Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
180120105/25/2001620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt07/11/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
08179905/28/1999606056Information regarding compass mini-trip computers which no longer need calibration during new vehicle preparation. *tt08/06/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08160004/28/2000612606Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s). *tt06/09/2000
08449912/31/1999609997Experiencing intermittent operation / static in any or all speakers. *tt04/13/2000
08169804/17/1998600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak11/12/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
08/16/2001210/25/1999
 Consumer states the blower motor failed 2 times and a new condenser was replaced. however there is no cold air coming out when engaged. *tt
08/25/2000
 Consumer was traveling and heard a noise underneath the hood. air conditioner was running, and when he went to turn the air conditioner off, noise stopped. vehicle was running hot. he called dealership, and mechanic told him that part of compressor was on national back order. *ak
06/12/200019
 Catalytic converter went out. consumer was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just stopped. also, transmission fluid and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. *ak the dealer could not solve the transmission problem, but the vehicle was taken to the dealer 19 times for repair. water pump was leaking and was replaced. the engine was over heating due to thermostat and gasket failures. the a/c blows warm air due to low pressure switch failure. the driver seat was coming apart. rear lights blinkers and brakes were not working due to blown fuse. the rear right brake locksup on hand stop. the left door speakers malfunctions. *yh
08/06/1999203/01/1999
 Crankshaft, traded for another truck
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
06/12/200019
 Catalytic converter went out. consumer was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just stopped. also, transmission fluid and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. *ak the dealer could not solve the transmission problem, but the vehicle was taken to the dealer 19 times for repair. water pump was leaking and was replaced. the engine was over heating due to thermostat and gasket failures. the a/c blows warm air due to low pressure switch failure. the driver seat was coming apart. rear lights blinkers and brakes were not working due to blown fuse. the rear right brake locksup on hand stop. the left door speakers malfunctions. *yh