Recall 09V-116: 1997–2003 Buick Regal, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Impala and 4 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 8, 2009, covering about 1,497,516 vehicles.
The problem
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
The risk
If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
Gm recall no. 09047.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V116000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | 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 09V-116?
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
How is recall 09V-116 fixed?
Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
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.