Date: 19.04.2004
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Antilock > Control Unit/module
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause abs activation where it is not needed or needed abs activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 mph.
Consequencs:
Unexpected abs activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will reprogram the abs controller. owner notification began on june 16, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Date: 10.04.2002
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles were produced with a left low-beam headlamp that does not meet the photometric performance requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
Light intensities below the minimum intensity requirements cause reduction in visibility down the road for the driver of the vehicle and intensities above the maximum intensity requirements cause increase in glare for drivers ahead of, or approaching, the vehicle.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. owner notification began may 23, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
Date: 01.11.2004
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Accelerator Pedal
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Consequencs:
Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. the recall began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
