1991 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO User Comment / Complaint

My 1992 plymouth grand voyager minivan has experienced recurring failure of the anti-lock braking system. the brake system warning light and abs warning light both illuminated. on occasion the system resumed operation if the vehicle was turned off or not driven for 2 or more hours. in march of 2003 a local garage diagnosed the abs relay was not providing power to the abs pump. the relay was replaced - cost $100. days later the system failed again. the pump would only operate if connected to direct battery voltage to start it running. in late april the abs pump was replaced by another local garage  cost over $500. the system operated another 3 weeks, and then failed again, completely failing during in mid-june. the van was towed to the same garage. the technician identified that the abs relay coil had failed. the van is un-drivable because the abs pump also supplies power brake pressure. the van was towed to chris leith dodge in wake forest, nc on july 3, 2003 and inspected. on july 11, 2003 the service department let me know that they needed the district manager to make determination of recall warranty repair of the system. july 15, 2003, the service manager and district manager determined that the part the technician identified as malfunctioning (hydraulic assembly r-4683398) was not a part of recall 96v-099 # 685. the abs pump is part of the recall and was to be warranted for life. the recall also states that repairs done earlier to this part were to be reimbursed as a part of this recall. i await information on how long it will take to obtain and install repair parts. the repair estimate is $999.84. the van was purchased used for $1800. repairs are nearing that value. according to complaints and the engineering evaluation this is a recurring problem. i know the van is not new, but at least it can be safe, or the public should be warned not to keep these vehicles in operation if chrysler will not honor the terms and spirit of the recall.  view

The tire tread wore unevenly, which caused the tires to wobble.  view

Front suspension, ball joints.  view

The front driver side seat belt does not retract properly once extended.  view

I have had to replace 3 transmissions in 3 years on my gmc k1500 sierra. i have found out that gmc knows about this problem and has never taken the required steps to fix it or inform the owners of this problem. gmc dealers say to replace transmission. that done, it will break again. the only correct fix is a shift package that is now being made. all problems are related to the tc lock up between 1-2 or 3-4 gear that stick and destroy the transmission. gmc should have to pay for these fixes on mine and all other owners vehicles. if every owner was to write to you, it would be alarming the number of transmissions replaced to this vehicle and the 4l60e transmission. gmc must be held accountable.  view

While driving a fire was observed by third party motorist. the fire emitted from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to world ford in pembroke pines, florida, for an initial assessment. according to world ford, the vehicle showed heavy transmission fluid leakage, but no obvious sign of fire or fire damage. the manufacturer declined to permit ford to work on the vehicle pending evaluation/inspection by nhtsa investigators to determine cause of fire, which may or may not be related to obvious transmission issues.  view

Consumer states vehicle's frame broke enabling the consumer to operate. dealer notified. the curbside rear spring hanger bracket broke from the vehicle while in motion. the dealer stated that the frame was twisted and was unsafe to travel before repairs. when the rv was returned to the dealer more cracks were found and the rear axle was separated from the frame.  view

On feburary 1, 2003, my daughter was driving a 2000 jeep wrangler at about 35 mph on a slight up-grade. she left about 20' of straight skid prior to a rear-end collision. slight deformation to the bumper, a small dent and broken turn signal lens on right fender. she was wearing the seat belt and shoulder strap, yet sustained a broken nose and broken cheek bone from hitting the steering wheel. no airbags deployed. the shoulder strap did not prevent forward motion. where can i get this vehicle examined and what information do you have regarding these specific devices? thank you, very much.  view

On feburary 1, 2003, my daughter was driving a 2000 jeep wrangler at about 35 mph on a slight up-grade. she left about 20' of straight skid prior to a rear-end collision. slight deformation to the bumper, a small dent and broken turn signal lens on right fender. she was wearing the seat belt and shoulder strap, yet sustained a broken nose and broken cheek bone from hitting the steering wheel. no airbags deployed. the shoulder strap did not prevent forward motion. where can i get this vehicle examined and what information do you have regarding these specific devices? thank you, very much.  view

Key mount failed, which caused the engine to move out of place and the crankshaft to be damaged.  view