Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3323 | 10017198 | Higher than expected oil consumption blue smoke on acceleration. to include 2005 oldsmobile alero. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| 3709 | 10019420 | Supplement to engine replacement instructions for part number 12607031. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 3269B | 10017219 | Tick noise and misfire due to broken valve springs. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 3433 | 3433D | 10017032 | Service engine soon (ses) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb | 10/20/2005 | |
| 3404 | 3404C | 10016822 | Machining debris on the oil filter element. *sc | 10/11/2005 | |
| 3269 | 3269A | 10013526 | Service engine soon (ses) light, misfire and valvetrain tick. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 150000 | 6 | |
| My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. this has happened 3 times in the last weeks. the car also on 6 occasions would not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. after a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. and as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. the car now has had the ignition replace as the mechanics think:its the security system!. to date the repairs are hitting $1,000. also the turning signals, radio and a/c all work intermittently. i am no mechanic but seems there is electrical/security systems issues with these cars. the forums are loaded with car owners having the same issues! but of course they are so varied that most not reported to you!and we all know the garages don't report all issues! thanks for your help! *tr | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 150000 | ||
| My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. this has happened 3 times in the last weeks. the car also on 6 occasions would notl not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. after a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. and as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. the car now has had the ignition replace as the mechanics think:its the security system!. to date the repairs are hitting $1,000. also the turning signals, radio and a/c all work intermittently. i am no mechanic but seems there is electrical/security systems issues with these cars. the forums are loaded with car owners having the same issues! but of course they are so varied that most not reported to you!and we all know the garages don't report all issues! thanks for your help! | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 35042 | 1 | 08/10/2005 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated the engine stalled without prior warning. when this occurred there was a loss of all power and no warning lights illuminated. the consumer was driving around a sharp curve when the engine stalled and lost control of the vehicle. although there was a crash, there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. the police were not contacted. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, but the service department was unable to duplicate the problem. in addition to the stalling problem, the trunk lid leaked allowing rain to enter the trunk compartment. the trunk carpeting was replaced, but the trunk lid continues to leak. prior to the problems, the vehicle was exposed to a hurricane but did not have any flood damage. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 102164 | ||
| While driving home in my 2005 chevy malibu classic i heard a load poppping sound and smoke came rolling from under the hood. i thought at first that i had blown the tire off the rim since i could smell like burnt rubber and see the smoke but this was not the case. i looked down and saw all the gauges lit up and the engine had died. i coasted to the side of the road and called the fire department because the car would not stop smoking at first. by the time they arrived it had stopped because the oil had burned off of the motor. after having the car towed home and then to a repair shop the next day it was discoved that the cap came off of the end of a rod while the piston was in the up position the fuel inside forced the piston down causing it to blow a hole in the side of the motor. how or what caused that cap to come off causing this issue? i now have to try and locate a motor to replace the one currently destroyed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 01/09/2007 | 27000 | 40 | 07/14/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu classic. the contact stated that the popping sound in the steering wheel has occurred since he purchased the vehicle. the contact has a problem with his brakes. the calipers have been replaced three times since he purchased the vehicle. the contact stated that they worked for a few days and began to squeak excessively again. also, there was an egg smell in his car and began a few months after purchasing the vehicle. the contact would like to know what could be done to correct the ongoing vehicle incidents/failures. *ak | |||