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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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After recall notification the consumer vehicle would not start, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the battery was replaced and recall 02V-070 was performed on the ingnition switch, the next day the battery was dead again, the consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who found that the door lock switch was sticking causing a draw which drained the new battery. Nlm
- Cleveland, OH, USA
While waiting for parts to recall 02V070000 concerning ignition switch failure. Problem stated in the recall happened.
- Austin, TX, USA
Vehicle was serviced for NHTSA recall 02-V-070-000 / manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition system. Two months later, after recall was serviced problem reoccurred. When key is turned in on position engine makes a clicking sound but doesn't start. Also. Each time after repairs / before leaving dealer or once vehicle is turned off it will not restart. Foger Buick; 5701 E independence blvd, chalotte, nc. 28212 added an ignition module.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
NHTSA recall 02 V 9070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch failure. After dealer: Lester glenn Buick Pontiac GMC, toms river, NJ, phone# 732/349-4200, made recall repairs, vehicle would stall intermittently. Vehicle has been back to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. Vehicle also experienced a faulty alternator and two bad batteries. Right rear tail light failed, dealer replaced 2 bulbs.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers stalled and stopped working. Problem is intermittent. Dealers have replaced wiper motor and switch, but problem remains. The dealer replaced the ignition switch stating that this switch is somehow conected to the windshield wiper problem.
- Oakwood, GA, USA
- Lakeland, FL, USA