ElectricalFuel system
Filed Feb 10, 2013
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER PARKED LESS THEN 2 HOURS. THE SPARK PLUGS WORKED FINE, WITH SUFFICIENT SPARK. THE COMPRESSION WAS AT A NORMAL LEVEL OF FUNCTION. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL INJECTORS TO BE STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN (FULL THROTTLE) POSITION. WHICH WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE FLOODED, PREVENTING IGNITION. AFTER A LONG DAY OF TRYING TO FIND A REASON, THE CAUSE WAS FOUND. THE PROBLEM WAS A METAL RETAINING BRACKET FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM THAT HAD WORN THROUGH THE COATING OF THE WIRE CONTROLLING THE INJECTOR POSITION/FUNCTION. THIS CAUSED IT TO GROUND ITSELF THROUGH THE METAL BRACKET, WHICH IS WHY IT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE BRACKET THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM IS MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE ON THE SERPENTINE BELT SIDE, BEHIND THE BELT. BETWEEN AC COMPRESSOR AND ALTERNATOR. SOLVED PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE DAMAGED WIRES AND BRACKET. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10497638
- Incident
- Apr 2, 2012
- Mileage
- 128,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Apr 20, 2001
THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING WHENEVER CONSUMER TURNED WHEEL EITHER DIRECTION. NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 886388
- Incident
- Apr 20, 2001
BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical
Filed Feb 28, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS OUT EITHER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR ACCELERATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPARK PLUG WIRES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 881755
Electrical
Filed Dec 4, 2000
HAD JUST WASHED & DRIED VEHICLE & TURNED VEHICLE ON. A RACK GEAR BROKE OFF WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. IT REMAINED ON & THEN STARTED TO BURN. FLAMES & SMOKE FILLED VEHICLE. WAS COMING FROM DASHBOARD AREA. OWNER PUT FLAMES OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 875950
ElectricalEngineFuel system+1 more
Filed Apr 8, 2000
ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 784605
Electrical
Filed Feb 24, 2000
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT. DRIVER GOT INTO THE CAR AND PUT KEY INSIDE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE STARTED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. SPARKS OF FLAMES CAME OUT AND IGNITED A FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 857530
- Incident
- Feb 24, 2000
Electrical
Filed Jan 24, 2000
IGINITON LOCK IS HARD TO START DUE TO GREASE THAT THICKENS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 855400
- Incident
- Jan 22, 2000
Electrical
Filed Jul 27, 1999
WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED IT OVERHEATS AND SMOKE STARTS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 843568
ElectricalEngineFuel system+2 more
Filed Jul 7, 1999
TRANSAXLE LEAKING. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 546464
Electrical
Filed Jun 15, 1999
ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVEN TIMES SINCE OCT OF 1994. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. PLEASE! COULD NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR GIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 839813
- Incident
- Jun 14, 1999
Electrical
Filed Sep 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 828173
Electrical
Filed Aug 22, 1998
ONLY HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON 3 ALTERNATORS, THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT CAUSES THE DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
- NHTSA ID
- 540227
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Apr 14, 1998
WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE.
- NHTSA ID
- 534114
- Incident
- Mar 19, 1998
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Apr 8, 1998
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 533886
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Feb 4, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.
- NHTSA ID
- 529889
Electrical
Filed Oct 7, 1997
THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES SINCE MAY OF 96; IN JUNE & OCTOBER OF 96/IN MAY OF 97, BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS BURNED ALL (3) TIMES. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 816929
- Incident
- Jun 6, 1996
Electrical
Filed Sep 2, 1997
INSERTED KEY TO START VEHICLE; DID NOT TURN OVER; WAITED & THEN TRIED AGAIN; VEHICLE TURNED OVER. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED GM HAD PROBLEMS W/STARTER & HOW TO FIX IT. MECHANIC SAID IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SINCE IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 816940
- Incident
- Nov 28, 1992
Electrical
Filed Aug 18, 1997
ELECTRICAL: DRIVING VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKING AND BURNING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. HAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS COMING FROM THE TURN SIGNAL . *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 815409
- Incident
- Aug 15, 1997
Electrical
Filed Mar 17, 1997
ELECTRICAL, IGNITION SWITCH: WHILE TURNING KEY TO START CAR LARGE PUFF OF SMOKE COMES OUT THROUGH THE COLUMN OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE IS IN FOR REPAIR, BUT DEALER DOES NOT KNOW CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 809354
- Incident
- Feb 10, 1997
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Feb 19, 1997
ELECTRICAL SHORT. (2ND VEHICLE ON 514868)
- NHTSA ID
- 602873
- Incident
- Feb 9, 1997
BrakesElectricalSuspension
Filed Jan 16, 1997
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 525789
- Incident
- Oct 26, 1996
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Jan 9, 1997
LOOSE CLAMP ON RADIATOR.
- NHTSA ID
- 513489
- Incident
- Jan 6, 1992
Electrical
Filed Sep 23, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.THE VEHICLE STALLS PERIODICALLY, USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN TO MAKE A TURN.
- NHTSA ID
- 802802
- Incident
- Jun 15, 1995
Electrical
Filed Sep 16, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAS REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR (4) TIMES SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST (6) MONTHS AND EVERY YEAR AFTER THAT.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 802430
Electrical
Filed Jul 30, 1996
WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE BRAKES TO LET GO. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 506841
- Incident
- Jan 15, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.