Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Ready06/08/2011
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm06/08/2011
05060402403/01/200510015008Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636. *tt05/13/2005
04060408803/01/2005040604088A10014959Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt05/12/2005
30453045E10013516Shudder or bind on truns in 4 hi. *eh updated 03-01-07. *kb04/20/2005
04060300202/01/200410012703Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh03/10/2005
323210011692Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh01/28/2005
30873087A10010916Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking rpm. *eh12/16/2004
309701/01/200410010242Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc11/05/2004
302401/01/20043024A10010076Gen iii engine coated piston information. *tc11/04/2004
310701/01/200410010197P0420 and p0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen iii v-8 engines. *sc11/04/2004
312101/01/200410010056Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 gmc denali) *sc11/03/2004
314701/01/200410009957Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003f. all full size trucks and utilities and hummer parts available. *tc11/02/2004
02060103812/01/200210000763Engine knock or lifter noise. *tt03/28/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
312101/01/200410010248Exhaust vibration resonance or moan in vehicles with gen iii v8 engines. *tc11/08/2004
3121A01/01/200410009936Exhaust vibration resonance or moan 99-05 full size trucks and utility vehicles with gen 3 v-8 engines. *tc11/02/2004
0201301/01/200402013A10007119Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen iii engines. *mr05/26/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
423110021021Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb02/22/2007
05060101405/01/200510017409Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt11/07/2005
32323232A100148701999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt05/10/2005
04060404006/01/200410012155Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control. *tt02/15/2005
305610010364Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt11/17/2004
303801/01/200410009648Engine tick, rattle or knock noise after cylinder head gasket replacement on the 6.0l engine. *tt10/14/2004
305501/01/200410009666Service engine soon light with a p0300 misfire due to misfires mainly on cylinder 7. *tt10/14/2004
308701/01/200410009513Crank no start with no cranking rpm spark or injector pulse. *tt10/04/2004
308601/01/200410009512Whistle noise from the throttle body area on light throttle acceleration on vehicles with gen iii engines and electronic throttle. *tt10/04/2004
304201/01/20043042A10009379Service engine soon light and / or reduced engine power mode due to diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1516 and/or p1518. this condition is normally very intermittent. *tt09/27/2004
301801/01/200410008804Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak. *mj08/23/2004
302401/01/2004100088004.8 5.3 6.0 gen 111 engine coated piston information. *mj08/23/2004
303201/01/200410008762Service engine soon (ses) light on with p0446 due to dust in the evap vent valve on vehicles that are operated in dusty environments, such as farming or off-road applications. *tt08/23/2004
04060401203/01/2006040604012C10008669Vehicle with flexible fuel will not start, stalls and will not restart, loss of power, poor performance. *tt poor performance and/or fuel gauge reads inaccurate/incorrect. *tt08/13/2004
0135301/01/200401353A10007937Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt07/16/2004
00872A01/01/200410007916Oil pan or oil cooler line leak on gen iii v-8 engines equipped with an oil cooler. *tt07/15/2004
0026601/01/200400266A10007596Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e transmission. *tt07/02/2004
03060406211/01/200310005559This bulletin is being issued to revise step 4 of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135. *tt03/02/2004
0148401/01/200410005499Gen iii replacement flywheel bolt holes larger than original part. the bolt holes for the crank shaft in the replacement flywheel are larger than the holes in the original part. sit bulletin 1400596. *tt03/01/2004
00969A01/01/200400969B10005469Engine whistle noise. *tt02/27/2004
03060406010/01/200310004733Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt01/02/2004
030603001A10/01/200303060300110004304Starter cranks after key is released (normal condition). *tt12/01/2003
00827C11/18/200310004256Service engine soon (ses) light on with tac module codes p1516 and possible codes p1514, p1515, p1518. *tt11/24/2003
00634A11/18/200310004162Gen iii engine noise after hot soak restart. *tt11/20/2003
03060403106/01/200310002858Revised diagnostic trouble code p1125. *tt09/29/2003
03084900906/01/200310002870Revised engine oil pressure gage inaccurate or inoperative diagnostic information. *tt09/29/2003
03060403303/01/2004030604033A10002860Revised diagnostic trouble code p0336. *tt update. to include 2004 isuzu nqr commercial models. *tt09/29/2003
03060403206/01/200310002859Check engine light on with no drivability concerns, diagnostic trouble code p0120, p0220, p1516, or p1518 set. *tt09/29/2003
03060403003/01/2007030604030C10002166Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt08/14/2003
01010211/01/200210000471Vehicle will not start condition. *tt02/27/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
320310011729Resonance noise at idle. *eh01/31/2005
030605008B11/01/2005030605008C10005576Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or immediately after vehicle is shut off. *tt bulletin 03-06-05-008, dated 11/01/2003 replaced. *tt03/04/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
05060402103/01/200510015005Revised inspection/maintenance (i/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure. *tt05/13/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
311901/01/200410010101Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement. *sc11/04/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
020605005A12/01/200202060500510000726Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle. *tt03/27/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/10/20021
 Consumer stated vehicle stalls while driving at 45 mph on the hwy, power steering and power brake lock up. dealer and manufacturers has been notified. please provide further information. mr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
07/15/2011
 2003 cadillac escalade 6.0l engine, exhaust manifold bolts broken exhaust leak http://youtu.be/0yg6wlbnzgi
01/01/201070000
 Manifold studs on driver side are broke!!! 03 escalade 6.0