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 belt tensioner is made of plastic which broke disabling the car which had to be towed. Oil leak came from lower intake manifold gasket, gathered around bottom at oil pan, upper intake manifold gasket, also made of plastic leaked antifreeze into engine. Tensioner was replaced with same plastic because it has not been re-designed, same with the intake manifold gasket, therefore, it will give the same problem in the future. A lot of other people are having the same problem and GM refuses to do anything about the problem.
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the dome light to come on after vehicle was turned off for about 15 minutes. Also, had heavy gas fumes entering vehicle caused stomach aches and headaches to the occupant.
- Bartlett, TN, USA
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While driving would notice odor inside of vehicle. Had taken to dealer & vehicle kept overnight. Mechanic had noticed strong odor of gasoline, next day. Was informed gasoline odor could have started fire around ignition source. Also, dome light kept coming on/off by itself when vehicle was parked.
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- Walkertown, NC, USA