1988 Pontiac Fiero Engine cooling Problems

“Recalls 89v232000 and 90v104000. Consumer contacted manufacturer about above recalls mentioned on the internet. Manufacturer told him that the recalls were over, and vehicle had already been serviced. However, consumer's vehicle was having the same antifreeze leaking and engine problems.”

“Dear NHTSA, I am writing in regards to an issue I am having with GM about necessary recall work on an 1988 Pontiac Fiero while repairing some items on this auto, it was brought to my attention that there is an outstanding recall on this make/model of vehicle. I took the vehicle to the university GM dealership in durham, nc and requested information about the recall on december 16, 2006. They have been unable to ascertain officially from GM whether or not the recall work has been done even after two months of having the vehicle. …”

“The contact owns a 1988 Pontiac Fiero. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that oil was leaking onto the val cover of the engine. He was concerned that oil would drip onto the catalytic converter and cause a fire. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the val cover and drip shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 106,986.”

“The contact stated there were several engine problems with the vehicle. The engine became loud and was taken to a local mechanic where it was determined the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. As a result of the heat from the exhaust manifold, the belt tensioner, water pump, starter (replaced four times), valve cover gasket (replaced twice), oil pressure sending unit, heater hoses, radiator hoses, and radiator fan motor were replaced. Last week the contact received a notice from the dealer concerning a recall NHTSA campaign id # 89v232000 on the engine. …”

“Manufacturer's recall notice 88c24; where dealership is willing to fix only a part of listed components on vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”