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

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619355
    • TSB Reference #010232004

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR USE OF ESSENTIAL TOOL J 44721 POWER STEERING SYSTEM ANALYZER ON 1997 - 2002 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH POWER STEERING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619355

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #631901
    • TSB Reference #000522002

    Description: BRAKE WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURES. ALL GM PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631901

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #617642
    • TSB Reference #171000

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE PADS FOR N CAR VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617642

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported APRIL 22 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636568
    • TSB Reference #042202

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC BODY CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) USED FOR 2000 THROUGH 2002 FULL-SIZE OR LUXURY MODELS ON BUICKS, PONTIACS OR OLDSMOBILES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636568

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000764
    • TSB Reference #020603006A

    Description: INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF VARIOUS INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LAMPS - SES, GENERATOR, SIR, BRAKE, SECURITY,THEFT, ABS, HOT; GAGE READINGS INCORRECT; ERRATIC RPM DISPLAY; NO CRANK ENGINE. 1997-2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000764

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627739
    • TSB Reference #000604011A

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440,P0441,P0442,P0446. 1996-2002 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH ENHANCED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS ENGINES. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627739

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033024
    • TSB Reference #SB-09275

    Description: SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; FUEL ODOR OR SPOTTING ON GROUND; REPLACE FUEL PUMP MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (MRA) MAY C

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033024

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033024
    • TSB Reference #SB-09275

    Description: SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; FUEL ODOR OR SPOTTING ON GROUND; REPLACE FUEL PUMP MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (MRA) MAY C

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000774
    • TSB Reference #020730052

    Description: NEW ESSENTIAL TOOL J45096 TRANSFLOW. 1998-2003 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000774

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619761
    • TSB Reference #010601

    Description: GM POWERTRAIN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING BROKEN 4T65E TRANSMISSION CASES THAT MAY BE INITIATED WITH A SMALL CRACK ON THE CASE. THE CRACK MAY APPEAR NEAR THE FRONT MOUNTING HOLES OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619761

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634521
    • TSB Reference #0208470041

    Description: THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009, AND B1013 FOR 2000 - 2002 GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634521

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623995
    • TSB Reference #010139003

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING J 44551 A/C SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER CATASTROPHIC COMPRESSOR FAILURES FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH DELPHI HD6, HU6 AND HT6 COMPRESSORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623995

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported AUGUST 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620851
    • TSB Reference #290801

    Description: GM SERVICE OPERATIONS ARE REQUESTING INFORMATION ON ANY CUSTOMER COMMENTS ON A MOMENTARY CRUISE LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK OR TRAVELING LESS THAN 25 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620851

TIRES

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10000929
    • TSB Reference #000310003D

    Description: GM NEW VEHICLE TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM. INCLUDING 1996 - 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000929

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002367
    • TSB Reference #010897001A

    Description: HOMELINK TRANSCEIVER/GARAGE DOOR OPENER TRANSMITTER TEST KIT AVAILABLE AS ESSENTIAL TOOL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002367

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634531
    • TSB Reference #020846004

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR ERROR MESSAGES RECEIVED WHEN TRYING TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR FOR 2000 - 2002 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY-INSTALLED ON -STAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634531

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004737
    • TSB Reference #010138013A

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CONSIDER BEFORE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT. 1993 - 2004 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004737

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #627735
    • TSB Reference #010851003

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION OF ANTI CORROSION MATERIALS. 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER Repair Information for NHTSA #627735

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004758
    • TSB Reference #030089031

    Description: FIELD PRODUCT REMINDER - CAR AND TRUCK FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME ISSUES, PARTS RESTRICTION INFORMATION AND BULLETINS RELEASED WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2003. 2004 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AS WELL AS 2004 AN

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004758

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003875
    • TSB Reference #080903

    Description: WHAT'S HOT FOR CARS TELECAST REGARDING AC VENT REPAIR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION; CLARIFYING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLOWER MOTOR; CONCERNS WITH NO ELECTRIC POWER; IPC LIGHTS BLINKING WHIL

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003875

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002845
    • TSB Reference #030089015

    Description: FIELD PRODUCT REMINDER - CAR AND TRUCK FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME ISSUES AND BULLETINS RELEASED WEEKS OF JUNE 2, 2003 AND JUNE 9, 2003. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002845

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002887
    • TSB Reference #990089021D

    Description: EXPEDITING WARRANTY PARTS. 2004 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS AND HUMMER H2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002887

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003644
    • TSB Reference #051203

    Description: WHAT'S HOT FOR CARS BROADCAST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003644

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002365
    • TSB Reference #030089011

    Description: CAR AND TRUCK FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME ISSUES AND BULLETINS RELEASED WEEKS OF APRIL 21, 2003 AND APRIL 28, 2003. 2004 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS AND HUMMER H2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002365

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634977
    • TSB Reference #020941001

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1001, B1271 OR B1780 SET WHEN REPLACING / REPROGRAMMING OTHER MODULES FOR 1999 - 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH CLASS 2 SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MODULES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634977

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634568
    • TSB Reference #020844007

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING NEGATIVE IMPACT ON DEALER-INSTALLED CLOTH/VINYL ROOFS ON XM RADIO SYSTEM ON 2002 - 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH XM RADIO. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634568

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634604
    • TSB Reference #020846007

    Description: CERTAIN 2001-2002 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ONSTAR MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ONSTAR CALL CENTER IS UNABLE TO REPLENISH A CUSTOMERS PERSONAL CALLING MINUTES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634604

    • Date Reported JUNE 12 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623550
    • TSB Reference #120601

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE EMERGING ISSUES IDL BROADCAST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623550

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616401
    • TSB Reference #011200

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE IDL EMERGING ISSUES BROADCAST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616401

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 03 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616424
    • TSB Reference #031100

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE IDL BROADCAST COMING UP ON 15TH OF NOVEMBER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616424

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #617719
    • TSB Reference #131000

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT CAMPAIGN OWNER RENOTIFICATION ON VARIOUS PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617719

    • Date Reported AUGUST 30 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #619014
    • TSB Reference #300800

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AUGUST REPORT SALES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619014

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