An oil leak may develop form the right front axle seal. Our technicians tell us a revised axle seal is available to correct this concern.
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Newest reported 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
The Low Beam Head Light Bulb May Burn Out Prematurely
There are many reports of low beam head light bulbs burning out prematurely. As of this writing Suzuki has not released a service bulletin addressing this issue. Using only high quality replacement bulbs, and extra care not to touch the bulb surface when handling the new bulb can help extend the life of the replacement bulbs.
AC not Blowing Cold Air Due to Failed AC Condenser Fan Motor
The AC condenser fan motor may fail. If this occurs the air conditioning will stop blowing cold air.
Abnormail Noise From Front of Engine
A knocking sound may be noted from the engine when warm due to improper drive belt tension. Correcting the drive belt tension will commonly repair this concern.
Oil Leak/Noise Due to Timing Chain Cover Gasket/Tensioner Failure
The timing chain cover gasket and timing chain tensioner may fail, causing an oil leak or excessive noise. Because removing the timing chain is labor intensive, this can be an expensive repair.