Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 30311 | 02/01/2003 | 30311 | 10012415 | Overheating thermostat stuck closed revised v8 thermostat available. this service bulletin replaces s303-11 dated 08/02. *eh | 03/01/2005 |
| 303157 | 08/01/2003 | 10012421 | Potential trust bearing failure. service action s157. *eh | 03/01/2005 | |
| 303158 | 11/01/2005 | 303158 | 10012420 | Poor idle check engine malfunction indicator lamp v6 engine improved breather elbow. service action s158. *eh | 03/01/2005 |
| 30302 | 03/01/2002 | 10012350 | 3.0 l v6 knock sensor desighations not based on cylinder bank desighations clarification. *eh | 02/25/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| S303S145 | 11/01/2001 | 628569 | On some vehicles, coolant has entered the coolant level sensor causing it to fail and give false readings - service action s145. *tt | 03/13/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| S600S474 | 09/01/2001 | 625474 | This service action introduces a routine cleaning procedure for vehicles experiencing partial blockage of the restricter in the engine part-load breather. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| S303S137 | 12/01/2000 | 616769 | On some vehicles within vin range l86902 - l93749, it is possible that contaminates may be present in the oil cooler system. this may result in a heavy bottom end knocking sound emanating from the engine. *tt | 03/09/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| Dealer replaced head gasket. at very low miles. consumer stated, this vehicle every month has had one problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| My left front tire was shaking profusely due to the lower control ball not being secured properly. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 06/27/2002 |
| Coolant leaking. found expansion (overflow) tank cracked on both sides. removed and replaced with a new one. *jb | |||
| 04/26/2006 | 49568 | 1 | 01/31/2002 |
| Coolant leaking. found expansion (overflow) tank cracked on both sides. removed, replace w/new. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| While driving at any rate of speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will stall without any notice at any speed.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 60000 | 12 | 12/22/2004 |
| When i bought the car a week later it blew hot air, i was told it only needed freon. i found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. a week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because i left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true there is something wrong. i have replaced tires at least six times. tires completely separate. i was driving and car slowed down on freeway and i was almost hit, i pulled over and it stopped and did it again and i had to push the traction control button, almost cost me my life! it now happens when i hit a bump. when i turn the car makes a extremely loud noise, (embarrassing) i was told it is a ball joint and can catch on fire. engine light has always been on and is now blinking and the car shakes and hesitates. i had to pay to get the brakes fixed 2 months after purchasing. radio turns on for no reason and runs battery down. i was told i have two leaks in my shocks and it is $1800 each. when i back up and turn the steering wheel vibrates. i can't even use the cigarette lighter to charge my cell because it does not work and has been replaced twice. the remote just stop working and i was charged $100 to reconfigure. the brakes act funny, can't even explain it. this car is unreal, a complete piece of junk. i can't even remember half the stuff i have endured and the money i have spent. *nm | |||