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 - ENGINE | |||||
| 010601002A | 12/01/2002 | 010601002 | 10000782 | Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 75000 | 1 | 07/07/1999 |
| The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. it was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. the dealer also replaced the intake nd valve cover gaskets, radiator hose, wheel cylinders and thermostat. *jb *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump and brakes, and the interior lights were inoperative. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Coolant is leaking from underneath vehicle. dealership is aware of problem. mechanic at dealership told consumer that transmission was leaking and needed to be replaced. *ak constant problem with low coolant and repairs very expensive. but thought problem was over look. *mj | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 73000 | 1 | 09/12/1999 |
| While driving at highway speed the vehicle began to knock. then , engine light illuminated. vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced, and replaced some parts. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 1 | 09/19/1999 | |
| While driving at highway speed engine began to knock. also, engine light illuminated. took vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined the engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Engine cylinder failed, causing vehicle to overheat. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The check engine and low coolant lights appear often and the engine idles at an abnormal setting. which causes the engine to run warmer than it should and causing the brake pads to be replaced long before they should be. as for the low coolant light, there is not a need to add coolant because its just a little less than full. and as for the high idle, the car has accelerated at times by its self to 45 mph. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/08/2002 | |||
| Anti freeze liquid eats away intake manifold, causing vehicle to overheat. dealer contacted and replaced part.*ak | |||