1990-1991 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina and others recall: structure
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 8, 1997. It covers about 676,535 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 676,535
- reported
- Apr 8, 1997
- owners notified
- Jun 11, 1997
- related complaints
- 318
Structure
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 1990-1991 19901991
- Chevrolet Lumina 1990-1991 19901991
- Chevrolet Lumina Apv 1990-1991 19901991
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1990-1991 19901991
- Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990-1991 19901991
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990-1991 19901991
- Pontiac Grand Prix 1990-1991 19901991
- Pontiac Trans Sport 1990-1991 19901991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 318 complaints about body problems.
1990 Buick Regal1991 Buick Regal1990 Chevrolet Lumina1991 Chevrolet Lumina1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Questions about recall 97V058000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina and others structure?
Yes. Recall 97V058000, reported on April 8, 1997, covers about 676,535 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V058000?
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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