Engine/Powertrain - Vibration at 48 - 54 MPH: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 00-T-57A

ISSUE DATE: June, 2001

CATEGORY TYPE: Chassis-04

CATEGORY: Mounts

CORPORATION NO.: 00-03-08-002A

SUBJECT:
Vehicle Vibration at Speeds Between 77 - 87 km/h (48 - 54 mph) (Install Powertrain Damper Kit)

MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles

Due to the addition of 2002 model year vehicles under Models Affected, this bulletin has been revised and supersedes bulletin 00-T-57, which should be discarded.

CONDITION:

Some customers may comment about a vehicle vibration that occurs between 77 - 87 km/h (48 - 54 mph) on smooth road surfaces.

This vibration is most noticeable in the vehicle floorboards and/or in the seat cushions. It only occurs within the specified speed range of 77 - 87 km/h (48 - 54 mph) and only on smooth to very smooth road surfaces.

CAUSE:

This condition may be caused by insufficient damping between the engine cradle and the powertrain.

CORRECTION:

Refer to the procedure in this bulletin to verify condition and, if required, install powertrain damper kit.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System table as shown.





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