Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 567301 | 02/01/1995 | 39287 | Clutch pedal squeak noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| Owner states while driving and trying to use his headlights the speedometer rolls backwards, owner notes that dealers are unable to locate problem, owner is concerned, he wants to know how fast he is going. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| While driving transmission went completely out, causing all four wheels to lock up at 20 mph . consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated there was no transmission available. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Drive train vibrates from 20-40 mph | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 20 | 04/01/1994 | |
| In high heat of texas (since my move here lst summer), it seems my transmission cooler clicks into service as designed when engine temps get too hot, my speed decreases but i can hear my engine revs increasing, but i lose all drive power when it does, it has only happened when temps are above the mid 90s, last time i was pulling my trailer at 65 mph going up a short hill on an expressway and i lost all power before getting to the top, my speed decreased to 30 mph, i had no way to warn drivers behind me, who ere going 65+, that i was slowing down, my fear is someone would ram into my rear end ..... have brought this to the dealer 4 times now, if, as i have been told, there is not a defect, then it seems we have a huge design flaw | |||
| 3 | 04/05/1994 | ||
| Transmission failed/replaced three times. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| The defective automatic transmission system broke internally, causing the transmission fluid to leak and almost caused a fire. dealer also replaced spindle, front pump and torque converter. *ak *slc | |||
| 3 | |||
| Cosumer has had three transmissions in the vehicle . the vehicle is not shifting correctly. gear becomes stuck between 1st and second gear. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 0 | |||
| Vehicle cannot stop on wet roads unless gear is in neutral. | |||
| 07/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission gears failed to shift automatically. *ak | |||
| Transmission pops out of gear due to braking malfunction, dealer's replaced with original transmission with 1995 model standard shift, with no improvement. | |||
| 06/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden reverse acceleration while vehicle was in park gear, resulting in accident/injury. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| When first starting vehicle and motor is cold, transmission sticks in low gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 10/11/1994 | 3 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Auto-tran: transmission shifts from drive to overdrive on its own without warning, driver loses vehicle control, could have rolled down snow embankment, intermittent problem.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Four wheel drive shift motor (engages/disengages 4wd) failed, advisor said part was currently on national back order and has become very common problem. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2000 | 1 | 07/13/1996 | |
| Recall # 99i006000 concerning abs brakes. consumer took vehicle to dealer for problem with headlight switch. they told consumer about recall. dealer did recall repairs. currently, having problems with motor and 4-wheel drive. *ak the dealer disconnected the 4 wheel drive while trying to fix abs recall, and refused to fix it without charging the customer. *yh | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 20 | 09/01/1999 | |
| The push button 4-wheel drive switch works part time. the computer can be reset and it will work for a while. at times you can become stuck in 2-hi, 4-hi, and even 4-lo. the connection at the shift motor/encoder was removed, cleaned, coated will dielectric gel, and the bolt that holds it in place was coated with loctite. this cured problem for approximately 2 weeks. this procedure has been performed three times inwhich it only cured the problem for a minimal time. i have spoke with dealers in the area and they know nothing. i feel this is a problem that should be recalled. i viewed the customer complaintes and noticed many had complained about the same symptoms(odi id-531922, 538102, 985135,472910). this might be expected if offroaded hard, my truck is used as a truck but not abused. please help. | |||
| 06/28/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Electronic push button 4-wheel drive engages itself and will not return to t2-wheel drive. (qcaw) | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1997 | ||
| Four wheel drive failed, locks up in four wheel drive. | |||
| 05/17/1996 | 1 | 01/12/1995 | |
| Abs braking system failed with pedal going to the floor and had accident prior to, while driving car would not stop.ea94-038; also transmission/transfer case failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with vehicle. they are unaware of what the problem may be. after consumer parked vehicle, it rolled backwards on it's own, hitting two vehicles. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| The defective automatic transmission system broke internally, causing the transmission fluid to leak and almost caused a fire. dealer also replaced spindle, front pump and torque converter. *ak *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| The rear axle on the driver's side broke. driver lost control of vehicle and hit a sign and flipped over. truck was totalled. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Left rear axle tube lubrication leak. | |||
| 11/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle ratio is not strong enough to pull a fifth wheel trailer. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 01/24/2001 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| We have several problems with this vehicle, we have had to replace front hub assembly, 4x4 components, door hinge, air conditioner compressor, while driving on the highway the front passenger wheel fell off at 70 mph., at this time we have to stop and water down the front brake area when driving over 20 miles at a time please can you help with info on this vehicle??? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| Recall--bolts that hold the engine were rotting away. 2 clutch repairs. air conditioner not working properly. spark plug blew. all the instrument panel lights came on and would not turn off. owner wants to know what her rights are regarding whether or not she can return the car to the dealer as a lemon. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. also, clutch is operating intermittently. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Premature wear of clutch assembly. | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| The clutch has failed after 38k. tt | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Weak clutch. *aw | |||
| 12/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Hydraulic clutch fluid cylinder failed. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Head gasket failed. also, throw out replaced, , and now im going on my second one at 86000 miles. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/08/1996 | ||
| Clutch pedal very stiff and requires excessive force to keep in at lights. *mjs | |||
| 07/04/1998 | 1 | ||
| Clutch went out at 12,000 miles, without and type of warning or indication while driving 50 mph. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1997 | 2 | 08/24/1994 | |
| While trying to downshift the clutch pedal will not press down, and has to coast to the side of the road. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Accelerator pedal sticks. *skd | |||
| 02/05/1994 | 3 | 02/02/1994 | |
| Abs: when wet, brakes immediately lock up; could have caused fatal accident; no warning. tt consumer states front wheels lock up when wet at the slightest touch of the pedal, this problem is intermittent, dealer has looked at this problem 5 times without finding the cause, consumer no longer wants vehicle because of the safety defect, dealer has made repairs to the abs wiring. tapping noise in engine after cold start up. clutch pedal squeaking, first time dealer lubricated bushing, the second time dealer replaced clutch pedal. ac drips water on right floor, dealer could not find any problems. latch and bolts fell off of tail gate. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Differential failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/06/1994 | 6 | ||
| Transmission down shifts hard. *tt | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 12/28/2001 | 40 | ||
| Pushbutton 4-wheel drive doesn't work very often.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive failed. *slc | |||
| 01/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had recall repair 99041 performed on vehicle, however after repair the 4wd does not work, consumer took vehicle back to dealer who said the problem would be fixed, but consumer would be charged for repair, consumer states the charges should be included under the recall since everything worked prior to it. *slc | |||