5.9
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,734 miles
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The engine bloc developed a crack.
- Newtown, CT, USA
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced.
- Aurora, OR, USA
Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.
- Watertown, WI, USA
The vehicles engine bolt loosened and a screeching noise was produced. The dealer was notified. All 20 valve cover bolts had loosened. They loosened an additional two times after properly torqued. Loosened valve cover bolts caused oil to leak out of engine.
- Patuxent River, MD, USA
The intake air plenum had caused knocking in the engine, poor performance, and oil contamination. The dealer found the engine vacuum in the crankcase bed leaking. Mr scc
- Livermoore, CA, USA
Consumer complained previously to dealer about water and salt splashing onto motor due to lack of a motor guard. Dealer advised consumer that if guard was installed warranty would be voided. The vehicle's fuel rails were corroded and the consumer was very concerned they will break, and spew gas over engine and cause a fire.
- Canfield, OH, USA
Vehicle is leaking oil. In a month vehicle had to be filled with 9 quarts of oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer noted that gasket on had blowen.
- Cookstation, MO, USA
The radiator is not bolted into the vehicle, it was tied down with some kind of plastic twine, crankshaft seal leaked.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The radiator is not bolted into the vehicle, it was tied down with some kind of plastic twine, crankshaft seal leaked.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Consumer was traveling 70mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle stopped. Consumer heard a noise, and vehicle just went out. Vehicle had to be towed.
- Clearfield, UT, USA
Consumer has had to replace transmission 4 times and motor once since purchase because piston had hole in it. Dealer cannot say why.
- Lisbon, ME, USA
Vehicle pulled from side to side. While pulling to one side, when applying brakes, vehicle pulled to other side. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not know what caused it. Heads have cracked twice and dealer will not acknowledge problem.
- Mckinleyville, CA, USA
The oil dip stick does not accurately read, the oil can be low without proper indentification of the problem. Updated 04/23/07.
- Goose Cree, SC, USA
Excessive loss of engine coolant; one quart is lost every 700 miles. Vehicle has been to three dealers, but problem still occurs.
- Sterling, AK, USA
When driving above 40mph, engine would start to make a pinging & knocking sound. The noise would be loud. Took to dealer & was informed by mechanic the problem was not fixable. Need to use regular gas. Vehicle been to dealers 12 times or more for same problem.
- Morganton, NC, USA
Crankshaft, traded for another truck
- Huntsville, MO, USA
- Unknown, DC, USA