Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040604028 | 04/01/2004 | 10012598 | Various driveability concerns check engine light on diagnostic trouble code set. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010242 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 3024A | 10010076 | Gen iii engine coated piston information. *tc | 11/04/2004 |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 020602008 | 09/01/2002 | 10006116 | New engine coolant fill procedure. *tt | 04/16/2004 | |
| 01368A | 11/18/2003 | 10004165 | Coolant loss (into the crankcase). *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 3375 | 3375A | 10013493 | Coolant leak from the lower radiator hose. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 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 |
| 050308019 | 07/01/2007 | 050308019B | 10020818 | Diagnostic information for noise in steering and inspection of idler arm bracket. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/23/2007 |
| 3691B | 10019426 | Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 050601014 | 05/01/2005 | 10017409 | Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| 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 | ||
| 3232 | 3232A | 10014870 | 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 040604050 | 07/01/2004 | 10012112 | Cng fuel level reads higher than actual, inaccurate fuel level reading, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated. *tt | 02/14/2005 | |
| 040604049 | 07/01/2004 | 10012111 | False start with malfunction indicator lamp light on, p0191. *tt | 02/14/2005 | |
| 040604057 | 08/01/2004 | 10011213 | Start/stall or poor driveability after restart, loss of gasoline or cng hours/miles data with bi-fuel vehicle. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 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 | ||
| 3058 | 01/01/2004 | 10009673 | Goodwrench engine and replacement crankshaft information. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3055 | 01/01/2004 | 10009666 | Service engine soon light with a p0300 misfire due to misfires mainly on cylinder 7. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3038 | 01/01/2004 | 10009648 | Engine tick, rattle or knock noise after cylinder head gasket replacement on the 6.0l engine. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3018 | 01/01/2004 | 10008804 | Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008781 | 6.0l lq4 vin u engine restriction. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 10008800 | 4.8 5.3 6.0 gen 111 engine coated piston information. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040604009 | 03/01/2004 | 10008670 | Reduced power, intermittent hesitation, stall in high altitude/high ambient temperatures. *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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 00969A | 01/01/2004 | 00969B | 10005469 | Engine whistle noise. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 030604060 | 10/01/2003 | 10004733 | Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030849012 | 02/01/2004 | 030849012A | 10004386 | Change engine oil light on. *tt update. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 030601023 | 08/01/2003 | 10004370 | Higher than expected oil consumption <8500 gvw. various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak (c4500-c5500 series models)and gmc topkick (c4500-c5500 series models). *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 030603001A | 10/01/2003 | 030603001 | 10004304 | Starter cranks after key is released (normal condition). *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 01275C | 11/18/2003 | 10004189 | Some owners of 03 g-vans or 04 c/k trucks driving at high altitude with warm ambient temperatures may complain of a stall and or lack of power or running rough condition until the vehicle cools down. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 010605003 | 01/01/2004 | 010605003A | 620827 | Vibration or rattle-type noise coming from the exhaust system at idle with engine rpms between 613 and 712. *tt this bulletin replaced 01-06-05-003 dated 07/01/2001. *tt | 08/31/2001 |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 3401 | 3401A | 10020072 | Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt | 07/19/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| 04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009218 | Gm is announcing a product emission recall, number 04016. vehicles could have the .02 engine off natural vacuum, eonv, evaporative emission system leak detection diagnostic disabled by the powertrain control module that incorrectly referen | 09/17/2004 | |
| 04016 | 04/01/2004 | 10006920 | Evaporative emission system diagnostic disabled by incorrect fuel level reference. recall bulletin. *tt | 05/19/2004 | |
| 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 |
| PIP3343 | 02/01/2008 | PIP3343A | 10024344 | Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 350 | ||
| I purchased brand new chevrolet conversion van on april 30 2003 from bill heard chevrolet.i am having problem with ac and the dealer ship failed to fix it. 1. problem-ac not working date-5-14-03 milage-769 corrective action-dealership found low on freon 2. problem-ac not working date-5-15-2003 milage-821 comments-dealer ship found laek 3. problem-ac not working date-5-23-2003 milage-1304 comments-dealership kept the van for 5 days.on 29 they call and said the van is fixed.the dealer ship said they cant find the problem 4. problem-ac not working june 11-2003 milage-2200 comments-the ac is blowing warm air.took it back to dealership and talked with kelly burnett(director of customer relations)she promised that she personally take care the problem and the van will be ready on june 13.i called and they said ,ican pick it up on june 14@11.i arrived at the dealership 10.30am and found out nothing has done to my van.i had to take the van because i have to drive to newjersy from atlanta on june 14. i told kelly about my trip before this appointment. at this time i under stand billheard dont want to take care my problem.and i called g.m office.i talked with kelly blankership .after several attempts kelly blanks call me and as per her advise i took it to an another dealership. 5. problem-ac not working date-july-03 milage-4797 comments-southtowne dealer ship found low side pressure high.high orfice tube was clogged up with metal. they replaced it.it was running good for three days and ac start blowing warm air again.southtown dealership advised to carry van back to bill heard. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 15000 | 3 | 09/10/2003 |
| My hose that connects to the engine to the radiator has cracked at least three times in the past two and half years, i have ask chevy on each occasion that i had to purchase it from the dealership, if there is a problem with how the hose is position so close to the exhaust pipe with no support to keep the hose away from this pipe that gives off so much heat, i truly believe this is creating the problem and i'm tired of replacing it and would like to get to the bottom of this. *jb | |||