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Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 030089031 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Field product reminder - car and truck fix it right the first time issues, parts restriction information and bulletins released weeks of september 22, 2003 and september 29, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars and trucks as well as 2004 an
- 030089006B - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: New vehicle pre-delivery inspection - generating higher csi scores. 2003 - 2004 hummer h2 and all 2003-2004 cars and trucks. *tt updated *eh
- 000310003F - SUSPENSION: Gm new vehicle tire warranty program. Including 1996 - 2004 passenger cars and light duty trucks and 2003-2004 hummer h2. This bulletin replaced bulletin 00-03-10-003d dated 01/2003. *tt this bulletin replaced bulletin 00-03-10-003f.
- 030851002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Changes to paint claim submission process. *tt
- 010138013A - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Diagnostic information to consider before air conditioning compressor replacement. 1993 - 2004 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 053003 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Loss of coolant, coolant odor, having to add coolant or a mliky colored oil. The cause may be due to coolant leaking past the intermediate gasket or throttle body gasket. 2000 to 2003, 3800, vin code k engines.
- 030730027 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Most frequently asked questions and answers for j 45096 transflow transmission oil cooling system flushing machine. 2004 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks with automatic transmission/transaxle and 2004 and prior hummer h2.
- 990089021D - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Expediting warranty parts. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 030089015 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Field product reminder - car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of june 2, 2003 and june 9, 2003. *tt
- 030089014 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of may 19, 2003 and may 26, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 030089013 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Electronic exchange program changes. 2004 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 021103 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Additional information about general motors special policy adjustment program 99066e, sequential central port fuel injection failures in california only. *tt
- 990852005A - EQUIPMENT: Remote keyless entry operational characteristics. *tt
- 030089012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of may 5, 2003 and may 12, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 010897001A - EQUIPMENT: Homelink transceiver/garage door opener transmitter test kit available as essential tool. *tt
- 030089011 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of april 21, 2003 and april 28, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 030403 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: New design intake gasket released for service on 3.1, 3.4 engines. *tt *jb
- 000310003D - TIRES: Gm new vehicle tire warranty program. Including 1996 - 2003 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 020730052 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New essential tool j45096 transflow. 1998-2003 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 020603006A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Intermittent illumination of various instrument panel warning lamps - ses, generator, sir, brake, security,theft, abs, hot; gage readings incorrect; erratic rpm display; no crank engine. 1997-2003 passenger cars and trucks. *tt
- 990845005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: On some 1995 - 2000 passenger cars and trucks, the cigar lighter or the accessory receptacle is inoperative; or the internal fuse (within the plug on an aftermarket device) blows intermittently. *tt
- 160702 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: This is in regards to the 3.1, 3.4 intake gasket issue. *tt
- 042202 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Information on replacing the anti-skid brake system (abs) electronic body control module (ebcm) used for 2000 through 2002 full-size or luxury models on buicks, pontiacs or oldsmobiles. *tt
- 020941001 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Diagnostic trouble codes B1001, B1271 or B1780 set when replacing / reprogramming other modules for 1999 - 2003 passenger cars and trucks with class 2 serial data communication between modules. *tt
- 020603006B - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with no start, no crank, battery, batteries, generator, alternator gages, service engine soon, sir, brake, security, theft, abs, hot dic messages, lamp, light, battery and generator diagnostic testing, and cadillac roadside service
- 020846006 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Incorrect onstar global position system (gps) location reported during onstar call for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with onstar. *tt update to add 2005 models. *tt
- 020898002A - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding hem flange repair for 2003 and prior cars and trucks. *tt updated *eh
- 020846007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Certain 2001-2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks equipped with onstar may exhibit a condition in which the onstar call center is unable to replenish a customers personal calling minutes. *tt
- 020844007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding negative impact on dealer-installed cloth/vinyl roofs on xm radio system on 2002 - 2003 passenger cars and trucks with xm radio. *tt
- 020846004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Subject regarding cellular error messages received when trying to connect to onstar for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with factory-installed on -star. *tt
- 020842004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: On certain 2002 and prior passenger cars and trucks with automatic headlamp control and vacuum fluorescent prndl indicator instrument panel cluster, the prndl display reduced visibility for approximately one minute. *tt
- 0208470041 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: This bulletin is being issued to revise diagnostic trouble codes B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009, and B1013 for 2000 - 2002 gm passenger cars and trucks. *tt
- 020601008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on a new engine preluber tool for 1990 - 2002 cars and light duty trucks.. *tt
- 000522002 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Brake warranty service procedures. All gm passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. *slc
- 000604011A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information regarding evaporative emissions diagnostic trouble code P0440,P0441,P0442,P0446. 1996-2002 passenger cars and trucks with enhanced evaporative emissions engines. *yh
- 010851003 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding application of anti corrosion materials. 2002 and prior passenger 270901 - STEERING: Some customers may comment on shaking/vibration in the steering wheel, floor, or seat while driving. *slc
- 260901 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Some customers may complain of dissatisfaction of the hvac system during hot weather. *slc
- 250901 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject pertaining to an idl course on issues regarding new model features and problems. *slc
- 060901 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Subject regarding automatic hvac head replacement. *slc
- 100801 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Subject regarding problems between the internal mode switch and harness. *slc
- 200801 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding safety campaign 01013. *jg
- 200801 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Subject regarding product safety campaign on power sliding door latch release actuators not functioning as intended. *jg
- 010139003 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt
- 180601 - STEERING: This message clarifies information on obtaining hoses and / or steering gears for steering squawk condition. *tt
- 270601 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: This bulletin involves mirror vibrations.*jb
- 120601 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding the emerging issues idl broadcast. *tt
- 990603010A - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Dtcs B1001,B1271 or B1780 set when replacing /reprogramming other modules. (models from 1999-2002 all passenger cars and trucks) *yh
- 290801 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Gm service operations are requesting information on any customer comments on a momentary cruise light that illuminates while the vehicle is in park or traveling less than 25 mph. *tt
- 110501 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: Subject regarding lifted order control for the lower control arm brackets involved in campaign 01034. *tt
- 070501 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: Information regarding shipment of lower control arm brackets. *tt
- 010601 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding 4t80e transmission with diagnostic trouble code P0741 (tcc slip). *tt
- 010232004 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Subject regarding guidelines for use of essential tool j 44721 power steering system analyzer on 1997 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with power steering. *tt
- 200900 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This message concerns diagnosis of pass lock diagnostic trouble code B2960. *tt
- 300800 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding august report sales. *tt
- 010101 - POWER TRAIN: Gm powertrain is investigating a whining noise in the 4t80e transmission due to spalling / pitting on the drive and / or driven sprocket thrust bearings. *tt
- 020201 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject of this service message is a perceived neutral condition approximately 40 to 45 miles an hour on 4l60e automatic transmission. Drivers who experienced this condition may state that it occurred when they were accelerating and reach
- 221200 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Brief information on four-liter engines with cracked blocks. *tt
- 131000 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding product campaign owner renotification on various product safety campaigns. *tt
- 041000 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on diagnosising and repairing automatic air conditioning system. *tt
- 181000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Some vehicles may exhibit a cracked center high mounted stoplight or chimsel. *tt
- 181000 - SUSPENSION: Brief information on vehicles exhibit an leaking air shock on u-vans from 1997 to the present. *tt
- 171000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Subject regarding brake pads for n car vehicles. *tt
- 99066C - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
- 210201 - POWER TRAIN: Information regarding side cover leaks on the 4t65e transmission. *tt
- 99066C - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o
- 251000 - STRUCTURE: Subject concerning cowl seam leaks and / or water leaks in right or left front kick panel area on some st pickups and sport utility vehicles. *tt
- 031100 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Subject regarding customer complaints of sunroof water leaks on alero and grand am vehicles. *tt
- 091100 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Customers may comment that the overhead console compartment door buttons fall off on ml, s and t utilities. *tt
- 031100 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on the idl broadcast coming up on 15th of november. *tt
- 151100 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Some owners of gm cars and trucks including oldsmobile, gmc and chevrolet st sport utility vehicles may comment that the garage door opener does not function or program properly. *tt
- 151100 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some customers may comment the garage door opener does not function or program properly on oldsmobile, gmc, and chevrolet st sport utility vehicles. *tt
- 011200 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information idl broadcast. *tt
- 011200 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on the idl emerging issues broadcast. *tt
- 99063 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information regarding mismachined engine crankshaft. **mr
- 990940008 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE: Information on auxiliary seat belts for securing child restraint for vehicles 1996 and prior cars with door mounted lap / shoulder belts. *tt
- 990940006 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER: Information on the dealer installed rear seat lap / shoulder belt kits for 1988 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 431701B - STRUCTURE:BODY: Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. Yd
- 99110 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Subject pertaining to special return, hose, engine oil cooler. *tt
- 990139004 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 1993 - 1999 passenger cars (except geo) and light duty models (except tracker) may exhibit an odor emitted from the air conditioning system. *tt
- 93T46 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Binding or sticking door locks. *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011227 |
Consumer states that the abs light and brake warning light illuminated, the dealer stated that the problem was the brake modular or the brake motor. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000731 |
Consumer received recall regarding rear seat belt safety defect, consumer had experienced defects with seat belts prior to this and wants reimbursement if the defects are related to the recall. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None | 19970311 |
The fuse blew and and all lights went out.
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19951219 |
Seat belt failed to restrain driver, causing injury during collision. *sd
| No | No | N | None | None | 19940409 |
Vehicle vibrates while driving at 60 mph.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Consumer received recall notification concerning unexpected deployment of the air bag, the recall repair is not available at this time and the owner was trying to obtain a temporary solution to disengage the air bag and was denied, owner is not satisfied with the recall and the potential hazard during the interum period until the repair can be completed. *mjs
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- B1271 [2] Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost Circuit Short To Ground
- B1780 [2] Mirror Driver Down Circuit Short To Battery
- B1001 [2] Option Configuration
- B1000 [1] Electronic Control Unit
- B1004 [1] B1004
- B1007 [1] B1007
- B1009 [1] B1009
- B1013 [1] B1013
- P0440 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- P0441 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
- P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0446 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
- P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
- B2960 [1] B2960