Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 990603009A | 02/01/2004 | 040861001 | 10001285 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh | 04/25/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 010601007A | 07/01/2001 | 010601007 | 620835 | Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt | 08/31/2001 |
| 010601007 | 09/01/2007 | 010601007C | 619176 | Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj | 05/17/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 010601008A | 05/01/2002 | 010601008 | 634813 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010601008 | 02/01/2001 | 619177 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 990603009 | 10/01/1999 | 6088903 | Conditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9709016116A | 09/01/1997 | 54327 | Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/09/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Water pump failed with only 50100 miles on the vehicle. vehicle has been maintained to buick's recommendations.*ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Water pump replaced. *mjs | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced. for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable. we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this. this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate. the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Coolant sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 135000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 01/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| Electrical (?)--the engine dies while driving at highway speeds. the engine will not restart when shifted to neutral while still rolling but does restart when the brake is applied! this has happened seven times during the past 9 months and is happening with more frequency--4 times this month! the buick service dept. has not been able to recreate the problem and cannot determine the source of the problem. *la | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Alternator idler pully and belt replaced. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Traction light came on and stayed on, which could indicate a problem with engine or brakes per owner's manual. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 11/19/1995 | |||
| 3800 series ii super charged engine; while driving heard clanking engine dropped dead on highway coast to stop. dealer will not open engine, just replace. tt | |||