Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 010602012 | 12/01/2001 | 628890 | Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 676204 | 12/01/1996 | 50564 | Coolant loss, visible coolant leakage, low coolant lamp on or coolant odor caused by coolant leakage. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010601002A | 12/01/2002 | 010601002 | 10000782 | Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 970501776109 | 05/01/1997 | 53011 | Exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 indicating engine misfire conditions. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| 776109 | 04/01/1997 | 52596 | Engine stall at cold start, rough idle, oil filter expansion, high oil pressure and engine misfire dtc's (replace oil pump with improved press relief valve bore). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 010601010A | 06/01/2001 | 0106010101 | 620810 | Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt | 08/30/2001 |
| 990604005A | 04/01/2001 | 990604005 | 619360 | Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 990604005 | 02/01/1999 | 776304A | 604343 | Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt | 04/26/1999 |
| 98576124A | 06/01/1998 | 57-61-24 | 601915 | Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| (1)54,971 miles "low coolant light" dex-cool coolant guaranteed for 5 years or 150,000 miles reported "dirty coolant" flushed and replaced. stated no leaks,(2) intermittent "low coolant light" topped up "dex-cool" as per manufactures instructions. (3)56,000 miles replaced hose that had disintegrated (4)59,350 miles "coolant leak" replaced water pump, replaced serp. belt saturated with coolant. possible intake manifold leak! engine shampoo because of coolant saturation.(5)62,370miles "coolant leak" replaced intake manifold, and gasket replaced dex-cool for the 4th time. there is a problem with dex-cool coolant causing coolant system to break down. (6) possible rad leak!!! | |||
| 5000 | 1 | 01/01/2002 | |
| I just got work done to it 9/13/02 thermostat, water pump, and timing chain. when i first start up the car and drive about two blocks the temperature go straight to the half mark and work it's way towards the hot temperature. the car gets hot too fast. i have spent $600.00 on this car so far and i just bought it. the warranty just expired about three months ago. it was a three month warranty on the car. ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767158 | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 1 | 04/30/1997 | |
| Vehicle stalled in oct 2000. dealer found nothing. on 14 mar 2001, consumer was at stop light, applied gas and vehicle did not move forward. then, put vehicle in reverse, again nothing. consumer put back in drive, and vehicle surged forward, engine revved. dealer again found nothing. *ak coolant light illuminated and there was a coolant smell present in vehicle, dealer replaced coolant system; water pump, coolant pump, timing chain, vehicle stalled and dealer replaced the belt tensioner. vehicle wouldn't engage in any gear, dealer replaced a broken shift cable console shifter and found shifter boot coming out, dealer installed new shifter. consumer stated vehicle has rough idle. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 08/08/2001 |
| Water pump is leaking and making bearing noise the estimated cost of repairs is $600. *jb | |||
| 5 | 11/30/1998 | ||
| Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. pump leaking, remove and replace water pump. | |||
| 03/25/2002 | |||
| Vehicle had no heat. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced water pump/ gaskets, and seals however, . problem reoccurred. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 5 | 03/18/1998 | |
| Received recall notice #97v05900 for under hood fuse. contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by vin #. vehicle was not repaired. also, other problems included: ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and ,problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1998 | 07/29/1997 | ||
| The passenger's seat slides around. would fail to lock after being pushed back or forward. the window fell out of track after going down or up. the anti-freeze would leak on side of cab. the trunk fails to stay locked after being shut. it keeps popping open. taking vehicle to dealer to check on defects.*ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. the crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. the cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. no front brakes. calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. *ak right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 5 | 03/18/1998 | |
| Received recall notice #97v05900 for under hood fuse. contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by vin #. vehicle was not repaired. also, other problems included: ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and ,problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. the crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. the cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. no front brakes. calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. *ak right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle stalled because the oil pressure exceeded its normal range, the dealer replaced the 02 sensor and cleaned the fuel tank, also the transmission experienced a hard shift. *ak *jb | |||
| 03/25/2002 | |||
| Vehicle had no heat. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced water pump/ gaskets, and seals however, . problem reoccurred. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/02/1998 | 1 | 01/12/1998 | |
| Oil pressure is too high due to oil pump failure. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/07/2002 | |||
| Engine blewout while driving 70-73 mph, and engaged in cruise control. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 5 | 11/30/1998 | ||
| Defective engine had stalling problems replace alternator and caught on fire. customer states hears a banging noise when steps on brakes intermittently, front pads worn, customer denied work aware need front brake. pump leaking, remove and replace water pump. | |||
| 05/11/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Dealer let his girlfriend and whoever drive the car and put 2000 miles on it prior to my purchase. they let it get to low on oil , thus causing this engine failure. he refuses to refund my money or pay for engine replacement. another friend of mine also bought a car from him and her engine went bad also, he is an alcholic and just got of jail as of this writing for his fourth dwi this year, 2000. he forgets what he tells people.*ak | |||
| 10/31/1998 | |||
| Ongoing problem with intermittent engine stalling. also, abs light came on and off, indicating brake failure. vehicle was involved in a rear end accident because of brake failure. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five or more occasions, and nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Have contacted dealer numerous times and nothing has been done, dealer sold car with spark plug misfires, stalling, and a badly needed transmission flush *ak | |||
| While driving on wet pavement water got into the engine compartment though the air cleaner system, causing the vehicle to stall on the highway. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Engine runs rough, looses power and temp. gauge runs high, lights dim when decellerating. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle stalled because the oil pressure exceeded its normal range, the dealer replaced the 02 sensor and cleaned the fuel tank, also the transmission experienced a hard shift. *ak *jb | |||