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2002 Pontiac Sunfire TSBs

152 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 2002 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 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

    • 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 JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012093
    • TSB Reference #030232001B

    Description: MOMENTARY REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING PS ASSIST ON INITIAL START UP WITH LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030232001A. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012093

    • 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 07 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013127
    • TSB Reference #10072002

    Description: KNOCKING RATTLE NOISE WHEN TURNING AND DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY EVALUATING A NEW HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013127

    • 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

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

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004762
    • TSB Reference #030232001A

    Description: MOMENTARY REDUCTION ON POWER STEERING (P/S) ASSIST ON INITIAL START UP WITH LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004762

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 24 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001842
    • TSB Reference #022403

    Description: INTERMITTENT CONDITION OF A MOMENTARY REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST AT STARTUP. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001842

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 NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000465
    • TSB Reference #020308008

    Description: RATTLE, CREAK, POPPING TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000465

    • 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 no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10011819
    • TSB Reference #3263

    Description: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON TURNS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011819

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

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018156
    • TSB Reference #709

    Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018156

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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10015768
    • TSB Reference #610

    Description: ENGINE IDLE FLARE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED. ALSO LOW SPEED ENGINE DECEL STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. GM TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015768

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012103
    • TSB Reference #030601018

    Description: NEW CYLINDER BORE LINER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030601018A. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012103

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10038510
    • TSB Reference #PIP-4495C

    Description: GM: THERE MAY BE NOISE COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, BECAUSE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE WHICH IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10038510

    • 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 MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017407
    • TSB Reference #050604026

    Description: VEHICLE HESITATES, NO START, LACK OF POWER, LOW FUEL PRESSURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017407

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011117
    • TSB Reference #030601022

    Description: GUIDELINES FOR CYLINDER BORE LINER/PISTON SLEEVE REPLACEMENT ON THE L4 ECOTEC ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011117

    • 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 #10007528
    • TSB Reference #00434

    Description: ENGINE WILL CRANK BUT NOT START, ALSO MAKES NOISE WHILE CRANKING. 2.2 L61 ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007528

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007055
    • TSB Reference #01995

    Description: REPLACING A 02 OR 03 2.2L L61 WITH A 04 2.2L L61 ENGINE REPLACEMENT.*MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007055

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005744
    • TSB Reference #03064

    Description: ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE - OBD SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005744

    • 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 JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002130
    • TSB Reference #030601018

    Description: NEW CYLINDER BORE LINER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002130

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000066
    • TSB Reference #020604046

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1441 STORED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000066

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 28 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629853
    • TSB Reference #280202

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OIL FILTER LEAKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629853

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629446
    • TSB Reference #010102

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT FEEDBACK REQUEST WITH 2.2L LN2 ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL FILTER LEAK. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629446

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10020923
    • TSB Reference #3859

    Description: LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020923

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10019208
    • TSB Reference #1749019

    Description: INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019208

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017032
    • TSB Reference #3433

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017032

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634249
    • TSB Reference #020604045

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DTC P0327 - THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE STEP 3 OF DTC P0327 IN THE ENGINE CONTROLS. NLM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634249

    • Date Reported MAY 24 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634191
    • TSB Reference #02020

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - ENGINE CYLINDER BORE LINER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634191

    • 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 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 #628395
    • TSB Reference #010102

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0141 WITH NO PRIOR REPAIR ATTEMPS. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628395

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628051
    • TSB Reference #291001

    Description: CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EXTENDED CRANK TIME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628051

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628020
    • TSB Reference #221001

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS ROUGH RUNNING, MISS FIRES OR A NO START CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628020

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626045
    • TSB Reference #050901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR RETENTION. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626045

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

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626270
    • TSB Reference #200901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECT POST CONVERTER OR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR USAGE. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626270

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, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10019240
    • TSB Reference #3670

    Description: INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019240

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018156
    • TSB Reference #709

    Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018156

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • 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 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 AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004381
    • TSB Reference #030730036

    Description: TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN 4TH GEAR, STUCK IN 2ND GEAR OR SES/TCS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0753, P0758, P1860, C1223, C1224 OR C1275 MAY BE SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004381

    • 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 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

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 AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10004722
    • TSB Reference #030730012A

    Description: TRANSAXLE OR TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WON'T SHIFT, NO REVERSE, 2ND, 3RD OR OVERDRIVE, ERRATIC SHIFTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004722

    • 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 MARCH 06 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001885
    • TSB Reference #030603

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON AND/OR TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR STUCK IN GEAR. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001885

    • 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 OCTOBER 26 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628029
    • TSB Reference #261001

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING HIGHLINE PRESSURE AFTER AN OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSAXLE WHEN USING OVERHAUL KITS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628029

    • Date Reported AUGUST 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620842
    • TSB Reference #310801

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT GEAR SHIFT KNOBS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BETWEEN VIN 24117800 AND 24119810. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620842

    • Date Reported JULY 03 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623637
    • TSB Reference #030701

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY, SOME VEHICLE WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SHIFTER KNOBS.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623637

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620833
    • TSB Reference #100730024

    Description: CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITH EITHER THE LN2 OR L61 ENGINES, HAVE SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE TECH 2 TO DISPLAY OR CLEAR SHIFT ADAPTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620833

    • 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

    • 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

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626218
    • TSB Reference #190901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626218

    • Date Reported AUGUST 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620846
    • TSB Reference #290801

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PCM CONNECTORS MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED TO THE PCM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620846

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623596
    • TSB Reference #140601

    Description: THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT A FLASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, P1683, WHICH IS THE IGNITION OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623596

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009605
    • TSB Reference #3070

    Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0130, P0134 AND/OR P0135. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009605

    • 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

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #632312
    • TSB Reference #010845006A

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF NEW MICRO 64 ELECTRICAL TERMINALS FOR WIRING REPAIRS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #632312

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 no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10018915
    • TSB Reference #3648

    Description: HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018915

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 JANUARY 28 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629726
    • TSB Reference #280102

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0753, P0758 AND P1860. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629726

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 14 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #629623
    • TSB Reference #141201

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0116. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629623

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 11 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #629615
    • TSB Reference #111201

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0716, 717, INPUT SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629615

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

VISIBILITY

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018156
    • TSB Reference #709

    Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018156

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

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634884
    • TSB Reference #020139004

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PAG OIL RELEASED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING ALL 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634884

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018156
    • TSB Reference #709

    Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018156

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

    • Date Reported JANUARY 28 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005112
    • TSB Reference #012803

    Description: THROTTLE CABLE RATTLE NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT OF DASH AREA, MOST NOTICEABLE AT THE CENTER DEFROSTER DUCT. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005112

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 SEPTEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010178
    • TSB Reference #04059

    Description: EMISSION LABEL - REPLACE - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LABELS THAT ARE WRINKLED, DAMAGED, OR COMPLETELY MISSING. *NM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010178

    • 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 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 no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10021074
    • TSB Reference #4014

    Description: PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021074

Pontiac Contact Information

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