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Van was making scratching noise upon cranking. Took van in for service and was notified that the battery was leaking acid and needed to be replaced. The van had 48,000 miles at the time. Battery was replaced. Same thing happened 2 weeks ago, took van in, new battery was leaking acid. The second battery only had 42,000 miles on it at this time. Battery had to be replaced once again.
Consumer complained about an ABS brake system problem. The rear brake cylinder broke, and vehicle leaked brake fluid. Also, intake manifold leaked coolant into the engine. In addition, delco battery broke, and leaked acid. The battery was replaced twice, but problem recurred. March 2002 computer malfunctioned. July 2002 vcr failed and required replacement. Dec 2, 2002 defective battery, Dec 10, 2003 electrical controls for outside mirrors. Jan 10, 2003 true;">automatic transmission replaced. July 7, 2003both rear brake cylinders failed. Aug 12, 2004 gasket leaks on water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">water pump/intake manifold. Aug battery replaced due to being cracked. The consumer stated that this will be battery number three for this vehicle.
- Dothan, AL, USA
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- Stockbridge, GA, USA