Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 000605001 | 06/01/2004 | 10012145 | Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3081 | 10010375 | Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 676114A | 03/01/1997 | 52601 | Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000605001A | 11/01/2003 | 000605001 | 10005528 | Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. *tt | 03/02/2004 |
| 020604043 | 08/01/2002 | 634273 | Subject regarding revised dtc p0340 camshaft position (cmp) sensor circuit diagnositc. nlm | 09/28/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/06/1998 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 30000 | 5 | 11/20/1997 | |
| The oil cooler lines leaked oil onto the engine which caused it to smoke. the oil cooler lines have been replaced three times within the last 30,000 miles. *nm there was noise in the front end due to a worn right front outer tie rod and when damp or cold out, a hard shift would be present when making turns. *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 4 | 08/16/1997 | ||
| Abs light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire abs system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. automatic transmission was replaced. front and rear shocks were replaced. *jb | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 1 | 02/22/1996 | |
| Coolant valve cover failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the belt tensioner flew off the front of the engine, i lost power steering, all brakes,and dash was out. this is a very dangerous situation that will cause loss of life sometime. something should be done about it's a very poor design i have not seen anything like this before. if the belt brakes or the pully come's off your in big trouble. not only for your life but life of other's too. something has to be done about it. i intend on contacting general motors soon. thank you for your website. dt | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 9 | 07/20/1996 | |
| While driving the vehicle loses all power which causes loss of control. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Engine failed, causing oil leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 120000 | 2 | 01/01/1996 |
| 1)ac compressor stopped working 2)compressor seized up, engine stopped running, and vehicle stopped on high traffic highway 3)sort belted serpentine belt . *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 65-70mph down hill serpentine belt tensioner fell off, resulting in loss of vehicle control.*ak consumer states there were no brakes or power steering and the instrument panel shut down. *slc | |||
| 4 | 08/16/1997 | ||
| Abs light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire abs system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. automatic transmission was replaced. front and rear shocks were replaced. *jb | |||
| 01/25/1998 | |||
| While driving the belt tensioner came off, causing the driver to lose control of vehicle. the dealer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Fan belt failed. | |||
| 02/08/1996 | |||
| Drive belt broke while driving on freeway. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| On 05/09/1999 acceleator cable broke, towed monty chev in victorville. 05/11/1999 fixed. cost $154.16 tow $105.00. 05/24/1999 lost power on freeway towed back to same dealer and fuel pump and fuel filter replaced $336.48 tow $12 0.00. next day car stalled dealer towed back to shop keep it two days and said they couldn't find any thing wrong. car has not ran that well since they worked on it, just rent a car if i needed to go far. 9/16/1999 had to have all fuel injectors replaced and tune-up done on it $978.39 ran good for about one week then check engine light indicated the air intake sencor was bad replaced, came on again. was sent to car clinic for diagnostic on system 10/11/1999 found cat, converter is completely plugged $80.00. having replaced today 10/11/1999 $150.00. april of this year the air conditioning that runs to the rear air had a leak in the line that runs back there caused by the insulation rubbing on the line. had the repaired and filled back up. $220.00 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 08/19/1996 | |
| Exhaust muffler failed. *mjs | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 2 | 12/23/1996 | |
| Muffler failed. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Muffler failed three times. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Muffler shield located between muffler nd underside of passenger compartment makes a loud vibrating sound when muffler heats up. | |||