Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0900204 | 01/27/2004 | 0900503 | 10005587 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn | 03/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0700202 | 02/04/2002 | 070200 | 629133 | Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
| 070200 | 06/16/2000 | 614154 | Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900503 | 11/21/2003 | 10005297 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
| 0900203 | 03/14/2003 | 10002279 | Engine stumble and/or misfire - malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090299 | 04/16/1999 | 604964 | Subject on oil filter adapter coming out of engine block during removal of oil filter. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01015 | 07/16/2001 | 620946 | Advance service information regarding a no-start condition which may exist following a hot soak. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| 070100 | 03/31/2000 | 610622 | A condition may exist where a low tone growl sound can be heard coming from the engine following a cold start while in drive or reverse with engine rpm between 1000 and 1300 rpm. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 090298 | 04/03/1998 | 600803 | Subject on engine to transmission dowel service. *yc | 11/08/1999 | |
| 081499 | 05/21/1999 | 606347 | Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *tt | 08/17/1999 | |
| 140299 | 06/18/1999 | 606107 | Experiencing hiss noise from engine when idling. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 8021/22/23 | 03/01/1999 | 604984 | Emissions recall regarding incorrect vehicle emission control information (veci) label. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 2500102A | 09/02/2002 | 2500102 | 10006129 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442, p0455, or p0456 - leak detection pump (ldp), leak detected. this bulletin supersedes 25-001-02 dated feb 11, 2002. *tt | 04/21/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 1802302 | 08/05/2002 | 182998 | 635687 | Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illumination with a catalyst efficiency failure diagnostic trouble code (dtc p0420) recorded in the power train control module (pcm). *tt | 10/30/2002 |
| 182998 | 08/21/1998 | 602188 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)illuminated with a catalyst efficiency failure. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 183398 | 10/30/1998 | 602892 | Subject regarding rough idlean dpoor driveability caused by egr valve being in partially open position. *ak | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/31/2012 | 61000 | ||
| The car has had regular oil changes and was due for a transmission service. sensors were replaced approximately three years ago. mechanic indicated that the pan below was wet with oil. when the car was towed out of the driveway, aaa tow jumped the battery it held for about a minute and then would not hold the start. the tow driver indicated that he believed that it was no transmission. sometimes there is an engine knock and sometimes as the charge is about to stop the engine runs with no noise. this car only has approximately 61,0000 miles, and has only been long distance to traverse city. further one shop indicated that the battery was only operating at 25%. no one would do a paid diagnostic on this vehicle. it was towed to firestone and mo's, in southfield and oak park respectively. | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 60000 | 5 | 07/27/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. while driving 20 mph over a small bump, the vehicle made a loud noise. the mechanic replaced the headlight and stated that the cable bushings needed to be replaced, which are connected to the transmission and the engine. the contact replaced the tie rods five times. the front lower ball joints were also replaced. the contact is the second owner of the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 173,000. | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 74500 | 1 | 05/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop for a diagnostic test. although a failure code was not detected, the problem persisted. the vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting further inspection. | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 135000 | 3 | 02/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. the vehicle started after sitting for approximately one to two minutes. the dealership inspected the vehicle multiple times, but they could diagnose the cause of the problem. the fuel system was cleaned , and the transmission was redone, but the problem persisted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 121135 | 1 | |
| Car intermittently runs hot, have replaced radiator, thermostat, and the fans are both running at the time of the problem, when taken to the dealers they say they cannot recreate the problem therefore it must not be happening, i have read more than 100 blogs of other consumers having the same problem with no answers offered by the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 125000 | 8 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt: contact complained of a lot of problems with the car. there was a new water pump/new battery cables/ new brakes/rotors, and pads on the car. also, put in a new heater coil. they did something to the air conditioner, and it will cost approximately $500-600 to fix it. currently there is an electrical problem. while driving down the street the car automatically shuts off. it is an electrical problem because they have replaced the lights in the car and they shorted out. consumer was told there was an electrical problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/17/2005 | 25500 | 2 | 09/05/2003 |
| Dt: when the consumer's wife started the vehicle it went forward while the vehicle was in park. this caused vehicle to run over a short wall. this resulted in injuries to the driver and the passengers. upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. the consumer believed that the problem was the transmission. recall work done on this issue. the consumer felt that the recall work was the reason for the accident. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they stated that it was not their fault. the accident occurred on 7-17-05.*ak just the week before this accident a new battery and transmission were installed at the service dealer. the consumer believes the computer malfunctioned. *nm | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Water pump failure.*mr while driving the vehicle's water pump seized which caused the timing belt to burn up throwing the pistons into the valves. *nm | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 1252 | 2 | 03/20/1999 |
| Nar 05/23/2003 *mr while traveling the consumers engine stalled twice with in a few hours apart. the air conditioner was also broken. *cb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving at 70 mph check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, then vehicle will stall. when this occurs, vehicle loses all power, resulting in no steering or brake. the dealership is unable to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While traveling 65 mph and without any indication vehicle stalls. dealer has been contacted, but can not duplicate problem. *ak dealer has replaced the spark plugs and fuel filter. vehicle occasionally dies while traveling freeway speeds. dealer is still unable to detemine the cause of engine failure. *jg | |||
| 10/17/2001 | |||
| Whenever waiting at a stop light or stop sign and for no reason vehicle would die out. at time of this occurrence, engine check light would be on and remain until vehicle had stalled. not able to restart vehicle sometimes.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The consumer stated while driving, the transmission began to slip. the transmission stayed in 2 or 3rd gear. *jb the driver's seat belt was inoperative. the oxygen sensor failed prematurely. the fuel lines leaked. the power door locks failed. the radio/cassette player failed. the power mirrors failed. the remote keyless entry system failed. the power windows and seats failed. the alarm was inoperative. trunk release was inoperative. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled, causing consumer to drift off the road. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that intake manifold failed. *ak | |||