1988 GMC K15 User Comment / Complaint

Rear sway bar fell out of bushing, making difficult to control. engine has rough idle.roof rack fell off due to screws that hold rack to roof were not installed.exterior moldings and glass trim discolored.passenger power window sticks and squeaks.serpentine belt noisy upon cold morning starts.  view

While children were closing rear window with frost on it, window shattered, and glass fell on childrens' faces. there were no injuries. owner concerned about the thickness of the glass and its ability to handle different temperatures.  view

When driving through a small puddle of water, water was stacked up through the air hoses, which caused the engine to lock up. vehicle was towed to dealership. the engine has been replaced with a used motor, but the car shakes while driving.  view

Century smart fix model #4541 obr, dom 04-23-1999; handle would make a clicking sound, but will not stay locked until consumer plays with it for a while. consumer was given manufacturer's number to inform him of css defect.  view

When applying the brakes during an emergency stopping situation/ on wet or uneven pavement, brakes do not hold, resulting in extended stopping distance. problem was reported to dealershp, brakes have been replaced twice. problem has not been corrected.  view

While driving could smell fumes, and mold. also, while stopping would hear a loud squeaching noise or metal scraping.  view

This report is about an ongoing problem with my mercury mountaineer that first occurred in november, 1998, and continues intermittently to this day. usually in temperatues under 55 degrees, a high pitched whistle/squeal sound can be heard from the body front, both right and left. ford is aware of this problem, and has addressed it in their tsb 5506, nhtsa item #sb605189. the cause is apparently the front axle seal(s), and ford's solution is temporary, to lubricate the affected area. they supposedly are working on a permanent solution, although it has been nearly a year since they identified the problem, over a year since i reported it to my dealership. upon writing to ford about my problem, they assured me the problem was non-degenerative, i.e. not a safety issue, and they were working on a solution. in the meantime, i should have the temp. solution applied. however, i have had the temp. solution applied 4 seperate times, and each time, the noise comes back after just a little while. each time the temp. lube is applied, it quells the problem for a shorter and shorter period of time. given the fact that the temp. solution is less and less effective over time, as well as the fact that the whistling/squeling noise sounds as if it is a metal-on-metal type of sound, i challenge ford's claim that the problem is not a saftey issue, and feel it may be only a matter of time until the tires break off or the axle seal collapses. i have no confidence ford is pursuing a permanent solution-developing new seals i assume (given that they have supposedly been working on it for a year). my dealership has been 100% understanding and helpful, but cannot provide a solution that does not exist, although they continue to assure me a permanent solution is in the works per ford. i feel i have exhausted my options in pursuing information and a solution to this problem, and am very worried that my safety is at risk from a defective, poorly designed front axle-tire assembly.  view

Vehicle overheated, checked engine and found head gasket failure. contacted ford, would not cover even though they are aware of head gasket failures on this particlar engine, would have been covered if i had not had it inspected on 8/98 and found to be ok. i feel ford has a responsibility to owners of these paticular vehicles with this engine (3.8l).  view

Hood light connection faulty.'clunk' going over moderate bumps due to suspension concern-dealer said it was because my gas tank was 3/4 full and it was 'sloshing' around.technician described a 'transmission chatter' but was unable to determine cause.steering wheel has 1/2 inch of play.** vehicle has had 42 repairs, 38 repair days, 36 pages of warranty work and over $10,000(cdn) in warranty costs. it has 6 warranty repairs pending (plus a repeated request to address the documented 'piston slap'). we are currently slated for arbitration with camvap october 27, 1999. feel free to contact us. we are simply fed up! regarding the signature card, if it is applicable for canada please forward us a card. if we can be of any assistance please let me know.  view

Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.  view