16118

Bulletin number

GCUS-9-4006

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

16118 - Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles [3,200 km] per quart [0.946 L] of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, an audible rattle or knock from the engine may be heard. The engine oil pressure telltale may illuminate on the instrument panel or the following message may appear in the Driver Information Center: ?Oil Pressure Low ? Stop Engine?. If this condition occurs in the stated terms, dealers will replace pistons and piston rings.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 534 complaints in the engine category.