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GM recalls 1999 Chevrolet T series trucks.
March 1, 2002
NHTSA reported that GM has recalled about 1,530 affected 1999 Chevrolet T series trucks. The recalled Chevrolets were manufactured between September 1998 and August 2000 because of a condition of premature wear in the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin. If the Chevrolet clutch pedal does not return completely to the full-up position this may indicate future problems because the fast-idle engine speed control may not function correctly. Significant clutch master-cylinder pushrod end wear can lead to the attaching end to bend open or even break completely off and the pedal pin will detach from the clutch rod link and engage the clutch. If this occurs, the Chevrolet when brakes are not applied the truck could move forward if the transmission is in a forward gear or move backwards if the transmission is in reverse gear. The Chevrolet owners will be notified beginning April.
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The NHTSA investigates Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfire cars
February 25, 2002
The NHTSA began investigations on several different car manufacturers in January, including the 1995-1997 Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfire cars after reports of 18 fires in or near the steering column. Ten of the reports, according to the NHTSA, found the ignition to be completely off at the time of the fire.
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The NHTSA reports on February Chevrolet recall notices Chrysler has recalled several defective vehicles.
February 24, 2002
Daimler Chrysler AG recalled 1.6 million 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees after consumers claimed the vehicle may not be in park despite the gearshift being in park. Chrysler also recalled approximately 316,148 Jeep Wrangler SUVs made from June 1989- December 1995 in order to fix brakes that release without warning. IN addition, 268,740 2001 Dodge Ram pickups that were built between January-August 2000 were recalled to a fix alternator wire that comes loose and creates a fire hazard. A problem with 76,000 2002 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokees are recalled due to a problem with the vehicles on-board refueling vapor recovery system that causes the fuel valve to detach from the tank in a rear impact and allowing fuel to leak out if the vehicle rolls over.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
Chevrolet tire tread accident settled.
February 4, 2002
A rental car company was ordered by a Superior Court jury to pay a family $9.5 million for the Feb. 20, 2000 accident that killed a 6 year-old girl and injured her parents. The family sued on the basis that they neglected to disclose information about a previous accident involving the Chevrolet Astro. The tire tread accident had occurred in the previous accident as well, and the company simply replaced the tire and rented the van to the family.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
General Motors recalls Chevrolet TrailBlazers and GMC Envoy SUVs.
November 11, 2001
GM recalled 86,312 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazers and GMC Envoys because of a defect that could cause the gear shift lever to move out of park suddenly. This is due to the shift collar failing to be machined according to specifications.
GM recalls minivans.
October 25, 2001
GM has announced a recall of three of their minivans, including the Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana, and Oldsmobile Silhouette due to poorly made welds. There have been 314,000 affected units that can unlatch power sliding doors and open them if the welds separate. Just in April GM recalled 558,000 of their minivans to repair the actuators but engineers found the new parts and the parts installed in around 38,000 minivans built after those in the first recall had the defective welds.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
Chevrolet trucks recalled.
July 6, 2001
GM recalled around 10,000 2001 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size extended-cab pickups, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL and Yukon XL Denali full-size SUVs. Some of the recalled trucks have a component in the outboard safety restraint retractor assembly of the second and/or third row seats that may fracture and lead to a safety restraint retractor not locking or securing the child safety seat in an accident.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
Chevrolet recalls vehicles.
June 29, 2001
GM has recalled 77,485 vehicles that may list the wrong tire size and inflation level. Included in the vehicles recalled are the Chevrolet C10 and C20 trucks, in addition to other GM automobiles.
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GM Recalls SUVs.
April 5, 2001
GM recalled 6,000 Chevrolet Trailblazers, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile Bravada SUVs because of a defective suspension part. GM does not know how to fix the problem yet.
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NHTSA investigates GM minivan airbags.
January 30, 2001
Airbag failures that have affected almost half a million GM minivans are being investigated by NHTSA on the 1999 Pontiac Montana and the 1998 Chevrolet Venture because it tore during deployment. The auto defect could affect models of the Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana and Trans Sport, and the Oldsmobile Silhouette.
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Public recall of 1.38 million GM light trucks and SUVs.
January 23, 2001
U.S. regulators publicly recalled 1.38 million GM light trucks and SUVs because of a brake system component. The NHTSA thinks that if contact occurs and the brake pipe is damages there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000 GMC Yukon, and the 1999-2000 GMC Sierras have all been recalled due to the auto defect.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
Woman alleges negligence against Jim Quinlan Chevrolet Company.
January 16, 2001
After a womans Ford Explorer flipped the day she purchased the car she filed a negligence suit against the tire company, Ford, and the auto dealer. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $75,000 after the Explorer rolled over several times.
Please contact us if you or a family member was injured because of a Chevrolet auto defect.
General Motors air bags defective.
January 3, 2001
There is a possible half million air bag auto defects in GM minivans, including a 1998 Chevrolet Venture and 1999 Pontiac Montana. The investigators said a pillar mounted door switch that operates the powered passenger side sliding door could tear the sides air bag as it inflates from the back seat, affecting 490,000 vehicles. This includes 1998-99 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana and Trans Sport, and Oldsmobile Silhouette.
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GM appeals Chevrolet Malibu case.
December 6, 2000
A fire related death in a Chevrolet Malibu would occur once in every 23.9 billion miles driven. $1.2 billion damage was awarded to six people that were severely burned in a Chevrolet Malibu that GM is asking to be overturned. When a drunk driver slammed into the back end of the Chevrolet Malibu the car burst into flames and caused a fuel fed fire. The lawyer that represented four children badly burned in the auto crash said that the trial judge had already rejected every GM argument. The lawyer felt that, GM made a deliberate conscious mathematical calculation to allow 300-500 people a year to burn to death because it would be cheaper to fight lawsuits than spend $8.59 per vehicle to fix the problem. (Brian Panish, AP)
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Chevrolet recall will cost $20 million a day in Brazil due to 25 consecutive accidents.
October 20, 2000
Following a series of 25 accidents and two fatalities included, GM has 1.3 million Chevrolet Corsas in Brazil because of a faulty safety restraint. The seat belts reportedly detach themselves from seats on impact. This is Brazils largest recall ever, and still there are 1.06 million Chevrolet Corsas in the country. GM is under attack because they did not announce the auto defect recall earlier.
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