Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 040604024 | 04/01/2004 | 10012634 | Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 03034 | 07/01/2003 | 10003430 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 10/20/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 03019 | 07/18/2003 | 10006144 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 04/22/2004 | |
| 070803 | 07/08/2003 | 10003814 | The vme message is to provide information about a new product field action regarding a customer satisfaction program for an engine coolant leak. the engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket or at the upper | 11/03/2003 | |
| 030601016 | 05/01/2003 | 10002372 | Loss of coolant, milky colored oil. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3157A | 10017172 | Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 3180 | 3180A | 10010868 | Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition. *tt | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3007 | 01/01/2004 | 10008786 | 3.8l engine oil consumption. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 010601008A | 05/01/2002 | 010601008 | 634813 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010601008 | 02/01/2001 | 619177 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 201100 | 11/20/2000 | 616405 | Subject regarding heater hose fittings to elminate vibration and / or noise noise. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020604014 | 03/01/2002 | 632322 | Subject regarding the elimination of the service bay test procedure. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628072 | Some vehicles with the supercharged 3800 engine may experience a hard start or extended crank. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 990603005A | 12/01/2000 | 990603005 | 618099 | Some vehicles may exhibit a generator noise (whine / hum / moan / vibration) in passenger compartment at idle, slow speeds, decelerating or parking maneuvers. *jb | 04/04/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040605008 | 07/01/2004 | 10012115 | Availability of exhaust muffler for service. *tt | 02/14/2005 | |
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 170000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick park avenue. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but they could not diagnose the issue. the vehicle was taken in for service, but the issue still persists. the contact feels that the failure could cause injuries if it occurs without warning in traffic. the current mileage was 200,000 and failure mileage was 170,000. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 buick park avenue with engine problems. consumer states that the engine cuts out when accelerating. dealer states that everything was tested and was found to be normal. dealer stated that he was probably pushing the accelerator down to fast. *kb | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 27990 | 1 | 03/29/2002 |
| While driving at 60 mph and without warning the engine stalled on the highway. the consumer pulled over to the shoulder and five minutes later the vehicle was able to start. the vehicle has been to two different dealers who could not find the problem. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 64400 | 1 | 06/18/2004 |
| Leaking plastic upper intake manifold do to poor design. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 4 | ||
| The vehicle shifts hard in gear after the initial start up. consumer had the vehicle towed and checked at the parent company. the transmission went through several tests but the problem could not be duplicated. since that time, the solenoid and transmission have been replaced. one week later the transmission failed and had to be completely rebuilt. again, while driving, the vehicle made two hard jerks and would barely move. when putting vehicle in reverse it will hit hard twice and go backwards, when putting it in forward gear it will take off slowly. after traveling for a while, the check engine light illuminates and the cruise control will not work once the light has illuminated, if the vehicle is shut off for an hour or so, the problem will rectify itself until the vehicle is drivin 15-20 miles, then the same process occurs all over. *jg | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 1 | 02/10/2002 | |
| While driving 65 mph engine stalled, lost all power. once vehicle was started again it idled roughly and would only stay running with foot on the accelerator pedal. took vehicle to dealer, and had it repaired. *ak *jg | |||