Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or
write to:Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write:Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of
your vehicle.
8-17
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32S
Safety Belts Care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-104
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-82
Seats Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
i - 12
