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 | |
| 3317 | 12/01/2008 | 3317F | 10017214 | Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing. *tt updated 7/13/09. *pe | 10/28/2005 |
| 3312 | 10017208 | No start, hard start, loss of power, or white smoke. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 050604025 | 03/01/2005 | 10015009 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2104. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 050604024 | 03/01/2005 | 10015008 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 3380 | 10014932 | Oil leak from the pcv vent tube. *tt | 05/12/2005 | ||
| 040604088 | 03/01/2005 | 040604088A | 10014959 | Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 3375 | 3375A | 10014923 | Rough idle, service engine soon (ses)light, unstable idle, hesitation, surge or stalling. with diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0335 or p0336. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
| 3299 | 10013563 | Diesel oil leak from pcv vent tube. *eh | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3292 | 10013512 | Diesel engine balance rates all showing zero. *eh | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 050090001 | 01/01/2005 | 10013446 | Information on the proper air filter for the duramax diesel. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 11062003 | 11/06/2003 | 10013155 | Airflow sensor problem. *eh | 04/11/2005 | |
| 020601023C | 11/01/2004 | 020601023D | 10012750 | Oil leak at cooler to engine block mating surface. *eh | 03/14/2005 |
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040604007A | 04/01/2004 | 040604007 | 10012594 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. this service bulletin replaces 040604007. *eh | 03/08/2005 |
| 030604037 | 08/01/2003 | 10012563 | Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble code p0446 set replace canister. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 030604036 | 10/01/2006 | 030604036A | 10012561 | Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07. *kb | 03/07/2005 |
| 3239 | 10011743 | Lb7 engine vibration miss or runs rough no diagnostic trouble code. this also includes lb7 c2 c3 c4 c5 d4 d5 e4 e5 k2 k3. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 3214 | 10011607 | Engine low oil light on the dic. *eh | 01/27/2005 | ||
| 3087 | 3087A | 10010916 | Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking rpm. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| 3011B | 3011C | 10010872 | Engine oil leak at main bering side bolt. *eh | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3187 | 06/01/2009 | PIP-3187A | 10010865 | Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms. *eh updated 6/11/10. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| 3193 | 3193B | 10010647 | Excessive oil consumption. *eh | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010242 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3107 | 01/01/2004 | 10010197 | P0420 and p0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen iii v-8 engines. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 3024A | 10010076 | Gen iii engine coated piston information. *tc | 11/04/2004 |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010187 | 6.6 lb7 engine with a no charge condition with diagnostic trouble code p0380 p0621. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010056 | Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 gmc denali) *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3160 | 01/01/2004 | 10010041 | Gas engines exhaust buzz or rattle noise. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3147 | 01/01/2004 | 10009957 | Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003f. all full size trucks and utilities and hummer parts available. *tc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 01368A | 11/18/2003 | 10004165 | Coolant loss (into the crankcase). *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 030602005A | 10/01/2004 | 030602005 | 10002857 | Engine coolant loss with no visible leaks. *tt updated *eh | 09/29/2003 |
| 030601011 | 03/01/2003 | 10001292 | Accessory drive belt whine. *tt | 04/28/2003 | |
| 020601038 | 12/01/2002 | 10000763 | Engine knock or lifter noise. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010248 | Exhaust vibration resonance or moan in vehicles with gen iii v8 engines. *tc | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3072 | 01/01/2004 | 10009622 | The engine coolant temperature or intake air temperature sensor may read -40 degrees when monitored with tech 2. *tt | 10/13/2004 | |
| 02013 | 01/01/2004 | 02013A | 10007119 | Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen iii engines. *mr | 05/26/2004 |
| 10012003 | 10/01/2003 | 10006572 | Blueheat coolant heater thermo top c. webasto. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| 03063 | 12/17/2003 | 10005361 | 03063 - obd system software upgrade - on-board diagnostic (obd) system software upgrade - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0128 engine coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| 030602007 | 09/01/2003 | 10004303 | Loss of coolant. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 4231 | 10021021 | Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 030693001 | 05/01/2006 | 030693001C | 10020839 | Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, lb7, and lly duramax diesel engine. *kb | 01/24/2007 |
| 050604077 | 12/01/2005 | 10019582 | Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak | 03/30/2006 | |
| 060601003 | 01/01/2006 | 10019474 | Information on longer main bearing cap bolts required for certain 2001-2006 lb7, lly, lbz duramax diesel engines. *tt | 03/15/2006 | |
| 3691B | 10019426 | Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 050604007 | 02/01/2005 | 10017460 | Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, stalls, engine cranks but does not run, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 11/08/2005 | |
| 050601014 | 05/01/2005 | 10017409 | Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| 050604008 | 04/01/2005 | 050604008A | 10017337 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 or p2636, fuel gauge reads empty, service engine soon (ses) light on. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 050604029 | 06/01/2005 | 050604029A | 10017336 | Flexible fuel (rpo l59) rough idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p0300. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 3343 | 10017229 | Engine oil dipstick unseated or oil leak. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 3267 | 10017155 | Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 3556 | 10016942 | Hard start or extended crank time on initial cold start when using alcohol blended fuels. *sc | 10/18/2005 | ||
| 702 | 02/01/2005 | 10016371 | Duramax air filter. gm tech links. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| 3232 | 3232A | 10014870 | 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 3282 | 3282B | 10013504 | Engine overheat on vehicles equipped with rpo vyu snowplow prep package. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 040604070 | 08/01/2005 | 040604070A | 10012715 | Information on the revised fuel filter for the 6.6l duramax diesel. *tt | 03/11/2005 |
| 040604040 | 06/01/2004 | 10012155 | Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040604007E | 10/01/2005 | 040604007F | 10012150 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. *tt | 02/15/2005 |
| 040601018 | 06/01/2004 | 10012143 | Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior year service usage. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 040602006 | 06/01/2005 | 040602006A | 10011206 | Engine overheating. *tt | 01/10/2005 |
| 040604001 | 12/01/2006 | 040604001C | 10011126 | Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt | 01/03/2005 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 3087 | 01/01/2004 | 10009513 | Crank no start with no cranking rpm spark or injector pulse. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3086 | 01/01/2004 | 10009512 | Whistle noise from the throttle body area on light throttle acceleration on vehicles with gen iii engines and electronic throttle. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3042 | 01/01/2004 | 3042A | 10009379 | Service engine soon light and / or reduced engine power mode due to diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1516 and/or p1518. this condition is normally very intermittent. *tt | 09/27/2004 |
| 3040 | 01/01/2004 | 10009377 | Service engine soon light and / or reduced engine power mode due to diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1516 and/or p1518. this condition is normally very intermittent. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| 3004 | 01/01/2004 | 10008891 | 4.8l 5.3l 6.6l 8.1l p1285 p1286 or p2133 after replacing app sensor. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008781 | 6.0l lq4 vin u engine restriction. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3018 | 01/01/2004 | 10008804 | Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 10008800 | 4.8 5.3 6.0 gen 111 engine coated piston information. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3011 | 01/01/2004 | 3011A | 10008780 | Repeat engine oil leak at main bearing side bolt. *tt | 08/23/2004 |
| 040604007 | 10/01/2006 | 040604007G | 10008460 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. *tt | 08/02/2004 |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 00872A | 01/01/2004 | 10007916 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak on gen iii v-8 engines equipped with an oil cooler. *tt | 07/15/2004 | |
| 00428E | 01/01/2004 | 00482F | 10007848 | Higher than expected oil consumption even after the intake bolts were replaced per 02-06-01-035. *tt | 07/13/2004 |
| 02051 | 01/01/2004 | 10007737 | Intermittent service engine soon (ses) light comes on and code p0700 along with diagnostic trouble code p0742 stored. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 020601022 | 11/01/2002 | 020601022A | 10007609 | Information on engine ticking. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 00266 | 01/01/2004 | 00266A | 10007596 | Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e transmission. *tt | 07/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 00609B | 01/01/2004 | 00609C | 10007527 | Low power, will not go over 2300 rpms. 6.6l lb7 engine. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| 00733A | 01/01/2004 | 10007275 | Low oil light on the dic during engine start. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 00678B | 01/01/2004 | 00678C | 10007286 | Engine overheats on vehicles equipped with rpo vyu snowplow prep package. *tt | 06/09/2004 |
| 00764B | 01/01/2004 | 10007271 | 6.6l diesel engine rough idle, clatter, stall and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1223. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01674 | 01/01/2004 | 10007191 | Vibration from engine mount bracket. *mr | 06/03/2004 | |
| 02029 | 01/01/2004 | 10006934 | Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 01774 | 01/01/2004 | 10006256 | 6.6l lb7 repeat engine oil leak (left side) #2 main bearing cross bolt. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| 030604062 | 11/01/2003 | 10005559 | This bulletin is being issued to revise step 4 of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 01484 | 01/01/2004 | 10005499 | Gen iii replacement flywheel bolt holes larger than original part. the bolt holes for the crank shaft in the replacement flywheel are larger than the holes in the original part. sit bulletin 1400596. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 01499 | 01/01/2004 | 10005481 | 2004 6.6l duramax lb7 engines with extended crank during hot engine restart. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0193 may or may not be set. sit bulletin 1402202. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 00969A | 01/01/2004 | 00969B | 10005469 | Engine whistle noise. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 030604065 | 12/01/2003 | 10005184 | Lack of passenger compartment heat and/or raised/rough idle after start and/or p0128 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored with no service engine soon light illuminated. *tt | 02/11/2004 | |
| 100803 | 10/08/2003 | 10004982 | The engine diagnostic fuel leaks inside of the engine. gm voicemail log. this includes 2000 - 2004 chevroand gmc c4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| 100903 | 10/09/2003 | 10004986 | Duramax diesel fuel in oil diagnostics revisited. gm voicemail log. this includes c4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| 030604059 | 10/01/2003 | 10004772 | Revised fuel leaks inside of engine diagnostic. 2004 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick also included. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| 020601022C | 01/01/2005 | 020601022D | 10004742 | Information on engine ticking. including 2004 chevrolet kodiak c45/c5500 series and 2004 gmc topkick c4500/c5500 series. *tt update. *tt | 01/05/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 030603008 | 09/01/2003 | 10004373 | Avoiding oil level sensor harness damage during lower oil pan installation. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030603007 | 08/01/2003 | 10004372 | Availability of starter motor solenoid if damaged during service. 2004 chevrolet kodiak c4500/5500 and gmc topkick c4500/5500 included. *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 |
| 030604053 | 10/01/2003 | 10004315 | Revised fuel injector balance test with tech 2 (manual transmission). *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030604054 | 10/01/2003 | 10004316 | Revised fuel injector balance test with tech 2 (automatic transmission). various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030604045 | 10/01/2003 | 10004306 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0093 or dtc p1093 diagnostic tables. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 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 |
| 030604046 | 10/01/2003 | 10004307 | Revised engine cranks but does not run diagnostic. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 00827C | 11/18/2003 | 10004256 | Service engine soon (ses) light on with tac module codes p1516 and possible codes p1514, p1515, p1518. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 01415 | 11/18/2003 | 10004219 | Cam sensor connector does not fit sensor when engine is replaced. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 00634A | 11/18/2003 | 10004162 | Gen iii engine noise after hot soak restart. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 01342 | 10004121 | 4.3l lu3 engine hot soak hesitation low power. *tt | 11/19/2003 | ||
| 00411B | 01/01/2004 | 00411C | 10004112 | Lack of power with tac module code of p1518 reduced power mode. *tt *mj | 11/18/2003 |
| 030604031 | 06/01/2003 | 10002858 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p1125. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 030849009 | 06/01/2003 | 10002870 | Revised engine oil pressure gage inaccurate or inoperative diagnostic information. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 030604033 | 03/01/2004 | 030604033A | 10002860 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p0336. *tt update. to include 2004 isuzu nqr commercial models. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030604032 | 06/01/2003 | 10002859 | Check engine light on with no drivability concerns, diagnostic trouble code p0120, p0220, p1516, or p1518 set. *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 |
| 030603001 | 01/01/2003 | 10000938 | Engine starter cranks after key is released on cold start. *tt | 04/04/2003 | |
| 020604059 | 12/01/2002 | 10000725 | Engine runs rough, service engine soon light on, diagnostic trouble codes p0300 or p0335 set. *tt | 03/27/2003 | |
| 010102 | 11/01/2002 | 10000471 | Vehicle will not start condition. *tt | 02/27/2003 | |
| 020601023A | 09/01/2002 | 020601023 | 10000063 | Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 07057 | 02/01/2008 | 10024154 | Special coverage adjustment - engine glow plug on certain vehicles with 6.6l diesel v8 (rpo lb7 - vin 1) engine & california emissions (yf5/ne1) or clean fuel emissions (vcl). csc was received. *nj | 03/13/2008 | |
| 070601009 | 05/01/2007 | 10021839 | Diesel engine cylinder head gasket missing thickness grade markings. *kb | 06/22/2007 | |
| 3314 | 10017211 | Duramax diesel engine hard start, no start, stall of diagnostic trouble code p0093, p1093. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 3225A | 10017137 | 01-05 6.6 lly lb7 duramax diesel engine air filter usage. *sc | 10/25/2005 | ||
| 00968A | 01/01/2004 | 00968B | 10007534 | 6.6l lb7 lly diesel engine with rough, unstable, low idle speed or stall. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| 01512 | 01/01/2004 | 10005462 | 6.6 liter duramax diesel engine fuel knock noise. various models including the 2004 gmc c4500 and c5500. sit bulletin 1406247. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 030693001A | 08/01/2005 | 030693001B | 10004319 | Diagnostic information for turbo failure due to lack of oil or repeat turbo failures. *tt | 12/02/2003 |
| 02035 | 08/01/2002 | 634223 | Customer satisfaction program regarding engine oil contamination. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 02035B | 08/09/2002 | 634208 | Customer satisfaction program regarding engine oil contamination for certain models including the 2003 gmc medium duty. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 02035A | 08/05/2002 | 02035 | 634227 | Customer satisfaction program regarding engine oil contamination. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601027 | 05/01/2005 | 020601027A | 634283 | Information on higher than expected oil consumption. nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| 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 | |
| 01242A | 01/01/2004 | 10006284 | 6.6l lb7 lly diesel engine drive belt chirping on shut down. sit bulletin 1460352. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
| 020601010A | 06/01/2003 | 020601010 | 10002837 | Serpentine belt identification and diagnosis for medium duty trucks. various models including the chevrolet and gmc c5500 md 2003. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 3401 | 3401A | 10020072 | Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt | 07/19/2006 | |
| 01496 | 01/01/2004 | 10005493 | 6.6l lb7 duramax diesel turbocharger noises or fuel economy complaint. service vme. sit bulletin 1401355. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 100803 | 10/08/2003 | 10004983 | Excessive duramax turbocharger whine noise or possibly a performance or a fuel economy complaint. gm voicemail log. this includes 2003-2004 4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 001496A | 01/01/2004 | 10005513 | This message is in regard to duramax turbocharger noises or possibly a performance or fuel economy complaint. service vme. 6.6 lb7 diesel engine. p0102, p0103, p0236. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 030605007 | 07/01/2003 | 10012553 | Exhaust rattle noise or vibration. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 030605008B | 11/01/2005 | 030605008C | 10005576 | Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or immediately after vehicle is shut off. *tt bulletin 03-06-05-008, dated 11/01/2003 replaced. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 020605003C | 02/01/2004 | 020605003B | 10002939 | Exhaust moan/vibration. *tt update. *tt | 10/01/2003 |
| 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 | |
| 3073 | 01/01/2004 | 10009624 | 03-06-04-037 supplement - evap canister installation information. *tt | 10/13/2004 | |
| 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 - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 3119 | 01/01/2004 | 10010101 | Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 020605005A | 12/01/2002 | 020605005 | 10000726 | Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle. *tt | 03/27/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/17/2012 | 112000 | ||
| I have several broken bolts on my exhaust manifolds. my check engine light goes on and off for emmisions related codes. i will not be able to pass a smog test unless this is fixed. several auto shops want about $1,000 to fix this. its an ongoing problem and is known by chevy/gm and yet they will do nothing to help or fix it. this should be recalled immediately! | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 92900 | ||
| While idling at a red light the smell of exhaust fumes became prevalent inside the passenger cabin. upon inspection of the exhaust system it was determined 5 of the exhaust manifold bolts had prematurely failed allowing exhaust gas to escape from the engine into the engine compartment and into the passenger cabin. the vehicle is currently used sparingly where family members or friends are not allowed to ride in the truck until the exhaust manifolds are repaired. | |||
| 07/04/2010 | 56000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle went over a uneven surface on the road and a message appeared on the instrument panel that read reduce engine power mode. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle suddenly stalled. the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician stated the fuel pedal actuator had to be replaced. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000. ds | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 92900 | ||
| While idling at a red light the smell of exhaust fumes became prevalent inside the passenger cabin. upon inspection of the exhaust system it was determined 5 of the exhaust manifold bolts had prematurely failed allowing exhaust gas to escape from the engine into the engine compartment and into the passenger cabin. the vehicle is currently used sparingly where family members or friends are not allowed to ride in the truck until the exhaust manifolds are repaired. | |||
| 02/24/2006 | 36500 | 6 | 07/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, when the outside conditions are cold the steering is stiff. this occurs at any speed. the problem is worse when the brake pedal is depressed and turning the steering wheel. the dealership replaced the valve in the power steering. this has not corrected the problem. there is a technical service bulletin, #10013533, regarding this, but no repair available. the water pump gasket was replaced. the transfer case bearings were replaced. updated 03/22/06. *jb | |||
| 11/11/2004 | 18996 | 4 | 02/11/2003 |
| A/c stops working. pressure switches changed, coolent recharged, now they are adding an electric fan to help cool the condenser. can't figure out what is wrong. | |||
| 10/23/2004 | 39100 | 1 | 12/06/2002 |
| After the vehicle had been parked for a week, a fire started under the hood. the fire was put out and the dealership was notified. the problem was not resolved. the cause was not determined. *jb *sc | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 16000 | 4 | |
| The engine sensor continued to stay on without warning . the consumer was concerned that the vehicle will stall while driving. the dealer replaced the fuel module seal, however the problem still continued. please provide additional information. *jb *tc | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 13148 | ||
| First time:main computer failed. second time:stalling, running rough, boggs down and makes loud noise,mis-fire in #5 & #6 cilander.a/c not working.not fixed. third time: everything same as second time and engine light now coming on.not fixed. fourth time:all lights on dash come on and all messages appearing on message board.not fixed. after computer changed truck preformed unsatisfactory and is still unsatisfactory. all having to do with computer. told it is a random problem that is hard to detect and may not ever be fixed. | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 4 | 06/30/2003 | |
| While driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. this caused a lost of steering and brakes. the vehicle had been inspected three times and could not be reproduced. *ak the first problem occurred when the consumer was traveling at 75 mph down a slope when the vehicle lost all power (engine, brake, and steering) the consumer would have to turn the switch four times in order for the engine to start. the problem repeated itself two more times with similar instances. *sc *jb | |||
| 12/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the check engine light comes on then vehicle would shut off. some days the vehicle would run all day without shutting off dealer notified. ts | |||
| 11/04/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving and no warning. the check engine light would come on, then the vehicle would shut off. some days the vehicle would go all day without shutting off. consumer states so far the vehicle shut down 8 times. dealer notified. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 138000 | ||
| Low coolant level warning light kept coming on. had dealer check it out and they found that my vehicule had defective heads bullitin # 06-06-01-0198 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/16/2007 | 81739 | 1 | |
| Vehicle loosing coolant. determined cylinder head defect, tsb #06-06-01-019b. cylinder head embossed with castech logo developed a porosity crack in a very specific area. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 600 | 4 | 08/29/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer complained about several problems. while driving he had trouble shifting from first gear. the dealer reprogrammed the engine control module and the transmission module control. the vehicle was still shifting hard, and the rpms revved. the replacement of the aforementioned did not remedy the transmission problem. the second problem was with the brake light coming on the cluster assembly. the service dealer replaced it, and it seemed to work well at this time. the third problem was with a noise in the rear of the vehicle. the dealer replaced the gear kit, two gaskets, case, the rear differential carrier assembly, carrier gears, and shims. the noise was still heard. the dealer recommended that the contact install carpet to cut down on the noise. the final problem was with a loss of rear traction. the dealer has been unsuccessful in identifying the root of the traction problem.*ak the cruise control stopped working. updatd 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 32000 | 25 | 06/26/2003 |
| When braking at any speed brake pedal would go to the floor, and there would be extended stopping distance. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak abs displayed brake system failure. the consumer stated that the brakes failed on inclines. the consumer stated that there was an electrical short. the odometer failed and added extra mileage. the tires started separating after 300 miles. the radio became hot and shorted out. the air conditioner shorted out. the consumer stated that the new vehicle checklist was not filled out nor reviewed with him. the consumer stated that the engine knocks. the consumers fingers were burned by the radio after it got hot. the consumer stated that he heard a growling noise in the power steering. the consumer heard a buzzing noise in the transmission. the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle coming down a hill. the right headlight went out and turned black. the headlight was replaced with the wrong high beam light. the cd player will not take the cd. the speedometer will only go to 20 mph at times. *tc | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 12 | 05/05/2003 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. however, mechanic could not duplicate the problem . *ak *nm | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Engine makes a tapping sound when cold or warm. dealer said it was called a piston slap. dealer also said that there was no fix for the situation at this time and that it would not hurt the performance of the engine. i should not have to hear engine noise on a new vehicle. *jb | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 3500 | 09/04/2003 | |
| Ticking sound coming from engine after engine warms up, occurs at idle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 28000 | 1 | 04/10/2004 |
| I purchased a 2003 chevrolet silverado duramax in 4/04 used with 21,020 miles. at about 28,000 it started to smoke upon acceleration. this is a very thick blue smoke. the dealer has looked at it twice and says they cannot find anything wrong. but i think if i have to get it checked for emissions that it would fail miserably. it now has approx. 45,000 miles but is still covered with an extended warranty to about 72,000.*ak | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked the driver noticed a brownish liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the driver took the vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that the filter and other parts needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak (the vin number entered per consumer, did not match the vehicle given) *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 19765 | 3 | 04/26/2003 |
| Steering wheel intermittently locked up, mostly when making right turns, and some when making left turns. vehicle had been at dealer on three occasions. dealer replaced the serpentine belt and the left hub. however, dealer was unable to resolve this problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 18000 | 2 | |
| Tires developed bubbles, and the steel belts are visible in places. also, exhaust system is designed with the pipes sitting directly on top of the spare tire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 1638 | 4 | 04/29/2003 |
| Problems with encoder motor sensor.*mr the four wheel drive light illuminated several times, the dealer replaced the transfer case shift. also the service engine soon light illuminated and the dealer replaced the evaporative emission canister vent solenoid. *ts *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 15000 | 05/22/2003 | |
| 4x4 not working, charcoal canister, cd-player 3 times, complete new brake system from rotors,seals,caliperes etc. that i paid for $1,000., window regulator, door latches, noise coming from the steering area, dash peeling apart, chapman chevy replaced all four tires twice within 50,000 miles-i finally went and spent $1,200 on new tires to make sure my family and i our safe | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 11/20/2002 |
| Warranty on catalytic converters on chev silverado 1500 v6 4.3 went bad corrosion inside rattling. replaced ,but not the muffler which was checked at same time and the bellow was found to have been loose due to corrosion,and debris from the converters, but was not covered on warranty. why? i was informed it wasn't 't part of the exhaust system.??? the exhaust goes through the converters and out the muffler. *nm | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 18500 | 1 | |
| While driving at low speeds vehicle vibrated and the consumer heard a loud humming noise. dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the muffler. *ak | |||