Recalls for your 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Recalls for 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2002-02-04
Description
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure.  In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.

Consequence
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module.  Owner notification began february 1, 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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES


Posted on: 2007-03-12
Description
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos.  Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above.  The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.

Consequence
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge.  The recall began on april 23, 2007.  Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may 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.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 .

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2009-04-08
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Gm recall no.  09047.owners 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 .

DEFECT #5 - STEERING


Posted on: 2009-02-17
Description
Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos.  697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's oe solutionstm brand name, and napa p/nos.  7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above.  A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Consequence
A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor.  The recall began on february 23, 2009.  Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.owners 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.  

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners 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 .

DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2008-03-12
Description
Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine.  These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.  

Consequence
Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.  If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.

Corrective Action
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, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during may 2016.  , free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during may 2016.  Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle.  The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.  Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Notes
Gm recall no.  07035.  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.  

DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2015-10-26
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE


Posted on: 2015-10-26
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.