General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 38 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 17, 1999
(Campaign #: 99062)
GM/FMVSS 108
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.
NHTSA ID: 99V355000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 35,725
Consequence Summary:
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
AN INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE INSERT FOR HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT, RATHER THAN USING THE HORIZONTAL VHAD INDICATOR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 17, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/FMVSS 108
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V356000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 411,880
Consequence Summary:
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 17, 1999
(Campaign #: 99094)
GM/FRONT BRAKE HOSE
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.
NHTSA ID: 99V357000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 111
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 16, 1999
(Campaign #: 99091)
GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V348000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 155,149
Consequence Summary:
DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PLASTIC WATER DEFLECTOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM AND INSTALL A WATER DEFLECTOR. ON VEHICLES RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT CRANK ARM AND NEW WATER DEFLECTOR, DEALERS WILL ALSO APPLY ADDITIONAL SEALING MATERIAL TO IMPROVE WATER DEFLECTION AWAY FROM THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY AND WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WIPER PARK MECHANISM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 2, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/FUEL TANK RELIEF VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF (OPR) VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.
NHTSA ID: 99V345000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 36,848
Consequence Summary:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY SEAL THE OUTLET PORT OF THE OPR VALVE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 15, 1999
(Campaign #: 99040)
GM/TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
NHTSA ID: 99V320000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 391
Consequence Summary:
WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 29, 1999
(Campaign #: 99075)
GM/FUEL FILLER
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILL FITTING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FUEL TANK. IN THAT CONDITION, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN AN FMVSS TEST. FUEL LEAKS MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AFTER REFUELING OR WHEN THE TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
NHTSA ID: 99V302000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 43,218
Consequence Summary:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 29, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/INNER TIE ROD NUTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
NHTSA ID: 99V301000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,284
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 27, 1999
(Campaign #: 99071)
GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE ARMREST
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
NHTSA ID: 99V297000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 7,505
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 21, 1999
(Campaign #: 99073)
GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
NHTSA ID: 99V283000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 111
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 20, 1999
(Campaign #: 99067/99-C-02)
GM/FMVSS 210/SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.
NHTSA ID: 99V280000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 265,698
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 20, 1999
(Campaign #: 99052)
GM/FMVSS 108/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
NHTSA ID: 99V273001
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 30,605
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 29, 1999
(Campaign #: 99061)
GM/FMVSS 301/ROLLOVER VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS WITH EXTENDED WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVES AND FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN A ROLLOVER TEST. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
NHTSA ID: 99V268000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 235
Consequence Summary:
IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO LOCATE AND REPLACE THOSE FUEL TANKS THAT COULD HAVE INOPERATIVE ROLLOVER VALVES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 27, 1999
(Campaign #: 99056)
GM/CLUTCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
NHTSA ID: 99V239000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 69
Consequence Summary:
THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 27, 1999
(Campaign #: 99038)
GM/BRAKE BOOSTER/PEDAL ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.
NHTSA ID: 99V238000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 988
Consequence Summary:
IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 24, 1999
(Campaign #: 99053/00-C-05)
GM/FMVSS 135
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA ID: 99V231000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 5,373
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 23, 1999
(Campaign #: 99054/00-C-06)
GM/FMVSS 581
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING.
NHTSA ID: 99V232000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,592
Consequence Summary:
IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, THE REAR BUMPER MAY NOT ABSORB ENERGY AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 23, 1999
(Campaign #: 99051/00-C-04)
GM/FMVSS 208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS.
NHTSA ID: 99V230000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,692
Consequence Summary:
A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, PARTICULARLY AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT, MAY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 11, 1999
(Campaign #: 99047)
GM/FMVSS 101
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHTING MAY NOT FUNCTION AFTER ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTENSITY.
NHTSA ID: 99V218000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,584
Consequence Summary:
IF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT LIT AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 11, 1999
(Campaign #: 99049)
GM/FMVSS 105
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
NHTSA ID: 99V220000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3,947
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 1999
(Campaign #: 99042/00-C-01)
GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL TANK VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V197000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,300
Consequence Summary:
IF A VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS OPERATING AS INTENDED. THEY WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 1999
(Campaign #: 99045/00-C-03)
GM/FMVSS 108/TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM IN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY, THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY NOT WORK OR MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE DRIVER USES THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER OR HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. IF THE VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS ARE NOT FLASHING, THEN THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY NOT BE FLASHING.
NHTSA ID: 99V199000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,395
Consequence Summary:
OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 19, 1999
(Campaign #: 99041)
GM/ABS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
NHTSA ID: 99V193000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,125,749
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 19, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/ABS
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.
NHTSA ID: 99I006000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2,400,000
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 9, 1999
(Campaign #: 99033)
GM/ABS MOTOR SHORT
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WITH THE KEY IN THE "ON" POSITION, EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR SHORTS TO ITS CASE AND GROUNDS THROUGH A FLEXIBLE BRAKE FLUID PIPE.
NHTSA ID: 99V170000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 168,559
Consequence Summary:
THIS SHORT CAN CAUSE EXTREME HEATING OF THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE WHERE IT CAN MELT A NEARBY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC FUEL HOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CABLE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BODY RAIL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 8, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/SEAT BACK
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING REARWARD.
NHTSA ID: 99I003000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 187,459
Consequence Summary:
THE SEAT COULD SUDDENLY FALL BACKWARD, DISTRACTING THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 20, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/INTERIOR/SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
NHTSA ID: 99V130000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 59,381
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 19, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/SIDE DOOR REAR LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS AND REMEDIED DURING SAFETY CAMPAIGN (95V197/95-C-58) BETWEEN JULY 18, 1997 AND FEBRUARY 6, 1999. THE SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH WAS REPLACED WITH A LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED.
NHTSA ID: 99V126000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 282
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 19, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/SIDE DOOR REAR LATCH
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET PARTS (REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH, 14048271) FOR 1983-1996 CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THESE REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL REPLACE THOSE LATCHES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY RIVETED.
NHTSA ID: 99E018000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 11,115
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR MAY OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THEIR RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PURCHASER OF THE DOOR LATCHES, AND THE DEALERS WILL FOLLOW-UP WITH THESE CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 26, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/FMVSS 102/TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE." A RETAINING CLIP, WHICH SECURES THE MANUAL VALVE TO THE LINKAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION DETENT LEVER, CAN BECOME LOOSE UNDER A COMBINATION OF POSSIBLE DRIVER SHIFTING MANEUVERS AND ALLOW THE LINK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE MANUAL VALVE.
NHTSA ID: 99V089000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 99,333
Consequence Summary:
IF THE LINK DISCONNECTS, THE DRIVER'S INDICATED PRNDL STATE MAY DIFFER FROM THE HYDRAULIC STATE OF THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE/LINK ASSEMBLY WITH A REPLACEMENT MANUAL VALVE/LINK KIT, FEATURING A SPRING-TYPE FASTENER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 14, 1999
(Campaign #: 99020)
GM/BRAKES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 99V081000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE INCREASED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 12, 1999
(Campaign #: 99013)
GM/ELECTRICAL SHORT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
NHTSA ID: 99V070000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 29,766
Consequence Summary:
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE AND ANYTHING NEAR IT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 12, 1999
(Campaign #: 99014)
GM/STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS. THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE IS COLLAPSED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. IF THE CLAMP LOAD IS REDUCED OR LOST, THE BOLT CAN BE LOST OR BROKEN AND THE JOINT CAN SEPARATE.
NHTSA ID: 99V071000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 12, 1999
(Campaign #: 99019)
GM/ALUMINUM WHEELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS. SOME OF THESE WHEELS HAVE A MOUNTING SURFACE THAT WAS NOT MACHINED CORRECTLY, CAUSING THE WHEEL STUDS TO BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V072000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 352
Consequence Summary:
THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REPLACE ALL WHEELS WITH DATE CODES INDICATING THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MACHINED CORRECTLY. THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS AT ANY LOCATION WHERE A SUSPECT WHEEL WAS INSTALLED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 23, 1999
(Campaign #: 99005)
GM/POWER STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
NHTSA ID: 99V057000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 12, 1999
(Campaign #: 99006)
GM/FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
NHTSA ID: 99V045000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 138,691
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 5, 1999
(Campaign #: 98065)
GM/BRAKE SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, CREW CABS, UTILITY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING FOR THE ZERO ADJUST BRAKE SWITCH REVERSED FROM WHAT WAS SPECIFIED ON THE SWITCH DRAWING. WITH THE REVERSED POLARITY, THE CONTACTS IN THE BRAKE SWITCH CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE SWITCH WILL PERFORM NORMALLY UNTIL THE BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
NHTSA ID: 99V025000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 988,587
Consequence Summary:
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 20, 1999
(Campaign #: 98071)
GM/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.
NHTSA ID: 99V009000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,090
Consequence Summary:
THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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