Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 990602012D | 04/01/2002 | 990602012C | 634218 | Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| 990602012C | 06/01/2001 | 990602012B | 623086 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 10/26/2001 |
| 010601013 | 05/01/2001 | 619716 | Information regarding engine oil cooler line replacement. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 990602012B | 02/01/2000 | 990602012A | 611277 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 05/31/2000 |
| 990602012A | 01/01/2000 | 990602012 | 609717 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| 990602012 | 06/01/1999 | 606523 | Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 000604003B | 02/01/2003 | 000604003A | 10001298 | Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt | 04/28/2003 |
| 676114A | 03/01/1997 | 52601 | Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| 876507A | 07/01/1998 | 609582 | Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking. | 04/04/2000 | |
| 98776002 | 06/01/1998 | 601901 | Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| 9709016114B | 09/01/1997 | 54332 | Experiencing engine noise. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 020605002 | 05/01/2002 | 634729 | Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 010605006 | 11/01/2001 | 628393 | Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 776512 | 04/01/1997 | 52347 | Engine rough, miss, and oxygen sensor dtc's (replace oxygen sensor jumper harness). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 776508 | 02/01/1997 | 51355 | Dtc p0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak | 12/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 3 | 05/20/1998 | |
| Temp gauge showed that enging was overheating. followed procedures in owner's manual for overheating. continued to overheat when driving longer distances. took it to dealer who flushed out radiator/cooling system twice. 3rd time informed that coolant had turned to brown slush and entire radiator system needed replacing | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Ac compressor replaced twice. flush cooling system (dexcool). idler arm replaced 48222. lower ball joints.48222 recalled left rear axle leak.48222 oil cooler lines replaced,48222. charging system failer replaced alternater 47577 replaced battery 47577 frnt brakes and rotors 45631 fuel sender unit39434 driver side door pin 39434 ses light on oxygen sensor replace ac compressor 35338 clean egr valve 35338 ac compressor 33196 51000 lower ball joints are worn again (dealer replaced original because of recall) put junk back on vehicle. | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 65000 | ||
| Other: replacing the windshield wiper motor engine: a cyclinder on the vehicle cracked and needed a new motor. this is absurd. with a regularly maintained vehicle, with only 5 1/2 years of ownership there should be no reason other than improper casting, metal fatigue, default from the factory that a new motor should have been needed with this kind of mileage. | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 04/22/1997 | |
| Power seat shorted out and the dealer repaired the burned and chafed wires, belt tensioner was noisy, the remote locks shorted out and the dealer replaced the receiver module, intake gasket was leaking coolant, rear wiper motor shorted out, fuel sensor shorted out, right axle seal failed causing fluid to leak, multifunction switch failed, the transmission had no reverse, no third gear only first gear. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle over heated, due to a failed water pump. *jb | |||
| 11/13/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| This vehicle is prone to multiple component failures. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| There is rust in the anti-freeze, i had the anti-freeze drained and replaced the fluid and after only 7000 miles the anti-freeze is once again filled with a brownish , gritty fluid. it was suggested that i replace it again so as to not damage any of the engine componets. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 1 | 11/13/1996 | ||
| When engine temperature reaches 210 degrees the fan clutch comes on and causes substantial loss of engine power. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 71000 | 1 | |
| Premature failure of connecting rod bearing on 1997 oldsmobile bravada 4.3l v-6 engine. *jb | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 2 | ||
| Customer stated that belt/pulley making noise, dealer replaced tensioner, acc drive, and serpentine belt which was making a noise and starting to crack. *yd | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Airbag light is came on. also, water got in the oil by the placement of the dipstick. consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/13/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| This vehicle is prone to multiple component failures. | |||
| 3 | |||
| The vehicle stalls without warning causing the loss of power steering and braking, putting transmission in neutral and cranking the engine while moving results in immediate start-up, dealer unable to duplicate the problem. nlm | |||
| While driving vehicle just stalls , and there is a loss of power steering and power brakes. dlr can't find a reason for it. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 2 | ||
| Customer stated that belt/pulley making noise, dealer replaced tensioner, acc drive, and serpentine belt which was making a noise and starting to crack. *yd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10 | |||
| Interior lights sometimes stay on wont shut off, digital compass, tempature screen wont keep memory--broken fuel pump, leaked gas---driver door will not shut, frame around door latch to crack & break---rear wiper does not move---factory deck sometimes does not work---cd player wont work at all---service engine light stays on---key gets stuck in ignition--automatic door lock does not work---loud knocking sound when turning | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. nlm | |||