Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 050846006A | 09/01/2005 | 050846006B | 10015018 | Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital). *tt | 05/13/2005 |
| 3011 | 01/01/2004 | 10008898 | When using voice recognition dialing, some numbers or commands may not be understood by the system especially the number two (2). *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| 030848005A | 03/01/2005 | 030848005B | 10005564 | Compass zone adjustment and calibration procedure during pre-delivery inspection. various models including 2002-2004 light duty trucks. *tt update to include 2005 buick allure. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 08-089 | 06/01/2008 | 10026586 | Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe | 11/14/2008 | |
| 00372D | 01/01/2004 | 10007287 | Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 070139002 | 09/01/2007 | 070139002B | 10023213 | Ei07091 - a/c not cold enough, hvac mode doesn't change, heat not hot enough, b0409, b0419, b0269, b0249, b0408, b0268, b0418, b0248, b0414, b3749, b0424, b3748 (actuator diagnosis) *nj | 11/02/2007 |
| 040138009 | 07/01/2004 | 10012105 | Poor a/c performance - a/c will not blow cold enough, recirculation mode door inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b0268 and b0269 set. *tt | 02/14/2005 | |
| 3160 | 10010289 | Noisy or inoperative a/c compressor. *tt | 11/09/2004 | ||
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010202 | Hvac side to side temperature difference. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3129 | 01/01/2004 | 10009949 | A/c evaporator freezing. *tc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 081203 | 08/12/2003 | 10003865 | This service voicemail message outlines a method to attempt repair of the air conditioner vent louver before replacing the entire trim plate. *tt | 11/05/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 3106 | 01/01/2004 | 10010132 | Xm radio was working prior to july 26, 2004 and it is inoperative now. *jb | 11/04/2004 | |
| 02100 | 01/01/2004 | 10007462 | No xm band after radio replac/repair or low volume on xm. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
| 01662 | 01/01/2004 | 10007248 | Xm error on a radio display. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 01759 | 01/01/2004 | 10006302 | Xm rapid activation utilization. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| 01390 | 11/18/2003 | 10004195 | Xm radio must be tuned to channel 1 through 66 during activation attempt. 2004 chevrolet canyon, gmc denali, gmc colorado also included. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 08-089B | 09/01/2008 | 10026805 | Gmc: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/19/2008 | |
| 07082004 | 07/08/2004 | 10013184 | Gm service technical college. *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
| 07142004 | 07/14/2004 | 10013188 | Incorrect parts information for servicing the console lid or storage armrest assembly. *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Instrument cluster frequently malfunctions, i.e. speedometer, gas gage, rmp gage, as needs on cluster either stick or do not return to their proper position when the car is shut off. gm currently does not have this listed under their recall agreement, neglecting a potentially serious risk of accidents | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 112000 | ||
| Speedometer reads incorrectly, making it difficult to know how fast vehicle is traveling. when discovered, car was doing 94 in a 70- gps verified | |||
| 12/03/2008 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Purchased '04 monte carlo ss august 2007 (23,713 miles). the instrument panel gauges began getting stuck, going completely around and simply do not work. began at approx 38-39,000 miles. paid over 1,600 for ext warranty and add'l 300 for 'fixing' the problem. still broken and chevy doesn't recall! also heated seats are getting scalding hot. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/04/2007 | 9000 | 10 | 06/05/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. while decelerating from 45 mph, the brakes failed. the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail. there were no injuries. the dealer cleaned the rotors and brakes; however, the vehicle continued to hesitate when attempting to stop. the manufacturer stated that the dealer should diagnose the failure. the current mileage was 31,498 and failure mileage was 9,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf the consumer stated they did not hit the guard rail, there were limited brakes the vehicle pulled to the right. the consumer further stated this is the second incident and the remedy for the dealer is to machine the rotors, however the defect persists and pedal pulsates. the consumer stated after vehicle starts the starter stays engaged and a/c is inoperable. updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 1 | 02/28/2004 | |
| Consumer complaint concerning the 2004 monte carlo gm security system. *ts the security system installed in the consumer's vehicle is no longer manufactured. the consumer is concerned that if any of the components fail the entire system may need to be replaced. *nm | |||