Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 98033 | 10/19/1998 | 615100 | Voluntary emission campaign involving the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| 98033 | 11/10/1998 | 603002 | Evaporative emission canister purge solenoid vlave replacement and convertible only, prom replacement. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| 98033 | 10/01/1998 | 602746 | Voluntary emission recall campaign - evaporative emission conister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement. *yc | 01/11/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 676001 | 02/01/1997 | 51353 | Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw | 12/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/14/2002 | 115000 | 5 | 05/19/1999 |
| Several problems at different times.olt fell out of rear of engine cradle causing loss of steering. went into the ditch and could have been serious if it had happened at a different location. severe oil leak in engine, origin unknown.ilting mechanism in steering column is loose which caused bracket to break and allows steering wheel to move up and down. while steering wheel is down and being turned, the car dies. seat tilt mechanism on front passenger seat does not hold seat back in upright position. white smoke comes out of steering column after the car is started. rear brake calipers rust causing brakes to lock up and score the rotor. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/07/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| No summary | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 10/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration due to engine vacuum hose line falling off, resulting in loss of control. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/19/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Egr valve and coolant temperature sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| While driving in town heard a clunking sound, and could no longer steer the vehicle. then stopped, looked underneath, and the engine was on the ground. towed to the dealer. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Transmission and fly wheel failed. | |||
| 12/20/1997 | |||
| Front cradle bolt came off while vehicle was running, causing power steering to become inoperative, resulting in consumer running into a ditch. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| After driving for 30 minutes vehicle was parked, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine area. then fire was noticed falling from the bottom, and the engine compartment broke out into flames, burning the vehicle up. cause of fire unknown. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1994 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Engine failed. | |||
| When traveling engine had rod failure which resulted in shut down due to california emissions smog factors mfg, has no new engine to replace failed one, engine must be rebuilt to further use. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 05/20/1996 | |||
| Truck leak, in for repair 3 times, can not find the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Ecm, spark plugs, prom and oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| The evaporative emissions canister perge cylinder valve failed. nlm | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Ecm, spark plugs, prom and oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 07/19/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Egr valve and coolant temperature sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 3 | 08/01/1995 | |
| There were bolts missing or not put in at the manufacturer to cause the upper an lower gasket to go bad right were the two bolts were messing . they said that there was suppose to be 14bolts an i had 12 bolts thats why the upper an lower gasket blew right ware the to bolts were messing . now when i got this car it had 32100 mileson it the clear coat was coming off then took it to a to bolts and i had 12 an ware the to bolts were messing is were the gasket blew out. so i had to pay 678.63 .and then the clear coat started peeling and chipping on the car . now when i got this car , it had 32100 miles on it | |||