I have 2 cars, which recall notices have been received: a 1999 3.8 k Grand Prix and a 2001 3.8k Monte Carlo SS.
The notice says the front valve cover and gasket will be replaced with animproved design, and the plastic "beauty cover" and oil fill tubewill be removed. No notice of what they will be replaced with.
I called GM and one dealer and was told that only if the front valve cover wasleaking, would a repair be made. The dealer said no parts were available untilthe middle of March. The parts mentioned were a new valve cover gasket if aleak was found.
I called a second dealer and was told that a new valve cover andgasket, along with a new o ring for the oil filler tube, would beinstalled even if no leaks were found. This second dealer took my phone numberand said he would order the parts and call me to make an appointment when theparts were in. He said the valve cover gasket was on back order but the otherparts were available.
Man, is GM ever screwed up. I was wondering if anyone has had this repair doneor received a recall notice.
I have checked both cars, and I can find no leaks around the valve covers. TheMonte Carlo has 38,000 miles and the Grand Prix 172,000 miles. The grand prixhas had a new intake manifold and new Fel-pro valve cover gaskets installed.
There have been over 1,500 car fires because the oil leaks onto the exhaustmanifold. The recall notice recommends parking the cars outdoor as 85% ofthe fires start with the cars unattended.
I would be interested in any feedback or experience you had regarding thisproblem.
