Su alcuni veicoli passeggeri. Se il motore non si avvia e il conducente tiene la chiave in posizione "avvio" per un lungo periodo, una corrente elevata scorre attraverso l'interruttore di accensione e a volte produce abbastanza calore da sciogliere le parti interne dell'interruttore.
Rischio: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
Rimedio: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. Owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. 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 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. Customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.Mygmlink.Com and entering the vehicle's identification number.