Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 000605001 | 06/01/2004 | 10012145 | Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3081 | 10010375 | Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 00700A | 01/01/2004 | 00700B | 10007584 | 4.3l l35 engine wide open throttle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335, p0336, p0339. *tt *mj | 07/01/2004 |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030604041 | 02/01/2005 | 030604041A | 10004377 | Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000605001A | 11/01/2003 | 000605001 | 10005528 | Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. *tt | 03/02/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 90000 | 5 | 07/20/2002 |
| 2001 astro van chevy panic stop brakes no response to floor 1st. time had looked at pass. side wear 1 side brake pad wear repair. 2nd time need to stop fast hit brakes to floor no response both 35 mph to 45 mph called gm acted like don't care . turn signal switch replace 710.00 will not reimburse engine light on and off replace sensors $275.00 catalytic converter $1000.00 then motor failure dealer could not pin point problem new motor 6538.00 bought van from dealer said o.k. for 150000 to 200000 had 47000 now 130000 will not buy g.m. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 152000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet astro van. during brake application, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 152000. | |||
| 04/13/2003 | 500 | 2 | 10/01/2002 |
| I have had a miss when vehicle is warm. dealer says it is fuel, but i am using the recommended fuel according to dealer. the check engine light comes on and then goes off. dealer cannot locate problem. this is an ongoing issue since i have purchased it. also had to replace front brake pads and shocks at 26000 miles. after approximately one year use. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| While driving the consumer noticed that the rear of the vehicle was smoking. the consumer stated that the vehicles cabin filled with smoke fumes which caused the passenger to become sick. the dealer has serviced the vehicle three time but the problem returns. *nlm | |||