Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 576201 | 06/01/1995 | 45851 | Coolant leak at the front cover outlet to heater inlet nipple (new torque specification). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010601002A | 12/01/2002 | 010601002 | 10000782 | Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 576124 | 08/01/1995 | 45815 | Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 98576124A | 06/01/1998 | 57-61-24 | 601915 | Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 676001 | 02/01/1997 | 51353 | Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw | 12/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer states that engine stalls intermittenly without warning. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 7 | 08/30/1994 | ||
| Was driving at approximately 40mph and without warning, vehicle stalled . this has happened at least 6-7 times . had been to dealer each time. mechanic changed water pump/ alternators/ battery/ had locks replaced on doors due to not releasing or locking/front windows came off track & had to be replaced, and seat belts failed to release from track. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 12/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Engine cooling fan not cooling properly. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| While driving to a stop sign the tranmission went out. also, the radiator was replaced three times. the dealer said that there were faulty parts on the vehicle. contacted the dealer and they would'nt service the vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Consumer has had a continuous problem with the brake pads wearing out, also the right lower ball joint has been replaced, the brakes also make loud noise. *ak consumer states on one occastion when applying the brakes around curves, the vehicle would pull to the right. alternator failed. air conditioner was repaired four times. timing belt failed. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/02/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle stalled. also, transmission cooling unit lines separated from the transmission, and driver side seat belt doesn't retract. *ak. | |||
| 7 | 08/30/1994 | ||
| Was driving at approximately 40mph and without warning, vehicle stalled . this has happened at least 6-7 times . had been to dealer each time. mechanic changed water pump/ alternators/ battery/ had locks replaced on doors due to not releasing or locking/front windows came off track & had to be replaced, and seat belts failed to release from track. *ak | |||
| Van stalls. | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Engine fire. *dsh | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Serpentine belt slips causing lack of steering power when driving at any speed. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Tail pipe too sharp, causing injury. *sd | |||