5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2002-09-05
Description
Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.
Consequence
In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began january 31, 2003. 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
Gm recall no. 02031. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-10-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.
Consequence
High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. Dealers will also add snap on latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Owner notification is being conducted in phases. The first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Posted on: 2000-04-28
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Consequence
When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Notes
Owner notification began june 21, 2000. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, and cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2000-02-03
Description
Vehicle description: limousines. During normal engine roll, the plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable could contact the brake master cylinder and fracture. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, accelerator control systems.
Consequence
The fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine rpm in drive with the brake applied.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.
Notes
Gm recall no. 00001.owner notification began march 23, 2000.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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 2014-06-23
Description
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 buick lucerne, 2000-2005 cadillac deville, 2006-2011 cadillac dts, 2006-2014 chevrolet impala, and 2006-2007 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14299.
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.