Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3820B | 10019229 | Tachometer and temperature gauge inoperative after ipc setup. *ak | 02/21/2006 | ||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 050604002 | 01/01/2005 | 10013475 | Whistle noise on light acceleration. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 3157A | 10017172 | Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040604066A | 09/01/2005 | 040604066B | 10011048 | Clunk/bang from rear of vehicle. *tt | 12/27/2004 |
| 3006 | 01/01/2004 | 10008859 | Engine mechanical noise. various models including the 2005 pontiac grand prix. *tt | 08/24/2004 | |
| 3007 | 01/01/2004 | 10008786 | 3.8l engine oil consumption. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01527 | 01/01/2004 | 10005464 | A whistle type noise coming from the engine. sit bulletin 1406534. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 82000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. upon further inspection, he noticed flames near the engine. he was able to safely extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed to a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. the repair would cost $7,000. the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 82,000. | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 2 | 03/04/2004 | |
| At 2700 miles it blew the engine. replaced engine and drove home, whole front started on fire. *bf the consumer was informed that the fire was from a gas leak in the pipe. the consumer felt that the fault was due to green chevy mechanics. per invoice: the engine light had come on, found codes for engine misfire, cylinder #3, knock sensor melted, performed compression test, cylinder #3 showed zero compression, removed #3 spark plugs, electrode was gone, removed the engine, disassembled the engine down to the pistons, holes were present in the piston, cylinder walls were severely gouged and the engine assembly needed to be replaced. *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 32161 | 6 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph,the vehicle lost power without warning. no dash panel lights illuminated to indicate a failure. the engine was easily restarted, but the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. a diagnostic test was performed which indicated the fuel relay connector hose was loose. although this was repaired, the problem persisted. the vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting further inspection. updated on 05/16/2006. the brakes pulsated while braking. the dealer replaced the rotors because the were pitted and warped. they also replaced the rear brakes. *ak *nm | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 22965 | 1 | 11/03/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated, intermittently, the vehicle stalled at any speed. once, the battery light illuminated then the vehicle stalled. the other times, the check engine light illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling. the vehicle did restart each time. the dealership cleaned the map sensor connector; this did not correct the problem. | |||