Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01792 | 01/01/2004 | 10006332 | 4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 063003 | 06/30/2003 | 10003733 | This purpose of this vme message is to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on previous body style cadillacs with the northstar engine. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3951 | 10/19/2006 | 10020584 | Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption. vehicles with ld8 or l37 4.6l v8 engines. *kb | 11/20/2006 | |
| 01771 | 01/01/2004 | 10006307 | 4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8, l37, lh2 engine coolant or oil leak.*mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| 990601010C | 11/01/2003 | 990601010B | 10005597 | Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 030601027 | 10/01/2003 | 10004769 | This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| 020601009C | 10/01/2003 | 020601009B | 10004748 | Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt | 01/05/2004 |
| 020601009A | 11/01/2002 | 020601009 | 10000455 | Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990601010B | 06/01/2003 | 990601010A | 10002890 | Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt | 09/30/2003 |
| 020601011 | 03/01/2002 | 632324 | Subject regarding revised fastener tightening specificatin for cylinder head replacement. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| 020601009 | 03/01/2002 | 631313 | Some customers may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *slc | 05/22/2002 | |
| 150201 | 02/15/2001 | 619241 | This product technical information concerns an intermittent stumble or stall condition. some customers may comment that intermittently they experience a stumble or stall condition when coming down to a stop. in most instances the engine | 05/21/2001 | |
| 990601019 | 02/01/2006 | 990601019A | 6088914 | Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint. *tt | 01/11/2000 |
| 990601010 | 06/01/1999 | 606086 | Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| Cracking of fuel rail or return line tubing can result in fuel leak. *bf the consumer experienced a fire in the engine compartment. recall for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings # 04v110000. *tc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/02/1997 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the front and rear brake rotors. however, the problem recurred, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem . also, check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. however, mechanic could not duplicate the problem . *ak *bf *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| Instrument lights would go completely out. on two occasions, while the vehicle was going through a car wash, alarm system activate.d dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. also smoke was coming from vehicle, and fuse for engine fan was missing. provide further details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 160000 | 1 | 01/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle overheats. this occurs because the head bolts rust causing the head gasket to blow. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership. the engine was manufactured by northstar. | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 65000 | 1 | |
| While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *sc the oil pan gasket was replaced.*jb | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Service engine light and service emissions are on due to leaking gasket. yh | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left side head gasket failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while parked in garage. *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer stated vehicle would not start, on separate occasion while driving vehicle lost power, once consumer pulled over, consumers daughter saw what looked like gasoline that had spilled from the car. (complaint was submitted by sharon harris daughter of sandra harris). *yd | |||
| 04/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle consumes a quart of oil every 1000 miles several repairs completed to try to elevate excessive engine oil consumption, however engine continues to have same symptoms. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle fire | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine stalls when making 'u' turns. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Engine drive belt came off while driving, caused damage to the water pump and camshaft pulley. yh | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cooling fan belt failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 02/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. yh | |||