2000 Toyota Celica: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Engine · 30,000 miles · TX

My yearmodel 2000 toyota celica has consistently and repeatedly had problems with the drive belt tensioner mechanism. On or about every 30,000 miles, the belt tensioner fails at which time rattling and squeaking noises eminate from the engine compartment as described in tsb #eg01401. I was able to have the tensioner replaced under warranty once. The next time it was replaced out of warranty at about 60 - 70,000 miles. Now the vehicle has 90,000 miles on it and it is obvious that this part has failed again. I am concerned that the repeated and consistent failure of this part is putting my life and my passengers life at risk.

Filed Mar 19, 2004 · Engine · 12,000 miles · VA

My 2000 celica gt-s (bought new) has exhibited a squealing from the engine compartmrnt since about 12,000 miles. A pulley belt tensioner and the belt have been completey replaced at least 5 times (I lost count), as well as "repaired" by toyota at least 3 additonal times. In june 2003, at about 72,000 miles, 2 months afetr I had taken the car to the dealer for yet another repair of this item, the entire assembly failed when the connector colt sheared off at the engine block, requiring the engine to be removed to drill out the bolt and remount the assembly. This was fixed, luckily, under my extended warranty, althought the bill was listed as $1271. The entire unit was replaced again yesterday, march 18, 2004 only 9 months since the last rebuild. The assembly has yet to last more than 9 months without breaking, so is always fixed under the repair's 1-year warranty. Still when the assembly broke off the engine block, among other things, the power steering pump failed. Had I been going 65 MPH, it could have been catastrophic. Keep in mind it had been "repaired" only 2 months prior. The delaer offers no sysmpathy for the continued fixes, nor a reason why it continues to fail. This thing has never worked right, and apparently never will.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

I own a 2000 toyota celica gts, I bought it in 2001and ever sence then the belt has squealed. I had to have it replaced at 25,000 miles, they replaced the belt tensioner and the belt because it was chew up the belt. My car is now at 46,000 miles and it is making the same noise. I took it in to have it looked at again and they said that it was the same thing. I love my car ,but am very disapointed in the disign of the of the belt tensioner. I feel that this should be replaced by toyota and fixed once and for all. Thank you, robert van dyck.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Engine · NY

I have a 2000 toyota celica gts I have an ongoing problem with the belt tensioner that squeaks and rattles!also the lift bolts are an issue because they wear out and have to be replaced overtime.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · CT

Engine accessory drive belt tensioner is very noisy and squeals when wet. Problem was diagnosed and repaired by dealer, but after 20,000 miles the problem returned. It's especially noisy after vehicle has warmed and sits at idle. Dealer has been very cooperative, but vehicle is now out of warranty.

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Engine · MD

My car makes a loud squealing noise usually occurring when it rains or in the morning (I'm guessing due to condensation). The dealer replaced my belt tensioner two times to fix this problems but it always comes back. The first time they replaced it under warranty. The second time I had to pay around $450 to replace it and the noise still came back a week later. I'm guess that the rain is leaking into the engine compartment destroying the belt tensioner. I have complained about this many times and the dealer would either spray the belts with oil or replace the tensioner belt but the noise always comes back.

Filed Aug 10, 2003 · Engine · CT

On 8/8/03 I brought my 2000 toyota celica gt-s w/ 33k miles to the service department at a-1 toyota, 50 amity rd, new haven, ct for a problem regarding some very loud continuous squealing originating from the engine compartment, especially during engine idle. At 4:20pm, a service technician (ken) called to inform me that a part called a 'belt tensioner' would have to be ordered, and the estimated cost for this part and installation would be $485.00. Ken asked me if I'd like him to order the part and schedule an appointment, I said I'd let him know monday. Then I did some research, and found a the federal safety agency technical service bulletin #628669 (toyota tsb #eg01401) pertaining to my specific complaint, and how to remedy it. I also read a very good article on edmunds.com about tsb's, and how they are regarded by the industry as 'secret warranties'...if the customer's vehicle is exhibiting a problem specifically identified in a the federal safety agency tsb, the manufacturer wants the dealership to fix the problem free of charge, even if the vehicle is over it's warranty period (mine is by 7 months) so that customers complaints are resolved before it turns into a recall issue. I then called a-1 toyota's service manager (mike), explaining that I had a the federal safety agency tsb in my hand for the very same problem my vehicle was exhibiting, and was not happy that I'd have to pay $485.00 to have it fixed, even though there was a tsb issued about my vehicle's problem. I found mike extremely uncooperative regarding this issue, telling me toyota would not fix my problem since I was over my warranty period by 7 months. Again, according to the edmunds.com article pertaining to tsb's, whether the vehicle is over or under the warranty, manufacturers want the problem fixed by their dealerships before too many customers complain about the same defect and are forced by the federal safety agency to issue a recall. Consider this my formal complaint in getting this problem one step closer to a recall.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Engine · MN

From the day of purchase the belt tensioner has been squeaking. I have taken it to the dealer at least 10 times. Initially they told me that they tightened and that it was fixed. After about a year they agreed to replace the belt. I don't know if they ever have. After I moved to st. Paul I took it to a new dealer, and was told that it is a self tightening belt and cannot be tightened. For the past 2 1/2 years it has gotten consistently worse, and no one will do anything about it. Also, upon starting, the car bogs, has some sort of loss of power. This can be dangerous when pulling out in traffic. There is also a knocking in the engine and when idling, the RPM's jump around erratically. I have complained about this for over 2 years, yet none of the dealers will do anything about any of it.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine, Lights · MN

Moisture in the headlights and squeaking belt tensioner.

Filed Oct 11, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Brake were making a grinding noise took the car to service, they stated that nothing with the brake 7-2000. Again in 12-2000. Had the brake fit in 7-10-2001. Same problem in 01-15-2002. That problem is with riverside toyota problem with battery, had to get a new one also a air flow meter was replace. Replaced 2 tire in 2000 redlands toyota has states that I needed more brake repairs , because I have no brakes sytems can not drive the car repairs to fit the brake is $1000 . When ever I ask riverside of toyota to check my brakes. They keep there nothing with my brakes. From day one I been having problem with this car. Mr

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Engine, Seat belts · UT

1. Engine failure. While driving at approximately 40mph a loud noise (snap or pop) followed by other odd noises were exhibited by the engine. At that time all engine power (including power assisted steering and brakes) was lost. 2. Transmission. Shifter noises are exhibited while selecting gears. The noise, a loud squeaking while moving shifter into or out of gear, initially started at around 1000 miles and was only present during reverse, 1st, or 2nd shift. The symptom has worsened and is now present when selecting any gear (1-6 or reverse). It was initially noted informally with the dealer, and formally documented on the 02/06/2001 service visit (7486 miles). Difficulty shifting into 1, 2, 3, and 6 was also noted at this time. This too has worsened, grinding is experienced most times when selecting reverse and frequently in other gears. Second gear is the worst offender and often will not engage fully. Overall shift quality (both shifting precision and shifing effort required) has severely degraded. 3. Seat belt tab. With either front seat extended rearward (for a tall driver or passenger) the door will impact the seat belt tab that in turn impacts side airbag assembly when the door is closed. Visible damage to both the driver and passenger door panels is evident. It is unknown if any damage to the side airbag assemblies has been sustained.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Gear shifter makes squeaking noise. This incident happened 3 times already. They applied lube to linkage area but it only solved the problem temporarily