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 | |
| 040604022 | 04/01/2004 | 10012595 | Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic oxygen sensor test information to non-tech2 service or test equipment. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 990603009A | 02/01/2004 | 040861001 | 10001285 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh | 04/25/2003 |
| 020604024D | 01/01/2006 | 020604024F | 634719 | Service engine soon or check engine soon malfunction indicator lamp being illuminated. *tt 02-06-04-024e not yet received. *tt | 10/07/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 030602004B | 12/01/2003 | 030602004A | 10005167 | Loss of engine coolant. *tt | 02/10/2004 |
| 030602004 | 05/01/2003 | 10002371 | Loss of engine coolant. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| 030602004A | 05/01/2003 | 030602004 | 10002370 | Loss of engine coolant. *tt | 08/26/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 09132002 | 09/13/2002 | 10009448 | This message concerns inside air temperature sensor noisy. comments that a noise in the left side of the instrument panel on cold starts. this noise may be described as a grind, growl, hum, whine or squeal. a fan noise may also be heard | 09/30/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 3035 | 01/01/2004 | 10009634 | Service engine soon (ses) light on, ses light on and chuggle or surge. diagnostic trouble code p0741 (tcc stuck off). *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3036 | 01/01/2004 | 10009640 | Northstar updated crankshaft sensors. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 02079 | 01/01/2004 | 10007775 | Updated crankshaft sensors. 4.6l ld8 l37 engine northstar. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 02103 | 01/01/2004 | 10007731 | 4t80e mh1 service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 (tcc stuck off). *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 02006 | 01/01/2004 | 10006958 | 4.6l ld8, l37 engine guidelines for engine replacement. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01771 | 01/01/2004 | 10006307 | 4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8, l37, lh2 engine coolant or oil leak.*mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| 00062A | 01/01/2004 | 10005414 | Engine exhaust leak noise heard inside the vehicle. sit bulletin 1412205. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 01478 | 01/01/2003 | 10004405 | Northstar engine crank sensors. service vme. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 030601025 | 09/01/2003 | 10004302 | Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 01393 | 11/18/2003 | 10004197 | 4.6l engine packaging concern on cylinder head gasket kits. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 00914D | 11/18/2003 | 10004114 | 4.6l, ld8, l37, 4.0l, l47 engines northstars oil consumption. service vme. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 030604028 | 05/01/2003 | 10002446 | Service engine soon (ses) light on, reduced vehicle power / acceleration / speed, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420. *tt | 08/29/2003 | |
| 031403 | 03/14/2003 | 10001915 | Product field information regarding engine misfire condition due to a loss of signal from the power train module, ptm, to the ignition coil. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| 03005 | 03/01/2003 | 10001238 | Engine misfire condition due to a loss of signal from the powertrain control module (pcm) to the ignition coils. emission recall. *tt | 04/24/2003 | |
| 020601009A | 11/01/2002 | 020601009 | 10000455 | Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| 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 | |
| 050202 | 05/02/2002 | 636589 | Information on diagnosing exhaust leaks on the front bank. *tt | 11/10/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 170000 | 1 | |
| I was going to get an inspection sticker and the vehicle would not pass because of an emission problem. cylinder 4 was misfiring. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2011 | |||
| Diagnosic check results: random mix-fire (tune up) secondary air injection evaporative emmission sensor (pressure in tank) torque converter clutch solenoid (inside transmission) engine metal over temp. strut & maintenance traction control light remains on | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 36000 | 6 | |
| Dt: when pulling up to a stop sign or light the engine shut down. did not have brakes or power steering. it did this anytime when driving below 35 mph. vehicle was taken to gmc dealer 6 times. they have changed egr valve, installed a recorder for 20 days, cleaned piston washers, they flushed fuel injection system, and changed crank shaft sensors . but problem recurred. the problem started on august 20, 2003. *ak *jb | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 13768 | 1 | |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem was the crank sensor. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 10 | 10/29/2001 | |
| Consumer states vehicle has been in for repairs at least 10 times since the date of purchase for the same problem, the problem arises after traveling at least 70 miles, the vehicle has stopped while slowing down on the expressway, getting off the expressway and also while going around a corner.*jb | |||
| 03/02/2002 | 6 | 02/18/2002 | |
| Vehicle will start to shake when driving over 40 mph. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak the consumer states that the dealer tried to remedy the problem, but was unable to do so. the vehicle has had a new driveshaft, a new winshield was applied due to a chip in the inside of windshield, the wheel had been bent/replaced, balanced/aligned and added a new rim, and supposedly a new set of tires from cadillac-but had the same markings of the old tires/supposed to have been taken off. with all repair and maintenence made on the vehicle, the vibration still exsists and seems to get worse(the longer the trip and when going around curves/straightening out). the engine whines when you accelerate and decreases when slowed, also the transmission makes a big clunk noise and lunges when it first shifts. *scc | |||