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What's New for 1991
Antilock brakes are offered on the GS-T and GSX models. Read More
Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Idle Speed Control Motor and the Timing Belt. Failure of the Timing Belt applies to 2.0L DOHC engines only and will prevent the vehicle from starting. If the Timing Belt breaks while driving, the Engine Valves are usually damaged. The cost to repair the PCM is estimated at $950.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Idle Speed Control Motor is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $299.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Engine Valves is estimated at $296.00 (non-Turbo) or $460.00 (Turbo) for parts and $780.00 (non-Turbo) or $845.00 (Turbo) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Four Speed Automatic Transmission. The cost to repair the Four Speed Automatic Transmission with a new transmission is estimated at $1,750.00 for parts and $279.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Four Speed Automatic Transmission with a rebuilt transmission is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $800.00 for labor. Transmission failure may be too severe to rebuild. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
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Overall
4 out of 5
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
