10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Aug 262002

LS

  • miles
Whine in engine or transmission during idle when the engine RPM is increased or decreased. Noise is more noticeable at city speeds (1000 to 1400 RPM).pitch changes with engine RPM.

- Thornville, OH, USA

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problem #4

Aug 242001

LS

  • miles
Vehicle experiences stalling and at times will not start, dealer can not remedy problem.

- Upland, CA, USA

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problem #3

May 032002

LS

  • miles
During normal operation, while making a left turn, the car suddenly shut down without warning. Attempts to restart (10), engine would turn over but shut down immediately on idle. Dealer reprogramed PCM with latest update.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Dec 302001

LS

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Engine stalled during normal operation of the vehicle while traveling approximately 45 mph. Consumer lost control before traveling into a ditch. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that alternator failed which resulted in stalling of engine. Please provide any additional information / documentation. *note: Engine was previously replaced in September 2001 due to an unknown problem.

- Preston, MS, USA

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problem #1

Jul 112001

(reported on)

LS

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Intermittently at speeds of 45mph and higher vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide additional information.

- Winter Garned, FL, USA

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