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2000 Pontiac Bonneville TSBs

129 Bonneville Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Pontiac to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Bonneville problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2000 Bonneville TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10020814
    • TSB Reference #060235010

    Description: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. (REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT). *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020814

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019516
    • TSB Reference #010232001F

    Description: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019516

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10008657
    • TSB Reference #040235004D

    Description: CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT *NM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008657

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014410
    • TSB Reference #0804

    Description: STEERING CLUNK NOISE. *NM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014410

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012177
    • TSB Reference #040235004A

    Description: CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 04-02-35-004. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012177

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007370
    • TSB Reference #030104

    Description: CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007370

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006596
    • TSB Reference #01853

    Description: STEERING CLUNK NOISE. *MR *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006596

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004280
    • TSB Reference #010232001C

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004280

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10012577
    • TSB Reference #030236002

    Description: REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012577

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004353
    • TSB Reference #010235009A

    Description: STEERING COLUMN TO INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENER REMOVAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004353

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634803
    • TSB Reference #010232001B

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634803

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628094
    • TSB Reference #051101

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628094

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608376
    • TSB Reference #990232007

    Description: THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608376

STEERING:COLUMN

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008856
    • TSB Reference #3010

    Description: STEERING CLUNK NOISE. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008856

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634911
    • TSB Reference #020235002B

    Description: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TWO DIFFERENT CONDITIONS WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN STICKING THE EXTREME UP POSITION AND / OR STICKING IN THE NO.4 POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634911

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634927
    • TSB Reference #020235002A

    Description: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TILT STEERING COLUMN STICKING IN PSOTION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634927

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634917
    • TSB Reference #020235002

    Description: CONCERNS WITH TILT SETTERING COLUMN STICKING IN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634917

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JUNE 20 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623713
    • TSB Reference #200601

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON LOW POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELS OR NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP ON HIGHER MILEAGE VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623713

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 17 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #618097
    • TSB Reference #000310007F

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618097

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10001281
    • TSB Reference #000310007E

    Description: SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001281

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634981
    • TSB Reference #000310007C

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634981

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634993
    • TSB Reference #00310007B

    Description: TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634993

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634874
    • TSB Reference #020308004

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROAD BUMPS/SWELLS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634874

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627462
    • TSB Reference #000310007A

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR,SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS (DIAGNOSE/BALANCE TIRES/WHEELS). *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627462

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10011691
    • TSB Reference #3249

    Description: HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011691

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #627673
    • TSB Reference #010232001C

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING. *YH *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627673

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026686
    • TSB Reference #PIC-4887

    Description: GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026686

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026686
    • TSB Reference #PIC-4887

    Description: GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT. CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026686

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004101
    • TSB Reference #00222A

    Description: UNEVEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WEAR WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OUTBOARD PAD BEING WORN AN AMOUNT INCONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004101

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627418
    • TSB Reference #000523001A

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR BRAKE MOAN/HUM NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627418

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10019938
    • TSB Reference #4001

    Description: INTERMITTENT UNWANTED DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) EVENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019938

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008869
    • TSB Reference #02141

    Description: REPEAT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1225. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008869

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10001285
    • TSB Reference #990603009A

    Description: FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001285

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003430
    • TSB Reference #03034

    Description: ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE BODY GASKET, OR AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A LOW ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AND HIGHER ENGINE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003430

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10002166
    • TSB Reference #030604030

    Description: MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002166

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012148
    • TSB Reference #040601021

    Description: NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012148

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007937
    • TSB Reference #01353

    Description: ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007937

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634813
    • TSB Reference #010601008A

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634813

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619177
    • TSB Reference #010601008

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619177

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010868
    • TSB Reference #3180

    Description: DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON A CHUGGLE, SURGE, MISFIRE CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010868

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported JULY 30 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625132
    • TSB Reference #300701

    Description: INFORMATION ON EXHAUST LEAK TYPE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625132

    • Date Reported MAY 21 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619757
    • TSB Reference #210501

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START; IT WILL ONLY START INTERMITTENTLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619757

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619361
    • TSB Reference #010604029

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14234731 MAY EXHIBIT POOR HOT ENGINE IDLE QUALITY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619361

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618099
    • TSB Reference #990603005A

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GENERATOR NOISE (WHINE / HUM / MOAN / VIBRATION) IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT IDLE, SLOW SPEEDS, DECELERATING OR PARKING MANEUVERS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618099

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JULY 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10006144
    • TSB Reference #03019

    Description: ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE BODY GASKET, OR AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A LOW ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AND HIGHER ENGINE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006144

    • Date Reported JULY 08 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003814
    • TSB Reference #070803

    Description: THE VME MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW PRODUCT FIELD ACTION REGARDING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK. THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE BODY GASKET OR AT THE UPPER

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003814

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002372
    • TSB Reference #030601016

    Description: LOSS OF COOLANT, MILKY COLORED OIL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002372

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #6091425
    • TSB Reference #00602005

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT DISCOLORED COOLANT IN INSIDE THE COOLING SYSTEM AND CONTAMINATION OF THE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091425

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629375
    • TSB Reference #000730007A

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629375

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634985
    • TSB Reference #000730002B

    Description: CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634985

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #628928
    • TSB Reference #010730032B

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628928

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004213
    • TSB Reference #00704A

    Description: THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004213

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002394
    • TSB Reference #030730017

    Description: GRIND NOISE OR NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002394

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #628860
    • TSB Reference #010730044

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE GEAR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628860

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617761
    • TSB Reference #010101

    Description: GM POWERTRAIN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING 4T65E TRANSMISSIONS WITH A WHINE NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617761

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616367
    • TSB Reference #000730018

    Description: SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY COMMENT THAT THEY HAVE DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616367

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10006166
    • TSB Reference #020730048

    Description: PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID REPLACEMENT FOR 4T65-E, 4T40-E, AND 4T45-E TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION.*MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006166

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619370
    • TSB Reference #990730030A

    Description: OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619370

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619012
    • TSB Reference #010101

    Description: GM POWERTRAIN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER) AXLE LEAKS ON THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008897
    • TSB Reference #3015

    Description: MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008897

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006946
    • TSB Reference #02038

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006946

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004270
    • TSB Reference #01468

    Description: THE IPM CANNOT BE LOCATED WITH MANUAL HVAC SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004270

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #629598
    • TSB Reference #061201

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT OWNERS MANUAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE COOLING FAN FUSE RELAY BLOCK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629598

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627837
    • TSB Reference #010847002

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING BACKLIGHTING ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SWITCHES REMAINS ON, HIGH PARASITIC CURRENT DRAW OCCURS. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627837

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #622729
    • TSB Reference #000604055

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START OR WILL START INTERMITTENTLY AND, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE, THAT THE VOLTMETER GAUGE READING IS IN THE LOW RED ZONE OR THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) IS DISPLAYING A CHECK CHAR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622729

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • Date Reported MAY 17 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007859
    • TSB Reference #03054

    Description: UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007859

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005454
    • TSB Reference #01536

    Description: ALTERNATOR WHINE AFTER BULLETIN 99-06-03-005. SIT BULLETIN 1408812. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005454

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 16 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616420
    • TSB Reference #161100

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FAILED ALTERNATOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616420

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10016464
    • TSB Reference #57

    Description: WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016464

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089936
    • TSB Reference #99081

    Description: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG SPARK PLUGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089936

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089830
    • TSB Reference #99081

    Description: VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT / REPLACE SPARK PLUG. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089830

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #617724
    • TSB Reference #000849015

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE IGNITION AND START SWITCH ASSEMBLY IN CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT NO START / NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617724

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 08 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628104
    • TSB Reference #081101

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AFTER INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT ABS EBCM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628104

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618239
    • TSB Reference #290101

    Description: INFORMATION ON RECENT INQUIRIES REGARDING THE HEALDLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618239

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609705
    • TSB Reference #000864002

    Description: CUSTOMER COMMENTS THAT THE REAR SIDE DOOR WINDOW OUTER BELT SEALING STRIP POPS UP / DISENGAGES WHEN THE DOOR IS ENCLOSED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FORCE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609705

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JUNE 07 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637212
    • TSB Reference #070602

    Description: REPORTS OF INOPERATIVE SUNROOFS WHEN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES DOES NOT IDENTIFY A CAUSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637212

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6088891
    • TSB Reference #990867006

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y4153225 MAY EXHIBIT A WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN THE ROOF AT REAR CORNER OF SUNROOF. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6088891

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631227
    • TSB Reference #020864003

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO THE MEMORY RECALL POSITION WHEN THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON IS USED. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631227

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #6092333
    • TSB Reference #000851001

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092333

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622891
    • TSB Reference #010137010

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON REDUCED HVAC PERFORMANCE. WHEN THE HVAC CONTROL IS SET ON HI, THE AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW, HEAT AND / OR WINDSHIELD CLEARING MAY BE REDUCED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622891

SEAT BELTS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10038294
    • TSB Reference #09-09-40-001A

    Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10038294

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10038294
    • TSB Reference #09-09-40-001A

    Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10038294

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010072
    • TSB Reference #3095

    Description: WATER LEAK ON THE LEFT FRONT OR REAR FLOOR. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010072

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616352
    • TSB Reference #000864011

    Description: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL OR THE LOWER SPEAKER IS LOOSE / SQUEAKS / RATTLES AND / OR THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL OR THE LOWER SPEAKER IS LOOSE / SQUEAKS / RATTLES WHILE THE RADIO IS PLAYING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616352

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616348
    • TSB Reference #000866003

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ATTACHMENT ARMS / STRAPS OF THE REAR COMPARTMENT SEAT BACK TRIM PANEL ARE LOOSE OR SAGGING AND ARE HANGING DOWN INTO THE TRUNK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616348

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10013452
    • TSB Reference #050861002

    Description: FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED ON 06/30/2011. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013452

    • Date Reported JANUARY 08 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005127
    • TSB Reference #010803

    Description: DEALER PARTS CHANGE ON THE TILT UP STOP BUMPER USED IN BULLETIN 020235002B. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005127

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000055
    • TSB Reference #000866003A

    Description: REAR COMPARTMENT SEAT BACK TRIM PANEL ATTACHMENT ARMS / STRAPS SAG OR TRIM PANEL IS LOOSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000055

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #6092580
    • TSB Reference #000858003

    Description: THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON GENERAL WIND NOISE / WINDRUSH CONDITIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092580

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627727
    • TSB Reference #010857005

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRUNK AREA WATER LEAKS. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627727

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017568
    • TSB Reference #050604058

    Description: INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017568

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004318
    • TSB Reference #030604056

    Description: INFORMATION ON NEW THROTTLE BODY GASKET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004318

SEATS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000462
    • TSB Reference #020850009

    Description: FRONT SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE/HARD IN LUMBAR AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000462

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634672
    • TSB Reference #020850006

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT BACK SQUEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634672

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 25 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629832
    • TSB Reference #250202

    Description: CONCERNS WITH UNCOMFORTABLE FRONT SEAT CUSHIONS DUE TO SEW SEAMS AT THE REAR OF THE CUSHION BEING TOO FAR FORWARD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629832

    • Date Reported JANUARY 30 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629734
    • TSB Reference #300102

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF A SQUEAK/RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM BELOW THE HEADREST IN THE FRONT SEATS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629734

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612672
    • TSB Reference #000850001

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT SEAT STORAGE ARMREST AND/OR REAR SEAT STORAGE/NON-STORAGE ARMREST CUPHOLDERS ARE TOO SMALL. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612672

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089990
    • TSB Reference #990850020

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING INCREASED EFFORT TO MOVE THE MANUAL FRONT SEAT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089990

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000453
    • TSB Reference #010850012A

    Description: FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000453

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627544
    • TSB Reference #010850012

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT HEATED SEAT BEING INOPERATIVE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627544

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #614382
    • TSB Reference #000854002

    Description: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HORN CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVATES WHEN COLD / HORN BECOMES INOPERATIVE ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614382

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10000057
    • TSB Reference #010846008B

    Description: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING FACTORY INSTALLED ONSTAR GENERATION 2.0 EQUIPPED VEHICLES TO GENERATION 2.6. *TT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000057

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009607
    • TSB Reference #3047

    Description: 99 THROUGH 05 YEAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THREE-BUTTON ONSTAR SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009607

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004134
    • TSB Reference #01352

    Description: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING FACTORY INSTALLED ONSTAR GENERATION 2.0 EQUIPPED VEHICLES TO GENERATION 2.6. SUPPLEMENT TO 01-08-46-008. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004134

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 21 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628151
    • TSB Reference #211101

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING KEY FOB FAILURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628151

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026586
    • TSB Reference #08-089

    Description: BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026586

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014941
    • TSB Reference #000846004A

    Description: RE-ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATIONS WITH ONSTAR CENTER AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT. ORIGINAL NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014941

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089969
    • TSB Reference #990897001

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER , LOCATED IN THE HEADLINER OVERHEAD CONSOLE, DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT OPERATING RANGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089969

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009906
    • TSB Reference #3125A

    Description: UNABLE TO CONTACT ONSTAR IN ALASKA *TC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009906

    • Date Reported AUGUST 30 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624679
    • TSB Reference #01045A

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING ONSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624679

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622907
    • TSB Reference #01045A

    Description: THIS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INVOLVES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY OR DEALER INSTALLED ONSTAR SYSTEM. A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE ONSTAR VEHICLE INTEGRATION UNIT (VIU) MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACQUIRE A VEHICLE LOCATION FROM T

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622907

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627823
    • TSB Reference #010138012

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING FLASH FOGGING OCCURRING WHEN DEFOG IS SELECTED IN COLD, MOIST CONDITONS. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627823

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004755
    • TSB Reference #020730022B

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004755

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634931
    • TSB Reference #020730022A

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634931

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635006
    • TSB Reference #020730014A

    Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635006

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635008
    • TSB Reference #020730002

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY HARSH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635008

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634997
    • TSB Reference #020730014

    Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634997

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628862
    • TSB Reference #000604037A

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628862

    • Date Reported JUNE 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623406
    • TSB Reference #11601

    Description: CAMPAIGN INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN ADDITIONAL OWNER NOTIFICATION ON THE FOLLOWING CAMPAIGNS: 00001, 00008, 00022, 00035, AND 00041

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623406

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #614353
    • TSB Reference #000604023

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0230, P0748, P1689 ARE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614353

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