Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1405175 | 10015910 | Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627 *sc | 08/16/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1410285R | 10017455 | Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. *tt | 11/08/2005 | ||
| 0602244R2 | 01/01/2004 | 10007522 | Oil leaking from left front of engine. *tt | 06/30/2004 | |
| 0704213R | 01/01/2003 | 10001717 | Loud chain rattling noise from right front of engine behind the timing cover. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| 06011703R | 01/01/2003 | 10001707 | Oil weepage/seepage from left front of engine. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| 0903143 | 01/01/2003 | 10001698 | Oil level reads at low mark on oil level dip stick. 1999 - 2003 vitara/grand vitara/xl-7. *tt | 06/19/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1703296 | 10019614 | Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle. *tt | 04/05/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Leak in ac condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. no offer to replace failing condenser by dealer who told me about problem with other condensers they knew about. can not find any contact info on suzuki motors site to complain. | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 60000 | ||
| 2000 grand vitara with 60k miles needs a timing chain tensioner. have been told this part should not need to be replaced at 60k miles. have read information from other suzuki grand vitara owners with similar problems after warranty is expired. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 03/12/2001 | ||
| Vehicle repair | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| Noise coming from timing cover. dealer indicated it was timing chain tensioner. dealer stated this was a common problem and that there is a technical service bulletin (tsb) concerning this issue. total cost to remedy the situation was approx $1600. the engine would need to be pulled from vehicle, oil pan, timing cover removed and three chains, and related tensioners replaced (12.5hrs labor). this problem should be covered either in total or partial by manufacturer. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 50000 | 6 | 09/12/2001 |
| Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. number of other problems with this vehicle. *bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. the consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. the vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. the fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. the tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light bulb went out. the consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. the temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. the vehicle needs new struts. *tc | |||
| 11/15/2001 | |||
| Vehicle has been leaking oil on top off engine, after 2-3 inspections dealer could not find the leak. oil leak got worse, vehicle lost 3-4 quarts of oil in 50-75 miles. consumer took vehicle to a second dealer. dealer determined oil galley plug to be the cause of the leak.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/14/2002 | |||
| Engine was leaking oil and could have caused a fire. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2000 | 1 | 11/23/1999 | |
| Vehicle caught fire 5 mintues after consumer parked it, vehicle burned to the ground, dealer stated it was not there problem and suzuki stated that the consumer needed to file this with his insurance, possible engine failure. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| The check engine light illuminated on the vehicle, the dealer informed consumer the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.*jb | |||