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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002096348 | Incident Date: May, 10 2002 |
| Consumer's City: NAVARRE | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SKYLARK | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1G4NJ52T8TC | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 20 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Vehicle had nhtsa recall campaign number 02v070000 performed by the dealer, sam taylor buick cadillac, on 9&10 may 2002. since this time the vehicles' engine frequently shuts off immediately after starting. in each situation the car will immediately restart and shut-off. this action has repeated up to twenty five times with the same results. the vehicle also displays a constant theft system light (located on dash panel) when the vehicle fails to continue running. please note that the dealer stated this vehicle did not have a theft deterrant system when i purchased it. only a radio theft deterrant system. i also do not have the controller to remotely lock/unlock my doors, which is part of the theft system. the vehicle can only be started in park or neutral so the gear position switch is good. furthermore, the battery and alternator/charging system are good. seat belt interlocks do not effect ability to start or remain running. this problem never ocurred until the recall was performed. problem clears overnight and reocurrs after engine is warm. ignition switch, battery, alternator and starter connections are good without any corrosion. vehicle is at the dealers now. they suspect theft module may be bad. they have had the car four working days so far. a similair problem was noted in customer complaint number odi id 709641, but this ocurred proir to the recall campaign.has this problem been reported before?*ak |
