This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The front headlamps on the 1997-2004 Chevrolet, Pontiac, & Oldsmobile vans do not release moisture from the capsule causing the light to glaze over time. I have replaced front lights twice since owning the vehicle. The glaze on the headlights dramatically reduces your visibility at night to see what is out there, potentially able to cause an accident.
After the vehicle came from the car wash, both front headlights failed to illuminate. Consumer noticed both headlight lens were missing. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under a recall.
While driving, the right side view mirror fell completely off. The seat belt was damaged on the second row passenger side. The head light covers continuously fell off. The consumer had to replace the bulbs constantly. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the tires changed and was told the tire rod was bent and that it could not be fixed.
Both headlight housings collect and retain water, fogging the headlight lens. Attempted to replace a burned out turn signal bulb, located in same housing, found the bulb socket was charred and the bulb base was heat welded into the socket. Checked other housing and found same conditions.
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- Greene, NY, USA