Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 97T40A | 08/01/2001 | 97T40 | 621256 | This bulletin is to provide revised recommendations concerning the use of engine cooling system sealer in saturn vehicles containing dex-cool. *tt | 09/13/2001 |
| 97T04A | 08/01/2001 | 620967 | Technical information on engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer. *tt | 09/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 99P01 | 06/01/1999 | 606148 | Information on replacement of cracked cylinder heads. *tt | 08/10/1999 | |
| 96T65A | 02/01/1997 | 51165 | Engine may run hot and/or have engine oil mixed with engine coolant (vehicles equipped with shoc). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 94T56 | 12/01/1994 | 38069 | Intermittent squeal from front of engine on initial cold start. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 94T57 | 12/01/1994 | 37926 | Engine stalls within five minutes of start when coming to stop. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 94T48A | 12/01/1994 | 94-T-48 | 37927 | Engine knock and/or rattle noise due to a clearance condition between the piston pin and the connecting rod bushing. *tw | 02/09/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 96T65B | 05/01/1999 | 96T65A | 606531 | Conditions with the engine running hot and / or engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir. *tt | 08/26/1999 |
| 94T07E | 02/01/1997 | 94-T-07D | 51214 | Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| 94T07D | 02/01/1997 | 94-T-07C | 51211 | Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| 96T65 | 11/01/1996 | 50883 | Engine runs hot and engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir (replace cylinder head assembly). *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 95T36 | 08/01/1995 | 45877 | Objectionable engine vibration at idle (check cooling module mounts, engine strut cradle bracket, muffler hanger and strap, and adjust or replace as required. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 94T59 | 12/01/1994 | 39023 | Oil consumption concern. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 97110197T46 | 11/01/1997 | 54444 | Comments about a hoot or moan noise from the exhaust. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 96T32A | 04/01/1997 | 51893 | Engine runs rough, surges at idle, stalls after start. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 94T07F | 03/01/1998 | 94T07E | 601063 | A condition with the engine missing, lacking power and / or emitting a popping noise through exhaust manifold on a deceleration and / or at idle. *tt | 06/24/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Engine oil spills over into coolant fill surge tank. requires ongoing over heating and refilling car with oil. no one can tell me what exactly is the cause. possible manufacturer's defect.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/24/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Engine mount collapsed. yh | |||
| 04/13/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The vehicle makes knocking noise when starting due to rings stuck to pistons. yh | |||
| 01/22/1998 | 1 | ||
| Head cylinder failed causing vehicle to overheat. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 05/24/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Engine dies when the vehicle is stopped due to egr valve and alternator failure. yh | |||