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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/11/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| At 25mph the aluminum block engine shuts off. it could had caused an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak consumer also states that the anti-lock brakes on the vehicle are not working. consumer said that since she had taken vehicle to the tire kingdom, to change a tire, the mechanic suggested that the brakes were bad, so she had them fixed and since then, they have worked the same since. also the cooling system is not working (for the past 2yrs)/feels car is not safe.*scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/11/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| At 25mph the aluminum block engine shuts off. it could had caused an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak consumer also states that the anti-lock brakes on the vehicle are not working. consumer said that since she had taken vehicle to the tire kingdom, to change a tire, the mechanic suggested that the brakes were bad, so she had them fixed and since then, they have worked the same since. also the cooling system is not working (for the past 2yrs)/feels car is not safe.*scc | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 1 | 02/07/1997 | |
| While pulling into the driveway noticed smoke coming from tail pipe. independent mechanic informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. notified manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a warranty, and repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of engine aluminum head cracked ,causing the pressure to back up into radiator and blow up. dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost went to consumer.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 3 | 08/13/1994 | ||
| Alternator belt continually becomes loose. | |||