Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 16783 | 04/01/2003 | 10002664 | When replacing a mass air flow (maf) sensor, ensure that the air cleaner screen is not attached to the maf sensor being replaced. 1995-2003 models. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 8 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| The consumer experienced the following: replaced two quick change valves, which appeared to be leaking, the tires dry rotted, and needed a new radiator. after the vehicle was picked up from repair(s), it started to make a noise, which was coming from the power steering, when turning left or right. the power steering pump nd rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle stalled in a parking lot. the dealer stated that the iac motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle stalled again, and the dealer stated that the rcm module needed to be replaced. the exterior temperature gauge was inoperative, and there was a hole in the left rear window where the latch had fallen out. the consumer has requested a refund for the money spent on repairs. scc | |||
| 12/08/2002 | |||
| While traveling about 55mph on the highway the check engine light appear on the dashboard and will not go off until the vehicle is shut down. please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer's vehicle is experiencing failure of the head gaskets. the dealership is declining to repair the vehicle. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head gasket failed because of design/material defect. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle overheating. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway there is carbon fuel come though the intake manifold and clogged it up. *ak | |||