Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00149D | 01/01/2004 | 00149C | 10005439 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 00149C | 11/18/2003 | 10004223 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including the 1996-1999 p32 and the 1996-2002 gmc c/k truck. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3238 | 10/13/2006 | 3238A | 10010656 | Prndl light up with key out of ignition and door open. *eh | 12/03/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 3 | ||
| While applying the brakes brake lights/turn signals and other electrical system parts failed to come on. consumer replaced the fuse and bulbs on numerous occasions, but problem recurred. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Wiring harness under fuse block at drivers feet not properly secured by s-clip and wires rub against access hole in sheet metal causing short in turn signal or 4-way flasher circuit causing fire. vehicle is mark iii conversion. *nlm | |||
| 06/29/1999 | 7 | 06/21/1999 | |
| Battery has been changed 3 times within the last year in a half. new batteries, that were replacements, were dying out as quickly as 2 days ago. electrical juice drained after vehicle has been sitting a while. problem hasn't been rectified .*ak *mj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/13/2003 | 48200 | 1 | 04/10/1999 |
| Positive battery bolt came out of battery causing leak and rendering battery useless. sounds like a major factory defect. (not cable from bolt - but bolt out of battery) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| While driving at a speed of 65mph on the highway, my van has completely lost all operation. my car quits running, steering freezes up and i lose my brakes. the car completely freeze up. i have had it towed twice in 2 weeks for this condition. the mechanic said a fuse blows in the computer. they cannot find a short or any reason for the problem. i am afraid to drive the car on the highway now. i never know when it will completely die while driving. what can it be? the mechanic ran diagnostic testing and thinks it could be something called ecm. but he is not sure. what do i need to do?*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle stalled while driving. the driver was able to pull over then drove the vehicle home. the driver smelled burning wires coming through the vents. the cause has not been determined. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| The dome light went out suddenly, all back wires were melted. dealer notified.*ak | |||