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2003 Pontiac Sunfire TSBs

150 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 2003 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 MARCH 24 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001864
    • TSB Reference #032403

    Description: A RATTLE /THUMPING TYPE NOISE HEARD AND SOMETIMES FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD, PRIMARILY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001864

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 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 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 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

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, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008469
    • TSB Reference #040525007

    Description: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON, TRACTION OFF WARNING LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C1223 AND C1225 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008469

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 #10007816
    • TSB Reference #00966

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007816

    • 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 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

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 12 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10009445
    • TSB Reference #09122002

    Description: PARKING BRAKE DRAG CONDITION, LOW POWER CONDITION OR COMPLAINTS OF A REAR VEHICLE SQUAWK ON TAKEOFF. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009445

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013473
    • TSB Reference #050601003A

    Description: HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION BLUE SMOKE ON ACCELERATION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013473

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013471
    • TSB Reference #050601002

    Description: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO WATER INGESTION HYDRO LOCK. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013471

    • 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 SEPTEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011046
    • TSB Reference #040604063

    Description: ENGINE IDLE FLAIR WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED OR DECEL STALL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011046

    • Date Reported MAY 20 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013273
    • TSB Reference #05202004

    Description: INTERMITTENT IDLE CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013273

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008776
    • TSB Reference #3014

    Description: STALL, HESITATION, STUMBLE WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008776

    • 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 #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 #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 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 #10005461
    • TSB Reference #01525

    Description: ENGINE STALL HESITATION STUMBLE WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005461

    • 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 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: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

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: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

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

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004738
    • TSB Reference #030731005

    Description: GRIND NOISE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHEN CLUTCH IS RELEASED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004738

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 #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 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 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 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: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 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 NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014001
    • TSB Reference #04083

    Description: NO DIELECTRIC GREASE BEING APPLIED TO REAR LIGHT BULB SOCKET. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014001

    • 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 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 JULY 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003492
    • TSB Reference #03018

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL 03029 REGARDING FORWARD ELECTRICAL HARNESS WATER INTRUSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003492

    • Date Reported JULY 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003796
    • TSB Reference #071703

    Description: PRODUCT FIELD ACTION 03029 - THE FORWARD ELECTRICAL HARNESS IS NOT ADEQUATELY SEALED. VME MESSAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003796

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003393
    • TSB Reference #03029

    Description: FORWARD ELECTRICAL HARNESS WATER INTRUSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003393

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

    • Date Reported JANUARY 08 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005129
    • TSB Reference #010803

    Description: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD INTERFERE WITH THE COOLANT FAN. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005129

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: 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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009594
    • TSB Reference #3054

    Description: 04-08-42-004A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. LEFT OR RIGHT TAIL LAMP, BRAKE LAMP OR TURN SIGNAL IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009594

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001262
    • TSB Reference #030842002

    Description: FOG LAMPS DIM OR INOPERATIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001262

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 19 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002558
    • TSB Reference #021903

    Description: FRONT FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE CAUSED BY CORROSION BUILDUP ON SPLICE NUMBER 113 AND/OR SPLICE NUMBER 213. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002558

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013519
    • TSB Reference #04083

    Description: REAR STOP/TURN SIGNAL LAMPS INOPERATIVE. PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013519

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

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10004338
    • TSB Reference #030864009A

    Description: LEFT OUTSIDE BREAKAWAY MIRROR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004338

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004339
    • TSB Reference #030864011A

    Description: MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004339

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 27 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001851
    • TSB Reference #022703

    Description: INOPERATIVE MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR(S). *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001851

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 25 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001845
    • TSB Reference #022503

    Description: OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY APPEARING TO BE LOOSE OR A VIBRATION COMPLAINT. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001845

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

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 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 #10009623
    • TSB Reference #3050A

    Description: 02-05 ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES EMITTING BEEPING NOISE BEFORE CONNECTING TO ONSTAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009623

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009607
    • TSB Reference #3047

    Description: 99 THROUGH 05 YEAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THREE-BUTTON ONSTAR SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009607

    • 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 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

    • 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

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 #10006302
    • TSB Reference #01759

    Description: XM RAPID ACTIVATION UTILIZATION. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006302

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007248
    • TSB Reference #01662

    Description: XM ERROR ON A RADIO DISPLAY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007248

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 26 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008629
    • TSB Reference #09262002

    Description: CONCERNS THAT INVOLVE THE DISPLAY OF NO SIGNAL ON THE RADIO HEAD IN AN AREA THAT IS KNOWN TO HAVE GOOD XM RECEPTION. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008629

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 NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10016265
    • TSB Reference #611

    Description: BINDING MODE VALVE-HVAC. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016265

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10002377
    • TSB Reference #030138005A

    Description: HARD TO CHANGE HVAC MODE OR TEMPERATURE SETTINGS. *TT UPDATE. *AR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002377

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10004363
    • TSB Reference #030138012

    Description: UNDERHOOD RATTLE OR GROWL NOISE WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004363

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007242
    • TSB Reference #01682

    Description: HVAC MODE CONTROL HARD TO CHANGE SETTINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007242

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006374
    • TSB Reference #01685

    Description: HVAC MODE CONTROL HARD TO CHANGE SETTINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006374

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004098
    • TSB Reference #01289

    Description: CHIRP OR SQUEAK ON ACCELERATION FROM STOP. SERVICE VME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004098

    • Date Reported JUNE 27 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003724
    • TSB Reference #062703

    Description: FOLLOW UP TO A SERVICE VME SENT OUT ON MAY 29TH REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER SIX CVC COMPRESSORS AND POSSIBLE NOISES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003724

    • Date Reported JUNE 19 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003707
    • TSB Reference #061903

    Description: TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRING AIR CONDITIONING CHIRP OR SQUEAK DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003707

    • Date Reported JUNE 03 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003688
    • TSB Reference #060303

    Description: CONCERNS WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE 6CVC AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003688

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 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 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 FEBRUARY 28 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001853
    • TSB Reference #022803

    Description: CONCERN OF THE HEATER NOT BLOWING COLD AIR, THE MODE SETTING NOT OPERATING OR AIR SEEMINGLY ONLY TO COME OUT OF CERTAIN VENTS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001853

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004411
    • TSB Reference #01444

    Description: XM DEALER ASSISTANCE LINE INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004411

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021074

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