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2002 Pontiac Montana TSBs

156 Montana 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 Montana problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2002 Montana TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10012694
    • TSB Reference #040232001

    Description: RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012694

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10019928
    • TSB Reference #050315001

    Description: NEW AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR LINK BALL STUD REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE, AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR LINK REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE, AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019928

SUSPENSION:REAR

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10020812
    • TSB Reference #060309003

    Description: REVISED BALL JOINT INSPECTION PROCEDURE AND INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020812

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627619
    • TSB Reference #010866009

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CREAK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627619

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010377
    • TSB Reference #3069

    Description: RATTLE NOISE OR CLUNK FROM THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010377

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012633
    • TSB Reference #040523002

    Description: BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH SPECIFICATION CORRECTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012633

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634837
    • TSB Reference #020522002

    Description: THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634837

    • Date Reported MAY 06 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634242
    • TSB Reference #02019

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING BRAKE BOOSTER POWER PISTON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634242

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634236
    • TSB Reference #02019

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES WITH BRAKE BOOSTER CONTAINING CERTAIN INTERNAL PARTS THAT ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634236

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • Date Reported APRIL 08 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009210
    • TSB Reference #04082004

    Description: THE CURRENT BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH, OR MINIMUM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION, FOUND IN THE PAST SERVICE MANUAL APPLICATIONS ARE INCORRECT. PLEASE USE CORRECT INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009210

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10002373
    • TSB Reference #030525004

    Description: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DISABLED MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002373

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628549
    • TSB Reference #01070

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL REGARDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES HAVING AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SOFTWARE ERROR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628549

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628915
    • TSB Reference #01070

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO RECALL CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SOFTWARE ERROR THAT CAN AFFECT THE OPERATION OF ALL WHEEL DRIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628915

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10014875
    • TSB Reference #3477

    Description: TECH 2 DISPLAYS ASTERISK FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014875

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005458
    • TSB Reference #01521

    Description: REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE RATTLE NOISE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. *TT *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005458

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013475
    • TSB Reference #050604002

    Description: WHISTLE NOISE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013475

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012634
    • TSB Reference #040604024

    Description: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WILL NOT PROPERLY COMMUNICATE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FREEZE FRAME INFORMATION TO NONTECH2 SERVICE OR TEST EQUIPMENT. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012634

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001282
    • TSB Reference #030601010

    Description: ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001282

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10004768
    • TSB Reference #03-06-01-010

    Description: ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004768

    • 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 JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005498
    • TSB Reference #00612A

    Description: INTERMITTENT CRANK NO START. SIT BULLETIN 1400565. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005498

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008866
    • TSB Reference #02143

    Description: AWD 2,100-2,400 ENGINE RPM MOAN/BODY BOOM NOISE. SERVICE VME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008866

    • 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 JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005396
    • TSB Reference #01556

    Description: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT RUN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005396

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005464
    • TSB Reference #01527

    Description: A WHISTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1406534. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005464

    • Date Reported AUGUST 31 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625447
    • TSB Reference #01130

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN BULLETIN #01060 - VALVE SPRINGS REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625447

    • Date Reported AUGUST 28 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625101
    • TSB Reference #01060A

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625101

    • Date Reported AUGUST 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625083
    • TSB Reference #01060

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625083

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625021
    • TSB Reference #01060

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT VALVE SPRINGS. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #627671
    • TSB Reference #010845005

    Description: HARD START, NO START, STALL, AND/OR FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE OR FLUCTUATES. *YH UPDATED *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627671

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634708
    • TSB Reference #020601014

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634708

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #632322
    • TSB Reference #020604014

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #632322

    • Date Reported JANUARY 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629659
    • TSB Reference #0430102

    Description: CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING LACK OF POWER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629659

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10024153
    • TSB Reference #07203

    Description: BUICK\CHEVROLET\PONTIAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 3/13/08. *NJ UPDATED 10/31

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10024153

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023953
    • TSB Reference #06230

    Description: FUEL TANK HOUSING FRACTURE - REPLACE FUEL TANK. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023953

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005501
    • TSB Reference #01486

    Description: MOAN GROAN FROM RDM (REAR DRIVE MODULE) DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. SIT BULLETIN 1400803. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005501

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003648
    • TSB Reference #051603

    Description: THIS MESSAGE IS TO ADVISE ALL CHEVROLET, BUICK, PONTIAC AND OLDSMOBILE DEALERS OF TEMPORARY HOLD ON REMANUFACTURED ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS. THE CONDITION IS EXTENSION HOUSING SHIM CALCULATION EQUAL 0. THE CAUSE IS AN INCORRECT PARK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003648

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634954
    • TSB Reference #020730015

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0713. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634954

    • 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

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #631267
    • TSB Reference #020730013

    Description: INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, SES LAMP ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0756 AND P0757. *SLC UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631267

    • 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 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 SEPTEMBER 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10020766
    • TSB Reference #060730023

    Description: 4T65E TRANSMISSION 1-2 SHIFT SHUDDER AT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. REPLACE COMPLETE SECOND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020766

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012152
    • TSB Reference #020730013D

    Description: INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFTS SLIPS 1ST AND REVERSE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH STUCK OFF ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0730, P0756, P0757, P0741, P0742. *EH *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012152

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012728
    • TSB Reference #040730038

    Description: REVISED CASE SIDE COVER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012728

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008691
    • TSB Reference #040850002

    Description: INFORMATION ON INABILITY TO CORRECT THE RPA CODE. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008691

    • 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 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004412
    • TSB Reference #01432

    Description: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004412

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10016528
    • TSB Reference #3500

    Description: REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016528

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623474
    • TSB Reference #4T65E

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OIL SEAL, A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623474

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010609
    • TSB Reference #3185

    Description: MOAN GROAN FROM REAR DRIVE MODULE DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010609

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10011200
    • TSB Reference #040417001

    Description: BOOM OR DRONE NOISE AT 2100 RPM OR ABOUT 120 KM/H (75 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011200

    • 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10005435
    • TSB Reference #01574

    Description: INTERMITTENT ERRATIC INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) SWEEP WITH POSSIBLE ABS OR SIR LAMP ON. SIT BULLETIN 1413054. *MN UPDATED 8/12/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005435

    • 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 #10006946
    • TSB Reference #02038

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006946

    • Date Reported APRIL 03 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636479
    • TSB Reference #030402

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PILOT PROGRAM - ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636479

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017152
    • TSB Reference #3571

    Description: POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017152

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10009664
    • TSB Reference #3042

    Description: BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009664

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006270
    • TSB Reference #01740

    Description: CROSS INJECTOR WIRES CAUSING MISFIRE AT STEADY STATE SPEED AND RPM, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, AND A P0300 SET. SIT BULLETIN 1460291. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006270

    • 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

    • Date Reported MAY 03 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636593
    • TSB Reference #050302

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING A CHANGE TO THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS KNOWN TO CAUSE BLOWN FUSES AND CUSTOMER DISSATISFACTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636593

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010026
    • TSB Reference #3136

    Description: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY. *TC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010026

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634674
    • TSB Reference #020858005

    Description: CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634674

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626038
    • TSB Reference #050901

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WINDSHIELD ITCH TYPE NOISE. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626038

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 11 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629683
    • TSB Reference #110102

    Description: SOME VEHICLES HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SITUATION WHERE THE PLUNGERS ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ARE GROUNDING OUT ON THE DOOR SKIN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629683

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JUNE 20 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637246
    • TSB Reference #200602

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR HVAC SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN THE FULL HOT POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637246

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MAY 06 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636603
    • TSB Reference #050602

    Description: INFORMATION ON DISABLING THE DUAL STAGE AIRBAG CUTOFF SWITCH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636603

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005444
    • TSB Reference #01507

    Description: SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE. SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005444

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • Date Reported JULY 23 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621224
    • TSB Reference #072301

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621224

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 OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10016247
    • TSB Reference #510

    Description: REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS MAY BREAK. REFER TO TSB#0308110001 *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016247

    • Date Reported APRIL 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636485
    • TSB Reference #040402

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636485

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626222
    • TSB Reference #190901

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD OR FROM THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626222

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012533
    • TSB Reference #040849020

    Description: CUPHOLDER FACEPLATE NOW AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM I/P (INSTRUMENT PANEL) ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012533

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007833
    • TSB Reference #01933

    Description: WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007833

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011138
    • TSB Reference #040849003

    Description: GLOVE BOX DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011138

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005178
    • TSB Reference #010866009A

    Description: CREAK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005178

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004143
    • TSB Reference #01362

    Description: WATER LEAK INTO JACK COMPARTMENT WITH POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004143

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004336
    • TSB Reference #030857003

    Description: FRONT CARPET WET AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004336

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10012574
    • TSB Reference #020844022B

    Description: STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012574

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10012572
    • TSB Reference #030864024

    Description: WATER IN JACK COMPARTMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012572

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10012571
    • TSB Reference #030864023

    Description: WATER SETS ON TOP OF REAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP OR SLIDING SIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012571

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002950
    • TSB Reference #0308110003

    Description: CUP HOLDER LOOSE/WILL NOT HOLD WEIGHT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002950

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002536
    • TSB Reference #021003

    Description: REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS RETURNED TO THE WARRANTY PARTS CENTER FOR BROKEN LINK ARMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002536

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10000934
    • TSB Reference #0308110001

    Description: REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY HINGE SUPPORT LINK BREAKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000934

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000736
    • TSB Reference #020844022

    Description: STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000736

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000464
    • TSB Reference #0208127001

    Description: AVAILABILITY OF REAR PARKING ASSIST SENSOR SERVICE HARNESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000464

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000163
    • TSB Reference #020859003

    Description: GENERAL SQUEAK AND RATTLE GUIDE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000163

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634513
    • TSB Reference #020867006

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634513

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634510
    • TSB Reference #020858003

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634510

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017453
    • TSB Reference #050864006

    Description: LEFT HAND POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017453

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011237
    • TSB Reference #040864015

    Description: POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011237

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 18 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009124
    • TSB Reference #02182004

    Description: POWER SLIDING DOOR REPAIRS. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009124

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006219
    • TSB Reference #01765

    Description: POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE BOUND.*MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006219

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001252
    • TSB Reference #020864026A

    Description: RIGHT HAND POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001252

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000732
    • TSB Reference #020864026

    Description: ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION - POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR HARD TO OPEN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000732

    • Date Reported APRIL 08 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636513
    • TSB Reference #080402

    Description: VEHICLES WITH AN INTERMITTENT POWER SLIDING DOOR LOW LEVEL, BARELY AUDIBLE BUZZING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636513

    • Date Reported APRIL 05 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636509
    • TSB Reference #050402

    Description: ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636509

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010193
    • TSB Reference #3096

    Description: ALL WHEEL DRIVE 2,100-2,400 ENGINE RPM MOAN/BODY BOOM NOISE. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010193

SEATS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014947
    • TSB Reference #020846009

    Description: PROPER ONSTAR CELLULAR ANTENNA MAST USAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014947

    • 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 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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008898
    • TSB Reference #3011

    Description: WHEN USING VOICE RECOGNITION DIALING, SOME NUMBERS OR COMMANDS MAY NOT BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE SYSTEM ESPECIALLY THE NUMBER TWO (2). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008898

    • Date Reported MAY 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636667
    • TSB Reference #051402

    Description: SEVERAL DEALERS HAVE REPORTED DIFFICULTY IN ORDERING ADDTIONAL HEADPONES FOR ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPPED U-VANS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636667

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 27 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626424
    • TSB Reference #270901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE REAR PARKING AID DIAGNOSTICS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626424

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 21 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626284
    • TSB Reference #210901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE DVD QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626284

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626254
    • TSB Reference #200901

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOW HUMMING NOISE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626254

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 18 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626208
    • TSB Reference #180901

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WIRELESS HEADPHONE FAILURE. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626208

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 JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007287
    • TSB Reference #00372D

    Description: ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007287

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006815
    • TSB Reference #01909

    Description: TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR DVD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006815

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634657
    • TSB Reference #020844006

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DVD STUCK IN DVD PLAYER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634657

    • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629678
    • TSB Reference #100102

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OWNERS MANUAL REAR SEAT AUDIO HEADPHONES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629678

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 31 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628077
    • TSB Reference #311001

    Description: CONCERNS WITH MISSING LOOSE-SHIPPED PARTS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628077

    • Date Reported AUGUST 31 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625371
    • TSB Reference #31082001

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM . *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625371

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:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000744
    • TSB Reference #020139008

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE, A/C CYCLES TOO OFTEN, INSUFFICIENT COOLING, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0530. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000744

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000760
    • TSB Reference #020138004

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT COLD ENOUGH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000760

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000770
    • TSB Reference #020137008

    Description: FLUTTERING SOUND FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR VENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000770

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 24 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10009504
    • TSB Reference #10242002

    Description: FLUTTER NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD HVAC VENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009504

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012745
    • TSB Reference #010844005A

    Description: INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012745

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014251
    • TSB Reference #07012004

    Description: OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES-TRUCKS. BUICK TERAZZA 2005, GMC SIERRA DENALI 2002-2003, GMC B7 CHASSIS MEDIUM DUTY 2003-2005 AND GMC 560 C-SERIES 2003-2005 *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014251

CHILD SEAT

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10004751
    • TSB Reference #000940001B

    Description: EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. INCLUDING THE 1997 - 1999 OPEL SINTRA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004751

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 13 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626177
    • TSB Reference #130901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF LATCH SYSTEMS FOR CHILD SEATS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626177

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 MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634655
    • TSB Reference #020844005

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGES TO DVD PLAYER SOFTWARE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634655

    • 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 SEPTEMBER 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626061
    • TSB Reference #060901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE LATCH SYSTEM. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626061

    • Date Reported JULY 23 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621230
    • TSB Reference #230701

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REMINDER OF UPCOMING SEMINAR ON IDL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621230

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623474
    • TSB Reference #4T65E

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OIL SEAL, A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623474

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
US: 1-800-762-2737
Canada: 1-800-263-3777
Web:
Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005

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