| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 22, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
717302
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 22, 2004
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
717302
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Defect Consequence:
IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
717302
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04110
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 12, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
59
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 12, 1999
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
59
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
59
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 99014
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 12, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
742
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 12, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
742
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
742
Notes:
DELPHI
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 08, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
477011
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 08, 2001
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
477011
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
Defect Consequence:
AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
477011
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 01013
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 11, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1921
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 11, 2008
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1921
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1921
Notes:
K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 21, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
248737
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 21, 2001
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
248737
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
248737
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 01059
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 17, 2009 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING |
| Model Affected |
SILHOUETTE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
979
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 17, 2009
Vehicle Component:
STEERING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
979
Model Affected
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Defect Summary:
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS
TM" 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.
Defect Consequence:
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
979
Notes:
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.