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 | |
| 050604024 | 03/01/2005 | 10015008 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 040604088 | 03/01/2005 | 040604088A | 10014959 | Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 3045 | 3045E | 10013516 | Shudder or bind on truns in 4 hi. *eh updated 03-01-07. *kb | 04/20/2005 | |
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 3087 | 3087A | 10010916 | Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking rpm. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010242 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 3024A | 10010076 | Gen iii engine coated piston information. *tc | 11/04/2004 |
| 3107 | 01/01/2004 | 10010197 | P0420 and p0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen iii v-8 engines. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010056 | Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 gmc denali) *sc | 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 | |
| 01368A | 11/18/2003 | 10004165 | Coolant loss (into the crankcase). *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 02013 | 01/01/2004 | 02013A | 10007119 | Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen iii engines. *mr | 05/26/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 |
| 4231 | 10021021 | Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 050601014 | 05/01/2005 | 10017409 | Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| 050604029 | 06/01/2005 | 050604029A | 10017336 | Flexible fuel (rpo l59) rough idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p0300. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 3267 | 10017155 | Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3556 | 10016942 | Hard start or extended crank time on initial cold start when using alcohol blended fuels. *sc | 10/18/2005 | ||
| 3232 | 3232A | 10014870 | 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 040604040 | 06/01/2004 | 10012155 | Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 3087 | 01/01/2004 | 10009513 | Crank no start with no cranking rpm spark or injector pulse. *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 |
| 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 | |
| 3032 | 01/01/2004 | 10008762 | Service engine soon (ses) light on with p0446 due to dust in the evap vent valve on vehicles that are operated in dusty environments, such as farming or off-road applications. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040604012 | 03/01/2006 | 040604012C | 10008669 | Vehicle with flexible fuel will not start, stalls and will not restart, loss of power, poor performance. *tt poor performance and/or fuel gauge reads inaccurate/incorrect. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 030604062 | 11/01/2003 | 10005559 | This bulletin is being issued to revise step 4 of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 00969A | 01/01/2004 | 00969B | 10005469 | Engine whistle noise. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 030604060 | 10/01/2003 | 10004733 | Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| 030603001A | 10/01/2003 | 030603001 | 10004304 | Starter cranks after key is released (normal condition). *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 | |
| 00411B | 01/01/2004 | 00411C | 10004112 | Lack of power with tac module code of p1518 reduced power mode. *tt *mj | 11/18/2003 |
| 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 | |
| 030604031 | 06/01/2003 | 10002858 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p1125. *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 | |
| 010102 | 11/01/2002 | 10000471 | Vehicle will not start condition. *tt | 02/27/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3203 | 10011729 | Resonance noise at idle. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 104000 | ||
| The reduced engine power light came on and reduced the car's power to only be able to go 20 mph. i did reach 30 mph with a down-slope. i was very scared and had my two children in the car. thankfully, i was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. upon researching this issue with my car make and model, it seems to be a common problem and a very serious issue. the engine's power just pulled back without warning! i am taking the car to be serviced tomorrow but cannot fathom to think what could have happened! | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2003 chevrolet tahoe caught on fire *gr the consumer stated the fan motor would not shut off. the consumer stated her father received 2nd degree burns on his when tried to put the fire out. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Gm models 2003-2007 light pick-ups and sport utility. consumer states defective dash clusters. *tgw the consumer owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. she stated she experienced a problem with the instrument cluster reading 70 mph also, the water pump failed. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2009 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Bought vehicle in february of 2009 used after driving truck for about 10 days we realized that the speedometer was not moving when the vehicle was in motion. then after that the speedometer would move up in speed after driving the car for about 20 minutes but then stay at the 30mph when stopped once the car would begin moving again the speed would continue to go up from the 30mph mark resulting in the speedometer reading 60mph when the vehicle was actually only going 30mph. this has continued every day since it was noticed so when driving the car you never know how fast the car is actually traveling. *tr | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 18971 | 3 | |
| While driving vehicle lost power. vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 50 | 1 | 08/10/2002 |
| Engine knocks when it started after sitting for a while untill oil pump picks up.i personally know of five other 5.3 liter v8s that have the same problem,but my dealership has never heard of this .i find this hard to believe. a friend told me that there was a tsb reguarding a check valve of some kind that would stop this. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 3 | ||
| Reduced engine power message displayed 3 times within 4100 miles of brand new tahoe. on 4th visit, dealer replaced throttle body with a new one at 4366 miles. *jb | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 500 | 1 | |
| We have a 2003 tahoe with a 5.3l v8. there is a hissing noise and a vibrating in the engine after running for about 15 minutes. the dealership can't fix it and doesn't know what is wrong with it. they think it has to do with the a/c but they replaced compressor and belt and it still makes the noise.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 37000 | ||
| Air conditioner, compressor, clutch and belt tensionor on chevrolet tahoe. belt tensionor breaks locking up causing compressor clutch to sieze then causing compressor to disentergrate internally shooting internal components thru accumalator and inside vehicle climate control system. serpentine belt tenstsionor could cause belt to break which drives the entire system to include power steering. this is a common problem for chevrolet models, however it may only begin having the problem at 3-4 years of ownership therefore appearing to be a normal breakdown of components. the problem is common enough the dealers and experienced mechanics maintain the parts as basic stocked items. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 35015 | ||
| A scheduled oil change on my 2003 chevy tahoe revealed broken metal pieces. cormier chevrolet who is my service/purchase dealer determined that the debris came from 3 broken rocker arms. cormier made the necessary repairs under warranty, however, 3 months later the same problem manifested itself again. this time cormier replaced all 16 rocker arms, but i had to pay a $100.00 deductible. *tr i feel the necessary repairs were caused by defective assembly and/or parts. especially when my vehicle is driven 98% of the time on local roads only, and has just 35,015 total miles and was purchased brand new. | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 38416 | 1 | |
| When starting the vehicle, check engine light comes on and dash says reduced engine power. vehicle will only drive about 15 miles per hour. upon researching this through various internet websites, this same problem has and is happening to a huge amount of 2003 tahoe owner's and it's always a faulty wiring harness problem - yet gm refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. on a side note, headlights have always been very dim. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | 07/16/2003 | |
| Vehicle experienced a total immediate loss of power while driving.*mr almost rear ended another vehicle at a high speed twice during the last break down on a busy highway. the consumer was very dissatisfied with the dealership help in assisting with vehicle. please investigate *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 723 | 1 | 11/23/2003 |
| The vehicle vibrated, which was due to a loose exhaust system.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 10300 | 3 | 05/31/2003 |
| Consumer complained about excessive vibration. nechanic replaced engine mounts/ tansmission, and intermittent steering shaft, but vibration continued. there was no final solution. *ak | |||
| 08/30/2003 | 2500 | 1 | 08/30/2003 |
| Ever since purchasing my chevrolet tahoe lt brand-new in august of 2003, the muffler and/or the exhaust system has made an exploding sound both while the vehicle is running and after it is shut off. at stoplights and after being parked, you both hear and feel explosions from under the truck. gm contends the sound is steam building up in the muffler and exploding, but admits it is not a normal backfire, and states that some tahoes do it, and some do not. they have released two separate fixes for the problem but neither has been effective, and the last one came out over a year ago. official gm policy prohibits replacing any mufflers/exhaust systems on vehicles exhibiting this problem - owners are simply told the explosions are normal. after much discussion, gm replaced my muffler, and the second one does the same thing. needless to say, it is an alarming sound and feeling to have in a new vehicle, and logic dictates that steam explosions inside a metal box can only go on for so long before serious damage is done (i.e. the muffler itself explodes near the gas tank.) i'm not sure what the nhtsa can do, but any help you can provide is most welcome.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2003 | 5 | ||
| Consumer stated vehicle rumbled and made noise while stopping at a red light or stop sign. consumer took vehicle to dealer/mechanic 5 times, they replaced the muffler, but the problem was getting worse. *ak | |||