Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 040308010 | 06/01/2004 | 10012182 | Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
| 040308015A | 05/01/2005 | 040308015B | 10011062 | Squeaking noise in front end on turns. *tt | 12/28/2004 |
| 010310005C | 10/01/2003 | 010310005B | 10004752 | Wheel squeak on vehicles with 14 and 15 inch wheel covers. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 010310005B | 03/01/2003 | 010310005A | 10001257 | Wheel squeak on vehicles with 14 and 15 inch wheel covers. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| 010310005A | 10/01/2002 | 010310005 | 10000179 | Squeak type noise coming from front or rear wheels. various models including the 2001 toyota cavalier. *tt | 02/14/2003 |
| 051402 | 05/14/2002 | 636669 | A customer may complain about a loud cluk on accel or decel with the noise emanating from the front suspension or steering system. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 060201 | 02/06/2001 | 618120 | Customers may comment that there is a pop, grinding or clunk noise from front end of vehicle when turning the vehicle or while going over bumps. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 02139 | 01/01/2004 | 10008871 | Squeak or rub type noise on turns coming from the front suspension as if it is coming from the shock absorber or the top mount. *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| 01967 | 01/01/2004 | 10006895 | Front suspension steer noise smooth road turns. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 020308006 | 05/01/2002 | 634877 | This bulletin is being issued to revise the front suspension fastner tightening specifications.*tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| 010232001C | 08/01/2004 | 010232001D | 627673 | Information regarding clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning. *yh *tt | 02/13/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/20/2003 | 37000 | 1 | |
| The brakes and the suspension failed.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 26 | 01/16/2001 | |
| Exhaust system was replaced due to it getting hot melting the carpet and paint inside trunk, fumes filled interior of vehicle at this time exhaust system is running just as hot again, dealer stated factory representative instructed him not to do anything about the exhaust system, there was nothing that could be done.*ak consumer states the vehicle has bad gas mileage, starter motor seized and failed, power steering fluid was leaking, coolant was leaking from left front and back of the vehicle, replaced radiator, heater blows cold air at idle, trunk leaks, head lamp is out of adjustment, glove box will not close, muffler fell off, key comes out of ignition with vehicle running, transmission has no reverse, there was brake pulsation at high speed or when stopping, brake pedal goes to floor, speakers inoperative, seat spring failed, suspected motor oil smell and replaced thermostat, horn was inoperative, power and grounds distribution replaced, window will not go down all the way, found window regulator failed, hazard lamps and turn signal were inoperative, replaced blown fuse, cigarette lighter inoperative, replaced blown fuse, traction control inoperative, engine light comes on, a/c hose leaking, replaced evaporator, hard to start and rough idle, engine make rattling noise and quit running, replaced head cylinder and 02 sensor, vehicle pulls to the left, overflow bottle melted and 42 goodyear tires blew out, also the hvac was inoperative. *yd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 09/24/2001 | 50168 | 1 | 09/24/2001 |
| While on active duty in the army, i purchased a used 2000 pontiac sunfire in georgia. the car began giving me problems only 6 months after the purchase. luckily, i forced the dealership to pay for a warranty because i had to have 3 major repairs within a 11/2 after that. unfortunately, shortly after the warranty was up, i discover numerous other problems with the automobile, including the recall. this car is truly a lemon! i do not believe i should have to suffer with this defective car. i owe over 3 times the value of the car. even though i have all the documentation to support my good care and maintenance, no one will touch this car because it has so many other defects besides the recall (front end suspension issues, fuel tank). i am a disabled veteran now with only a small pension to support myself and two children. this car has been a nightmare since i bought it and fixing the ignition switch is not going to fix this lemon. i have put over $3000 in repairs on this car over the last few years aside from the monthly financed payments of $282 x 3yrs=$10,152 and i still owe $7800. the car is only valued at $2150. and when dealers look at the history of problems behind this car, they don't even want to give me $2000.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | |||
| 09/24/2001 | 50168 | 1 | 09/24/2001 |
| While on active duty in the army, i purchased a used 2000 pontiac sunfire in georgia. the car began giving me problems only 6 months after the purchase. luckily, i forced the dealership to pay for a warranty because i had to have 3 major repairs within a 11/2 after that. unfortunately, shortly after the warranty was up, i discover numerous other problems with the automobile, including the recall. this car is truly a lemon! i do not believe i should have to suffer with this defective car. i owe over 3 times the value of the car. even though i have all the documentation to support my good care and maintenance, no one will touch this car because it has so many other defects besides the recall (front end suspension issues, fuel tank). i am a disabled veteran now with only a small pension to support myself and two children. this car has been a nightmare since i bought it and fixing the ignition switch is not going to fix this lemon. i have put over $3000 in repairs on this car over the last few years aside from the monthly financed payments of $282 x 3yrs=$10,152 and i still owe $7800. the car is only valued at $2150. and when dealers look at the history of problems behind this car, they don't even want to give me $2000.*ak | |||