51, Report:
#118949
Posted Date:
Nov 20 2004
AC Delco Auto Battery Defect ripoff, manufacturing defect Internet
I am one of many who have had to replace my ACDelco battery in my 2002 Buick Century which I purchased in October 2002. The positive pole of the battery pulled completely out of the casing and dripped acid on parts of my car and also on my driveway. The AAA service person who help...
Entity
AC Delco Auto Batteries
Categories: Auto Parts
52, Report:
#117602
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2004
AC DELCO ripoff of two batteries and two battery cables. Dallas Texas
Since buying my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT brand new, I had to replace the AC DELCO Battery and it's cables twice in the last four years. So much for the each battery suggesting it will last 6 yrs. each, it is not worth buying AC Delco parts.
The first time, I had to replace the b...
Entity
AC DELCO
Categories: Auto Parts
53, Report:
#116715
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2004
AC Delco ripoff 2nd defective battery Grand Blanc Michigan
My 2001 Buick Park Avenue had to have the AC Delco Battery replaced in Feb 2003 due to battery acid leaking. The service attendant stated that they were having lots of problems with them. They replaced it with a new AC Delco Battery saying the problem had been corrected.
Today N...
Entity
AC Delco
Categories: Auto Parts
54, Report:
#113376
Posted Date:
Oct 18 2004
AC DELCO ripoff a serious defect with their batteries United States Internet
I purchased a Buick Park Avenue that had one of AC Delco's Batteries stock from the manufacture. After a few months the battery started leaking acid from the positive battery terminal. The battery was replaced with a new AC Delco battery and once again after a few months the batte...
Entity
AC DELCO
Categories: Auto Parts
55, Report:
#108206
Posted Date:
Sep 14 2004
AC Delco ripoff - Leaky battery caused damage to winshield washer Sherwood Arkansas
We took our truck to Chevrolet dealer for repair of leaking winshield washer bottle. We ended up having to replace winshield washer bottle, pump, and lines. We were told the positive terminal on the battery had been leaking and caused the damage. Dealer indicated this was not unc...
Entity
AC Delco
Categories: Auto Parts
56, Report:
#69967
Posted Date:
Oct 24 2003
Maaco ripoff Des Moines Iowa
Well all I can say is a simple paint job has turned into total
vehicale being destoyed.
I own a beautiful Electra Park Ave,(well I did until Maaco got a
hold of it)
In Oct. 2002 I wa struck by a drunk driver, my front end was
basicly totaled. So being a lady with wi...
Entity
Maaco
Categories: Body Work & Repair
57, Report:
#55863
Posted Date:
May 06 2003
GM And AC DELCO Battery Leak Caused Major Electrical Damage major damage to wire harness Detroit Michigan
Will NOT Take Blame leaking postive connection on battery caused acid to eat into electrical wiring - wires began burning and melting
I purchased a 2001 Cavalier used from Jon Hall in Daytona Beach, Florida in September 2002. The car still had the original battery from factory....
Entity
GM - AC DELCO
Categories: Auto manufactures
58, Report:
#35483
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2002
AC Delco ripoff Garland Irving Texas
I just replaced my 4th leaking AC Delco 786YR battery. Leaking batteries 1 and 2 were covered by my GM warranty.
Battery 3 cost me over $300, $51 for prorated battery, the rest was parts and labor due to acid leak. Leaking battery 4 is also over $300 but I finally wised up an...
Entity
AC Delco
Categories: Auto Parts
59, Report:
#27110
Posted Date:
Sep 26 2002
AC Delco Battery Scam Detroit Michigan
I too have fallen prey to the AC Delco/GM battery scam. I own a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, two years old, just over 40,000 miles. It is out of warranty, so the battery is out of warranty. It is equipped with an AC Delco 7 year professional battery, so you'd think that it would l...
Entity
AC Delco, GM
Categories: Auto Parts
60, Report:
#27929
Posted Date:
Aug 25 2002
AC DELCO, GENERAL MOTORS NOT STANDING BY THEIR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IRVING Texas
My less than two year old battery failed. It leaked acid out of the positive terminal and ruined my stater and cable. I have not heard back from AC Delco, and GM won't cover it because my car is out of warranty. The replacement battery I received, was already leaking when it was ...
Entity
AC DELCO, GENERAL MOTORS
Categories: Auto Parts
61, Report:
#27569
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2002
AC DELCO False claim on AC DELCO - Maintenance Free Battery line online internet
My car wouldnt crank over. Checking the battery the eye sight was green and I had just done preventive maintenance on the terminals, especially the positive and coated it with battery terminal spray a couple of months ago, so I did not suspect it. I noticed there was some blue powde...
Entity
AC DELCO
Categories: Car Parts & Accessories
62, Report:
#21137
Posted Date:
May 19 2002
AC DELCO Battery Ripoff Dallas Texas
In August of 1998 I purchased a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier z24 which came equipped with an AC Delco battery. In June or July of 2000, I experienced a major problem with my vehicle. The positive terminal for my battery had broken off of my battery leaving battery acid all over under the...
Entity
AC DELCO
Categories: Auto Parts
63, Report:
#6279
Posted Date:
Sep 26 2001
All Tune & Lube repair ripoff *Consumer Suggestion
Took car into all tune & lube Bankhead Hwy Mableton, GA. I was Quoted a price of $69.90 parts & labor. Later I was told had to use only AC/ Delco plugs add $5.00 total $74.90 + tax ok. Now I'm told need new wires parts & labor $ 109.90 + tax. Now car is ready my is now $195.80 incl ...
Entity
All Tune & Lube
Categories: Auto Repair Service
64, Report:
#3223
Posted Date:
Sep 07 2000
General Motors leaky Battery Problems
I lease a 98 Chevy S10. Had a problem with battery leaking in positive terminal corner. Contacted local dealer who recommended contacting GM. When I contacted GM, they informed that the truck was out of warranty and they would not replace battery. They recommended I contact AC D...
Entity
General Motors
Categories: Auto manufactures
65, Report:
#3189
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2000
General Motors Battery Problems
Positive terminal in my 98 S-10 leaked battery acid, may have been overtightened at factory. I reported this to GM and was told tough luck. Reported to AC Delco-they said they had heard that there might be a problem with overtightening at the factory. Recommend I contact GM.
Entity
General Motors
Categories: Auto manufactures