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 - 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 | |
| 030604040 | 08/01/2003 | 10004376 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0132 and dtc p0152. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030604039 | 08/01/2003 | 10004375 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0131 and p0151. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/06/2004 | 4000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the freeway an object came in contact with the cast aluminum oil pan. this resulted in the oil pan developing a crack. consumer was close to home when this occurred and the oil didn't leak out.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 1500 | 1 | |
| The vehicle burned a quart of oil every 1500 miles. the consumer was concerned that gmc is fraudulently misinforming the public of this problem. *ak the dealer was aware of the problem per dealer service manual. *sc | |||