Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21059703/14/19976088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm01/11/2000
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
21059903/05/1999604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt05/07/1999
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
CH21069506/01/199543055Unknown11/01/1995
18269401/01/199439009Improved transmission shift quality. *tw02/28/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
18099702/28/199751993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21099705/16/19976089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm01/12/2000
97031421059703/14/199754371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
10/15/20030
 I got this from a used car lot and it had a bad oil leak i told him needed to be fixed and asked if i could wait on the payment and told him i had already talked to the person that had it about 2 weeks before i got it she had for about 2 weeks and i will have it a month i am trying to find out if there is anything i can do it has a rod out and it is just getting worse i now will not drive it i don't trust it and i will have it 30 days the 30th. the other lady that had it said she told him too so he knew it was like that. please help and tell me if i have any rights. sherri
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/15/2004640001
 Transmission will not shift, all the gears were defective. vehicle could be used only in second gear.*ak
06/23/20031
 Consumer states while driving automatic transmission, the second gear doesn't shift properly. dealer has been notified. *ak
02/13/2001
 Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear ,almost causing an accident. problem has been going on since vehicle was purchased in 1992. *ak
02/13/2001
 Consumer was traveling 35mph and vehicle jumped out of gear. engine was still running. problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle. dealer couldn't duplicate problem . transmission oil got warm, and by time vehicle gets to dealer transmission cooled down. they have no remedy. *ak
1
 Excessive metal and piece of snap ring found in the transmission pan. yh
06/27/1999
 When approaching a stop light and vehicle is in downshift mode, it hesitates between first and second gear. then vehicle lurches forward when finally in first gear.*ak
1
 Transmission problems, vehicle not shifting properly on occasions. *mjs
01/18/2000
 Trans. started making noice at about 45000 miles, we took it to the dealer and were told nothing was wrong. 8 months later we took it back to the dealer with the same problem and again we were told nothing was wrong.now we are faced with a $1000.00 or more repair bill to have the transmission fix. *ak
05/06/199807/01/1992
 Right seat cannot be adjusted at all.
05/30/1995
 Reoccurring/ongoing problems with automatic transmission slipping out of gear, and power window cables fraying. manufacturer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak
03/23/199905/01/1995
 Automatic transmission, stays in second gear and won't shift. *ak
06/01/199504/01/1995
 Constant transmission problems
12/01/1992
 While driving at speeds from 20 to 60mph the vehicle will jump into neutral. the vehicle has to be turned completely off and turned back on to stop it. dealer has not seen. *ak
05/12/1994
 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle transmssion slipping and cloaking into gear before taking off. dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found. *ak
03/15/199806/01/1992
 No summary provided by consumer.
11/01/1996108/01/1992
 Transmission lunged into 1st gear, causing car to decelerate rapidly/loss of control .
10/19/1996
 Car was in drive and wouldn't shift into another gear, there was no warning , please describe . *ak
02/21/1996
 Automatic transmission failure, erratic operation of the transmission, vehicle stalls. *ak
06/01/1995
 The transmission has had to be replaced. please describe. tt
03/24/19931
 Transmission won't change gears/stays in low, also leaks. *ak
11/01/19941
 Transmission snap ring broke, causing inability to down shift, also differential gears/cv joint failed and rear axle seal replaced 5 times
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
 Automatic transaxle failure.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
05/28/1996
 While driving transmission shifted to 2nd gear wheel/engine was hot . *ak