Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 971101776304 | 11/01/1997 | 54066 | Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 98776304A | 02/01/1998 | 600282 | Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc | 05/05/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| I have replaced these items or had them replaced. 1.heater core 2.belt tensioner 3.alternator twice 4.fulepump 5.breaks back breaks are never right. causes right back to stope rolling 6.gas hand does not work 7.car loses power than regains power and surges 8.after starting car there is a loud knocking under car, possibly torq converter 9.starter sounds bad when car is getting started 10.right front axel is bad wobbles and ruins tire 11. clear coat paint is chipping 12.power locks do not work 13.window track on driverside bad 14.seal in trunck is bad leaks | |||
| There is a very strong fuel smell that enters passenger compartment. dealer cannot diagnose the problem. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 10/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| A cracked intake manifold caused the coolant light to come, the consumer vhanged the coolant but the light still illuminated, the consumer found that the intake manifod cracked causing coolant to mix with oil, as a result of the cracked intake the consumer had to replace the entire engine. the dealer was contacted and stated that there had been no recall and nothing could be done.*ak *nlm | |||
| 3 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Intake manifold leaks.. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/30/2001 | |||
| Recall 00v207000/ manufacturer's recall 00079; vehicle won't start unless holding key in start position. dealer claimed vehicle needed a new fuel pump, and wanted to charge $744.28. consumer received a recall issued in december, and kit was not available until march. consumer has contacted pontiac, and they were trying to work with consumer, believing she might have a case.*ak | |||
| 01/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had replaced fuel pump three times due to an electrical short in wire. wires had to be replaced. also, starter had to be replaced twice due to a voltage regulator. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| I have had a lot of trouble with squeaky steering column,now in addition recently,my headlights will go out and most likely is a contact within the operations stick on the steering wheel.i have problems with clunking noises on front left and all mechanics tell me my shocks are fine.my heater core has taken a dump,along with a battery,along with a fuel pump,all of which seem very premature all from 40000 miles to 55000 miles. | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. nlm | |||
| 05/31/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle cut off. vehicle was towed to the dealership. dealership stated that the fuel pump/ gas tank/catalytic converter and two ignition coils would have to be replaced. owner seeks reimbursement for cost of repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/04/1999 | |||
| Rubber pike that delivers the gas to the engine cracked. consumer noticed a gasoline smell. the dealership told them the part has to be ordered. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1995 | |||
| The fuel return hose was twisted. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/14/1999 | |||
| While driving at 25 mph run into some water on the road ,and the engine shut down due to the coil assembly getting wet. *ak. | |||
| 05/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle continually stalls when trying to accelerate from stop, due to fuel sending unit problem. *dh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was told by dealer that gas tank was defective but could not be replaced because the part was not available, consumer called customer service who said that they would ship an after market tank to dealer within 24 hour, no tank arrived and consumer is without a vehicle. nlm | |||
| 05/31/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle cut off. vehicle was towed to the dealership. dealership stated that the fuel pump/ gas tank/catalytic converter and two ignition coils would have to be replaced. owner seeks reimbursement for cost of repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Gas tank lid failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/20/2000 | |||
| Thermostat is fluctuating, gas level goes up and down, keeps blowing fuses. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the fuel pump failed. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driving the vehicle to work, got out of vehicle at work and was walking to the building and heard a loug bang. turned around and saw flames coming from the hood of the vehicle. called firemen and was told that the fire could have started in the fuel lines. *ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| Fuel tank has collapsed 5 or more times, was told to replace the gas cap and now that this has been done the problem still exists and consumer is driving without a gas cap. | |||