1990 Chevrolet Lumina body problems

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR PANELS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE EXPOSED. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN ON FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO GET THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WORK EXCEPT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT UPON MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 91V005000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 90V054000 (SEAT BELTS). AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED, BUT DID NOT CONFIRM THAT AN INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED BEFORE SELLING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,591.

NHTSA complaint #10851201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I HAD COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION STOP SIGN. I WHEN TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE FRAME OF THE CAR JUST FELL APART AND I HAD NO STEERING. I ENDED UP IN A PERSONS YARD. IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN HEAVY TRAFFIC OF IF I HAD GOTTEN TO THE EXPRESSWAY AS I HAD PLANNED, THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE KILLED ME OR PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND AT THIS TIME HAVE NOT MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED.

NHTSA complaint #10157103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DT:THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED, AND THE FRAME DROPPED TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED AND BROKE. HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT COST. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WORK. THEY STATED THE REPAIR COST WOULD EXCEED THE COST OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10140893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE DRIVING REAR CRADLE BOLTS CORRODED AND SNAPPED OFF. REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT SNAPPED IN HALF. ONLY THE FRONT CRADLE BOLTS WERE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL 00V189000. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10059428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A DEFECT WITH THE REAR CRADLE WHERE 1 OR BOTH REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CRADLE IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED BY THE ENGINE MOUNTING, AND THE STEERING INTERMIDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR, CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING.

NHTSA complaint #10046488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUD. SHE THEN TRIED TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, BUT HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD BROKEN AND WAS RESTING ON THE ROAD. HAD SHE BEEN GOING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE: ONE FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS, AND ONE FOR THE SEATBELTS. THE VEHICLE IS A 1990 CHEVY LUMINA SEDAN. VIN # [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10029012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE RIGHT CRADDLE BOLT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #10021887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I OWN A 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA 3.1L SEDAN AND HAD THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS FALL OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, CAUSING THE STEERING SHAFT TO DISCONNECT SO THAT I LOST STEERING CONTROL. I CALLED 2 DEALERS AND THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE LINE AND ALL OF THEM DENIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND A GM DOCUMENT THAT STATED THE VEHICLES THAT WERE COVERED IN THE RECALL AND MINE FIT RIGHT INTO THE RANGE OF VIN NUMBERS LISTED. AFTER CALLING THEM AGAIN, THEY SAID THEY HAD FOUND THE LIST THAT I HAD, BUT SINCE MY CAR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE VISC THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE. *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10016336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES ON MY 90 CHEVROLET LUMINA . THE CALIPERS AND PADS BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED TOO MANY TIMES. MY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN TOTALLY REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT WORK RIGHT. ALSO THE CLEAR COAT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF FOR YEARS.

NHTSA complaint #10008330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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ENGINE CRADLE BROKE. DEALER REPLACE JUST ONE BOLT SINCE THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. RECALL ID 10946-00-V-189000 03-JUL-2000. *AK

NHTSA complaint #8020444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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00 V 189 000/CRADLE BOLTS: LOSS OF STEERING WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CRADLE BOLTS WERE MISSING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8016271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP,AND WAS INFORMED THAT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAVE PULLED THROUGH RETAINER AND DISCONNECTED FROM FRAME. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #8012788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN OF 25 MPH, BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS AND CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL 00V189000 DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8010485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRONT CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE, AND CONSUMER COULD NO LONGER DRIVE THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.

NHTSA complaint #8008444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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BOLTS PULL THROUGH FRAME OF VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION. LOSES ALL STEERING. MECHANIC CALLED CHEVROLET, AND CHEVROLET INDICATED RECALL 00V189000 ON ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAS BEEN DONE IN VEHICLE. ALSO, INDICATED TOO MUCH CORRSION AROUND FRAME TO FIX.

NHTSA complaint #8007590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS; ENGINE FELL FORWARD INTO RADIATOR, AND VEHCLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

NHTSA complaint #8006107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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RECALL 00 V 189 000/ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS: DEALER, ROGER DEAN CHEVEROLET; CAPE CORAL, FL; PHONE# 939-7474 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT DO RECALL REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8006028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN FRAME DROPPED IN FRONT END. RECALL 00V189000 REPAIRS FOR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.

NHTSA complaint #896722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V189000 FOR CRADLE BOLTS. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THAT SOMETHING BROKE ON HER VEHICLE AND IT WAS CURRENTLY IN A BODY SHOP. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO RENT A CAR UNTIL DEALERSHIP COULD RETURN CAR. DEALERSHIP WAS WAITING FOR WORD FROM MANUFACTURER ON WHAT TO DO. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.

NHTSA complaint #885568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHEN GOTTEN OUT OF VEHICLE TO CHECK OIL FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE WAS NOT ON LINE, AND ONE OF SIDE OF ENGINE WAS LEANING TO A SIDE. THEN ,FOUND OUT THAT FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLT WAS BROKEN JUST LIKE STATED IN A RECALL THAT HAD RECEIVED BEFORE.

NHTSA complaint #883726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS TO DROP SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, CONTACTED THE GM AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *MJS

NHTSA complaint #557722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AROUND THE ENGINE CRADLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO BOLTS, RETAINERS, AND FRAME ARE ALL DETERIORATED. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #557259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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BOLTS THAT HOLD UP SUBFRAMES HAVE LOOSENED, AND VEHICLE MOVES BACK AND FORTH IN FRONT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY.

NHTSA complaint #874404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #734344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #734344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, AND MAIN FRAME THAT HOUSES TRANSMISSION AND COUPLING FOR STEERING, DROPPED OUT . VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #873502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR FRAME CRADLE BOLTS TO BE REPLACED UNDER A RECALL, ON THE WAY TO DEALER, CRADLE BOLT BROKE AND IT CAUSED STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM STEERING GEAR. CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN WHEN IT BROKE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA complaint #873037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE FRONT CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE MOUNTING LOCATION DUE TO CORROSION. *MJS

NHTSA complaint #554613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.