NHTSA Recall 00V189000: Structure
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 713,435 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00061/00065 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | July 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Safety risk
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1990, 1991 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1991 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.