Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 990602012D | 04/01/2002 | 990602012C | 634218 | Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| 990602012C | 06/01/2001 | 990602012B | 623086 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 10/26/2001 |
| 990602012B | 02/01/2000 | 990602012A | 611277 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 05/31/2000 |
| 990602012A | 01/01/2000 | 990602012 | 609717 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 01727 | 01/01/2004 | 10006363 | 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 020605002 | 05/01/2002 | 634729 | Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the engine over heats the failure occurred when the vehicle had 30,000 miles. the garage replaced the radiator, the heat and coolant thermostat, but the failure wasn | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1998 chevy blazer caught fire while driving. consumer pulled over on the shoulder and car burned to the ground. *kb the consumer stated the transmission and head gasket was leaking previously, but it was fixed. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0315-90. *jb updated 04/15/10 *bf remailed 05/27/10 *bf | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. very unsafe vehicle!!!!! *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 98000 | 15 | 08/24/2002 |
| Dt: the contact complained about a multiple problems with vehicle. the vehicle overheated. she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the water pump. afterwards, the thermostat continued to elevate, and she returned the vehicle to the repair shop. the mechanic replaced the thermostat and added coolant. the vehicle continued to run hot. the contact took vehicle to a different repair shop, and mechanic determined a leak in the intake manifold gasket. the dealer attempted to repair it by flushing the intake and adding more coolant. although multiple attempts have been made to remedy this problem it continued to persist. *ak | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 67000 | 2 | 09/23/2001 |
| I owned a 1996 chevy blazer. the seal on the engine went at 70k miles. had to replace engine. i now own a 1998 chevy blazer, replaced the seal in dec '04 and the engine blew at 67k miles. had to replace (rebuild) this engine. i have service records for both vehicles. no reason to have two engines go. i wrote gm and got no answer. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 97000 | 1 | 08/10/2001 |
| 1998 chevrolet blazer, lt model instrument panel cluster suddenly lost readings on fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and shift selection. before this happened, the rear window relay stopped working and so did the first speed of the rear windshield wiper. had vehicle diagnosed and replaced instrument panel cluster. this did not solve problem. took vehicle for another diagnosis and found computer and wiring harness to be ok. all grounds were checked. vehicle operates but without a fuel gauge, and temperature gauge and most importantly shift selector.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 93000 | ||
| My wife was in danger driving the truck when she brought it to another route (another shop), which was hutchens chevrolet. they told my wife and gave her the paper work stating that, the truck was unsafe and she could have been in danger if continued driving it. when he was told of the brake problems, (the car dealership owner) he instructed my wife to take it to his own auto repair shop, when my wife got the truck back, it was in the same state not everything was fixed. the work was completed at hutchens. the work had to have cost about $378.00. and there are more troubles with the truck, i see signs of rust and corrosion, there are vibrations when the vehicle is in excess of 60 miles. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 08/25/1998 | ||
| Consistent and repeated heating/cooling problems; corrosion of the coolant; erosion of the radiator; lack of heat for 4 winters, etc. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Both sets of oil cooler lines began leaking. the mechanic informed me that this was a very common problem on gm vehicles with the same type of oil filter assembly. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 98000 | 15 | 08/24/2002 |
| Dt: the contact complained about a multiple problems with vehicle. the vehicle overheated. she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the water pump. afterwards, the thermostat continued to elevate, and she returned the vehicle to the repair shop. the mechanic replaced the thermostat and added coolant. the vehicle continued to run hot. the contact took vehicle to a different repair shop, and mechanic determined a leak in the intake manifold gasket. the dealer attempted to repair it by flushing the intake and adding more coolant. although multiple attempts have been made to remedy this problem it continued to persist. *ak | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 73939 | 5 | 11/01/1997 |
| My wife and i have had to make major repairs to our 1998 blazer. we had to replace the water pump ($294.55) in october 2002. then, the transmission started slipping and got worse. we took it to aamco, where we were informed that it had to be rebuilt. this was in july of 2002. the total cost was ($2077.37). i inquired that same month at chevrolet about recalls, and they said that there were none. since then, we have had numerous minor problems with the lame suv, including broken recliner handles, steering that pulls and grinds, and a malfunctioning electrical system (clicking sounds from under the glove box, three batteries replaced). i saw a report last week about the use of dexcool and its possible link to problems in gm vehicles. are there any remedies available at this time? *ak | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 90000 | 3 | |
| Windshield wipers did not work. also, the handles on the driver and passenger seats broke, and water pump was defective.*ak | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 68505 | 3 | 04/08/1998 |
| My 1998 chevrolet blazer has had regular problems with the cooling system not providing heat to the passenger compartment even though the engine is running at proper temp. the heater core is continually clogging up requiring regular trips to the dealer to flush the heater core that is plugged. i understand from searching the internet this is due to the dex-cool antifreeze that gm puts in the car and that there are lawsuits against gm regarding this. the last time i had this done the dealer told me if it happened again that a new core would have to be installed at a cost of $650+. the core is now plugged once again.*ak | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 68442 | 2 | 06/06/1998 |
| On 9/16/02 we had gurgling noise coming from the dash of car in the heater core area. lucas chevrolet tech replaced radiator cap under warranty. but charged us $56.95 for coolant and additive. on 10/09/03 had no heat coming from the heater core. i checked the radiator and coolant tank overflow and found a mineral sludge type substance. also found a bulletin on the cooling system problem, took blazer into lucas chevrolet. assistant service manager lorrie cottrell she said we were over the extended warranty on time but not miles and said we should contact gm on this coolant problem issue. she is not aware of any bulletin on the coolant system. *la | |||
| 12/31/2002 | 52075 | 07/01/1998 | |
| No heat at 50,000 miles --vehicle cooling system flushed by independent garage 12-31-02. dex-cool renewed at this time. cost $160.00. in april 2003 no heat again. i drained dex-cool and used system cleaner twice for approximately 6 hours each time with heater on. i filled system with regular prestone glycol based antifreeze. no problems to date. the original dex-cool was a muddy sludge when replaced and the second charge of dex-cool was already changing colors and thickening after only 4 months when it too was replaced. dex-cool does not live up to the manufacturers claims or the dealers representations. i am a federally licensed aircraft maintenance technician working for a major airline for 14 years and would be happy to give a deposition in regards to this matter. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 39000 | 0 | |
| No heat. *nlm | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 04/14/1998 | ||
| Oil coiler lines leaked from the day i bought it from the dealer. dealer definitely knew and cleaned it up before i got it. 1st set of lines from radiator to oil filter replaced a few months after purchase in 2001. second set from filter to motor now need replacing. evidently, this is a very common problem. wipers have their own agenda. with the mist setting to clean windows, wipers stay on for as long as they want. with the second mist, they don't stay on as long. by the third mist, wipers act normal. always happens. turn signal flasher sound started without the use of the turn signal. it stays on for random lengths of time, and makes the sound in regular, and irregular patterns. replacing multifunction switch - as several have before me. dealer knew exactly what the problem was. tranfer case leaks lube. 4-wheel drive messed up because of empty case. added lube and hope no tranmission problems arrise. cv joint replaced 4 months after purchase. hood latch about to break. when pulling on leaver, barely is able to pop hood. feels like wire is going to snap. waiting for the next problem to occur - it has been nonstop. gm designed a terrible vehicle. i am very dissatisfied and i regret ever buying it. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 08/25/1998 | ||
| Consistent and repeated heating/cooling problems; corrosion of the coolant; erosion of the radiator; lack of heat for 4 winters, etc. | |||
| 10/07/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2098 | |
| Coolant did not last 150,000 miles. heater core plugged and cooling system full of rust and sludge caused by dexcool. dexcool found to be low in cooling system although reserve bottle showed full. a service bulletin has been issued #99-06-02-012d but owners have not been notified of problem and there currently has not been a recall of the coolant. dt | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 5 | ||
| Consumers mechanic at the time of service noticed that the antifreeze on the top of the radiator had jelled similar to the form of peanut butter. the mechanic suggested that flushing the radiator would be logical to correct the problem, but other problems may occur in the cooling system. after the flushing, the water pump started leaking and the thermostat malfunctioned, on june 29th the heater core ruptured and caused extensive water damage in the floorboard, the vehicle continued running hot and was losing antifreeze, and on july 18th the radiator was replaced. consumers mileage is over the warranty amount.*scc | |||
| 07/07/2002 | 3 | 11/01/2097 | |
| Chevrolet dexcool coolant not good for 100,000 miles as advertised. two previous radiator flushes, one was one month prior to engine failure. told due to overheat despite no signs of overheat. chevy dealer says no signs of cooling system having ever been flushed despite another chevy dealer flushing system approximately 1000 miles previously. chevy and texaco state vehicle must be driven for extended periods (20,000 miles) with low coolant levels to start corrosion clogging up cooling system. not so in this case. system had been flushed and filled by chevy dealer on 6-11-2. aproximately 1000 miles later, on 7-8-2, chevy dealer notes buildup in cooling system again. coolant system had not been low, and had not been extended period. remanufactured engine and new radiator being installed, chevy denies any knowledge of problems of this sort with dexcool.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced problem with oily/ muddy substance getting into radiator and coolant reservior. cooling system was flushed out on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details onthis matter. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| I have contacted gm several times to no avail.here are my problems.the right side latch on the seat has been replaced three times by apple valley cherolet. now the one on the left has broken.this is a two door vehicle and the only way to get in and out of back seat.this car is not mistreated to have this happen.three times it has left me sitting and wont start sometimes you can tell when its going to happen because the lights will dim and the charging gage will drop they have tried to repair this but havent,the windsheild wipers now will delay for about five times then they just stop in the middle of the windsheild or keep running as fast as they can until you turn them off and start over,the four wheel drive system kicks in on its own and you have to stop to get it back to two wheel drive,not the light on the dash it stays in two,the brakes are spongee and go almost all the way to the floor,gm said my blazer wasnt in the recall for the brakes because of where it was made,the exhaust smells like sewer i dont know if i have an exhaust leak or not,when i received this vehicle i ordered it in december of 97 and received it in feb. of 98.the bolt was missing off of the strut,they replaced that and alligned the front end and it still will not stay in allignment,since the warranty has ran out 4,000 miles ago we have replaced a belt tightner and a water pump | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Dex-cool apparently changes state from a semi clear oragnge liquid to a muddy murky corrosive material. chevrolet has issued a service bulletin 99-06-02-012b...coolant is suppose to last 150,000 miles it was flushed 30 days ago and it has again changed to the muddy corrosive liquid...it also has eaten through my radiator core. why if they are aware of this problem as indicated by their issuance of a service bulletin why do they not recall and repair or replace engines and other components damaged by this corrosion.*ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Dex-cool coolant observed very low, with some debris - was subsequently flushed by dealer and has not been noted again; engine lacked power, computer chip missing program - computer chip memory re-flashed and has not been noted again | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Four oil cooling line hoses are leaking above oil filter onto ground.dealer has been contacted.*ak the dealer stated that thre was national back order for parts to fix the vehicle. *yh | |||
| 01/13/2001 | 1 | 06/15/1998 | |
| Oil cooling line had cracked. took vehicle to mechanic, and indicated that oil line was leaking from crack it had. problem could be repaired. *ak the dealer was aware of possible cooling line defect but repaired it at the consumer's expense. *yh | |||
| 11/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| The remote air filter hoses and pipes failed. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 08/25/1998 | ||
| Consistent and repeated heating/cooling problems; corrosion of the coolant; erosion of the radiator; lack of heat for 4 winters, etc. | |||
| 11/20/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| After turning a corner, the vehicle intermittently shut off, causing me to coast through a red light. in doing so, i was struck by an oncoming vehicle. both vehicles were totaled in the accident. three people involved in this accident were injured, including myself. in a seperate incident, the radiator blew apart, leaking coolant and transmission fluid. dealership found vehicle leaking from top of transmission line from radiator. they replaced coupler fitting and o-ring and added 6 quarts of transmission fluid (at their expense). | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced problem with oily/ muddy substance getting into radiator and coolant reservior. cooling system was flushed out on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details onthis matter. *ak | |||
| Flushed radiator system and found it to be corroded and clogged with rust. currently, heater is inoperable. dealer has inspected vehicle. | |||
| Defective engine cooling system: radiator, causing vehicle to overheat. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/14/2007 | 90000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own and made a rattling noise. the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. the contact placed the vehicle in neutral in order to slow it down and noticed that the throttle had become stuck. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer stated wheels were smoking as a result of the brake pads having been worn. updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 91000 | 3 | 12/01/2004 |
| We bought a 1998 chevy blazer on december 1, 2204, the alternator was bad, the wipers won't work, wiper module, and oil leaks from the oil cooler. drivers side door leaks air badly. *nm wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm, almost causing me to wreck the vehicle. | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 400 | 15 | 03/21/1998 |
| Front driver's side door does not latch due to the body of the strike plate on driver's side caving in. *ak there was a crack around the sticker plate. the dealer adjusted the driver side sticker plate. the problem remained the same after adjustments were made. two months after purchase the consumer would hear rattling on the passenger and the drivers side door. the seat belt would not release, the encoder motor had become inoperative after the module shorted, the stabilizer link nuts were missing, the left door would rattle when driven over bumps, when braking, a squealing noise was heard, there was a hesitation in the transmission when changing the reverse, the trip meter was inoperative, the was a rattle in the dash when driven over bumps, there was an oil leak, there was a rattle in the front suspension when driven over bumps, the left rear door would open by itself, and the tail gate rattled. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/04/2002 | 72455 | 1 | 08/16/1998 |
| Wipers do not work at times, turn signal switch not working, engine idles rough, loud sound during acceleration, front end loose. *la | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 35000 | 1 | 06/16/1998 |
| The seat back, transfer case, and windshield wiper motor all failed. *ak *cb the parking brake was adjusted, the air condition blew warm air, and the oil cooler lines were replaced.*jb | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 95000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| The oil cooling line leaked fluid. *jb ph *jb | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Had taken vehicle for checkup. was informed by mechanic mounts supporting the motor were cracked. prior to cracked mounts, had problems taking off from a stop, and vehicle felt as if pulling backwards.*ak *tt | |||
| 03/13/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced overheating.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Engine light stays on, oil pressure gauge rises and falls too much, dealer replaced engine oil pressure sender for the oil gauge. *slc | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Reporting the pulley fail while traveling at hwy speed of 55 mph; causing lost of power steering. dealer/ mfr's notified and informed that part was out of warranty and not cover under a recalls. please provide further details: | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Oil pump failed causing the oil pressure to be erratic. nlm | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Engine oil filter is leaking oil onto the engine. consumer had the problem repaired three times, dealer can't determine the cause. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/27/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Oil lines rubbing against power steering lines. wipers sweep too long and/or quit mid-cycle in the works 1/2 the time. dt | |||
| 01/21/2002 | 3 | 06/26/1998 | |
| Oil line leaked on three different occasions. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| While driving or when vehicle is parked oil is leaking, cause unknown. consumer was concerned that this could result in a fire. *ak. consumer stated there is a constant oil leak from both sets of oil lines.*slc | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. also, doors on driver's side rattle like they are going to fall apart. vehicle shuts off without prior warning. dealership was aware of the problems. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 35 | ||
| While driving and moving from a stop vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. *ak the dealer attempted to repair at least seven times, but was unable to find the real cause of the problem. *yh | |||
| 3 | |||
| Intermittently, while driving the vehicle stalls, the dealership is not able to determine what is causing this problem. *cj | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle burned over 9 qts of oil in 3-4 months. first noticed 12/98, dealer began checking and testing. finally, in april - may 1999, it was determined that vehicle was burning about 1 qt every 300-400 miles. they finally agreed to replace entire engine because they could not locate source of problem. the night before carrying it for service, vehicle lost transmission power. the dealer had to tow the vehicle in the next day. at this time, they not only replaced the engine, but also the entire drive train/transmission system. they still have no idea what caused the failures on such a new vehicle. i tried to get a replacement vehicle since the first failure was around 5,000 miles, but the gm representative refused and only offered to replace the engine and transmission. i don't think i'll ever fully trust my vehicle now, but can't afford to trade at the moment. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/05/1998 | ||
| Engine failed. yh | |||
| 05/24/1998 | 1 | 11/24/1997 | |
| Engine fire. | |||
| 04/04/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving at any speed, the check engine light begins to flash and the blazer just cuts off. this has happened once when first starting the vehicle. the owner has had the blazer at the dealer (5) times for this problem. 3 times the vehicle was towed. the dealer is not able to find out what is causing the blazer to stop running. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 02/14/1998 | ||
| Tensioner belt broke, and engine shut off. cause unknown. also, driver and passenger side seats slide up and down when braking and accelerating. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/08/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Belt. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/17/2000 | 0 | ||
| When turning steering there is a loud thumping noise. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was the exhaust. please provide any further infomation.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 10 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Loud clunk noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ mph, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.*ak | |||
| 07/29/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| On 2/9/00, ruck was taken to james martin chevrolet-buick dealership due to emission problems. the truck was not repaired until 3/7/00 because it was difficult to determine where the evaporation leak was coming from. less than 6,000 miles later, another emission problem happened on july 29th. i was driving on the expressway when i started to smell gas fumes. it brought me to the point of chocking and i had to get off the expressway and get out of the truck to breathe. the problem was fixed on 7/31/00, however, i still feel that a recall should be issued on the chevy blazer 1998 edition. the botton of my invoice states that further diagnosis will be done once the driver notices any other problems. this concerns me because each time, the emission problems is becoming worse than the last one. *ak | |||
| 06/29/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Second set tires worn out at 39000 miles due to unidentified frt sus.problem.due to unusual amount of dealer verified concerns and past title history,even though most occured before factory w/added gmpp all attemts to have local gm dealers repair any of the problems acknowlaged, have been refused at presant time car sits in my driveway and we are using a rental paid for by me. the dealers,and factory have passified me through 3/36 coverage and made me think some conserns were not valid,because i was forced to drive vehc.all complaints have been duplicated and varified,documented by many gm techs. as well as passengers,private shops and the same dealer who questened concerns.my job,marrage,and daily life have been affected and saftey was and is disregaurded by what i once considered the greatest auto manufacturer in the world,there are many problems that exist to date and were recorded before 3/36 *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 ) | |||
| 08/12/1999 | 1 | 08/11/1998 | |
| Exhaust system replaced. mjs | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| The hvac system cannot be set to shut out fumes from other vehicle causing them to enter the cabin of the vehicle and resulting in driver and passenger discomfort while driving. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 88736 | 3 | 08/16/1998 |
| Loud sound during acceleration (catalytic converter shot again not replaced, contacting gm, no assistance), oil leak on front of engine (power steering pully shaft seal), noisy ac compressor(replace), fluid leak on front of rear differential (replace yoke and seal [2nd seal]), rear differential clunks on acceleration (change case and shaft bearing), dash grill cracked, ideler arm replaced again. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 03/26/1999 | |||
| Had tried to start vehicle the 1st time & it failed to catch. retried the 2nd time & finally caught. weather was not a factor in starting vehicle. had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced the battery. also had fuel pump checked & replaced it. the new fuel pump terminal was broken & needed to be replaced. the computer chip was also replaced. in addition, pcv hose was not insulated & the windshield wiper washer was not working. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 98000 | 15 | 08/24/2002 |
| Dt: the contact complained about a multiple problems with vehicle. the vehicle overheated. she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and the mechanic replaced the water pump. afterwards, the thermostat continued to elevate, and she returned the vehicle to the repair shop. the mechanic replaced the thermostat and added coolant. the vehicle continued to run hot. the contact took vehicle to a different repair shop, and mechanic determined a leak in the intake manifold gasket. the dealer attempted to repair it by flushing the intake and adding more coolant. although multiple attempts have been made to remedy this problem it continued to persist. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Muffler failed causing loud popping noise during startup. *slc | |||
| 11/24/1999 | |||
| The manual adjustments broke of both the right and left front seats. one month after purchasing my vehicle, parts of the muffler had to be replace car. the emergency brakes stick. the passenger side airbag lights comes on for and extended period for no reason. *ak | |||
| 12/25/1998 | |||
| Abs brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when applied. extended stopping distance occurs intermittently. dealer contacted eight times and problem still exists. cosmetic muffler system had to be replaced. lower control lever on front drivers side broke off and was replaced. short in the rear windshield wipers. rear windshield wiper switch fell out of the dash.sunvisor hinges on mirror on passenger's side broke. provide further information. *ak | |||