Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 050846006A | 09/01/2005 | 050846006B | 10015018 | Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital). *tt | 05/13/2005 |
| 030846003 | 01/01/2005 | 030846003A | 10012569 | Driver unable to configure onstar system. *tt update. *tt | 03/07/2005 |
| 3047 | 01/01/2004 | 10009607 | 99 through 05 year vehicles, equipped with three-button onstar systems. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 01913A | 01/01/2004 | 10007284 | Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01913 | 01/01/2004 | 10006477 | Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
| 030852005 | 09/01/2003 | 10004335 | Diagnostic information for replacement remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter inoperative - unable to synchronize. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030844018A | 01/01/2005 | 030844018B | 10004329 | Rear seat audio (rsa) and/or rear hvac inoperative. *tt update. *tt | 12/02/2003 |
| 01414B | 01/01/2004 | 01414A | 10004262 | Parts restriction for cargo covers cancelled. service vme. this bulletin replaces 01414a dated 11/18/03. *tt | 11/24/2003 |
| 00843C | 11/18/2003 | 10004151 | Replacement (rke) transmitter is inoperative - service vme. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 010846002C | 06/01/2003 | 10002836 | Programming of replacement onstar vehicle communication and interface modules (vcim). *tt | 09/26/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 08-089 | 06/01/2008 | 10026586 | Gm: 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. *pe | 11/14/2008 | |
| 00372D | 01/01/2004 | 10007287 | Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01562 | 01/01/2004 | 10005402 | Hvac digital display does not illuminate or function. service vme. sit bulletin 1411066. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 030852001C | 03/01/2003 | 030852001B | 10001278 | Remote keyless entry (rke) system inoperative. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| 030852001B | 02/01/2003 | 030852001A | 10001113 | Remote keyless entry (rke) system inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 |
| 030852001 | 01/01/2003 | 10000961 | Remote keyless entry (rke) system inoperative. *tt | 04/09/2003 | |
| 020844020 | 12/01/2002 | 10000767 | No audio out of speakers at times. *tt | 03/31/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PI-5141 | 01/01/2012 | 10043536 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe | 04/09/2012 | |
| SB-10240 | 05/01/2011 | 10038760 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-10240 | 05/01/2011 | 10038760 | General motors service campaing: see document search button for owner letter. the hvac blower may not work at certain functions or may become inoperable. there could be a burning smell or smoke. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| 040138015 | 10/01/2004 | 10012733 | Diagnostic information for moan groan or boom noise at idle vibration in steering wheel or felt through floor when ac compressor engages do not replace ac compressor. *eh | 03/11/2005 | |
| 040138014 | 10/01/2004 | 10012731 | High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when ac compressor is engaged. *eh | 03/11/2005 | |
| 040138013 | 10/01/2004 | 10012727 | Hvac not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage . *eh | 03/11/2005 | |
| 040137004 | 04/01/2004 | 10012614 | Revised air conditioning (a/c) system performance test. *tt | 03/08/2005 | |
| 040138008 | 06/01/2004 | 10012173 | Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
| 040138010 | 08/01/2004 | 10011190 | Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool ge-47742. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
| 3179 | 01/01/2004 | 10010266 | Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw supplement to 02-01-39-007a. *tt | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3076 | 01/01/2004 | 10009603 | Repeat hvac blower motor failure. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 3086 | 01/01/2004 | 10009509 | Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool. currently the a/c low pressure switch open/close pressures cannot be accurately determined by measuring pressure at the low side service port. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 01704 | 01/01/2004 | 10006405 | Programming control heads - hvac ac. *tt | 05/03/2004 | |
| 030138019 | 09/01/2004 | 030138019A | 10005551 | Underhood air conditioner rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of air conditioner system performance. *tt this bulletin replaces 03-01-38-019 dated 11-01-2003. to include various modles including 2002-2004 commercial up | 03/02/2004 |
| 01348 | 11/18/2003 | 10004133 | Passenger compartment air filter. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 01139B | 01/01/2004 | 01139C | 10004105 | Air conditioning compressor belt or tensioner jumps or flutters causing a rattle noise. service vme. *tt | 11/18/2003 |
| 030139008 | 06/01/2003 | 10002850 | Changes in air conditioning compessor on/off instrument panel display symbol from 2003 to 2004 model year and synchronizing the driver and passenger set temperatures. *tt | 09/26/2003 | |
| 030139007 | 06/01/2003 | 10002131 | Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative / intermittent, air conditioner blows warm air. *tt | 08/13/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 040846004 | 01/01/2005 | 040846004A | 10013440 | Onstar system inoperative onstar system status light is red radio locked in phone mode or dtc b1000. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| 00573 | 01/01/2004 | 10007618 | Low audio output from speakers. *mj | 07/06/2004 | |
| 01919A | 01/01/2004 | 10007274 | Replacement radio reads cal error, has no audio or will not program. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01662 | 01/01/2004 | 10007248 | Xm error on a radio display. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 01919 | 01/01/2004 | 10006807 | Replacement radio reads cal error, has no audio or will not program. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 01849 | 01/01/2004 | 01849A | 10006708 | Vehicles equipped with xm do not have audio, am, fm work correctly. *mr | 05/11/2004 |
| 01864 | 01/01/2004 | 01864A | 10006615 | Radio cd skips/ejects or clock resets to 12:00. *mr *tt | 05/07/2004 |
| 01759 | 01/01/2004 | 10006302 | Xm rapid activation utilization. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| 01390 | 11/18/2003 | 10004195 | Xm radio must be tuned to channel 1 through 66 during activation attempt. 2004 chevrolet canyon, gmc denali, gmc colorado also included. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 020844020B | 03/01/2003 | 020844020A | 10001250 | No audio out of speakers at times. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| 020844020A | 02/01/2003 | 020844020 | 10001134 | No audio out of speakers at times. *tt | 04/17/2003 |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 08-089B | 09/01/2008 | 10026805 | Gmc: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/19/2008 | |
| PIT3504D | 09/05/2008 | 10025770 | Some customers may comment on various hvac concerns including temperature doors defaulting to full hot position or unable to obtain defrost position. *pe | 09/05/2008 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014251 | Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005 *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 12/02/2009 | 125000 | ||
| The speedometer quits working while driving or stops working all together. | |||
| 07/04/2004 | 15000 | 06/30/2003 | |
| Purchased vehicle with onstar system. paid over 800 dollars for a system that does not work in alaska according to the dealer i just have to live with it. i can't use the system in an emergency situation which has happened i had to flag someone done with a cell phone at 40 below zero weather. *nm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 5955 | 9 | 01/01/2003 |
| Air bags do not work. air bag light comes on. vehicle is being taken to the manufacturer for investigation and repair.*ak the vehicle had problems with the air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning and the power steering made a squealing noise. the running boards'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>running boards'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>running boards'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>running boards fell off of the vehicle. the consumer heard a clunk in the transmission. the 4x4 light comes on intermittently. the consumer stated that there was a fluid leak in the engine. the air bag light comes on intermittently. after 7.5 months of having repairs done on his vehicle the consumer would like to classify it under the lemon law. *tc | |||