Toyota is recalling certain models of the 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and/or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

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Toyota is recalling certain models of the 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The drivers and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components coming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and/or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2008 to Toyota owners. The recall began on May 21 2008, for Pontiac owners. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. (more…)

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Pontiac and Buick are facing a huge recall, 207,542 are to be recalled over fears of a engine. The exact models affected are the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS which has the V6 3.8-liter supercharged engine.

Both the Pontiac and the Buick may suffer an oil leak which can drop onto the exhaust manifold while breaking hard. The problem could get worse if the oil reaches the manifold’s heat shield, this in turn could cause a small flame this could then spread to the spark plug covers, and once that happens it could then turn into an engine fire.

The fire does not happen while the car is running; it will normally happen once the engine has been switched of for 5 to 10 minutes, this is a major fire risk. So if you owe one of these cars, you should try not to park your vehicle at any car parks or even in your garage.

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General Motors Corp. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice. They stated that certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard NO. 207, “Seating systems” and standard NO. 210 “Seat belt assembly anchorages”. These vehicles may have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength.

In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could result in injury to the occupant. Dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. The recall began on October 10th, 2007. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

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GM announced they are issuing a recall for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent.  General Motors stated that certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact. During NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard Requirements. The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. This recall covers Equinox’s with the manufacturers dates between 5/01/06 through 3/31/07. Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the A-Pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners may contact CHEVROLET at 1-800-630-2438 or PONTIAC at 1-800-620-7668.

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General Motors Corp. recalled 69,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac pickups and SUVs and more than 20,000 Saturn cars for repairs including adding interior safety foam and fixing a timing chain.

The recall by the world’s largest automaker covers 57,100 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs from the 2007 model year, and 11,974 2001-model Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and 20,514 Saturn L-Series cars, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site.

GM will install extra foam in the windshield pillars of the Equinox and Torrent SUVs that aren’t equipped with roof air bags or a sunroof, to lessen the risk of head injury during a crash, according to the NHTSA.

In 2.2-liter, four-cylinder versions of the Saturn cars, GM will replace the engine’s timing chain, which could separate while the motor is running and boost the chance of a crash. For 8.1-liter, eight-cylinder versions of the Silverado and Sierra, GM will replace the crankshaft position sensor, which can fail and stall the engine. 

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