Chevrolet Citation 1981
Model Citation made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
Model 1981
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V038000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1980 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 105130 | 03/31/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/24/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. the cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A new ground cable will be installed free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ground cable.consequences of defect: if the cable breaks when maximum electrical loads arebeing placed on vehicle, headlights could suddenly dim or wipers could slowdown. this would reduce visibility in severe weather or nighttime drivingconditions. an accident could result.note: if dimming occurs, restricting the use of other electrical accessoriescould partially restore some of the headlight brightness or wiper speed. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 25463 | 11/09/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/08/1980 | 11/12/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. the power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with power steering.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: under certain conditions, smoke and/or an underhoodfire could result and cause vehicle damage and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP85026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/16/1985 | 08/13/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| Engine compartment fire | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| DP82010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/20/1982 | 10/18/1982 | TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING | ||
| Trans. lockups and trans. hard shifting | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP83008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1983 | 07/20/1983 | LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM | ||
| Locked power steering system | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Alternator belt replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/15/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Flywheel failed. | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Motor mounts replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| When warming up the vehicle and pulling off there is no power steering . the vehicle loses all power steering when making a left turn. also, there is a leak coming from under the engine. comsumer states that she has to drive very slow when making a left turn, and turning to the right there is no power steering. contacted dealer, and there is nothing that they could do. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/15/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Clutch failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| When warming up the vehicle and pulling off there is no power steering . the vehicle loses all power steering when making a left turn. also, there is a leak coming from under the engine. comsumer states that she has to drive very slow when making a left turn, and turning to the right there is no power steering. contacted dealer, and there is nothing that they could do. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Steering line failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Front strut plate failed. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Front tires replaced. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wiper switch only works when turned by using washer direction instead of turning on view on switch.*ak | |||