Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3170B | 10017165 | Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3359 | 10013530 | Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3130 | 01/01/2004 | 10010053 | Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 02010 | 01/01/2004 | 10007296 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) interior head lamps flicker on 99-04 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full size trucks and utilities as well as other models. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01642 | 01/01/2004 | 10007235 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 260702 | 07/26/2002 | 637325 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition adter sitting over 24 hours and / or rear tailgate glass is inoperative. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 010856001A | 06/01/2001 | 010856001 | 623034 | Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt | 10/25/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 020604011 | 03/01/2002 | 634710 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||||
| 250202 | 02/25/2002 | 629824 | Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/08/2005 | 2 | 02/02/2004 | |
| Second complaint for same issue. dealer says that nothing can be done without vehicle backing up my claims, said to bring it in when vehicle is acting up. alternator type sound coming through radio, all lights flickering (dimming and brightening), truck stalled two times last night. truck gets nothing when you try to restart, no lights, no alarms, no engine click, no turn over...nothing at all. however, 20 minutes later truck will restart, with everything reset and clock reading 1:00. did this last night twice, once last week. called dealer today and they said that they couldn't test it because the computer reset itself when the truck shut down. bring it in when it acts up again.....even though there is no gaurantee that i will make it to the dealer without the truck stalling!!!!! that's comforting to know!!!!!! *nm | |||
| 11/04/2005 | 59300 | 3 | 02/02/2004 |
| Alternator noise feeding through radio on occasion after turning vehicle off and restarting noise appears to go away. flicking lights on instrument panel and radio, started out of a parking place with this happening and the truck moved 5 feet before losing all power. truck would not start, no lights or alarms. left key in the ignition after 20 minutes all alarms and lights returned to normal and truck started with 1 turn of the key. can not take the truck to the shop until it is making the noise again, because they will tell me that they can't find anything wrong. what would have happened if the truck would have lost power when i was doing 65 miles an hour on my way home from work?*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 93000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the engine, it would not start. upon initial inspection under the hood, the positive post of the battery was completely separated. the contact placed the post back into the battery, but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. updated 10/25/2006 - when the battery connection failed the green light, indicating a good battery, was on. the gauge was reading 14, the same as withthe new battery. *nm | |||
| 05/19/2006 | 18500 | 3 | 07/02/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the battery in the vehicle has been replaced three times within the last five years. the first one exploded and leaked acid inside the vehicle. the dealership replaced the battery with an ac delco battery; the same brand of battery that was sold with the vehicle. this battery failed in less than one year. the third battery also failed within one year of purchase. while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. an independent mechanic tested the battery and found that all of the cells were dead. | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 71500 | 6 | 11/24/2000 |
| On july 22, 2005, i paid the dealer $615.74 to replace a shorted air pump. i brought it in since the light gauges were turning on. the check engine lighted on and off. one week later, the a/c stopped working. the dealer charged me $105.19 for the diagnosis. on aug. 10, i paid another shop $852.08 to replace the a/c compressor. on aug. 30, my s-10 stalled and hasn't worked since then. a mechanic said the engine has to be replaced (another $3000 +) due to overheating of the radiator. there was no prior indication that the radiator was leaking or heating except when the light gauges were turning on in july. i bought this truck brand new in 2000 and have spent over $7000 in repairs and regular maintenance since then. the battery acid has leaked. brake pads keep wearing out. several air injection malfunctions and pumps have been replaced. i've purchased at least 2 sets of tires. it has less than 72,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 92000 | 12 | 02/15/2004 |
| 2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. i have for inspection.*ak | |||
| 08/18/2003 | 42550 | 1 | 11/25/2000 |
| Battery...leaking acid out of the positive terminal. across leads and down into the wiring. replaced battery. truck would not start and given funny readings from gauges. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 92000 | 12 | 02/15/2004 |
| 2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. i have for inspection.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 41700 | 08/02/2001 | |
| My 2001 s10 died, and would not start, when i checked the battery, the positive battery cable fell off, along with part of the battery. corrosion on the positive battery cable, also caused the end of the cable to fall off easily. truck had to be towed home. new battery, and aftermarket battery cable treminal seems to have fixed the problem. truck only had 41000 miles on it, and already out of warranty.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/07/2002 | |||
| Brake lights are not working, almost causing a rear vehicle crash.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. dealer said there was a short in the wiring harness, had blown 2 fuses.*ak dealer rerouted the wiring harness so that it would not get as hot, stating that the vehicle would not likely stall again. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/21/2005 | 1 | 04/01/2005 | |
| Dt: 2001 chevrolet s10. the contact stated the vehicle will not start immediately when it was damp. it took a long time for vehicle to start. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they could not find what was wrong with the vehicle. a recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included, no information was available. this has been happening for three weeks. the battery and battery cable have been checked. *ak | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 100 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Electrical/ at times it will not start,engine turns over but no fire, fuel,ect.30min later it starts. engine/ burning 1qt. of oil per 1,000 miles, dealer knows, at this time nothing done,dealer states defective oil passeges | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. dealer said there was a short in the wiring harness, had blown 2 fuses.*ak dealer rerouted the wiring harness so that it would not get as hot, stating that the vehicle would not likely stall again. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Fuel monitoring system does not work properly, gauge does not give proper reading on how much fuel is in the tank, contacted dealer and dealer made 3 attempts to fix vehicle, dealer replaced gas sending unit and module cluster, but still has not corrected problem, also dealer found out all 2001 crew cab, s10 have same problem, dealer was told by manufacturer that vehicles had a program problem in the electronic module. *ak *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 4 | ||
| Engine has stalled four times unexpectedly while driving at any speed. dealership has replaced the following components: catalytic converter/ fuel pump/ oxygen sensor, and ignition switch. all repairs have failed to effectively remedy the problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 45000 | 3 | 08/21/2002 |
| 2001 chevrolet s10 zr2 package .brake lights dont work, fuses blown for door locks and mirrors, smoke was coming from driver side firewall. took to shop to have them check wires. they said nothing was wrong with wires. driving lights turn on by themself while car is not running, cannot shut off headlights, had to disconnect headlights. took to another shop. has been in shop for over a week now and they said our wiring harness was melted. some kind of white lubricant or silicone is inside of harness? we have pictures to prove it. and we will get a report from the mechanic shop. i only have 45,000 miles on my truck. i am a very unhappy customer. please help! *ak | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 25000 | 1 | |
| While driving 50 mph front wheels locked up and the vehicle lost brake power. emergency brake had to be engaged to assist in stopping the vehicle. dealership indicated that this occurred because the steering wiring cable was grounded to a location where it should not have been. this resulted in the wiring being exposed and rubbed, causing an electrical short. to correct the failure dealership replaced the wiring harness.*ak | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While making a left turn vehicle stalled, and vehicle would not restart. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that coil wire needed to be replaced due to a burn out.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/11/2003 | 39215 | 3 | |
| Beginning december 2002, vehicle will unexpectedly lose power and lack accelerator response. code p0123 active and present indicating problem in the throttle position sensor circuit. sensor replaced and wiring inspected. problem persists. | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. dealer said there was a short in the wiring harness, had blown 2 fuses.*ak dealer rerouted the wiring harness so that it would not get as hot, stating that the vehicle would not likely stall again. *slc | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| Second vehicle received in our department in last three months that had fire in same area. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/04/2002 | 9638 | 6 | 06/18/2002 |
| The truck has power, the dash lights and head lights come on, but the truck wont start no crank or anything. the dealer has replaced: wiring and/or connector charging/ staring/battery, motro assembley. starter, block assembley wiring harness junction engine, switch ignition/ key warning. now the truck is sitting at the dealer for the 6th time with the same problem. please help. *ak | |||