Chevrolet Lumina recalls

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details

What is wrong

General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.

Risk

If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

Risk

If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 03V527000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.

Risk

This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. 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, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, prompt #3.

Recall number 02V329000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

Risk

In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. 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, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000.

Recall number 01V026000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

Recall number 00V228003 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

Risk

If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 00V189000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.

Risk

This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.

Recall number 00V160000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.

Risk

The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.

Recall number 00V143000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake hose is incorrectly routed behind the brake pipe bracket restricting brake hose movement that could cause the hose to either be cut by the bracket or separated at the caliper.

Risk

If the hose becomes disconnected or damaged, there can be a loss of pressure in one half of the brake system. The brake warning lamp may be on, the pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly.

Recall number 99V357000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.

Risk

In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.

Recall number 99V283000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

Risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

Recall number 98V306000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

Risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

Recall number 97V065000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

Recall number 97V058000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

Risk

This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details

What is wrong

These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.

Risk

If this condition were present in a situation where stopping distances were small, a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation. Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.

Recall number 96V122000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The left front brake line can contact the transaxle mounting bracket or attachment bolt.

Risk

This condition can cause the brake line to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of one-half of the vehicle's brake system, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper brake line clearance and reposition those brake lines found to have less than minimal clearance. Additionally, those brake lines found to have an indentation caused by the contact will be replaced and properly routed.

Recall number 96V069000 · Recall details

What is wrong

These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: the throttle may faitl to return quickly causing the engine speed to not decrease to a level anticipated by the driver.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the throttle cable support bracket.

Recall number 95V214000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

Risk

If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

Recall number 95V115000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

Risk

If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

Recall number 94V041000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.

Risk

Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.

Recall number 95V030000 · Recall details

What is wrong

A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.

Risk

If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.

Recall number 94V230000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.

Risk

The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with fmvss 207.

Recall number 93V035000 · Recall details

What is wrong

There is fuel leakage at the fuel tank fill and/or vent pipe extension solder joints.

Risk

Fuel leaks can lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to asource of ignition.

Remedy

Replace the fuel tank.

Recall number 92V161000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.

Risk

The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Recall number 92V003000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.

Risk

If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Replace the transaxle where required.

Recall number 91V214000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

Risk

Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.

Remedy

Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

Recall number 91V005000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

Risk

A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

Recall number 90V185000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.

Risk

Seat belt may not sustain loads required by fmvss 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.

Remedy

Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

Recall number 90V054000 · Recall details