Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
577106A12/01/199657-71-0650571Cold start rattle noise. *tw05/27/1997
57710402/01/199539299Harsh 1-2 upshifts. *tw11/01/1995
57710602/01/199539308Cold start rattle noise. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
990730030A04/01/2001990730030619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking05/24/2001
99073003012/01/19995751136089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt03/01/2000
1000104/01/1998601769Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc08/24/1998
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
9573T400108/01/199545881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
577106A02/01/199757-71-0651497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
02/17/19981
 Transmission failed prematurely.
07/01/1994
 The transmission failed numerous times at different speeds. the vehicle would be in drive and pop out of gear causing loss of power.
07/01/1994
 The vehicle jerks when brakes (abs) are applied.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02/25/2004112/01/2003
 While driving, the consumer smelled an odor coming through the vents. the consumer pulled to the shoulder and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the consumer that certain parts were not under warranty. *ak the vehicle had an electrical problem where the vehicle felt as if it were going to die out. the voltage readings were always low. the vehicle had problems getting out of gear. the consumer was told that the initial problem was with the upper intake manifold. the brakes were bad and the muffler had a big hole in it. also, coolant leaked from the intake manifold. *sc *jb
103/01/1995
 Transmission pan cover warped causing leakage.
03/07/19947
 Clunking noise when shifting into reverse gear. *aw
1
 While pulling out of driveway put transmission into reverse coming out of driveway, shifting gear bar floated, gear went into park and remained stuck there. tt