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2005 Pontiac BONNEVILLE TSBs

28 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.

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

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: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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10021117
    • TSB Reference #060601014

    Description: L36, L67, L26, L32, LA1, LX9, MN7, M15. TICKING OR KNOCKING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION AREA. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021117

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10019581
    • TSB Reference #050601035

    Description: L26,L32, L67 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE EXHAUST VALVE STEM SEALS). *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019581

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10019599
    • TSB Reference #050601035

    Description: L26, L32,L36, L67 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE EXHAUST VALVE STEM SEALS). *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019599

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008859
    • TSB Reference #3006

    Description: ENGINE MECHANICAL NOISE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008859

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008786
    • TSB Reference #3007

    Description: 3.8L ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008786

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10030684
    • TSB Reference #RB-08206

    Description: CADILLAC/PONTIAC: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR CADILLAC AND PONTIAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6.L V8 ENGINE ARE INVOLVE WITH A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL. THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (SAI) SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN DISABLED AS THE RESULT OF A PREVIOUS SER

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10030684

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10025065
    • TSB Reference #080730002

    Description: INFORMATIONAL ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10025065

    • Date Reported MARCH 11 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014861
    • TSB Reference #03112005

    Description: TICK OR KNOCK NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER FLYWHEEL FLEX PLATE. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014861

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017296
    • TSB Reference #3487

    Description: NO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR - THIRD GEAR START. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017296

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10019432
    • TSB Reference #3692A

    Description: TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE CRACKED OR BROKEN FLEXPLATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019432

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010237
    • TSB Reference #3102

    Description: SERVICE VME 01-04 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. (TO INCLUDE 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC) *SC ALL 2001 - 2006 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 4T65E TRANSAXLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010237

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

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:FOG LIGHTS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017571
    • TSB Reference #050842013

    Description: FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE, FOG LAMP BULB BURNS OUT PREMATURELY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017571

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013452
    • TSB Reference #050861002

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013452

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

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013449
    • TSB Reference #050850003

    Description: HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER REPAIR WITHIN ONE WEEK OF USAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013449

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009623
    • TSB Reference #3050A

    Description: 02-05 ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES EMITTING BEEPING NOISE BEFORE CONNECTING TO ONSTAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009623

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

    Description: GM: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026586

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010132
    • TSB Reference #3106

    Description: XM RADIO WAS WORKING PRIOR TO JULY 26, 2004 AND IT IS INOPERATIVE NOW. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010132

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

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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