Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
1406704/01/2000613727Some vehicles may exhibit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr07/28/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
1226812/01/1998615523Some vehicles with optional power moonroof may not close from a partially open position after battery power is disconnected for vehicle service. *tt01/18/2001
535112/01/1998615434Information on the optional power moonroof. *tt01/16/2001
855504/01/2000613671Some vehicles may emit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr07/26/2000
1281006/01/1999606885Some vehicles may exhibit a rubber strip which loosens and separates from the windshield moulding on the left side a-pillar. *tt09/07/1999
639506/01/1999606821Some vehicles may exhibit a rubber strip which loosens and separates from the windshield moulding onthe left side a-pillar. *tt09/03/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
024303/04/2002636061Some vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/5/2001 may exhibit power door locks that self-active or cycle on. *tt11/04/2002
0118809/17/2001625707Power door locks, self activating or cycling.*jb11/30/2001
1552612/01/1998615511Some vehicles built 12/11/98 and before, may exhibit a chirping or squeaking-type noise from the left sliding door / b-pillar area while driving. *tt01/17/2001
535212/01/1998615435Some vehicles may exhibit a chirping or squeaking-type noise from the left sliding door / b-pillar area while driving. *tt01/16/2001
99-8-1505/03/1999606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt01/05/2001
1349611/01/19996092226Subject regaridng sliding side door operation. *tt11/28/2000
98518111/01/1998613311Some vehicles built on or before 10-25-98 may exhibit an inoperative or noise sliding door power lock actuator. *tt06/20/2000
98518211/01/1998613312Some vehicles built on or before 10/25/98 may exhibit an inoperative interior sliding door handle on either side of the vehicle. *tt06/20/2000
1213211/01/1998613153Some vehicles built on or before 10/25/98 may exhibit an inoperative or noisy sliding door power lock actuator. *mjs06/19/2000
1213311/01/1998613155Some vehicles built on or beford 10-25-98 may exhibit an inoperative interior sliding door handle on either side of the vehicle. *mjs06/19/2000
005603/06/2000612952Information regarding the power door locksthat may self-activate or cycle on some vehicles. *mjs06/14/2000
748211/01/1999610848Some customers may comment the the left or right sliding door may be difficult to operate and / or sticks in the fully open (detent) position. *tt05/16/2000
1320409/01/19996090573Information regarding self-activating door locks. *mjs03/21/2000
702309/01/19996090405Information regarding self-activating door locks. *mjs03/20/2000
9924511/29/19996090190Vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/15/1999 may have power door locks that self-active or cycle. *tt03/10/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
1571303/01/2002636354Information pertaining to liftgate cylinder operation. *tt11/07/2002
1226912/01/1998615524Information on vehicles equipped with two different gas-filled lift cylinders on the liftgate. *tt01/18/2001
529612/01/1998615402Some vehicles may exhibit a scratching / popping noise coming from the rear liftgate area. *tt01/16/2001
535312/01/1998615436Subject regarding all vehicles equipped with two different gas-filled lift cylinders on the liftgate. *tt01/16/2001
1221312/01/1998615473Some vehicles may exhibit a scratching / popping noise coming from the rear liftgate area. *tt01/16/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
10/10/2003420004
 While driving at various speeds the consumer would hear a loud noise coming from the brakes. when brake pedal was depressed it would go to the floor and there would be extended stopping distance. *ak different brake components have been replaced several times but the brakes continue to fail. the windshield molding flapped while driving. the driver's front door rattled while driving. the dealer lubed the window tracks. *nlm
12/01/20021
 When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. the consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. it was later determined that the throttle was dirty. a faulty resistor caused the blower to only work on high. the left front door panel fell off. *jb *nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
07/10/20011
 While driving at approximately 50 mph rear bumper disconnected from vehicle and fell off. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that plastic pins that hold bumper to vehicle broke.*ak *slc
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/01/2002207/01/2002
 When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. the consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. *jb the vehicle needed a new door panel and an injector. scc
09/01/2002107/01/2002
 When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. the consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. *jb dealer cleaned dirty throttle body. blower only worked on high. failed resistor replaced. left front door panel was peeling and had to be replaced. *tt
05/01/2001
 Creak/squeaking noise comes from all side doors of the van. same noise came from back liftgate, but after several trips to the dealer was eventually fixed. the van has been in the shop approximately 6 times for the noise from the side doors. they have not been able to fix it yet.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
06/04/2002
 While opening sliding door, it came completely off the hinges. dealer and manufacturer were notifed. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
10/29/2002
 Consumer stated that the rear hydraulic cylinder was lose causing the rear hatch door to fall without warning. dealer notified ts
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
05/01/20000
 Tailgate does not lift all the way. consumer has to open it, and lift it up with hand. then, it will gradually fall down. if not looking can easily hit ones head. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
09/01/1999
 Lift on rear door will not liftting door high enough in cold weather. i keep hitting my head on the door. i complained to the dealer and was told that they have received complaints about this problem, but, they cannot do anything about it at this time. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
09/01/199908/16/1999
 Defective design of the braking system caused a grinding noise when braking, and could cause extended stopping distance which might result in a crash. dealer replaced front brake rotors twice, and turned rotors once/ brake pads 4 times. also nois ecoming from sub-frame bolts. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak