Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
050846006A09/01/2005050846006B10015018Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital). *tt05/13/2005
0405106/07/200410007432System software upgrade vehicle communications anomaly. *tt06/22/2004
030848005A03/01/2005030848005B10005564Compass zone adjustment and calibration procedure during pre-delivery inspection. various models including 2002-2004 light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2005 buick allure. *tt03/04/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
08-08906/01/200810026586Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe11/14/2008
030847001A03/01/2005030847001B10013434Cigar lighter and accessory power outlets time out 10 minutes after ignition shut-off or outlets remain on after ignition shut-off. *tt update. *tt04/19/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
312001/01/200410010109Onstar center unable to perform remote diagnostic. (2004-2005 chevrolet yukon, 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, 2002, 2003, 2005 buick rainier, 2005 chevrolet express van, and 2005 cadillac seville) *sc11/04/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
310601/01/200410010132Xm radio was working prior to july 26, 2004 and it is inoperative now. *jb11/04/2004
310301/01/200410010118Radio option configuration. (2003 cadillac srx). *jb11/04/2004
312601/01/200410009941No sound from speakers when dvd unit is in use. *tc11/02/2004
303801/01/200410009656Viewing xm radio channel information with base radios. *tt10/14/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
09/02/20059309/02/2005
 Dt: the contact stated the standard equipment, automatic windshield washer/wiper, and the tire pressure monitoring system were not included on this vehicle. this was standard equipment for this type of vehicle. the contact did not notice the equipment was not included on the vehicle upon purchasing it. . the dealer confirmed that standard equipment was not included on the vehicle. the equipment could not be added to the vehicle after leaving the manufacturer. *ak updated 11/7/2005. the consumer requested a refund from the dealer/manufacturer because the standard tire pressure monitor and automatic windshield wipers were not installed in his vehicle. the consumer paid extra for the luxury package but non of the options were installed. the dealer said there was nothing they could do because they had to be installed at the factory. *nm
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
04/01/2005212/01/2004
 Dt:the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. hls his wife parked the vehicle and the steering wheel locked. she could not get it unlocked. vehicle was towed to the cadillac dealership, and they had to unhook the linkage on the transmission in order to be able to tow the vehicle. the dealership ordered a new key assembly, and they had to remove tumbler number 3. in order to get the lock to open they had to drill the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder. dealership returned the vehicle to the contact, claiming it was fixed . however, while driving the steering would locked again and she had a hard time getting it unlocked. currently, upon turning the steering wheel back and forth one can hear a grinding noise. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership. the contact asked the dealership if they had to take the steering wheel off to correct the problem with the door open indicator, and the dealership said that they didn't. but when the contact told them he spoke with another mechanic they said that they did have to take the key assembly apart which was on the steering column to fix it . the dealership changed their claim. also, the air conditioning in the back did not work . it was taken to the dealership and they finally corrected the problem. after six times of taking the vehicle. to dealership they found that some parts in the back were unhooked and this was straight from the factory. *ak