Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
There's a problem with the ignition relay in your vehicle, which could cause it to stall at any time. This is because contamination on the relay's contacts is creating high resistance, which affects the signals to the engine control system.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle stalls and can't be restarted immediately, it could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on the house! Your dealership will replace the ignition relay for free, so schedule an appointment and get it taken care of.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.
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