NHTSA Campaign Number
15V701000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Safety Consequence
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy
The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (15)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Buick | Regal |
| 2001 | Buick | Regal |
| 2002 | Buick | Regal |
| 2003 | Buick | Regal |
| 2004 | Buick | Regal |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Impala |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Prix |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 15V701000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.