1992 GEO STORM Electrical Systemignitionmodule Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionmodule Issues in the 1992 GEO STORM
13 electrical systemignitionmodule complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 GEO STORM. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
13
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionmodule Complaints
#766119
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RPMS REV UP AND DOWN... CAR DIES... INSULATIVE SPRAY THAT MANUFACTURER USES ON THE COMPUTER SHINKS AND CONTRACTS WITH CHANGING TEMPERATURES AND BREAKS THE SOLDER AT THE COMPUTER CAUSING MISFIRES AT IDLE AND THOUGHOUT ALL DRIVING SPEEDS AND RANGES, ENGINE REVVING UP AND DOWN, ENGINE DYING, AND RPM HOLDING AT 2000 RPM GM KNOWS ABOUT THE FAULT IN THERE COMPUTERS...THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE... THEY USED THIS SPRAY ON INSULATORS ON 85-93 DELCO COMPUTERS... THEY USE A NEW SPRAY ON 95 AND UP, BUT DON'T ON FACTORY RECONDITIONERD ECU'S PRIOR TO 1995. *AK
#734340
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FAULY ECU IN MY CAR CAUSE ERRATIC IDLE, MISFIRING, AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN MY CAR AS WELL AS OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.*AK
THE FAULTY ECU COMPONENT ON MY CAR HAS AGAIN MADE MY CAR TO STALL, BUT THIS TIME I WAS IN A BAD SITUATION, W/THE ENGINE STALLING OUT I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, THUS CAUSING ME TO DRIVE INTO A 10FT DEEP DITCH. AS METIONED BEFORE, THIS HAS NOT BEEN THE ONLY TIME MY CAR HAS STALLED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM (IE IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS AND SO FORTH) THIS IS A VERY DAGEROUS DEFECT THAT, IZUZU UAND NHTSA ARE AWARE OF, I'M HOPING THAT THIS INCIDENT ALONG W/THE MANY OTHERS IS ENOUGH FOR NHTSA TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM . THANK YOU. *AK
#761059
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I APOLOGIZE IF SOME OF MY DATA ENTRY SEEMS ILLOGICAL. MY ECM WAS BAD SINCE THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED MY USED GEO STORM GSI. I HAD EVERY ERRATIC IDLE/DRIVEABILITY PROBLEM POSSIBLE. WHEN PULLING UP TO LIGHTS THE CAR WOULD IDLE AT 3000 RPMS. IN TRAFFIC, T. *AK
#759477
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THIS ECU HAS BEEN THE CULRPIT IN AN IDLE PROBLEM. CAR WILL DIE AT TAKE OFF, AND HAS THIS HAS BEEN TH SECOND TIME REPLACING ONE. *AK
#758570
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MANY PEOPLE I KNOW HAVE THIS SAME COMPUTER PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US FIX THIS. THANK YOU. *AK
#750105
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AC DELCO USED A INSULATIVE SPRAY ON THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THESE ECUS/COMPUTERS WHICH SHRINKS OVER TIME WHEN EXPOSED TO WARM AND COOL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, SUCH AS THE NORMAL CONDITIONS THAT AN AUTOMOBILE IS SUBJECTED TO. THE SHRINKING INSULATIVE SPRAY CONTRACTS AND PULLS THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD, BREAKING SOLDER CONNECTIONS AND CAUSING SHORTS.
#750105
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AC DELCO USED A INSULATIVE SPRAY ON THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THESE ECUS/COMPUTERS WHICH SHRINKS OVER TIME WHEN EXPOSED TO WARM AND COOL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, SUCH AS THE NORMAL CONDITIONS THAT AN AUTOMOBILE IS SUBJECTED TO. THE SHRINKING INSULATIVE SPRAY CONTRACTS AND PULLS THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD, BREAKING SOLDER CONNECTIONS AND CAUSING SHORTS.
#738504
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THE COMPUTER ON MY CAR IS NOT ABLE TO BE PURCHASED AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO PARTS STORE. I AM FORCED TO BUY A NEW BLANK COMPUTER AND HAVE THE DEALER PROGRAM THE NEW BLANK UNIT. BECAUSE OF THIS EFFECTIVE MONOPOLY I ASK YOU TO FORCE A RECALL ON THESE DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROL UNITS. THANK YOU. *AK
#734989
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ENGINE STOPPED DUE TO ECM FAILURE (APPARENTLY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM); CAR & DRIVER BECAME TRAFFIC HAZZARD
#734340
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FAULY ECU IN MY CAR CAUSE ERRATIC IDLE, MISFIRING, AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN MY CAR AS WELL AS OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.
#726393
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THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VECHICLE BUT FAIL TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE REPLACED EVERY SENSOR ON MY VECHICLE WITHOUT ANY SUCCES UNTIL I FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ECU BY LOOKING IT UP ON THE WEB. *AK
#717470
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ECU RECALIBRATION NEEDED; NEW IAC/ IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE NEEDED
Other 1992 GEO STORM Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint