Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 676001 | 02/01/1997 | 51353 | Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw | 12/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. said that this is an old problem. have worn down rotors. must replace calipers and rotors in rear. also in rear, emergency brake has failed. also looks to be old problem. states front brakes also need rotors. uneven wear on rotors. mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased. noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors. is there anything that can be done? | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/08/1998 | |||
| Timing belt wore out, causing the vehicle to lose all power. dealer not aware of the problem, no warranty, repairs at owners expense. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Power steering hoses and pumps have on three occasions had problems about one month apart.the hose and pump were replaced, and problem still exists. problems cannot be duplicated. *ak consumer also states there is a whine noise when taking off. *adj | |||
| While traveling the vehicle stalls without indications. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. said that this is an old problem. have worn down rotors. must replace calipers and rotors in rear. also in rear, emergency brake has failed. also looks to be old problem. states front brakes also need rotors. uneven wear on rotors. mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased. noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors. is there anything that can be done? | |||