CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A valve cover gasket in these engines may leak. Oil dripping from the leak can land on the hot exhaust manifold, which raises the risk of a fire under the hood.
To fix the problem, an authorized dealer will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension, then replace the front valve cover and gasket. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and should reference GM recall number 14574. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Regal | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala | 2004 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 2004 |