Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 040604031 | 04/01/2004 | 10012600 | Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 3237 | 10011733 | 700-900 rpm buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 020601038 | 12/01/2002 | 10000763 | Engine knock or lifter noise. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 02013 | 01/01/2004 | 02013A | 10007119 | Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen iii engines. *mr | 05/26/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 040605006 | 06/01/2004 | 10012527 | Jingling noise on deceleration or coast down. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 3056 | 10010364 | Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3018 | 01/01/2004 | 10008804 | Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01119A | 01/01/2004 | 01119B | 10007576 | Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 020604022A | 10/01/2003 | 020604022 | 10004754 | Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming and data line diagnosis using j42236a. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
| 030604060 | 10/01/2003 | 10004733 | Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 040605007 | 06/01/2004 | 10012528 | Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 09062002 | 09/06/2002 | 10009460 | Exhaust system noise that most often occurs on a deceleration. *tt | 09/30/2004 | |
| 01398 | 11/18/2003 | 10004202 | Rattle resonance rear of vehicle during acceleration. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 00197C | 11/18/2003 | 10004132 | Exhaust jingle, noise under deceleration. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/09/2008 | 56592 | ||
| Accident on 8/9/2008 front impact hit another vehicle in virgina, 2/2/2011 accident left side impact hit a curb, and an object. 12/15/2011 consmer bought. found out that cooling fan has been glued, cooling fan has been wired which makes the fan to be always on, air filter missing bolts, sterring wheel locks and car gives error message and then just stops, informed dealer and they stated just to double click unlock b/c is just a security issue. car was sold with broken rack and pinion. dealer stated that is why you bought a 18k car and not a 60k car, you get it as is. they are using a bbb award and on website they are rated and f. had one of their application processers check the car and stated everything was fine, he does not have certified mechanic license and was told that on 12/28/2011. more issues... | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 34000 | 1 | |
| There really wasn't any events leading up to our accident that i was aware of. i have not contacted general motors as of yet,my internet has been down and was only fixed this evening around 4:00. but back to my accident,my steering locked up on me and all lost all control of my car. sorry i don't have more information. i just know my wife and i are lucky to be alive. thank you! *tr | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 1902 | 1 | 04/24/2003 |
| Vehicles oil pan gasket, apparently defective on 2003 corvette with only 2,000 miles. loss of oil possibly leadiing up to seized motor while driving endangering other motorists. presently being repaired under warranty. *ak | |||
| 04/26/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the engine will rev causing and distraction to the consumer. dealer notified | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 30089 | ||
| While driving my 2003 corvettez06 down the highway on vacation, it broke a valve spring, the engine then totally self destructed, ruining even the block.gm denied any help because it was out of warranty time wise. it had only 30000miles on it. the defective springs are a known defect on 02,03 year z06s. | |||