1989 GMC C15 User Comment / Complaint

Door handle failed to open door when pulled.  view

Consumer complaint regarding safety issue with the bolts on the motorcycle will not remain tight. the speedometer was inoperative, the brakes will not hold, the seat was broken, "the fading wouldn't hold," and the headlights would blow. vento motorcycles, usa  view

Consumer complaint regarding safety issue with the bolts on the motorcycle will not remain tight. the speedometer was inoperative, the brakes will not hold, the seat was broken, "the fading wouldn't hold," and the headlights would blow. vento motorcycles, usa  view

Consumer complaint regarding safety issue with the bolts on the motorcycle will not remain tight. the speedometer was inoperative, the brakes will not hold, the seat was broken, "the fading wouldn't hold," and the headlights would blow. vento motorcycles, usa  view

Dt: the contact stated that when applying brake pressure at low speeds the abs would activate followed by a rubbing noise. there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes. this vehicle had the same failure as indicated in the recall. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs. after the repairs were performed there have been no further problems. the consumer was led to believe he would receive reimbursement. updated 11/29/05.  view

This may not be a huge complaint or important. nonetheless, i own a 1998 gmc jimmy. i read the description of what happens with the antilock brake system. that is exactly what is happening with my truck. my question is, how can i get my truck looked at or fixed without any cost to me?  view

Dt: the contact stated while husband was driving the check engine light illuminated. less than one minute later there was black smoke coming from under the hood. he got out of the vehicle and saw that the vehicle was on fire. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed and has not been inspected at this time. this vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign 04v179000 in october of 2004 for the fuel distributor and fuel tube assemmblies.  view

While putting gasoline into my 2004 nissan titan it spills back out of the tank. the gas will go into the tank then the pump will stop and then gas will spuw back out. this normally happens several times before i can get the tank full. this has happened more than one time, it happens anytime my tank is low and i am ready to fill up with gas. the tank has been replaced by the dealership. this has not solved the problem.  view

Vehicle- 2006 subaru forester with 5-speed manual transmission. on cold starts, the engine races uncontrollably up to 3500 rpm after the clutch is released. this causes the car to accelerate briskly to 15-20 mph. this has occured repeatedly since the car was purchased new in late september.  view

Dt: the consumer stated with no warning lights the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, but they were unable to diagnose the problem. the vehicle will start immediately after stalling. updated 11/29/05.  view

Dt: the contact stated while driving, there was a clicking noise in the transmission. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealership, and he was told that the transmission failed. the vehicle was still under warranty. the repairs will be made at no charge to the contact. there was a recall on this vehicle concerning transmission failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for recall repairs. . the recall repairs did not fix the problem. updated 11/29/05.  view

Anchor bolt on seat frame broke, allowing seat to rock.  view

Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a clicking noise in the transmission. the dealer refusd to address the consumers concern. updated 11/29/05.  view

Dt: the contact stated the driver's side safety belt came unlatched. the safety belt no longer worked. the button on the buckle was stuck all the way in and loose to the touch. the vehicle has not been to a mechanic. updated 11/29/2005 - the driver's side seat belt lock broke and there are loose parts moving around inside the lock.  view

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin.  view

This information pertains to a chevy ck 3500 crew cab 4x4 dully purchased new in 2000. at 1,923 miles the original factory front brake pads were worn out and replaced under warranty. at 3,108 miles the rotor assembly was replaced. again, at 7,709 miles the front disc pads had to be replaced. at 11,596 miles front disc pads, rear shoes and linings. at 20,317 miles front pads again along with replacement of h1320 booster assembly. at 24,977 miles front pads and h0780 brake valve replaced. at 35,000 miles one more set of front disc brake pads before the warranty ran out and the general cut me loose. since the warranty expired, it has continued to be a front brake job between every 6,000-10,000 miles.  view

Occasional loss of all braking power. 2000 ford ranger 4x4 pick-up. this vehicle on several occasions in the past two months without any notice has had complete or drastic braking power loss. there are no indicator warning lights of any type to indicate there is a problem. on two occasions i almost hit other vehicles in the rear due to brake failure and my wife failed to stop at a stop sign and went out into the path of an on coming vehicle. (no accident).  view

Dt: 2001 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel. the right front turn signal, shorted out and malfunctioned. there is a burn make on the socket and on the bulb itself, the bulb did not burn out but the socket did. the consumer was able to take the bulb out and then insert the bulb and it worked short period of time. the vehicle is at the dealership now being fixed, they told the consumer they would not cover the cost of replacement of socket. there is a recall on related component, which is a flasher relay, the recall id is vx. updated 11/30/2005 - the dealer would not replace the damaged socket. the turn sign is now working with new bulb but the consumer suspects it will fail again due to the damaged socket.  view

My 2002 nissan maxima se had a total brake system failure. i was not able to stop the car using the brakes. i had to throw the gears into park and shut the engine off to get the vehicle to slow down. i stopped on a sidewalk almost hitting two pedestrians. i had to have major repairs done to the brake system. the actuators, front and rear sensors were replaced. my car only had 15,840 miles. this could be a potentially hazardous problem.  view

Dt: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. he took the vehicle to the dealer, who diagnosed a problem with the emission control and the mass air flow sensor. the mass air flow sensor was replaced. however, a month later the same problem recurred. the dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor again. since the second replacement there have been no further problems. this repair was not covered by the warranty, and the contact paid out of pocket for the repairs. updated 11/29/2005 -  view

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 02t015000 concerning the tire tread and belt. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at her own expense.  view

Consumer did not receive recall letter referencing the 2005 sunnybrook 5th wheel rv rims. the rim was cracked and leaked air. there was nothing the service technician could do to repair the problem. the consumer had to add air to the tire after each trip. the tridet rims were defective.  view

Antilock brake system failed/replaced; however warning light still comes on.  view

Consumer complaint regarding there no longer being a suzuki dealer in his area and can not get recall work done. consumer requested that suzuki could make arrangements for the installation of the safety recall. the consumer would have to drive 120 miles in order to have the vehicle repaired.  view

The consumer received a recall notice to have 1996 ford bronco cruise control disconnected. ford recall #05s28. an additional three-month delay was issued before the repair could take place. the consumer felt that this was irresponsible of ford.  view

Accident head on and then rolled once and airbags didn't deploy.  view

Abs control module failure. 2000 vw passat with 60,000 miles experienced an abs control module failure - symptoms are abs warning light turns on, and "stop" shown on display screen. took it to a vw dealer who quoted me $1185 usd to replace. this appears to be a very common problem with passat's at about 50,000 miles. this problem was intermittent.  view

The wheel covers on my 2003 hyundai sonata are moving on the rims of my tires causing the tire valve stems to flatten and eventually wear through causing sudden tire failure. i have had two (2) sudden tire valve failures since purchasing four new uniroyal tiger paw 205/65r15 tires from b.j.'s wholesale club on may 7. 2005. the tires i bought were the exact size specified for my car in the b'j's tire catalog and my owner's manual. the hyundai dealer tried putting on new wheel covers but that didn't help. later they said that the tires were sticking out too far over the rims, causing them to be in contact with the wheel cover, which caused the wheel covers to move and flatten the valve stems. they acknowledged that the tires were the right size but said they were somehow different from the tires that came with the car. there is nothing in the hyundai owner's manual which specifies any particular tire or brand of tire, or which states that certain tires cannot be used. the only specification is the size, which is 205/65r15, exactly what i purchased. the problem is ongoing. at the dealer's suggestion, i am driving without the wheel covers. even if i buy another set of tires, how do i know they won't cause the same problem? hyundai admitted that they are aware of the this problem but would not take responsibility.  view

The wheel covers on my 2003 hyundai sonata are moving on the rims of my tires causing the tire valve stems to flatten and eventually wear through causing sudden tire failure. i have had two (2) sudden tire valve failures since purchasing four new uniroyal tiger paw 205/65r15 tires from b.j.'s wholesale club on may 7. 2005. the tires i bought were the exact size specified for my car in the b'j's tire catalog and my owner's manual. the hyundai dealer tried putting on new wheel covers but that didn't help. later they said that the tires were sticking out too far over the rims, causing them to be in contact with the wheel cover, which caused the wheel covers to move and flatten the valve stems. they acknowledged that the tires were the right size but said they were somehow different from the tires that came with the car. there is nothing in the hyundai owner's manual which specifies any particular tire or brand of tire, or which states that certain tires cannot be used. the only specification is the size, which is 205/65r15, exactly what i purchased. the problem is ongoing. at the dealer's suggestion, i am driving without the wheel covers. even if i buy another set of tires, how do i know they won't cause the same problem? hyundai admitted that they are aware of the this problem but would not take responsibility.  view

Dt: driver's side seat recliner bolts was recalled. the consumer took vehicle to the dealer and they charged consumer for recall repairs. this was on 1-13-04, and it was on that date that consumer received the recall notice. the dealer told her that it was because previously someone had tried to fix the recall and parts were missing. the consumer was not the original owner of the vehicle. when she contacted the manufacturer, they just took her complaint # 12395573. she did not have the recall work done when she took vehicle to the second dealer. the radio was inoperative. the window needed a support seal. updated 12/8/2005 -  view

Dt: the engine died/stalled. the first time it occurred was on september 15, 2005. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. they changed the fuel pump. it happened again on october 3. the contact was able to restart it, but it died again. he was able to restart it and slowly got it to the dealership. they replaced two fuel injectors, and two spark plugs. afterwards they test drove the vehicle and the check engine light came on. they found the vacuum line had not been connected. the contact was concerned that the problem will reoccur. updated 11/29/05.  view

Dt: the engine died/stalled. the first time it occurred was on september 15, 2005. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. they changed the fuel pump. it happened again on october 3. the contact was able to restart it, but it died again. he was able to restart it and slowly got it to the dealership. they replaced two fuel injectors, and two spark plugs. afterwards they test drove the vehicle and the check engine light came on. they found the vacuum line had not been connected. the contact was concerned that the problem will reoccur. updated 11/29/05.  view

Dt: the consumer was rear ended by another vehicle. when this happened the front seat belts failed to lock. the consumers vehicle was pushed into another vehicle. the passenger sustained minor injuries. the incident took place on october 5, 2005, and a police report was taken. when the consumer took the vehicle to a dealership they checked the vehicle. at first, the dealer said that the seat belts were alright. then, he test drove the vehicle with the contact, and the seat belts worked on/off. afterwards, he thought that the seat belts were not suppose to lock when being hit from the rear. the dealer said that the contact should turn vehicle over to the insurance company. updated 11/29/05.  view

Transmission seized/replaced.  view

Dt: the contact states that he was having a problem with the abs activating at low speeds of 6 mph and below. this happened when the truck was braking. the contact spoke with his dealer, and they were aware of the problem. the contact was upset because his state was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 and gm recall 05068. the vehicle is a 2000 gmc ,sierra. the vehicle has been taken to two different dealerships. the contact has not had the vehicle repaired because he did not want to pay for the repairs. the contact has contacted gm about this problem but the refused to provide any assistance. updated 11/29/2005 - the consumer had to remove the abs fuse so he could drive the vehicle. the technicians at the dealer were aware f the corrosion problem with the abs sensor. minnesota and south dakota were excluded from the recall.  view

Dt: the contact stated the service brake light illuminated in the dashboard. while driving the vehicle and pressing on the accelerator pedal the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, and they changed the fan clutch assembly. the vehicle is still under warranty .  view

The anti-lock brakes activate for no reason on dry pavement causing the pedal to go to the floor and create an exceptionally long stopping distance. this problem occurs almost every time i try to stop or during stopping at speeds less than 10 m.p.h. there is a current recall on g.m. models 00-02 but they said my 99-yukon doesn't qualify when its having the exact same symptoms-now what?  view

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle went out of control, hit a ditch and ran into a tree on the passenger side door. at the time of the accident it was snowing and the traction control light illuminated for a second before loss of control. the air bags did not deploy. the dealer has not been contacted and no repairs have been made. the two occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries and a police report was filed. updated 3/9/2006 -  view

Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa # 01v345000 recall concerning the seat belt webbing, was received in 2001. the seat belts were repaired by the dealer. however, the vehicle has the same problem again, the webbing does not retract. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but no repairs were made. updated 3/9/2006 -  view

Dt*: the contact stated a screeching noise was heard from the rear brakes while depressing the brake pedal at speeds of 2 mph and above. the vehicle was taken for an inspection due to the noise. the inspector determined the brake pads were worn and the rotors were scored. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for inspection. the rear brake pad and rotors were replaced. however, the dealer stated the tires were worn around the tread although, no incidents or problems were reported about the tires previously. the manufacturer determined, this was normal wear and tear on the vehicle and the tires needed to be replaced as a part of regular maintenance. the rear abs rotor was badly worn. the consumer replaced the tire because it was loosing air due to a screw. updated 03/09/06  view

Dt: steering mechanism problem caused the contact's vehicle to veered to the right. this caused vehicle to collide with a fence. updated 1/11/2006 -  view

My transmission shift lever would not move. i called for an assistance, i was told my shifting cable would not moved and probably the cable was broke. i'd asked the towing person to bring my ford expedition ford dealer in bellflower. i search the internet for relative issues regarding my problem was identical to nhsta recall id # 97v17100 and 97v14700. i believe that this is still on going problem with ford expedition since 1997 as indicated to the recall number date. i asked for the old part (shifting cable assembly so i could evaluate what when wrong. i've noticed that steel braided cable was used and it was enclosed in a very strong plastic protection. but the cable break inside the casing. i only have 55,000 miles. i'd also noticed that i could now easily changed or shift the shifting lever with very light movement of my hand unlike when i'd first got my expedition back in april 2002. i'd remember that most of the time i have to really pulled it hard just to shift the lever, back then i thought that was normal but after the shifting cable was replaced i could changed the gear position with just my finger and really very light pressure. so. my conclusive to the issue was 1) ford personnel does not pay attention on proper installation of this shifting cable 2) ford use inferior or substandard part. the movement of the sleeve and the location of the bracket that holds the assembly close to the shifting level will contribute to the problem. i believed ford should look further on this problem because they have this since 1997 i still have the old part and it will be available for further investigation. the newly installed cable seems to be doing its purpose because with just a light pressure i could change the gear position unlike the original cable assembly that i really have to pull hard and push hard to change gear position.  view

Dt: the contact complained about a failure of the middle rear seat belt. while locking the brakes before striking another vehicle the rear middle seat belt did not lock the rear facing car seat in place. on the point of impact, instead of locking the seat belt, it released too much webbing, and the car seat overturned. the car seat flipped upside down with the child in it. the seat belt remained buckled. although they were involved in a crash the vehicle sustained minimal damage to the front headlight and bumper. there were no prior problems with the seat belts. a police report was taken at the scene.  view

Consumer bridgestone tires showed wear at 7000 miles. the consumer contact three bridgestone dealer and they indicated that the liability should be with toyota motor company. toyota was called and they to the consumer to seek reimbursement or other remedies from bridgestone (bridgestone turanza el42. ).  view

Bearings replaced due to spinning on shaft.  view

The incident happened as i was driving home in my 2000 ford taurus sel on the illinois toll road on 12/20/2005 using cruise control in extremely cold weather (8-11 degrees). i drove several miles, and then exited the expressway when suddenly the accelerator stuck at about 50-55 miles per hour. the accelerator pedal would not release. i drove the car for nearly 2 miles trying to decide what to do, and was unable to stop the car completely. finally, near my home, in an open, less-traveled area, i tried to stop, but the engine continued to race, and the car jumped forward. i proceeded through the red light, pulled over to the side and flipped the key to the off position, which stopped the car. i immediately lost all steering capability and came to a stop. i tried to restart the vehicle, but the engine revved to 4000 rpm and i immediately turned the car off. after trying this twice, and tapping the pedal heavily to try to release the stuck accelerator, i proceeded to open the hood with the car off. i tried to find the accelerator cable in the cold (now 4 degrees) and dark. after searching for approximately 15 minutes, i again tried to start the car and it started normally. i was then able to drive home cautiously. tomorrow i will contact my ford vehicle for service. this has happened a few times recently, but it never stuck for more than a few seconds. however, this incident was not only extremely frightening and dangerous, but also could have potentially damaged the engine and brakes. the nhtsa must recall these vehicles immediately, as this is an extremely dangerous situation!! i am lucky that i was driving at approximately 2:30 in the morning with little traffic, with no other passengers in the vehicle, and that the brakes were able to slow the vehicle. otherwise, this could have been a potentially deadly situation for myself and other motorists.  view

While traveling at 25 mph on a wet roadway i approached a vehicle stopped at a stop light. at around 6 car lengths i applied my brakes and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in a rear end crash with the vehicle in front of me. when i applied the brakes the vehicle started to vibrate as if the abs brakes were activating. the braking system failed to provide much stopping power. the speed at the time of collision was about 15 mph, slowed from 25.  view

Dt: the contact had recall 04v096000 repairs on brake lights completed over a year ago, and now the failure recurred. the repairs were made at the contact's expense. the dealer and manufacturer offered no free remedy.  view

Dt: the contact stated when accelerating between 25-30 mph the vehicle hesitated and lurched forward. this problem was intermittent in nature. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer numerous times. however , the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. no repairs have been made.  view

Fire involving the electrical system and the left rear tail light assembly to a 2000 dodge durango suv. the fire started after the loss of dash board lights while the vehicle was traveling. 10 minutes after the car was stopped, the fire appears to have originated in the left rear tail light assembly or the wiring close to the tail light.  view

Dt: the contact stated 2004 sprinter 2500 drained the battery and needed to be recharged about every three weeks. the dealership stated there was a tsb , but they refused to fix it.  view

Very excessive fast idle speed in my 2005 sequoia. i too owned a previous sequoia (2000) model and there is no comparison. it can take anywhere from 4 or more minutes to warm up the engine before there is any noticeable change in its idle. in fact, i can idle out of my subdivision without hitting the accelerator. this should not be. you can also hear an increase in its idle if you turn on the vehicles heater. the engine even revs more. you no longer can get the this vehicle, start it, and let it warm up 2 or 3 minutes and put it in drive or reverse. getting in a cold vehicle after a packer's game, you must sit there and wait....and wait....and wait while all of the other parked (and cold) vehicles have left the parking lot. if you do not let the vehicle warm up a good 5 mins. you also have problems getting the vehicle to shift gears. you can be giving it gas and it is not going no where. it gives you the feeling like your transmission is slipping and/or not engaging. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership and they tell me that this is 'normal'. i have been driving for many a year and i know that this is not normal. they also tell me that they cannot adjust its idle because of emission requirements. i did not have one problem with my previous sequoia !, and if i was shopping around for another suv now and having this major problem in my 2005, i'd be shopping elsewhere.  view

Dt: the contact stated the rear windshield wiper failed to operate . he was told by the dealership the body control module was defective. he contacted the manufacturer; they said the warranty expired. no repairs have been made.  view

2003 buick rendezvous left front hub and bearing assembly was replaced at 36606 miles. power steering pump replaced at 39933 miles. a leak was coming from the main seal on the power steering pump therefore it needed to be replaced. in 4/05 one of the front tire hubs was defective causing a loud noise. on 11/10/05 the consumer had to take the buick in for a variety of reasons. again the consumer was hearing a noise because both front tire hubs needed to be replaced. due to the fact that one was replaced in 4/05, it would be covered under the parts warranty. the consumer incur the cost of replacing one hub. the consumer contacted other local general motor dealers to find out if they had seen similar repairs with this vehicle. the consumes was told that there have been a lot of buick rendezvous and pontiac aztec's coming in for repair and needing front and rear tire hubs replaced. the consumer was told that gm was was going to change hub manufacturer to alleviate the problem.  view

I just bought a 2003 honda accord coupe ex about 3 weeks ago. i got a great deal on the car. it was a honda certified car which means it had been 150 point inspected before i bought it. the car has just over 60k miles. the transmission gave out this past weekend after only 3 weeks. was this problem missed in the 150 point inspection....i think so. i checked by 150 point inspection paper after the problem occurred. it seems that the transmission leak box was not ever checked. they must have left that part out. which means the honda was not certified, and which also means that it was false advertisement to the consumer that this was a honda certified car. what are my rights as an angry individual. i was basically lied to in order to get the sell. thankfully, i bought the extended warranty and the fix is in works now. after reading other people's horror stories with their transmission, i would like to file a complaint against both the dealership and honda as a company. i am very angry that after 3 weeks of having my car, it is in the shop to be fixed. i was lied to and deceived. if there is anything that i can do as an individual to prevent this to happening to someone else then i will by all means do so. thanks for your help and consideration in this matter.  view

Drive train ring gear and pinion replaced.  view

Dt: the contact stated vehicle began to make a strange noise. he took the vehicle to a dealership, and they discovered there was a problem with the driver's side hub and wheel bearing. they were repaired by the dealer. afterwards, the vehicle had the same problem on the passenger's side. the repairs were made again by the dealer under an extended warranty. currently, the problem recurred, but no repairs have been made.  view

Dt: the contact stated vehicle began to make a strange noise. he took the vehicle to a dealership, and they discovered there was a problem with the driver's side hub and wheel bearing. they were repaired by the dealer. afterwards, the vehicle had the same problem on the passenger's side. the repairs were made again by the dealer under an extended warranty. currently, the problem recurred, but no repairs have been made.  view

I purchased a new mercury montego premier with a 6 speed electronic automatic transmission. it is an excellent vehicle with the exception that while traveling down steep grades there is no way to downshift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle down. i have to rely on the brakes only and they overheat on long mountainous grades. some are 7% to 9.5% grades in weatern n.c. ,northern ga. , and eastern tn. with no way of going to a lower gear to help slow the vehicle down , the brakes take extreme abuse and could fail from overheating. i can only imagine living in the western states and having this problem. on a recent trip, my spoke aluminum wheels were black with residue from brake dust. i feel that people who are not accustomed to driving in mountainous terrain could have a huge problem where i live and travel a lot. thanks for your time.  view

2003 gmc savanna 2500 ext van 6.0 h.o. engine. malfunction fuel gauge, electrical burning smell from dash. radio failed four times and has failed again. can not turn radio off without opening hood and pulling fuse. broken dashboard all four times. no radio since september 2005 in operation, and dealer will not install new unit. they will only have it rebuilt?. truck has run out of gas when gauge reads 1/2 tank on many occassions!  view

2003 honda element...front windshield is cracked from one side to the other...will have to pay for a 2nd replacement...bought the car in september 2003...1st windshield replacement april 2004...2nd replacement december 2005.  view

While towing a 6,500 lb boat with my nissan titan the rear differential blew with only 6,700 miles on the truck. it left me in the middle of know where and 3+ hours away from home. now i have 12,500 miles on the truck and i have a feeling the rear differential is going to blow again. i feel nissan knows this is a issue and can refer 45 other nissan titan owners that have had the same problem with their rear differential.  view

Steering wheel and ignition switch are locked up and i can not start my car.  view

On my 2004 nissan titan the driver side door latch freezes in cold weather preventing the door latch from engaging when closing the door. the door will not shut and has to be held shut while driving.  view

Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. while driving at 40 mph on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. he was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. however, they have not been replaced. also, the windshield fogged up. the mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. the heater core was replaced. n addition, the vehicle had problems starting. the mechanic had to replace the fuel pump and fuel injector. the starting problem has not returned.  view

2000 infiniti i30 service engine soon came on. dealer diagnosed and concluded that the ignition coils went bad and need to replace all 6 of them. the car had only 31753 miles on it. considering the low mileage, it is too early for the coils to go bad. dealer said it is not covered under warranty (federal emissions warranty was still valid) and had to pay 1000 dollars for the job.  view

Transmission housing replaced.  view

Anti-lock braking system failure. pump on anti-lock braking system continues to run causing pump failure unless customer disconnect fuse at panel. upon disconnecting fuse the anti-lock braking system is useless as is the traction control feature. all lights, abs, traction assist, brake become illuminated on dash board. i feel this is a hazardous condition due to the driver not having the anti-lock brakes or traction assist. i've talked with numerous owners of the same type vehicle and they all have the same complaints. the only repair is to replace the electronic brake control module (ebcm) that is mounted to the top of the abs pump. gm is charging in the ballpark of $700-$900 for this part and they are aware of the problem.  view

Fords recall of their 3.8 v6 motor is a travesty that they can get away with it! they knew the motor was bad, put out a recall with a mileage limit (100,000), but then also a time limit (7 years)! how about a car that is not driven the 100k, and gets the problem? the assumption is that if one goes 100k, then they got some value out of it! therefore ford did their job! but when one pays good money for their screw up, and the problem happens, and did not do 100k, then the purchaser did not get some value out of it! ford should stick to the 100k, and not the time limit! the sob's have once again, gotten away with a lazyass design, and were able to throw a lame excuse and get away with it! i'd like to know, who and how to sue! some have had success, and i'd like to know how they did!  view

I have a 2005 avalon and there is a hesitation between the pushing of the brake pedal and the actual braking of the car, the same is true for the gas pedal. the service manager at the dealership went on a test drive with me and told me that these actions were found in other toyota products and there was not yet a fix on them. i had taken the car back three times and on the final repair trip the service department wrote that the car was to manufacturer specs. i have filed a complaint with toyota and have not received a response as of yet.  view

Abs activates for no reason. makes the truck take extremely long distance to stop. it happens every time you hit the brakes.  view

While driving my jeep liberty on the freeway i suddenly heard a loud clanking noise. at about the same time i realized my engine was dead and i coasted off of the freeway. my jeep would not restart and i had to have assistance to push it to a gas station. i called a towing company and had it towed to a jeep dealership where i was treated very rudely and horribly over a 3 to 4 week period where they requested numerous oil change receipts and berated me over the phone each time i called to check the progress of my vehicle. after providing them with my maintenance records chrysler still had the audacity to turn down the claim. i have changed the oil every 3 thousand miles with receipts to prove it. they are accusing me faulty maintenance and refuse to fix the vehicle. my vehicle has 41,000 miles on it and i have a 70,000 mile warranty. according to chrysler they are not responsible for it. how do they get away with this?  view

My complaint is in regards to the transfer case selection module on my 2002 ford explorer. dealership indicated that the selection module is a common problem, but still want to charge full price for a new selection module when it's just a small plastic piece inside the module that fails.  view

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin and the model year. the contact repaired the vehicle at her own expense.  view

Dt: the contact complained about an automatic transmission problem. while driving the vehicle will go in and out of gear without warning. ford has been contacted.  view

My car is a 2000 ford taurus (vin number is 1fafp55ugya213531). i have the same problem as the nhtsa campaign id number 01v075000. the headlamp switch knob is fractured and does not correctly attach to the headlamp switch. i went to the dealership in macon, ga, and was told that this specific recall does not apply to my vin number, even though i have the same make, model, and year car. my only option the dealership gave me was to pay $80 to install a complete new light switch, even though all i need is a new knob. i was told that the knob is not sold as a separate part, only as a complete new switch. i would like this recall extended to cars like mine. this causes difficulty for me to turn on and off the headlights.  view

In the year of 2001-2002 was the first time that my door handle on the driver side of my 1998 dodge avenger broke. i went to a dodge mechanic shop and they fixed it. in the year of 2003 the passenger door handle broke off and later on in 2004 the driver side of the door handle broke again. i got someone to fix it. it is now 2006 and my driver side of my door handle has broken off again and the passenger door handle will not open the door from the outside. this has caused me to be locked out of my car multiple times. i don't understand why the handles keep breaking off. there has to be a defect because they are easily broken.  view

Retaining pin fell out of the trailer hitch, causing trailer hitch to become disconnected from the truck/accident.  view

Dt: the contact stated when the vehicle was being inspected he was informed that the rear rotors were flaking and chipping along the insides. he took the vehicle to a local repair shop. the mechanic replaced the rear rotors. also, he experienced a problem with the front rotors along with the abs intermittently failing. he received anhtsa recall 05v379000 on the abs. recall repairs was performed. there have been no further problems since the repair. updated11/29/05.  view

Dt: the contact stated when the vehicle was being inspected he was informed that the rear rotors were flaking and chipping along the insides. he took the vehicle to a local repair shop. the mechanic replaced the rear rotors. also, he experienced a problem with the front rotors along with the abs intermittently failing. he received anhtsa recall 05v379000 on the abs. recall repairs was performed. there have been no further problems since the repair. updated11/29/05.  view

Dt: the contact complained about an anti lock brake system problem. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000. the anti lock brake system activated at low speeds, less than 5 mph. the dealership and the manufacturer have been contacted. they told the contact that this vehicle was not included in the recall, and since this vehicle was not regularly serviced at the dealership, they will not consider assisting him. the repairs have been made to the vehicle at contact's expense.  view

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 00v359001 concerning the lower ball joint. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but nit is not included in the recall due to vin. there has been a temporary repair made at the contact's expense.  view

I was driving my 2002 kia rio on my lunch break going to my home. a young lady pulled out in front of me i was going around 45 when she pulled out. my car hit hers in the side neither my air bags or seat belt functioned like they should have. my air bags didn't even deploy my seat belt allowed me to go into the windshield. as my body was thrown forward the underside of the steering wheel broke my femur in 3 places. i filled a complaint against kia about the air bags and seat belt they claimed the car under rolled the other car to me the front of the car was pushed back and it was flat. kia needs to hold up their end 2 items in the car for safety failed. some people ask did you have your seat belt on the answer is yes i had 2 people show up at the wreck and saw it on me and it burned through 2 shirts i had on at the time of the wreck.  view

Dt: the contact stated while traveling at 65 mph he fell asleep at the wheel. the vehicle was involved in a crash, it hit a guard rail. this was a frontal impact, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled.  view

Engine oil leak l/h front of oil pan leaking oil. gm voided warranty.  view

I have had many shifting problems with my 2000 lincoln ls. i have had it looked at by dealers and have been told many different reasons why i am having the shifting problems. one dealer told me it was a computer glitch and cannot be fixed. so far i have had my computer reset, fuel filter changed, ignition coils and igniters changed, fuel injectors cleaned or something like that and some shifting sensor or transmission sensor changed. with all this maintenance done i still have a engine light illuminated on my dash and my car still shifts when it feels like it. many times when i need to accelerate it pauses and seems to not be able to find gears. the most scary incident was while driving on the freeway on december 3, 2005 my 2000 lincoln ls's shifting became erratic sputtered and then the car turned off. while going about 65 miles per hour i was left with no power steering and had to pull to the side of the road nearly being rear ended by a truck. i have yet to have an accident but fear that with this erratic shifting it might happen. i will pay whatever it takes to have this problem fixed once and for all. i have no choice but to drive this car to and from work because it is my only means of transportation. i love my lincoln and this is my second one my first was a 2001 and it had the same shifting problems but not as bad as this one. my lincoln is not the only one with these problems i am a member of 4 lincoln clubs on line and have heard many horror stories about lincoln ls's erratic shifting. not only is this problem deemed unfixable by my dealership. many other lincoln dealerships have given the same run around to members of the lincoln clubs that i am a member of. llsoc is one of the clubs that i am a member of.  view

Went in for a routine oil change and tire rotation; and i was called back and told i needed all four tires replaced!!! with 24,000 miles on the car i could not believe that i have to spend $600 a 1 1/2 later after buying a new car!!!  view

Dt: the contact stated vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was turned off and parked for eleven hours. the fire department report concluded the fire started around the vehicle speed control:cruise control. a police report was taken, also, pictures were available. the vehicle was totaled.  view

Door hinges frozen up.  view

Dt: the contact stated while driving down the street the dashboard exploded, and the air bags deployed without warning. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. then , had the vehicle towed to a dealership where it is currently. repairs will be done at the contact's expense.  view

Shifter pops-out of reverse when fully engaged in reverse the shifter pops out. this a known problem and has to do with the transmission and not the shifter, although it is sloppy also.  view

Ignition key has been locking the steering column and would not turn to unlock the steering column.  view

Headlight lens corroded resulting in less light on the road at night.  view

When i would place the automatic transmission in reverse on my 1997 chrysler concorde the gas pedal would stick and accelerate at a rapid rate. the only way that i could stop the acceleration was by placing both on the brake and turning the key off. dave dennis chrysler dealer in dayton, oh., verified this. they found that the cradle bushings were bad which caused the motor to move and hit the throttle which caused the motor to rev. up in gear. they replaced the cradle bushings and i have had no trouble since. i consider this to be a safety issue. the mechanic at the chrysler dealer stated that worn cradle bushings were a common problem with k frames used on chryslers. i can't be the only person who has experienced this problem due to cradle bushings wear.  view

Oil/coolant leak from defective manifold gasket on 2002 buick century special.  view

Clutch would not disengage after high or low rpm the clutch remained engaged. was able to work it loose after recyling the clutch pedal.  view

The engine just went dead when i was driving. no signs before that. i bought the car only for 31 days.  view

This information pertains to a chevy ck 3500 crew cab 4x4 dully purchased new in 2000. at 1,923 miles the original factory front brake pads were worn out and replaced under warranty. at 3,108 miles the rotor assembly was replaced. again, at 7,709 miles the front disc pads had to be replaced. at 11,596 miles front disc pads, rear shoes and linings. at 20,317 miles front pads again along with replacement of h1320 booster assembly. at 24,977 miles front pads and h0780 brake valve replaced. at 35,000 miles one more set of front disc brake pads before the warranty ran out and the general cut me loose. since the warranty expired, it has continued to be a front brake job between every 6,000-10,000 miles.  view

Antilock brakes engage at slow speeds needing further stopping distances. this problem has been happening for at least three years. i have called the dealer several times and checked for recalls on this defect. when i did find out they were recalling in other states i again called the dealer to complain. now that there is a recall i find that my vehicle is not included.  view

No splash guard to protect the serpentine belt.  view

The abs antilock brake system in my 1998 volvo s70 failed. the dashboard light indicated abs & traction control (tracs) failure. normal non-abs braking remained. research on several volvo owners web sites (such as brickboard: http://www.brickboard.com/awd/?model=s70) showed systemic failure of the abs control module volvo part # 9162675 due to printed circuit board solder cracking after 6 years. the car was tested by a volvo dealer confirming abs control module failedure. volvo charges a total $650 to replace the unit. the "brickboard" owners group suggested a repair shop in california that resolders the circuit board, replaces and upgrades failed components, tests & returns it for $130 plus shipping. we had the old board repaired, since a new exact replacement board from volvo would have the same failure after another 5 years. the repaired abs control unit has been reinstalled & the car now works properly, with full abs and tracs control. this is not the first printed circuit failure from volvo. our 1993 volvo 940 turbo had two board failures: 1, the relay base board solder cracked, and resulted in the overdrive relay not working; 2, cruise control operated erratically, due to bad board solder. both of these boards were repaired by our local service shop. we are very concerned that two critical safety elements - the abs system and traction control - are failing in a relatively short period of time, & because of a failure of what should be a simple assembly of tested parts. further, we are most disturbed that volvo's remedy is a very expensive replacement, with the same failure prone part. worse, although we opted for a complete repair, there are owners who cannot afford the fix. these will be driving with far less braking and control than the car is capable of providing.  view

Dt: the contact stated all four doors were shut and will not open. the two front doors will unlock with the key, but they could not be pulled open. the contact took the vehicle to an auto repair shop for inspection, and the service repairman determined that the linkages on the inside of the doors were worn out and would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. they offered no free remedy. no repair has been made due to the excessive cost.  view

Without warning, my 2003 passat stalled in the middle of a very busy intersection and would not start again. thankfully the police were quick to arrive and helped direct traffic so that i could be pushed off the road. the car was towed and the vw dealer diagnosed the problem as a prematurely failed fuel pump. they replaced the fuel pump free of charge, but they are denying that there is a problem or defect across the board. i have read many reports of other vw passat owners having similar problems. this could be a dangerous failure depending on when the pump stops working (there are no warning signs), and i think vw should address this.  view

Dt: the contact stated transmission was slipping in and out of gear. he took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the transmission. there were no further problems. the repair was made at the contact's expense.  view

2003 ford focus with faulty ignition switch. the switch was lock in placed with no hope of turning the key. as the service manager at our local dealer explained, they know that they have a problem with the ignition switch tumbler set as they have replaced many of them and have been sent a tsb on replacing them with a better assembly made of steel as compared to the original made of pot metal.  view

Bought 2002 explorer xlt 4x4 new. has been in for transmission-related problems multiple time during warranty and extended warranty. a couple times, they could not duplicate the problem and did nothing. # other times, they found thing wrong and 'supposedly' fixed them. went back into the dealer again today with o/d off light flashing. warranty has now expired. i am waiting for a call back from them to tell me what's wrong 'this time'. i'm relatively certain i have kept all the dealer statements from all the times it has went in for service.  view

Cruise control does not work at all, there are so many problems in this vehicle.  view

Dt: the contact stated the transmission light on dashboard illuminated, also, when using cruise control the transmission will speed up. she took the vehicle to a local dealership; they told her it was the transmission. the repairs will be made at the consumer's expense.  view

When coming to complete stop brake pedal jumps up and down and abs motor runs, happens almost regular now.  view

2004 vw jetta gli involved in frontal offset collision. car declared totaled by insurance company. none of the six air bags deployed. vw has stated that the impact did not enter the 60 degree field of the air bag sensor. i was sideswiped sending my car into the back of a row of parked cars. i received neck, back and wrist injuries. the car should still be available as i have not released it yet. i am concerned that the air bags failed to deploy even with the front of the car destroyed and the passenger compartment roof and floor buckled. at the very least, my neck injuries would have been minimized if even just the steering wheel air bag had deployed.  view