Engine
3.8L 6-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 139 of 173 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.
Brakes
105 complaint records7 crash reports
"FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALERSHIP TURNED ROTORS AND REPLACED PADS, HOWEVER PROBLEM IS NOW BACK. *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 →
Engine & cooling
19 complaint records1 fire report
"WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLS OUT. SOMETIMES IT STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *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 engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
16 complaint records2 fire reports1 crash report
"CAR HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER UPON TAKE OFF. WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO PULL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE WIRING HARNESS..."- 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 electrical system parts in the directory →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998170 1998-08-26 | Emissions | 934 | NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7 LITRE ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE COULD FAIL DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE FAILING TO MEET APPLICABLE EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-NA-073 Feb 2023 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. | |
| PIP4723F Jan 2022 | Fuel System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| PIP4723D Jan 2020 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| 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. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| PIP4723C Sep 2017 | Tires | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| PIP4723B Feb 2017 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| PIP4404F Oct 2015 | Engine | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. | |
| Recalls Jun 2014 | Equipment | Vehicle Recalls | |
| 05-06-04-035D May 2014 | Fuel System | This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. | |
| PIC5913 Sep 2013 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. | |
| 130089009 Sep 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules | |
| PIP4404E Aug 2013 | Steering | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. | |
| 3144 Jun 2009 | Tires | SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE | |
| 050604058 Sep 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT | |
| 020730024A Aug 2005 | Power Train | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT | |
| 050417001 Mar 2005 | Power Train | DECREASED PROPELLER SHAFT SERVICE LIFE. *TT | |
| 000730022B Dec 2004 | Power Train | A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH | |
| 040731005 Aug 2004 | Power Train | CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT | |
| 040601021 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT | |
| 01599 Jan 2004 | Power Train | 4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT | |
| 01119A Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT | |
| 3027 Jan 2004 | Power Train | HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT | |
| 3020 Jan 2004 | Power Train | 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT | |
| 030730056 Nov 2003 | Power Train | 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT | |
| 030604060 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT | |
| 030604005 Jan 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0230. *TT | |
| 020844019 Dec 2002 | Equipment | REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS. *TT | |
| 020601029 Sep 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT | |
| 020604023A Jun 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT | |
| 052802 May 2002 | Structure | SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID. *TT | |
| 020866006 May 2002 | Fuel System | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| 020604023 May 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT | |
| 020844003 Mar 2002 | Structure | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS. *TT | |
| 020864005 Mar 2002 | Structure | SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON A RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. *TT | |
| 010730023B Mar 2002 | Power Train | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT | |
| 020731001 Feb 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING) *JG | |
| 010857009 Dec 2001 | Structure | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET. *TT | |
| 010730023A Nov 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH | |
| 010864003A Jul 2001 | Visibility | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR IS NOISY GOING UP OR DOWN. *TT | |
| 010730023 Jun 2001 | Power Train | SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET | |
| 010730021 May 2001 | Power Train | THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT | |
| 010730012 Apr 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT | |
| 010730020 Apr 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT | |
| 010858002 Apr 2001 | Structure | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| 010730007 Feb 2001 | Power Train | THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| 010864003 Jan 2001 | Visibility | INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE. *JB | |
| 000857004 Dec 2000 | Structure | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS. *TT | |
| 0008110004 Oct 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR. *TT | |
| 180900 Sep 2000 | Unknown Or Other | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK. *TT | |
| 000601008 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CHIRP NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2107225. *TT | |
| 990523002A Dec 1999 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896. *TT | |
| 990523006 Dec 1999 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2102472 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLY. *TT | |
| 99057 Oct 1999 | Electrical System | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE. *TT | |
| 990867002A Oct 1999 | Structure | CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A TICKING NOISE FROM THE ROOF NEAR THE LOCK PILLAR. *TT | |
| 990604037 Sep 1999 | Electrical System | SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS | |
| 990730013 Aug 1999 | Unknown Or Other | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT | |
| 990867002 Jun 1999 | Structure | SOME COUPE STYLE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE FROM ROOF PANEL NEAR SIDES. *TT | |
| 990138001 Jun 1999 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COMPRESSOR FAILURE DURING AGRESSIVE ENGINE ACCELERATIONS. *TT |
Showing 60 of 73 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- 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
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