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2003 Pontiac Montana TSBs

136 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 2003 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

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017815
    • TSB Reference #050308013

    Description: REVISED FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017815

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 NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004233
    • TSB Reference #01421

    Description: RATTLE NOISE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004233

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 25 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005050
    • TSB Reference #092503

    Description: THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE RETAINER IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TRAILING ARM AXLE TIE ROD AND IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES MAY RESULT IN A METALLIC NOISE. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005050

    • 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: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

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

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 #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

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

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

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

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 JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006247
    • TSB Reference #01715

    Description: 4T65E TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE REVERSE SERVO COVER IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006247

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000181
    • TSB Reference #020730036

    Description: NEW INPUT AND THIRD PAWL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHANGES FOR THE 4T65-E TRANSMISSION FOR 2003 MODEL YEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000181

    • 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: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 AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10004756
    • TSB Reference #020730039E

    Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004756

    • 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 JANUARY 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009104
    • TSB Reference #01232004

    Description: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM REVERSE SERVO COVER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE DETECTED ON THE LOWER PAIN RAIL OR CASE SIDE. MOST LEAK REPORTS HAVE BEEN FOUND DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009104

    • 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 JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002840
    • TSB Reference #020730039C

    Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002840

    • 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 DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000773
    • TSB Reference #020730039A

    Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000773

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000184
    • TSB Reference #020730039

    Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000184

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000185
    • TSB Reference #020730039

    Description: INFORMATION TO DEALERS REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN 020730039 - FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000185

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 13 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10009450
    • TSB Reference #09132002

    Description: THIS SERVICE VME CONCERNS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E TRANSMISSION WHICH EXHIBITS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 WITH NO OTHER CODES STORED AND HARSH UP SHIFT AND/OR TCC SHUTTER ON DECEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009450

    • 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: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 JUNE 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10011225
    • TSB Reference #040842012

    Description: MOISTURE IN HEADLAMPS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011225

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

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006946

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005438
    • TSB Reference #01592

    Description: 2003-2004 GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION EXPLANATION. SIT BULLETIN 1416474. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005438

    • 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

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

    Description: POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017152

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

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 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:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001880
    • TSB Reference #030403

    Description: DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE DRIVER'S AIRBAG. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001880

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

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004345
    • TSB Reference #030940004A

    Description: SEAT BELT EXTENDER INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004345

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002879
    • TSB Reference #030940004

    Description: SEAT BELT EXTENDER INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002879

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10017438
    • TSB Reference #040861005

    Description: REVISED FRAME BOLT (FRT) TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION AND ADDITION OF REAR CROSSMEMBER TO BODY MOUNTING BOLTS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017438

STRUCTURE:BODY

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

TIRES:SIDEWALL

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026001
    • TSB Reference #08-03-10-009

    Description: GMC: TEMPORARY COMPACT SPARE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING (US ONLY). 2003-04 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2004-08 COLORADO, 2004-08 GMC CANYON, 2003-04 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, 2003-04 PONTIAC MONTANA *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026001

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026629
    • TSB Reference #08-03-10-009A

    Description: GMC: TEMPORARY COMPACT SPARE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING. THE AFFECTED, SUPPLIED BY BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, IS BRANDED TEMPA. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026629

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026001
    • TSB Reference #08-03-10-009

    Description: GMC: TEMPORARY COMPACT SPARE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING (US ONLY). 2003-04 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2004-08 COLORADO, 2004-08 GMC CANYON, 2003-04 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, 2003-04 PONTIAC MONTANA *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026001

SEATS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015018
    • TSB Reference #050846006A

    Description: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DUAL-MODE (ANALOG/DIGITAL). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015018

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005502
    • TSB Reference #01487

    Description: CENTER OVERHEAD DVD SPEAKERS MISSING. SIT BULLETIN 1400876. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005502

    • 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 #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 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 AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004391
    • TSB Reference #030852004

    Description: REMOTE FEEDBACK USING RKE FOR LOCK/UNLOCK OR INADVERTENT THEFT DETERRENT ACTIVATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004391

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002836
    • TSB Reference #010846002C

    Description: PROGRAMMING OF REPLACEMENT ONSTAR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE MODULES (VCIM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002836

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 08 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013128
    • TSB Reference #10082002

    Description: THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE DEALERS WITH AN AWARENESS OF TWO NEW COMMANDS AVAILABLE VIA VOICE RECOGNITION IN THE ONSTAR GENERATION FIVE EQUIPPED VEHICLES. THE TWO COMMANDS ARE ONSTAR AND EMERGENCY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013128

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010363
    • TSB Reference #3044

    Description: GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010363

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 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:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013440
    • TSB Reference #040846004

    Description: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE ONSTAR SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT IS RED RADIO LOCKED IN PHONE MODE OR DTC B1000. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013440

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

    Description: TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR DVD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006815

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 #10000770
    • TSB Reference #020137008

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000770

    • 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 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 AUGUST 11 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003862
    • TSB Reference #081103

    Description: THIS VME STATES THAT GM HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 IN BOTH US AND CANADA BECAUSE THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE S

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003862

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10002998
    • TSB Reference #020846010E

    Description: PROGRAMMING ONSTAR MODULE FOR CANADIAN FRENCH VOICE RECOGNITION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002998

    • 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

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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