Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
301501/01/200410008897Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt08/25/2004
03084900505/01/200310002389Instrument panel ash tray latch available for service use. *tt08/27/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
0305405/17/200410007859Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj07/13/2004
0153601/01/200410005454Alternator whine after bulletin 99-06-03-005. sit bulletin 1408812. *tt02/27/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
0211200402/11/200410012990Replacement ignition key clarification. *tt04/05/2005
0176801/01/200410006221Ignition key replacement. *mr04/26/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
5707/01/200310016464Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt09/13/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/15/2002108/26/1999
 When the ignition key was turned, a small explosion was and the vehicle caught on fire. *mr *ph *jb
11/13/2000
 Negative post snapped from battery, causing electrical system to malfunction. dealer has been notified.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15
 After vehicle has been parked in heated garage for awhile. then started it, and vehicle stalled. would need to be jumped. has happened 15 times. took vehicle to dealership & mechanic changed the battery & alternator. but problem could not be duplicated. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
07/27/1999581106/28/1999
 Consumer concerned that auto safety data won't be released to the public. *nm the consumer believed that the public had the right to know about defects regarding all vehicles. the consumer purchased a vehicle which had numerous problems, such as a molding rear door, a broken door handle and a new engine and fuel pressure regulator was needed. after the consumer was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced, he sold the vehicle and another couple endured problems such as an ongoing problem with the battery dying. the other couple was told in jan 2004 the regulator had been recalled. *jb
02/04/200453057102/01/1999
 Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. *ak the consumer received a recall #03v473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. the consumer requested reimbursement , however the consumer was denied. *jb
01/11/2003210/11/2000
 Consumer stated the battery terminal leaked acid onto the garage floor. the battery had been replaced twice due to a leak. *ph this happened for a second time. the battery was by delco for gm which had side terminals which suddenly leaked. (this acid corroded the motor compartment and leaked onto the garage floor eating the concrete. prior odi# 8002108 *scc *jb
01/11/2002110/11/2000
 Consumer noticed acid on garage floor, checked under hood, and notice acid leaking from battery. *ak
11/13/2000
 Negative post snapped from battery, causing electrical system to malfunction. dealer has been notified.*ak
02/03/1999
 Car battery goes dead intermittenly when parked overhight, replaced batterylalternator/did not help
15
 After vehicle has been parked in heated garage for awhile. then started it, and vehicle stalled. would need to be jumped. has happened 15 times. took vehicle to dealership & mechanic changed the battery & alternator. but problem could not be duplicated. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/05/20041330001
 It would take 7-10 seconds before ignition would start. dealership was notified, but did not repair the problem. *ak
10/11/2000
 Intermittently vehicle stalled and die without warning. dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
03/05/2002
 When starting vehicle there was aloud bang, vehicle would not start. consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood, then flames. dealer could not determine cause of fire. fire department stated computer was the cause. vehicle has extensive damage.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
04/03/2003110/14/1998
 The consumer turned the key in the ignition to the on position, and before the vehicle was started, there was a noise and then smoke started coming from under the hood. mr scc *jb
05/07/2002
 Consumer turned key to start vehicle and heard a loud pop, vehicle did not start. she saw smoke coming from under the hood, then flames. vehicle at dealership at this time, damage to vehicle unknown.*ak
03/05/2002
 When starting vehicle there was aloud bang, vehicle would not start. consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood, then flames. dealer could not determine cause of fire. fire department stated computer was the cause. vehicle has extensive damage.