Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04060403104/01/200410012600Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full. *eh03/08/2005
323710011733700-900 rpm buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration. *eh01/31/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
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
020604022A10/01/200302060402210004754Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming and data line diagnosis using j42236a. *tt01/06/2004
03060406010/01/200310004733Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt01/02/2004
02060102909/01/200210000064Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt02/10/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05030205/03/2002636599Information on proper engine oil level usage. *tt11/10/2002
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
010601023A06/01/2002010601023634829Some owners may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *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
14110111/14/2001628124Subject regarding availability of service calibrations to correct complaints of detonation or spark knock. *tt03/05/2002
01060102310/01/2001627622Information regarding higher than expected oil consumption. *yh02/13/2002
11070107/11/2001623793Subject regarding engine oil requirements. *tt10/30/2001
06100010/06/2000617712This message is concerning customer comments of excessive oil consumption. *tt03/24/2001
99060403008/01/1999607566Subject regarding hesitation, sag, stumble and / or backfire on acceleration. *tt09/28/1999
99060402908/01/1999607565Conditions with intermittent accessory drive rumble noise during garage shift and / or during parking lot type maneuvers. *tt09/28/1999
99060100705/01/1999606018Exhibiting a squeak noise coming from the engine or accessory drive while engine is running. *tt08/05/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
990604029A12/01/2000990604029619725Some customers may comment on an intermittent accessory drive rumble noise when performing a garage shift and / or during parking lot maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel to the lock position. *tt06/25/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
04060500706/01/200410012528Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service. *tt03/07/2005
0139811/18/200310004202Rattle resonance rear of vehicle during acceleration. *tt11/21/2003

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/08/20073000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that when driving approximatley 5 mph, the vehicle would suddenly stall approximately every five ft. the vehicle traveled. the service steering column warning light would illuminate following every instance of the failure. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11
 The steering wheel would lock after leaving the vehicle idling for a period of three to five minutes. when placing the key in the ignition, the warning indicator suggested taking the key out and try again in ten seconds. the dealer made some repairs to the steering column, but the problem still occurred. *ak other problems are as followed: the right window leaked water where the top meets the windshield(badly), the rear differential area leaked fluid when sat overnight, there was a rattling noise underneath the vehicle due to the transmission cooler liners being misadjusted, there was a rattle in the engine when accelerated up a hill or when taking off, the driver door leaked when it rained and scrapes when rolled down, there was a grinding in the rear end when backed up or when it's cold, the right door glass rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the wipers were inoperative. the convertible top was replaced. *scc the fog lamp was replaced and the spoiler was loose. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
08/05/20003
 Vehicle experiencing problem with steering column locking up. 1st incident repairs caused engine to stall. currently, problem reoccurred intermittently. dealer contacted for appointment. *ak pcm failed. *yh ref. in ea02-031 *cjs
 While driving in the rain the enigine dies, and the brakes do not function. dealer says that brakes ar normal, but cant find solution for the engine stalling. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
05/25/19992
 Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced due to failure which caused noise, however after replacement noise is still present. mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
09/01/1998
 While driving in hot weather and at 3000+ rpms, there are smelly fumes coming into the vehicle which cause watery eyes and dizziness, may cause loss of vehicle control. been to dealer several times, but dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
07/17/1999
 At the gas station catalytic converter caught on fire and burned up due to raw fuel being dumped into the left side exhaust. vehicle is still at the dealer's after 3 weeks and waiting on parts.vehicle is running on 4 cylinders instead of 8. *ak

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