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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 900515 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
92V131000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1989 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 12650 | 06/11/1993 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/15/1992 | 09/29/1992 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The 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 Summary | Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: 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. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
9705169704F | 05/16/1997 | 53613 | Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SEATS | |||||
0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: 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. *pe | 12/29/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION | |||
08/06/1997 | |||
Vehicle vibrates and acts if it's out of gas. |