Volkswagen Gti 1991

Model Gti made in 1991 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seats. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one 2.0l engine.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/28/2424/36/28Regular$ 7824900515

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
92V131000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1989 to 06/01/1992V (Vehicle)1265006/11/1993MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC09/15/199209/29/1992
Defect SummaryThe venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Consequence SummaryThe venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Corrective SummaryReplace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
NotesSystem: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe12/29/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9705169704F05/16/199753613Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart. *yc03/30/1998
SEATS
010106/12/2001621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt09/27/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe12/29/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
08/06/1997
 Vehicle vibrates and acts if it's out of gas.