Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 000605001 | 06/01/2004 | 10012145 | Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3081 | 10010375 | Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 676114A | 03/01/1997 | 52601 | Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000605001A | 11/01/2003 | 000605001 | 10005528 | Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. *tt | 03/02/2004 |
| 020604043 | 08/01/2002 | 634273 | Subject regarding revised dtc p0340 camshaft position (cmp) sensor circuit diagnositc. nlm | 09/28/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 87000 | 2 | |
| The consumer 1996 gmc safari van electrical problem with fuel pump. *bf the fuel pump did not pump fuel. the fuel pump suffered electrical damage. the fuel filter was changed when the rebuilt engine was placed in the vehicle. the main bearing was shot. *sc | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 66000 | ||
| Windshield wipers do not operate - recalled - dealer claims it was repaired, now wipers operate whenever it feels like it. both torsion rods failed without warning within 1 day apart of each other. mechanic revealed that gm now has a special technique to be done when this happens and it costs an extra $90 to repair. which means they are aware of the problem and will not recall the vehicles and replace at their cost. broken spark plug almost killed my family. fuel pump went out. driver's side window does not roll down, driver's side view mirror does not operate. | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 93000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 |
| Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. the accelerator cable was replaced twice. the alternator was replaced three times. the water pump was replaced twice. the driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced. the driver's side seat motor failed. the hatch failed. the rear captain chairs seat belts broke. *ak *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Problem with 1996 gmc safari van not starting. *bf the mechanic found the fuel pump was not pumping fuel. upon retrieving the fuel pump from the gas tank, he found it to have suffered severe electrical damage. the actual failure was not the fuel pump, but because it generated enough heat to melt the hose coming from the pump along the connection. the consumer also stated he had to have a rebuilt engine installed after the first engine failed with only 87,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. went to apply brakes , and there were no brakes. contacted dealer. *ak. vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke. *yh | |||
| 06/09/1999 | 1 | 07/07/1998 | |
| Belt tensioner loose. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2096 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle experiences engine vibration. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 06/09/1999 | 1 | 07/07/1998 | |
| Belt tensioner loose. nlm | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 12 | 06/24/1996 | |
| Belt slips when wet, causing engine hesitation. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 93230 | 1 | 02/15/1996 |
| Coolant leak cause by intake manifold failure. *la | |||