The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle May not have been tightened to specifications during assembly.
The risk
The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will tighten this bolt.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-116 (00V116000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00041 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Suspension › Rear |
| Report date | April 18, 2000 |
| Owners notified | May 3, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 23 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-116 repair free?
Yes. Pontiac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will tighten this bolt.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 23 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.