Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
01011101/01/2001618025Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak around the rear (sliding) window. *jb04/03/2001
BC103599702002/01/199751834Rear license plate attaching screws may seize to the threaded brass insert and separate when removal is attempted. *jd07/17/1997
BC101579702001/02/199751224Rear license plate attaching screws seize and break when removal is attempted. *jd06/27/1997
BC102649723001/23/199751639Repair rear appliques which are damaged when changing licence plate attaching screws. *jd06/27/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY
02090204/01/2002637616Subject regarding tonneau cover diagnostic aid tips. *tt12/03/2002
02060403/01/2002636428Subject regarding water leak from roof or windshield area on think neighbor vehicles only. *tt11/08/2002
01220511/01/2001630481Experiencing body mount creaking noise while driving. *tt04/17/2002
01190609/01/2001625846Concerns of disengagement of the outer door panel from the inner door panel at the front edge of door, minor spider cracking at hinge bolt holes. *tt12/04/2001
01180209/01/2001625851Exhibiting cosmetic crack in the outer door panel at the lower rear corner of the window opening. *tt12/04/2001
01090805/01/2001620249Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion at the hem flange at the bottom of any door / tailgate where the outer panel is folded over the inner panel. this may be caused by the adhesive absorbing water during the production process.07/23/2001
01020601/01/2001618034Information on body cosmetic crack in outer door panel. *jb04/03/2001
00090504/01/2000613744A condition may exist where the inner fender well is dented or dinged from stones being thrown into wheelwell. **mr07/28/2000
1347811/01/1999610892Information on troubleshooting a body boom condition while driving the vehicle at highway speeds. *tt05/18/2000
BC101339702001/02/199751197Trim/sight shields in the right/left front wheel well in front of the tire was removed from production in mid-june 1996. *jd06/27/1997
BC101259702001/02/199751189Vehicles having a water leak concern under the driver and/or passenger front seats should be inspected for a mis-positioned body sealing patch in the floor pan under the front seat. *jd06/27/1997
BC954296110111/01/199650853Vibration/noise at roof panel. *tw06/17/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
BC10572970505/01/199752854Ther only authorized repair for a front frame bumper mounting bracket needing replacement is to replace the frame. tw09/18/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02030102/01/2002630740Concerns with rattle in body side door area while driving. *tt04/23/2002
02040302/01/2002630746Concerns with power door locks self-activating or cycling. *tt04/23/2002
01180809/01/2001625838Concers that the power door locks may self-activate or cycle on some vehicles. *tt12/04/2001
BC103049702002/01/199751759Vehicles with running boards built on or after 1/30/97 will no longer have seals on the lower edge of the front and rear doors. *jd07/17/1997
BC307497230101/23/199751643Keyless entry system does not function when using the permanent code. *jd06/27/1997
BC006896110111/01/199650825Replacement instructions concerning power locks that cycle by themselves. *tw06/17/1997
BC890195040104/01/19953010000Unknown11/01/1995
BC428895060106/01/199542069Unknown11/01/1995
BC890495040104/01/199539874Keyless key entry fobs are sensitive and could cause inadvertent activation of the trunk release or panic functions. *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02070404/01/2002637607Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak / creak noise coming from the left front or right front door hinge area. *tt12/03/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
01170408/01/2001625324On some vehicles the hood scoop may come loose causing the hood scoop to detach from the hood. *tt11/19/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
02030502/01/2002630742Concerns with squeak or bind condition of the tailgate. *tt04/23/2002
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01110906/01/2001622855Some vehicles may exhibit cracks in the rear #1 crossmember and / or a creaking noise heard when turnign the wheel or driving over uneven surfaces. *tt10/23/2001
BC101119702001/02/199751175Recall 96s46 if the listed vehicle is found to be equipped with rivets instead of threaded fasteners on the #4 crossmember, no repair is required. *jd06/27/1997
BC006496110111/01/199650823New subframe/unibody attachment kit. *tw06/17/1997
BC002496110111/01/199650807A clunk or pop noise may be heard from the front of the vehicle under initial acceleration, braking or when turning. *tw06/17/1997
80-11-2106/01/198048436Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
01/31/20031
 There were hole(s) found on the fuel tank steps. the consumer was getting the dump truck inspected when he was told that this problem was not covered by warranty. *scc *nlm
01/27/20001
 Driver lost control and began to flip over, the vehicle came to rest in the passing lane, 2 occupants sustained injuries (mississippi uniform crash report,bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wilderness at m/s, vdhl1py147, left rear). nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
1
 Tailgate failed.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
 Prior to recall 98v-323 vehicle experienced stress, corrosion and cracking resulting in fracture and loss of structural integrity. consumer claims to have never received recall notice. when attempting to have vehicle repaired, dealer stated that the recall had already been performed and the recall is no longer in effect. consumer has filed a complaint with consumer protection. manufacturer notified. *tt
03/25/19991
 Consumer unable to have recall 98s36 on rear lower subframe mount nut performed due to dealers lack of parts.