Recall 00V-189: 1988–1991 Buick Regal, 1990–1991 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 11, 2000, covering about 713,435 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
The risk
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V189000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1991 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1988, 1989, 1990 | All years |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-189?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
How is recall 00V-189 fixed?
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.