1998 BUICK Century

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

4 Recalls for 1998 BUICK Century

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-05-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL’S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.

2009-02-17 STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN’S “OE SOLUTIONSTM” BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Remedy:

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN’S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

2007-03-12 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

1999-12-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THE VERTICAL HEAD LAMP ADJUSTING DEVICE MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED PROPERLY.

Remedy:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER’S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTICALLY AIMING THE HEADLAMPS.

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11 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 BUICK Century

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Date Component  
2014-07-23 lights (exterior & interior)
2011-05-12 paint
2011-05-12 windshield & wipers
2011-05-12 computer controls
2011-05-12 fuel system
2011-05-12 seats & seat belts
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 lights (exterior & interior)
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 paint

0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 BUICK Century

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Date Component  
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6 Investigations for 1998 BUICK Century

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1999-08-20 2000-01-13 VISIBILITY
2003-09-15 2003-12-18 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2003-09-15 2003-12-18 STEERING
2003-01-02 2003-09-15 STEERING
1999-04-16 1999-08-20 VISIBILITY
2003-01-02 2003-09-15 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

79 Service Alerts for 1998 BUICK Century

Date Description
2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

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. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-05 350000 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. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

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

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2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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

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2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

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2014-04-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

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2017-02-03 200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

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2017-01-25 200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

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1998-10-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. *YC

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1998-02-01 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC

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1999-02-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT

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2001-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WHERE THE CARPET PULLS OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATE ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR FOOT WELL AREA. *TT

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1998-09-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. *YC

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1997-11-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR. *YC

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2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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

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2013-09-19 110000 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. Techni

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2005-09-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

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1998-09-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SHAKING SENSATION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED BETWEEN 35-55 MPH (55-90 KM/H) ON SMOOTH ROADS WITH CURVES OR DIPS. *YC

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1997-11-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR. *YC

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2002-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2002-02-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING HVAC TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE SIDE TO SIDE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B0361, B0441 SET. *TT

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1998-10-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

COMMENTS ON SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL STATIONS OR CROSS TALK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS WITH SEVERAL STRONG AM STATIONS. *YC

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1998-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

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2003-02-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUN VISORS MAY NOT STAY IN INTENDED POSITION. *TT

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2003-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

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1999-06-01 010000 STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. *TT

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2002-01-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON WIND NOISE OR A WHISTLE AROUND THE MIRRORS ON THE FRONT DOORS. *TT

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2001-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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2003-07-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

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1998-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC

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2004-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HVAC SIDE TO SIDE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. *SC

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2005-09-01 020000 SUSPENSION

TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS REVISED. GM TECH LINK. *TT

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1997-09-01 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

INFORMATION ON THE BASE AND GAGE CLUSTERS – CIRCUIT BOARD UPDATE. *TT

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2002-05-13 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDER FROM THE REAR DOOR SILL PLATE, LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE. *TT

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2002-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

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2001-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

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2001-10-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH

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2005-01-01 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

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2003-12-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START CONDITION; VARIOUS EL

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2001-06-01 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

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1997-12-17 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR FIRST PHASE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING. *YC

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1998-07-01 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOOR GLASS STICKS IN THE FULL UP POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAINLY HAPPENS IN WARM WEATHER. *TT

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1998-07-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR FLOOR IS WET WITH CLEAN WATER ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN VIN BREAKPOINTS W1587942 AND W1584117. *TT

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1998-07-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

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2004-01-01 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

MANUAL DUAL ZONE FAN AND MODE KNOB REPLACEMENT. SERVICE VME. *TT

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2002-12-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

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1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

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2001-12-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CARPETING IS SEPARATING FROM, OR COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REAR DOOR OPENING SILL PLATE MOLDING. *TT

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2001-12-01 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

SUBJECT REGARDING HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT INCREASES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

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2001-12-01 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

SUBJECT REGARDING HEIGHT RESTRAINT HEIGHT INCREASES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

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2001-03-01 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR RANGE SELECTOR IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. *TT

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1998-04-01 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CONDITION WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION. *YC

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2001-04-12 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE OIL WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNDER LOW / NO OIL PRESSURE CONDITIONS. *TT

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1999-09-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

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2002-03-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE TIME IT TAKES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR GLASS TO DEFOG. *SLC

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2001-10-11 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING WIND NOISE FROM THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AREA. *TT

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2000-09-01 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT

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2003-06-01 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT

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1999-10-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT

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1998-03-24 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INFORMATION ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. *YC

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

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1999-08-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

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1999-08-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ARMREST. *TT

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2002-04-22 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE PRINDLE DISPLAY IS NOT LEGIBLE WHEN MOVING FORM A DARK AREA TO A LIGHTED AREA, WHEN THEVHECLE IS STARTED INSIDE A GARAGE, THE HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON AUTOMATICALLY AND THEN THE VEHICLE IS BACKED INTO THE SUNL

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2002-04-03 200000 WHEELS

INFORMATION ON REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT

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2002-06-26 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

VEHICLES WITH THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING AND WITHOUT THE U20 CLUSTER WHICH IS THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER DISPLAYS THE CELSIUS AND NOT FAHRENHEIT. *TT

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2004-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BROKEN CONSOLE OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LATCH. *TT UPDATED *EH

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2003-11-01 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

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2001-02-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *SLC

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2005-06-01 010000 STEERING

REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT

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2001-04-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

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2001-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

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2001-04-01 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE / SHIFT. *TT

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2001-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE OIL WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNDER LOW / NO OIL PRESSURE CONDITIONS. *TT

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2000-01-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT

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2000-01-01 110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A HIGH AMOUNT OF EFFORT REQUIRED TO SOUND THE HORN. *TT

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