Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 03054 | 05/17/2004 | 10007859 | Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 98003 | 02/01/1998 | 600193 | Information on spark plug tip erosion calibration pcm reflash. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 990604037 | 09/01/1999 | 608390 | Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 04/21/1998 | ||
| Consumer heard an explosion when she turned on the ignition and a small fire under hood melted some parts. *ph smoke was seen coming from under the hood. the vehicle has had all maintenance regularly at the dealer only. the consumer was not aware of the cause. *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | 07/18/1998 | ||
| The vehicle caught on fire when the ignition was turned. *mr *ph *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/18/2002 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| This alternator growling/noise and tension pulley assembly began making noises at about 30,000. then at about 40,000 it really began making growling noises especially a lower speeds. then while we were on a trip to michigan and wisconsin visiting my relatives and children, it became apparent i had better get this fixed before getting back on the road to our home in bella vista,ar. some 750 miles. while in milwaukee i was advised to to see felsing service inc. 9128 w. burleigh st., milwaukee, wi. since gm dealerships could not guarantee me to have car ready as i had to be back in bella vista on thursday. mr. flesing said he could repair this. i wanted a new alternator, but none could be found in milwaukee. so i consented to a delco remfg. unit and a new pulley assembly.this was completed in a few hours. the bill was $388.10. i feel this alternator should last and be adequately functional for more than 40,000. but the very fact that no new altarenator for my vehicle could be found in milwaukee on that monday tells me, as i also have heard, gm is having problems with alternators etc. otherwise the car is a fine runnign car with good gas mileage etc.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Alterenator fell off causing damage to serpentine belt and air conditioner system. nlm | |||
| 12/29/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Alternator made loud high-pitched whine - replaced at my expense. gear indicator on console des not function in cold temperatures. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/07/1998 | 3 | 11/07/1998 | |
| 1998 oldsmobile eighty eighty has problem where there is leakage of battery fluid from the positive pole of the battery. *mr the positive pole had come out of the battery and caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the driver had no control of the vehicle. three battery's had been replaced, the first was still under warranty. (ac delco battery) *sc *jb | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 31009 | ||
| 1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Engine and other parts were replaced on april 3rd 2002. vehicle takes 3-4 tries before starting. all communication lights illuminated on dashboard after it started up. 5-10 minutes into driving lights went out. dealer was informed of problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Engine and other parts were replaced on april 3rd 2002. vehicle takes 3-4 tries before starting. all communication lights illuminated on dashboard after it started up. 5-10 minutes into driving lights went out. dealer was informed of problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Car stops without warning during traffic , locking up steering and braking capabilities. this has occurred on seven different occasions. two occasions required towing at the owners expense. manufacturer has been notified. also better business bureau. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 1 | 03/29/1999 | |
| Consumer tried to start vehicle,there was a rattling noise, did not start. consumer then replaced starter, but vehicle still did not start. towed vehicle to dealer who found a gasket had failed, coolant had filled cylinders of engine. *ak | |||