Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04060102106/01/200410012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt02/15/2005
305610010364Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt11/17/2004
01119A01/01/200401119B10007576Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt07/01/2004
03060406010/01/200310004733Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt01/02/2004
03060400501/01/200310000924Revised diagnostic trouble code p0230. *tt04/04/2003
02060102909/01/200210000064Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt02/10/2003
9887612305/01/1998601057Some vehicles experience an accessory drive belt slip, squeal and/or squeak. *yc06/24/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
020604023A06/01/2002020604023634788Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually worse during acceleration and / or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. *tt10/09/2002
02060402305/01/2002634723Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0332 set. *tt10/07/2002
99060100705/01/1999606018Exhibiting a squeak noise coming from the engine or accessory drive while engine is running. *tt08/05/1999
9802206/10/1998601897Vehicles equipped with 5.7l engines may have an exhaust gas leak between the spark plug(s) and the cylinder head because of improper machining of the cylinder head. *tt08/28/1998
9802206/01/1998601892Vehicles equipped with 5.7l (ls1) engines may have an exhaust gas leak between the spark plug(s) and the cylinger head. *yc08/28/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
00060100803/01/2000611913Some customers may comment on a squeak / chirp noise coming from the accessory drive serpentine belt on vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint y2107225. *tt06/05/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
9804709/01/1998603820Experiencing exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *yc03/08/1999
98047A10/01/199898047602741Subject pertaining to exhaust gas recirculation valve failures. *yc01/07/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
05/10/1999404/01/1998
 Brakes repaired 10/98 @14000 mi. brakes replaced 12/98 @ 20,700 mi. brakes repaired 5/99 @ 25,035 mi. also - starter motor @ 7700 mi., water pump @ 20,00 mi., and now the a/c compressor and blowerr motor are on order because the a/c is not cold. what's next?*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
01/19/2000111/01/1999
 I have had an excessive number of problems with this vehicle. the latest problem is the radiator hose blew off the the water pump causing the engine to overheat and seize. i was already in the process of documenting an oil consumption problem. the extended factory warranty company (gmpp) has changed their mind 4 times about why it's not covered under warranty. i paid $23,000 for this car and now i have to rebuild the motor too! if anyone else has experienced similar problems with gmpp, i would like you to contact me by e-mail at evalyn.nunnery@metagroup.com my suggestion is to never buy an extended warranty because it won't do you any good if you ever have a major claim. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/01/2002
 While consumer was driving there was a loud noise coming from engine, and when checking vehicle they noticed that tensioner belt pulley system had some screws that were cracking and coming loose. contacted dealer, *ak
08/19/2000
 Ongoing problem with rattle noise from 350 v8 5.7l engine; dealer notified, and replaced valve lifter, but problem still occurring. manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that it was normal for that engine. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
09/19/1998
 Consumer was driving vehicle. crossing bridge onto interstate at approximately 25-30 mph when noticed smoke and flames coming from dash area. local fire department arrived and put the fire out. reason for fire is unknown at this time. dealer /manufacture notified. *ak
1
 Valves failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/01/1999107/01/2098
 Car had little to no power upon take off. went straight to dealership and they stated they had to pull engine and transmission and replace wiring harness
08/19/2000
 Ongoing problem with rattle noise from 350 v8 5.7l engine; dealer notified, and replaced valve lifter, but problem still occurring. manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that it was normal for that engine. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
04/15/2000305/01/1998
 Engine burns a quart of oil every 1500 miles. dealer says this is within tolerances. burned no oil for the first 15000 miles, then a quart after 3000, then a quart after 2000, now a quart every 1500h. *ak
01/19/2000111/01/1999
 I have had an excessive number of problems with this vehicle. the latest problem is the radiator hose blew off the the water pump causing the engine to overheat and seize. i was already in the process of documenting an oil consumption problem. the extended factory warranty company (gmpp) has changed their mind 4 times about why it's not covered under warranty. i paid $23,000 for this car and now i have to rebuild the motor too! if anyone else has experienced similar problems with gmpp, i would like you to contact me by e-mail at evalyn.nunnery@metagroup.com my suggestion is to never buy an extended warranty because it won't do you any good if you ever have a major claim. *ak
10/03/199906/01/1998
 No summary.
09/20/1998109/14/1998
 Rear main seal in engine failed. yh
 While driving the engine stalls out. sometimes it stalls when it comes to a complete stop. dealer can't find the problem. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01/15/19992
 Consumer would hear noise whenever engine is running. consumer took vehicle to dealership, dealer replaced the serpentine belt twice . *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
03/09/20101839261
 Potential engine failure -- pcv valve failed causing engine oil to foam due to entrapped gases. only warning was service engine soon light. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
12/06/2006124600110/31/1997
 Catalytic converter failure -- normal driving conditions. replace catalytic converter. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
04/30/1998
 Egr valve--pin 17113589.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
 Emergency brake failed to work properly when engaged. vehicle would be moving. also, fuse was replaced twice/ air came through the hatchback & doors/ muffler kept making clunking noise/bumper has been replaced 3 times, and tires would lose traction when the brakes were applied. *ak
02/17/1998102/08/1998
 Muffler heat shield loose causing noise. yh