safety issue. also i had a 100k warranty on the drivetrain which they said hit 5 yrs in august 2012. i believe gm should be held responsible for this recall on the total differential ext/int parts. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 16000 | 1 | |
| On july 23, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m. i was driving a 2007 saturn sky approximately 40 mph down the road. while driving, i placed my left signal light on and began to attempt to change lanes. at this time, while attempting to change lanes, the steering wheel turned to the left, however the tires did not respond. as a result of the malfunction, i was forced to slam on the brakes. due to this accident, i have sustained serious bodily injuries, namely, a shattered mandible, a broken orbital bone, a broken nose, partial numbing of the left side of the face, and severe facial scars. additionally, i have been told that i may have sustained permanent partial facial paralysis on the lower left side of my face. *tr updated 03-09-09 *bf (lawyer wrote in on behalf of his client). the lawyer did reference a recall that had been issued which may have been a contributing factor to the accident. recall # 07v589000 updated 03/10/09. *b | |||
| 03/19/2008 | 9500 | 2 | 08/18/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn sky. the dealer repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 07v589000 (power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal). there were no failures prior to the recall repair. while driving 15 mph, the contact heard a constant squeaking noise in the rear of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 9,500 and current mileage was 9,520. updated 04/11/08 *bf the consumer stated that the squeaking noise is not accompanied by a rattling noise. updated 04/11/08 *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/27/2006 | 6 | 04/04/2006 | |
| Rear differential seal leaking 12/27/06 rear differential seal leaking 02/21/07 tried to rebuilt rear differential 07/06/07 clutch replace the whole rear differential 07/30/07 rear differential seal replace 02/09/08 replace steering wheel 03/04/08 the brakes continue grind when coming down an incline. dealer can't resolve the problem. this issue been addressed every time the car's been in the shop. 1st gear grinds but dealer states this is normal. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2007 | 500 | 4 | 06/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn sky. while driving 40 mph, the differential leaked. the vehicle was only two months old at the time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it would take three weeks for the part to arrive. the failure was repaired 4 times. the contact was stranded 30 miles from home due to one of the failures. she then decided to sell the vehicle. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 6,000. the seals were replaced twice | |||