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2001 Pontiac Sunfire TSBs

140 Sunfire 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 Sunfire problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2001 Sunfire TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #618086
    • TSB Reference #01-02-32-001

    Description: CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618086

    • 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 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 JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002834
    • TSB Reference #020232012A

    Description: RATTLE/KNOCK NOISE WHEN TURNING WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002834

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000176
    • TSB Reference #020232012

    Description: RATTLE / KNOCK NOISE WHEN TURNING WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000176

    • 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 FEBRUARY 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618119
    • TSB Reference #020601

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVERS OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618119

    • Date Reported JANUARY 18 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618179
    • TSB Reference #180101

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUNK OR BUMP NOISE USUALLY HEARD WHEN TURNING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLE WITH THE CAR IN PARK OR MOVING SLOWLY AND THE STEERING

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618179

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #619039
    • TSB Reference #150900

    Description: THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THAT A CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619039

STEERING:COLUMN

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10022926
    • TSB Reference #070232006

    Description: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION (LUBRICATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT [I-SHAFT]). *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10022926

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10011062
    • TSB Reference #040308015A

    Description: SQUEAKING NOISE IN FRONT END ON TURNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011062

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012182
    • TSB Reference #040308010

    Description: CHANGES TO LABOR TIME GUIDE RELATING TO FRONT SUSPENSION LABOR OPERATIONS COMPONENTS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012182

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004752
    • TSB Reference #010310005C

    Description: WHEEL SQUEAK ON VEHICLES WITH 14 AND 15 INCH WHEEL COVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004752

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001257
    • TSB Reference #010310005B

    Description: WHEEL SQUEAK ON VEHICLES WITH 14 AND 15 INCH WHEEL COVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001257

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000179
    • TSB Reference #010310005A

    Description: SQUEAK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OR REAR WHEELS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2001 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000179

    • Date Reported MAY 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636669
    • TSB Reference #051402

    Description: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A LOUD CLUK ON ACCEL OR DECEL WITH THE NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636669

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618120
    • TSB Reference #060201

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A POP, GRINDING OR CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OR WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618120

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008871
    • TSB Reference #02139

    Description: SQUEAK OR RUB TYPE NOISE ON TURNS COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AS IF IT IS COMING FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER OR THE TOP MOUNT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008871

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006895
    • TSB Reference #01967

    Description: FRONT SUSPENSION STEER NOISE SMOOTH ROAD TURNS. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006895

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634877
    • TSB Reference #020308006

    Description: THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS.*TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634877

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 11 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #617666
    • TSB Reference #111000

    Description: CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN SECOND AND FOURTH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617666

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • Date Reported APRIL 15 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009220
    • TSB Reference #04152004

    Description: VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009220

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007293
    • TSB Reference #00966B

    Description: ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007293

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007816
    • TSB Reference #00966

    Description: ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007816

    • 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

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 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 JULY 11 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003816
    • TSB Reference #071103

    Description: THIS VME MESSAGE CONCERNS A CYLINDER BORELINER TOOL NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE L61 2.2 LITER ENGINE. THE TOOL IS REFERENCED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 030601018. THE PURPOSE OF THE TOOL IS TO EXTEND THE TOTAL SERVICE LIFE OF THE BLOCK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003816

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622775
    • TSB Reference #000601018A

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A GROWL/MOAN TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WHEN MAKING SHARP LEFT HAND TURNS. NLM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622775

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 20 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618145
    • TSB Reference #201200

    Description: INFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLES THAT HAVE A INPUT SPEED SENSOR CODE P0716, P0717 CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618145

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634811
    • TSB Reference #010601030A

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634811

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631251
    • TSB Reference #020601001A

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON A DRONE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631251

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629502
    • TSB Reference #020604009

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING HESITATION OR STUMBLE ON THROTTLE APPLICATION AFTER COLD START (REPROGRAM PCM). *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629502

    • Date Reported JANUARY 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629703
    • TSB Reference #160102

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ENGINE LAGS POWER, STALLS, WON'T START OR IS HARD TO START. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629703

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #628837
    • TSB Reference #020601001

    Description: EXPERIENCING A DRONE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628837

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628900
    • TSB Reference #010601030

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628900

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625380
    • TSB Reference #090801

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625380

    • Date Reported JUNE 26 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623545
    • TSB Reference #260601

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HESITATION OR STUMBLE AFTER COLD STARTS.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623545

    • Date Reported APRIL 18 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619413
    • TSB Reference #180401

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A BEARING NOISE THAT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A GRINDING NOISE OR A FAILED CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER BEARING NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619413

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618071
    • TSB Reference #010601004

    Description: EXHIBITING A LOUD HOOT / WHISTLING NOISE AT START UP DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618071

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JULY 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003789
    • TSB Reference #071503

    Description: COOLANT LOSE, EVIDENCE FLUID ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, ETC., OR COOLANT WARNING LIGHT COMING ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003789

    • Date Reported JULY 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003815
    • TSB Reference #071003

    Description: THIS VME MESSAGE IS A WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT DUE TO A KNOWN CAM DRIVELINE. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY QUESTION ABOUT WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT ENGINE AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003815

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628890
    • TSB Reference #010602012

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628890

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MARCH 11 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001904
    • TSB Reference #031103

    Description: COMPLAINTS THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL MODULE AND COMPLAINTS OF GAUGE ACCURACY THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001904

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629764
    • TSB Reference #070202

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE A COMMENT OF THE VEHICLE BEING DIFFICULT TO FUEL OR THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS LOW YET THEY CANNOT PUT FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629764

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017192
    • TSB Reference #3321A

    Description: FUEL TANK IS HARD TO FILL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017192

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627484
    • TSB Reference #010865001

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL FILLER DOOR RECESSED INTO QUARTER PANEL. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627484

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631237
    • TSB Reference #010604008B

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631237

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631306
    • TSB Reference #010604008C

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631306

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629807
    • TSB Reference #180202

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER REPAIR FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY COMPLAINTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629807

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #628822
    • TSB Reference #010604008A

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628822

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619180
    • TSB Reference #010604008

    Description: SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING MY2001 TOYOTA CAVALIER MAY EXPERIENCE INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS. IT MAY APPEAR FROM THE GAUGE READING THAT THERE IS FUEL AVAILABLE, YET THE TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619180

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #617748
    • TSB Reference #00101

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN J AND N MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS INCORRECT READINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617748

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618100
    • TSB Reference #00101

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618100

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010629
    • TSB Reference #3189

    Description: CRANK NO START, LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010629

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007135
    • TSB Reference #01604

    Description: 4T40E, 4T45E CHANGE IN APPEARANCE OF FORWARD, SECOND AND REVERSE CLUTCH WAVE PLATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007135

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004732
    • TSB Reference #030729005A

    Description: CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END DURING LOW SPEED TURNS OR MANEUVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004732

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002861
    • TSB Reference #030729005

    Description: CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END DURING LOW SPEED TURNS OR MANEUVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002861

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002392
    • TSB Reference #030730021

    Description: NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002392

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000759
    • TSB Reference #020730050

    Description: ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000759

    • Date Reported JULY 03 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623624
    • TSB Reference #030701

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE TACHOMETER FLUCTUATING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623624

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017086
    • TSB Reference #3447

    Description: 4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017086

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JULY 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637293
    • TSB Reference #180702

    Description: THIS MESSAGE COVERS VEHICLES WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND A COMPLAINT OF CLUTCH WILL NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE NEW SPO CLUTCH PARTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637293

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631218
    • TSB Reference #020729001

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON A GRINDING OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631218

    • Date Reported AUGUST 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620843
    • TSB Reference #290801

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620843

    • Date Reported JUNE 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623745
    • TSB Reference #220601

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOTCHY SHIFT FEEL OR DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO GEAR, USUALLY FIRST GEAR, THIRD GEAR OR FIFTH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623745

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 29 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616394
    • TSB Reference #291100

    Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION RATTLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616394

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023942
    • TSB Reference #070730025

    Description: INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023942

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012102
    • TSB Reference #030729005

    Description: CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END DURING LOW SPEED TURNS OR MANEUVERS. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030729005A. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012102

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005579
    • TSB Reference #030730021A

    Description: NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005579

    • 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 #10017096
    • TSB Reference #3253

    Description: VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017096

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10019228
    • TSB Reference #3669

    Description: M86/M94 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION TO DISASSEMBLE THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019228

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623904
    • TSB Reference #010730026

    Description: SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SURGE / CHUGGLE BETWEEN 72-96 KM/H (45 - 60 MPH) UNDER A LIGHT LOAD WITH THE ENGINE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND TCC APPLIED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623904

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619353
    • TSB Reference #01031

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE AND 4T40-E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSAXLE CONVERTER PUMP TO STATOR BEARING MAY PREMATURELY FAIL DUE TO A RAISED METAL CONDITION ON THE BEARING SURFACE ON THE INSIDE OF T

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619353

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 27 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619400
    • TSB Reference #01031

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CLARIFICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN FOR 4T40-E TRANSAXLE CONVERTER BEARING FAILURE INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619400

    • Date Reported APRIL 11 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619396
    • TSB Reference #01031

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSAXLE CONVERTER PUMP TO STATOR BEARING MAY PREMATURELY FAIL, DUE TO A RAISED METAL CONDITION ON THE BEARING SURFACE ON THE INSIDE OF THE PUMP COVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619396

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 13 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618106
    • TSB Reference #010101

    Description: CONCERNS WITH 4T40E / 4T45E FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES WITH ATF LEAKS AT EITHER THE COOLER LINE SEALS OR AT ONE OR BOTH AXLE SEALS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004215
    • TSB Reference #01411

    Description: FALSE CODE B3785. SERVICE VME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004215

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 09 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005059
    • TSB Reference #090903

    Description: THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) MAY SET A FALSE CODE OF B3785. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005059

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported JUNE 21 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637259
    • TSB Reference #210602

    Description: THIS SERVICE IS REGARDING A WIRE ROUTING ISSUE THAT CAN LEAD TO SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ACTIVATION AND VARIOUS DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637259

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623591
    • TSB Reference #32

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS LIGHT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN 2ND OR 4TH GEAR, VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE DBC7 WIRING HARNESS, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 2ND OR 4TH GEAR, MAY REVEAL S

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623591

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007858
    • TSB Reference #04002

    Description: PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007858

    • Date Reported APRIL 12 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009214
    • TSB Reference #04122004

    Description: IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS, THREE PHASE SAFETY RECALL 04002. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009214

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013000
    • TSB Reference #02232004

    Description: IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE START POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634710
    • TSB Reference #020604011

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0140. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634710

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 25 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #627813
    • TSB Reference #250202

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CALIBRATION TO PREVENT FALSE SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627813

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #627399
    • TSB Reference #010102

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CALIBRATION TO PREVENT FALSE SETTING OF DTC . *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627399

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10005595
    • TSB Reference #030867009

    Description: SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SUNROOF MOTOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005595

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007178
    • TSB Reference #01598

    Description: SUNROOF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO 03-08-67-009.*MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007178

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 07 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004981
    • TSB Reference #100703

    Description: JAMMED SUNROOF THAT WILL NOT OPEN OR A CLOSE COMPLETELY. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004981

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002878
    • TSB Reference #030867004

    Description: PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002878

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

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

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004781
    • TSB Reference #030859003

    Description: RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER RATTLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004781

    • Date Reported JULY 16 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003793
    • TSB Reference #071603

    Description: RATTLE OR BUZZ FROM THE RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003793

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10012570
    • TSB Reference #030863002

    Description: CARPET WET ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012570

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628886
    • TSB Reference #010858005

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRIMARILY ON WET ROAD SURFACES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628886

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #629655
    • TSB Reference #211201

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED WITH THE CONDITION OF HIGH EFFORT REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE DECK LID. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629655

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10016717
    • TSB Reference #3481

    Description: CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF WHEN THE HAZARDS ARE SWITCHED ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016717

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported MAY 29 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003676
    • TSB Reference #052903

    Description: CLARIFICATION OF SERVICE BULLETIN 02-08-44-012. CERTAIN STEPS IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RADIO PERSONALIZATION FEATURE HAS BEEN DELETED IN THE TECH 2 SOFTWARE. CONCERN WILL BE UPDATED IN JULY REL

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003676

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #631820
    • TSB Reference #010849016

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631820

    • Date Reported AUGUST 27 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625276
    • TSB Reference #270801

    Description: SOME VEHICLES NEW POP OUT CIGARETTE LIGHTER MAY CAUSE FAILURE TO THE 20-AMP FUSE FOR THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER CIRCUIT. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625276

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10006114
    • TSB Reference #020138003

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006114

    • Date Reported JULY 29 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637335
    • TSB Reference #290702

    Description: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OR A HESITATION MISFIRE UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637335

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10005527
    • TSB Reference #000089008E

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005527

    • 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 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004278
    • TSB Reference #000089008B

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004278

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002841
    • TSB Reference #020844012A

    Description: ENABLE OR DISABLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RADIO PERSONALIZATION FEATURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002841

    • 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 AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634261
    • TSB Reference #020604044

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC P0440 SET 9REPLACE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (EVAP VENT SOLENOID HARNESS). NLM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634261

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634310
    • TSB Reference #020844012

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY KEY FOB RADIO PERSONALIZATION FEATURE ENABLED (TURNED ON) OR DISABLED (TURNED OFF). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634310

    • Date Reported JULY 17 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637287
    • TSB Reference #170702

    Description: CONCERNS WITH SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 CODE SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637287

    • 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 FEBRUARY 28 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629851
    • TSB Reference #280202

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEY WOULD LIKE THE RADIO KEY FOB PERSONALIZATION TURNED ON OR OFF. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629851

    • 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 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623706
    • TSB Reference #190601

    Description: THIS BULLETIN TALKS ABOUT THE IDL KNOW-HOW NEW MODEL FEATURES WHICH WILL BE COVERING THE 2.2 ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623706

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622945
    • TSB Reference #000089008A

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622945

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619363
    • TSB Reference #010604007A

    Description: SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LAMP HAS COME ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0442 FOUND. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619363

    • Date Reported MARCH 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619202
    • TSB Reference #290301

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN INSPECTION PROCEDURE TO RELEASE VEHICLES FROM THE STOP DELIVERY OF CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES AND 4T40-E FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619202

    • Date Reported MARCH 23 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619200
    • TSB Reference #230301

    Description: STOP DELIVERY OF CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE AND 4T40-E FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - PART 1 OF 2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619200

    • Date Reported MARCH 23 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619201
    • TSB Reference #230301

    Description: STOP DELIVERY OF CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES AND 4T40-E FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - PART 2 OF 2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619201

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618182
    • TSB Reference #190101

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CODE P0442 SET CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618182

    • Date Reported JANUARY 18 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618178
    • TSB Reference #180101

    Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY HAVING DIFFICULTY OPENING DOORS OR TRUNK EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE RKE FOB MULTIPLE TIMES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618178

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #6092336
    • TSB Reference #000604037

    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 #6092336

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