Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018133 | Tie rod specifications revised. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 010232001C | 08/01/2004 | 010232001D | 627673 | Information regarding clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning. *yh *tt | 02/13/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 010866010 | 10/01/2001 | 627538 | Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh | 02/11/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3589 | 18 | 07/09/1999 |
| Power steering assist (rack/pinion-long shaft) unit second failure. *bf the right rear weather strip was deformed, engine stalled shortly after starting, pulsating noise coming from the front end, tire noise, right rear window inoperative, clunking noise in the front end when turning, the battery light had come on for 20 minutes but the problem but was actually coolant light, the engine would crank but no start, the vehicle would run rough and dies, failed ignition switch, failed crankshaft sensor, remote was not working, lost power steering on a left turn and still had power on right turns, there was an oil leak, there was excessive wear of the intermediate steering shaft, and excessive play in the left front hub and bearing assembly. *sc | |||
| 02/13/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The car is was 6 months old and i hit a storm drain.the subframe assembly was replaced,also other components including but not limited to, the right strut,the left axle, 3 tires.the steering started shaking after the 'repair'. the car has been brought in to repair shops numerous times over past 6 months. last auto repair shop confirms,it is not from the wheels. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the front end has a very loud rattling noise while driving on bumpy roads. *slc | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 4 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes failed, abs, engine check light and low trac light come on at times, clanking noise in front end when pulling away, air conditioning system froze up and flooded inside of vehicle, air conditioning system blowing warm air. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The car has a roaring noise as you are driving. i have replaced two front tires and the problem continues. when i spoke to the dealer they got upset and told me come that i was wasting my time. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 12000 | 1 | 12/27/2003 |
| In minor sideway skid, rr lower control arm bars (2), bent like they were made of coat hangars. car only has 12000 miles on it, 1999 olds intrigue, garage kept. car flipped on to right side when control arm bars bent, causing vehicle to roll over on to side. son matthew injured. this may be all w bodies in gm line. cheapened system, new standards are needed to prevent vehicle roll over in minor skid. son was not speeding at time of accident. after owning 38 gm cars, this disgusts me. *jb | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| After starting vehicle then reversing could hear noise coming from front end, brakes had gone out and had to be replaced. air conditioner had blownout hot air instead of cool air. had to be repaired. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 12/11/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| While driving, and upon making a u turn at 5mph consumer suddenly heard a grinding noise and front wheel came completely off vehicle, consumer contacted dealer, after inspecting the vehicle, the dealer determined that the lower ball joint was the cause of the failure.*ak *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 02/13/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The car is was 6 months old and i hit a storm drain.the subframe assembly was replaced,also other components including but not limited to, the right strut,the left axle, 3 tires.the steering started shaking after the 'repair'. the car has been brought in to repair shops numerous times over past 6 months. last auto repair shop confirms,it is not from the wheels. | |||
| 09/27/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Steering rack makes loud noise when making tight turns and/or when breaking on bumpy roads. unrelated, left strut failed at 13,500 miles and had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 91158 | 1 | |
| Front stabilizer bar broke completely through near passenger side mount without prior audible notice. area of tube broken is approximately where the tube begins to flatten out for mounting to control arm. no prior accident or unusual stress has happened to this vehicle. it appears that it has slowly been worked until it comp-letely cracked through, and then there was a very audible banging noise during normal operation of the vehicle on city streets. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 11/27/1999 |
| Brakes have been pulsing a lot to the point that the car does not break well. took it in to have it fixed and was told that both front rotors and bearings would have to be replaced. told that this is a common problem with this car. cost me over $1000 for this repair. *nm | |||
| 12/17/2002 | 35000 | 1 | 07/07/2001 |
| The bearings on the counter balance shaft went bad, causing a knocking noise. ts *jg | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle has had struts replaced. *slc | |||