Engine
4.6L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 95 of 127 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
42 complaint records2 fire reports
"WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
19 complaint records1 fire report2 crash reports
"WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Fuel system
17 complaint records1 fire report
"FUEL PUMP AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED AFTER REPLACEMENT VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO BURNT WIRE CONNECTING HARNESS TO FUEL PUMP. MJS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE98005 opened Feb 1998 | closed Aug 1998 | Exterior Lighting | ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION |
| EA95025 opened Aug 1995 | closed Sep 1996 | Unknown Or Other | DASH TRIM SEPARATION A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT... |
| PE95025 opened May 1995 | closed Aug 1995 | Unknown Or Other | DASH TRIM PIECE SEPARATION There is no summary currently available |
| SQ94016 opened Feb 1994 | closed Mar 1994 | Exterior Lighting | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH There is no summary currently available |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996141 1996-09-16 | Fuel System | 13,310 | NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.9 LITRE ENGINES. AN INCORRECT ENRICHMENT CALIBRATION TO THE FUELING STRATEGY OF THESE VEHICLES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING USED MAY RESULT IN NON COMPLIANCE WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC4696E Nov 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIC4696D Sep 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIC4696C May 2018 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| 130089009 Sep 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules | |
| 990601019 Feb 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT |
Show 27 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01792 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR | |
| 030137002 Nov 2003 | Visibility | REVISED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 030601027 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT | |
| 990601010 Jun 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT | |
| 831704 Oct 1998 | Structure | CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC | |
| 98876517 Jun 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CONDITIONS REGARDING DTC CODE P039, TORGUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT, MAY SET WHEN DRIVING UP A SLIGHT GRADE AFTER A COLD START. *YC | |
| 971101631041 Nov 1997 | Structure | COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS). | |
| 971101533304 Nov 1997 | Suspension | COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC | |
| 9709013202B Sep 1997 | Steering | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC | |
| 970901731609 Sep 1997 | Seats | COMMENTS THAT THE HEATED SEATS HAVE BECOME INOPERATIVE. *YC | |
| 731608 Jun 1997 | Visibility | EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW | |
| 970501731505 May 1997 | Structure | COMMENTS ABOUT FRONT DOOR AUXILIARY WHEATHER STRIP BEING LOOSE OR NOT FULLY SEATED. *YC | |
| 577106A Feb 1997 | Power Train | COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW | |
| 577106A Dec 1996 | Power Train | COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW | |
| 536302 Jun 1995 | Fuel System | ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START - NO FUEL PRESSURE (REPLACE MODULE FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND JUMPER HARNESS). *SD | |
| 539002A Jun 1995 | Visibility | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE (REPLACE RKE MODULE).*SD | |
| GM433505A Apr 1995 | Structure | RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW | |
| GM539002 Apr 1995 | Structure | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE(REPLACE RKE MODULE). *TW | |
| 538203 Feb 1995 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW | |
| 431522 Feb 1995 | Structure | EXCESSIVE TWIST OR FLEXING OF THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID WHEN CLOSING FROM THE SIDE. *TW | |
| 476307 Feb 1995 | Fuel System | EXTENDED CRANK TIME AFTER COLD SOAK. *TW | |
| 577106 Feb 1995 | Power Train | COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW | |
| 431043A Feb 1995 | Structure | FRONT DOORS MAY NOT STAY OPEN ON SLIGHT GRADE. *TW | |
| 439024 Jan 1995 | Structure | AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCK WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF. *TW | |
| 433505 Dec 1994 | Structure | RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION. *TW | |
| 431225 Nov 1994 | Equipment | A/C COMPRESSOR MOAN NOISE UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TW | |
| 3179 | Power Train | SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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