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Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.

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What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?

A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.

The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.

How to interpret what you read

A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:

  • One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
  • Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
  • Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
  • Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.

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PONTIAC G6 (2010) — POWER TRAIN Jul 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
THE STEERING IS MAKING A NOISE LIKE GEARS SLIPPING OVER RIDING ONE ANOTHER,AND CATCHES IN TURNS,THE POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON,THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING AND YOU HAVE TO RUN IT TO A HIGH RPM TO SHIFT OUT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER,AND IT SHIFTS HARD WHEN IT DOES. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2010) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
THE STEERING IS MAKING A NOISE LIKE GEARS SLIPPING OVER RIDING ONE ANOTHER,AND CATCHES IN TURNS,THE POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON,THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING AND YOU HAVE TO RUN IT TO A HIGH RPM TO SHIFT OUT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER,AND IT SHIFTS HARD WHEN IT DOES. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2006) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2014
I HAVE A 2006 PONTIAC G6 THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING THEN THE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN BUT WOULD NOT CLOSE BACK I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WERE AFTER OVER $400 DOLLARS THEY DISCOVERED THAT ABOUT 15 WIRES ABOVE THE HEAD LINER HAD SHORTED OUT AND BURNT THIS IS VERY UNSAFE IF IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HEAD LINER CAUGHT FIRE THIS COULD LEAD TO DEATH. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Feb 16, 2013
WHEN I WAS DRIVING, DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THE SPEED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO OVERHEAT THE A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR I STOPPED AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND REPLACED A COOLING SENSOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE. SOME HOW IT KEPT DOING IT ONLY IN THE SUMMER. THEN NOT LONG AFTER THAT MY OIL PRESSURE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY. EITHER SPEEDING UP OR GOING AROUND CORNERS IT COMES ON DINING AND ... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — STEERING Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS WITH THE G6 AND I AM HAVING THE SAME WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC G6/GT. I HAVE A 2008 PONTIAC G6 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH: TIE RODS, WHEEL HUBS, CONTROL ARMS, AND LASTLY MY CAR LIGHT IN THE FRONT KEEPS GOING OUT, NOT THE HIGH BEAMS BUT THE LOW BEAMS. EVERY TIME I REPLACE THE BULB IT GOES OUT IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — SUSPENSION Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS WITH THE G6 AND I AM HAVING THE SAME WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC G6/GT. I HAVE A 2008 PONTIAC G6 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH: TIE RODS, WHEEL HUBS, CONTROL ARMS, AND LASTLY MY CAR LIGHT IN THE FRONT KEEPS GOING OUT, NOT THE HIGH BEAMS BUT THE LOW BEAMS. EVERY TIME I REPLACE THE BULB IT GOES OUT IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — WHEELS Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS WITH THE G6 AND I AM HAVING THE SAME WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC G6/GT. I HAVE A 2008 PONTIAC G6 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH: TIE RODS, WHEEL HUBS, CONTROL ARMS, AND LASTLY MY CAR LIGHT IN THE FRONT KEEPS GOING OUT, NOT THE HIGH BEAMS BUT THE LOW BEAMS. EVERY TIME I REPLACE THE BULB IT GOES OUT IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS WITH THE G6 AND I AM HAVING THE SAME WITH MY 2008 PONTIAC G6/GT. I HAVE A 2008 PONTIAC G6 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH: TIE RODS, WHEEL HUBS, CONTROL ARMS, AND LASTLY MY CAR LIGHT IN THE FRONT KEEPS GOING OUT, NOT THE HIGH BEAMS BUT THE LOW BEAMS. EVERY TIME I REPLACE THE BULB IT GOES OUT IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. *TR
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2014
THE RECALL FOR MY GRAND AM FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, THEIR REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE KEY, KEY RING, AND PLASTIC KEY COVER... NOT THE ACTUAL DEFECTIVE SWITCH NOW, I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT, WONT THE IGNITION SWITCH STILL BE DEFECTIVE,, EVEN IF THEY ISSUE TITANIUM, OR CARBON FIBER KEYS, IF I HIT A BUMP THE BAD IGNITION SWITCH (THE LOCK ATTACHED TO THE ACTUAL ELECTRICAL SWITCH IS PRETTY HEAVY)COULD ST... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2014
THE RECALL FOR MY GRAND AM FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, THEIR REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE KEY, KEY RING, AND PLASTIC KEY COVER... NOT THE ACTUAL DEFECTIVE SWITCH NOW, I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT, WONT THE IGNITION SWITCH STILL BE DEFECTIVE,, EVEN IF THEY ISSUE TITANIUM, OR CARBON FIBER KEYS, IF I HIT A BUMP THE BAD IGNITION SWITCH (THE LOCK ATTACHED TO THE ACTUAL ELECTRICAL SWITCH IS PRETTY HEAVY)COULD ST... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2003) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
THE CAR WON'T TURN ON. THE KEY WON'T WORK. THE CAR DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY. *TR
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2013
RAIN/CAR WASH WATER POURING INTO BLOWER MOTOR DOWN THROUGH PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. IT IS CAUSING NOT ONLY WATER DAMAGE, BUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES AS WELL. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND THE MOTOR ITSELF. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS MOTOR LESS THAN A YEAR AND IT IS ALREADY STARTING TO MAKE NOISE. HAVE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL FIXES INCLUDING A NEW RUBBER SEAL DIVERTER AND MOST RECENTLY, A NEW PLASTIC ... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2002) — STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2013
RAIN/CAR WASH WATER POURING INTO BLOWER MOTOR DOWN THROUGH PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. IT IS CAUSING NOT ONLY WATER DAMAGE, BUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES AS WELL. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AND THE MOTOR ITSELF. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS MOTOR LESS THAN A YEAR AND IT IS ALREADY STARTING TO MAKE NOISE. HAVE ATTEMPTED SEVERAL FIXES INCLUDING A NEW RUBBER SEAL DIVERTER AND MOST RECENTLY, A NEW PLASTIC ... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2005) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2014
BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING, AND TURN OFF WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS ALSO CAUSES ISSUES WITH ENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL. CRUISE CONTROL NEVER WORKS SINCE THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON. SHIFTING OUT OF PARK IS DIFFICULT. *TR
PONTIAC G6 (2006) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
PONTIAC G6 (2006) — STEERING Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL ... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — POWER TRAIN Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 9, 2014
I WAS ON MAY WAY HOME FROM WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION ALL OF THE SUDDEN WOULDN'T GO IN ANY GEAR, I COULDN'T GO OVER 20 MPH, I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN OFF THE CAR WAIT TURN IT BACK ON PUT IT IN DRIVE, THEN IF I WOULD HAVE TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS & IT WOULDN'T GO, AGAIN I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF PUT IT IN PARK, THEN WAIT ... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 9, 2014
I WAS ON MAY WAY HOME FROM WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON, AND THE TRANSMISSION ALL OF THE SUDDEN WOULDN'T GO IN ANY GEAR, I COULDN'T GO OVER 20 MPH, I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN OFF THE CAR WAIT TURN IT BACK ON PUT IT IN DRIVE, THEN IF I WOULD HAVE TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN I WOULD GIVE IT GAS & IT WOULDN'T GO, AGAIN I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF PUT IT IN PARK, THEN WAIT ... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — STEERING Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 11, 2014
POWER STEERING HOSE WAS BURNED BY EXHAUST PIPE AND SPRAYED THE HOT OIL ALL OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING IMMEDIATE NOXIOUS FUMES IN CABIN AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING WHILE WIFE DRIVING TO WORK. THIS HOT STEERING FLUID COULD HAVE EASILY STARTED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY. THANKFULLY MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND EXIT THE DISABLE VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND REPAIRED ONLY FOR THE ISSUE T... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 18, 2012
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE BULBS ARE FINE, THE PROBLEM IS IN THE WIRING, THE CONNECTORS GOING TO THE BULBS ARE CORRODED AND MELTED !! THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING!!! READING THROUGH THE 99 COMPLAINTS ON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN LOGGED ONTO THIS SITE, 35 OF THEM HAVE BEEN ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING!! HOW MANY NEED T... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2009) — STEERING Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MOTOR MODULE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2009) — ENGINE Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC G6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
PONTIAC MONTANA (2000) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
THE CAR WOULD START MISSING, LIKE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL AND THEN THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF THE AND I WOULD HAVE TO SIT THERE FOR 1 TO 2 HRS AND THEN IT WOULD START AND RUN FOR A WHILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, THE LAST 2 TIMES THIS HAPPEN I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK PICK IT UP AND TAKE IT TO MY HOME WHERE IT HAS SAT EVER SEANCE 2008. *TR
PONTIAC MONTANA (2000) — ENGINE Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
THE CAR WOULD START MISSING, LIKE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL AND THEN THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF THE AND I WOULD HAVE TO SIT THERE FOR 1 TO 2 HRS AND THEN IT WOULD START AND RUN FOR A WHILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, THE LAST 2 TIMES THIS HAPPEN I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK PICK IT UP AND TAKE IT TO MY HOME WHERE IT HAS SAT EVER SEANCE 2008. *TR
PONTIAC MONTANA (2000) — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
THE CAR WOULD START MISSING, LIKE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL AND THEN THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF THE AND I WOULD HAVE TO SIT THERE FOR 1 TO 2 HRS AND THEN IT WOULD START AND RUN FOR A WHILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, THE LAST 2 TIMES THIS HAPPEN I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK PICK IT UP AND TAKE IT TO MY HOME WHERE IT HAS SAT EVER SEANCE 2008. *TR
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
MY CONCERN IS ABOUT MY FUTURE SAFETY IN MY PONTIAC GRAND AM. SINCE THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN GOING OUT I HAVE CHECKED TO SEE IF THIS CAR WILL BE ON THE LIST. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION THREE TIMES LAST REPLACEMENT WAS IN 2011, I WAS LUCKY THAT WHEN THE REPLACEMENTS TOOK PLACE MY CAR HAD FAILED TO START AND I WASN'T DRIVING, HOWEVER IN JAN OF 2014 WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOW STORM TRYING TO GET... Read more
Crash
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2004) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
MY CONCERN IS ABOUT MY FUTURE SAFETY IN MY PONTIAC GRAND AM. SINCE THESE RECALLS HAVE BEEN GOING OUT I HAVE CHECKED TO SEE IF THIS CAR WILL BE ON THE LIST. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION THREE TIMES LAST REPLACEMENT WAS IN 2011, I WAS LUCKY THAT WHEN THE REPLACEMENTS TOOK PLACE MY CAR HAD FAILED TO START AND I WASN'T DRIVING, HOWEVER IN JAN OF 2014 WHEN DRIVING DURING A SNOW STORM TRYING TO GET... Read more
Crash
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2005) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: May 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. AS A RESULT, THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION AND A SECOND KEY HAD TO BE USED IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2004) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 17, 2013
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *TR
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2007) — STEERING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 18, 2014
HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, COMING AROUND CURVE AND COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL/ STEER TO THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE TURN.... CRASHED HEAD ON WITH A DODGE RAM 3500 TRUCK. CAR IS TOTALLED. HUSBAND WAS RUSHED TO EMERGENCY ROOM WITH A CONCUSSION, CERVICAL SPRAIN, AND HIP CONTUSION. THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE CAR. *TR
Crash 1 injured
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2007) — SEAT BELTS Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 18, 2014
HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, COMING AROUND CURVE AND COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL/ STEER TO THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE TURN.... CRASHED HEAD ON WITH A DODGE RAM 3500 TRUCK. CAR IS TOTALLED. HUSBAND WAS RUSHED TO EMERGENCY ROOM WITH A CONCUSSION, CERVICAL SPRAIN, AND HIP CONTUSION. THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE CAR. *TR
Crash 1 injured
PONTIAC G6 (2006) — STEERING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
2013: AUTOMATIC LIGHT OPENING DOOR BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR FEMALES DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, EVEN WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY OR GOING TO CAR FROM HOME. I ALSO BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURNING SIGNAL LEVEL. I HAD TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE BLINKER OFF AFTER TURNING, OTHERWISE MY BLINKER WOULD STAY ON THE ENTIRE DRIVE. IN MARCH, 2014, THE LEVER COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2006) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
2013: AUTOMATIC LIGHT OPENING DOOR BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR FEMALES DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, EVEN WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY OR GOING TO CAR FROM HOME. I ALSO BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURNING SIGNAL LEVEL. I HAD TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE BLINKER OFF AFTER TURNING, OTHERWISE MY BLINKER WOULD STAY ON THE ENTIRE DRIVE. IN MARCH, 2014, THE LEVER COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — AIR BAGS Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYS AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION MESSAGE AND HAS A WARNING CHIME. DURING THIS TIME THE SYSTEM IS IDENTIFYING THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING. THE ISSUES SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE AND INDICATOR LAMP GO AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPEN... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYS AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION MESSAGE AND HAS A WARNING CHIME. DURING THIS TIME THE SYSTEM IS IDENTIFYING THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING. THE ISSUES SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE AND INDICATOR LAMP GO AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPEN... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2007) — SEATS Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYS AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION MESSAGE AND HAS A WARNING CHIME. DURING THIS TIME THE SYSTEM IS IDENTIFYING THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING. THE ISSUES SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE AND INDICATOR LAMP GO AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPEN... Read more
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — STEERING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND PUT ME AND MY KIDS INTO THE DITCH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME IT DID IT IN THE SAME DIRECTION(RIGHT) BUT WHEN I HIT THE DITCH SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE HEAT VENTS WHILE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT MY POWER STEERING LINE WAS BROKE AND ALSO I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK A... Read more
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PONTIAC G6 (2008) — AIR BAGS Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND PUT ME AND MY KIDS INTO THE DITCH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME IT DID IT IN THE SAME DIRECTION(RIGHT) BUT WHEN I HIT THE DITCH SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE HEAT VENTS WHILE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT MY POWER STEERING LINE WAS BROKE AND ALSO I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK A... Read more
Crash
PONTIAC G6 (2008) — ENGINE Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND PUT ME AND MY KIDS INTO THE DITCH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME IT DID IT IN THE SAME DIRECTION(RIGHT) BUT WHEN I HIT THE DITCH SMOKE WAS COMING INTO THE HEAT VENTS WHILE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT MY POWER STEERING LINE WAS BROKE AND ALSO I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK A... Read more
Crash
PONTIAC G6 (2009) — STEERING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
AT LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD "POP" SOUND, WHICH WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY SMOKE FILLING THE INTERIOR VIA THE AIR VENTS. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND THE HOOD OPENED. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE WITH FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIRE WALL. UPON PUTTING THE FIRE OUT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE CAR ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN ... Read more
Fire
PONTIAC G6 (2009) — ENGINE Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
AT LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD "POP" SOUND, WHICH WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY SMOKE FILLING THE INTERIOR VIA THE AIR VENTS. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND THE HOOD OPENED. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE WITH FLAMES BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIRE WALL. UPON PUTTING THE FIRE OUT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT OF THE CAR ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN ... Read more
Fire
PONTIAC SOLSTICE (2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
HAD MESSAGE SERVICE AIR BAG COME ON . SYSTEM SHOWED PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO GM DEALER. INSPECTION SHOWED A DEFECTIVE PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR, COMPROMISING BOTH AIR BAGS. THIS WOULD REQUIRE A 800.00 REPAIR. *TR
PONTIAC SOLSTICE (2007) — AIR BAGS Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
HAD MESSAGE SERVICE AIR BAG COME ON . SYSTEM SHOWED PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO GM DEALER. INSPECTION SHOWED A DEFECTIVE PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR, COMPROMISING BOTH AIR BAGS. THIS WOULD REQUIRE A 800.00 REPAIR. *TR
PONTIAC TORRENT (2006) — STEERING Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Jul 19, 2014
WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN. SMOKED STOOPED WHILE DRIVING BUT OCCURRED AGAIN AS I INSPECTED WHILE BEING PARKED. STOPPED AFTER TURNING OFF IGNITION. *TR
PONTIAC GRAND AM (2001) — ENGINE Jul 19, 2014
Incident date: Sep 8, 2010
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS USED WITH JUST A LITTLE OVER 100000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING OUT OF THE INTAKE GASKET ONTO THE ENGINE. IT GOT WORSE SO I HAD MY MECHANIC REPLACE IT WITH A OEM PART. HE WARNED ME AGAINST IT SAYING THAT ALL THE 6"S HAD THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ORIG. GASKET THAT GM USED WAS FAULTY AND THAT HE SUGGESTED A REPLACEMENT GASKET THAT WAS BETTER BUT AT OVER $10... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2005) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
I APOLOGIZE AS THE DATE OF MY FIRST INCIDENT IS ONLY APPROXIMATED. HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SINCE THEN. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS BEGAN TO STALL FREQUENTLY AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. THEN, MY DASH LIGHTS BECAME I UNCHARACTERISTICALLY DIM FOLLOWED BY INTERMITTENT STOPPING OF MY AIR BLOWER. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE CAR MECHANIC, NO SOLUTIONS HAVE REMEDIED MY PROBLEM. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH T... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2005) — VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
I APOLOGIZE AS THE DATE OF MY FIRST INCIDENT IS ONLY APPROXIMATED. HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SINCE THEN. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS BEGAN TO STALL FREQUENTLY AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. THEN, MY DASH LIGHTS BECAME I UNCHARACTERISTICALLY DIM FOLLOWED BY INTERMITTENT STOPPING OF MY AIR BLOWER. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE CAR MECHANIC, NO SOLUTIONS HAVE REMEDIED MY PROBLEM. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH T... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2005) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
I APOLOGIZE AS THE DATE OF MY FIRST INCIDENT IS ONLY APPROXIMATED. HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SINCE THEN. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS BEGAN TO STALL FREQUENTLY AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. THEN, MY DASH LIGHTS BECAME I UNCHARACTERISTICALLY DIM FOLLOWED BY INTERMITTENT STOPPING OF MY AIR BLOWER. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE CAR MECHANIC, NO SOLUTIONS HAVE REMEDIED MY PROBLEM. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH T... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
I WENT TO WORK ON JULY 15, 2014, AFTER DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF AT HER GRANDMOTHERS. I WORKED FOR 8 HOURS AND AS I WAS LEAVING I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO TURN OVER. MY DOME LIGHT WAS IN THE OFF POSITION & MY HEADLIGHTS WERE IN THE AUTO POSITION. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY MY CAR WAS DEAD. I CALLED MY FIANC TO COME JUMP MY CAR. WHEN HE ARRIVED AND OPENED THE HOOD HE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SOMETHING BU... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2007) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
I WENT TO WORK ON JULY 15, 2014, AFTER DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF AT HER GRANDMOTHERS. I WORKED FOR 8 HOURS AND AS I WAS LEAVING I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO TURN OVER. MY DOME LIGHT WAS IN THE OFF POSITION & MY HEADLIGHTS WERE IN THE AUTO POSITION. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY MY CAR WAS DEAD. I CALLED MY FIANC TO COME JUMP MY CAR. WHEN HE ARRIVED AND OPENED THE HOOD HE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SOMETHING BU... Read more
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