Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 98113 | 01/19/1998 | 605574 | Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 1 | 09/21/2000 | |
| While driving vehicle would not go forward. consumer stated transmission went out. dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. emergency brake light stays illuminated. front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. head lights will not shut off. thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. the struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. driver side seat belt inoperative. electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. air conditioner failed and vents do not work. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 1 | 09/21/2000 | |
| While driving vehicle would not go forward. consumer stated transmission went out. dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. emergency brake light stays illuminated. front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. head lights will not shut off. thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. the struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. driver side seat belt inoperative. electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. air conditioner failed and vents do not work. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 12/09/1996 | 4 | 11/22/1996 | |
| Rear glass shattered during use of defroster on several occasions. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| The welded body panels making up the tailgate are stress cracked. the exterior mounted spare tire catch is mounted on the tailgate panels and the opening and closing causes this panel to flex; hence the crack.*ak | |||