Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 030602006 | 08/01/2003 | 10012559 | Rubbing scraping noise during turns reposition cooling fan shroud. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 3153 | 3153A | 10009984 | Transfer case oil in hvac vacuum lines supplement to 03-01-38-009. *tc update. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050604077 | 12/01/2005 | 10019582 | Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak | 03/30/2006 | |
| 3342A | 10018620 | Engine hot soak hesitation low power. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| 3048A | 10017154 | Supplement to 03-06-01-024b 4.3l lu3 l35 timing chain tensioner. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3354 | 10013489 | Service engine soon (ses) lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 stored in power train control module (pcm) memory. p0442 diagnostics in service information may not detect a leak in the evap system. *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 040604015 | 03/01/2004 | 10008673 | Check engine light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 set. *tt | 08/13/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 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 |
| 01485B | 01/01/2004 | 01485C | 10007272 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. 4.3l lu3 l35 engine. *tt | 06/09/2004 |
| 01727 | 01/01/2004 | 10006363 | 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
| 01485 | 01/01/2004 | 10005500 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. 4.3l lu3 l35 engine. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 01485A | 01/01/2004 | 10005445 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix for vehicle exhibiting rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. sit bulletin 1408407. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 01342 | 10004121 | 4.3l lu3 engine hot soak hesitation low power. *tt | 11/19/2003 | ||
| 030604033 | 03/01/2004 | 030604033A | 10002860 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p0336. *tt update. to include 2004 isuzu nqr commercial models. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 020604059 | 12/01/2002 | 10000725 | Engine runs rough, service engine soon light on, diagnostic trouble codes p0300 or p0335 set. *tt | 03/27/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 3048 | 01/01/2004 | 10009391 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production kit. supplement to 03-06-01-024b. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 050604021 | 03/01/2005 | 10015005 | Revised inspection/maintenance (i/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet blazer. everytime the contact opens the door of the vehicle, the interior lights consistently flicker on and off, especially in cold weather. as a consequence, the battery and alternator continue to fail and need replacing. the dealer stated that the failures were a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no remedy was available. secondly, he noticed that the fuel gauges were inoperative. when the fuel gauge dial indicates that the fuel level is at half a tank, the fuel warning light illuminates. thirdly, the contact had to replace the lower ball joints twice because they continued to fail. lastly, while idling at a stop light, the engine abnormally hesitates, which causes the steering column to vibrate. he took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or remedy the failures. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 39,450. | |||
| 01/13/2007 | 72654 | 01/13/2007 | |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet blazer. the contact purchased the vehicle on 01/13/07. the clear coat was peeling off the vehicle on the driver's side door, and that the vehicle has been in an accident, and that the headlight on the drivers side was coming off, and the front bumper brace on the passengers side was missing. the contact stated that the dealer added a mechanical service contract without his knowledge. the dealer misrepresented the vehicle. that he was told the vehicle would be inspected, and he didn't know parts were missing. the contact stated that the check engine light came on 01/25/07. the contact was concerned that the vehicle was in an accident. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 300 | 9 | |
| Vehicle stalled while driving, but will restart when key was turned in the ignition. vehicle was serviced 5 times in which a diagnostic test was performed, no failure code found. then, dealership removed the automatic starter system, and the vehicle only stalled once. a year later, the service engine light came on while driving. dealership replaced the computer chip, but the light came back on. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/12/2008 | 44000 | 1 | |
| I was out late in a desolate area-no houses-no stores. i smelled burning rubber so bad i thought the car was on fire. i had no alternative but to continue driving. i was terrified, i am a senior citizen-female alone. i refused to drive it anywhere once it was parked. my mechanic was kind enough to pick it up. the dealer would not. it was the intake manifold. the car only has 44,000 miles on it. it cost me $466.26. i was truly terrified. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2003 | 250 | 1 | 09/27/2003 |
| Heat actuator defective, had to be replaced-constant warm air blows on feet without anything on. moon-roof improperly assembled at factory-water pours into my truck. rear lift gate seal defective-leaking, rear side small triangular window seals-defective-leaking; seams on roof of truck leaking-found a hole in roof where more water was seeping in. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 94000 | 1 | 08/10/2003 |
| Chevrolet blazer would rev up and after a year began to run a little hotter than it should for no reason. i had it checked many times. a few months ago i was told it was a bad sensor. was this a defect from the very beginning. it does not rev up now. has anyone else had this problem. *nm | |||