Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 990602012D | 04/01/2002 | 990602012C | 634218 | Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| 990602012C | 06/01/2001 | 990602012B | 623086 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 10/26/2001 |
| 990602012B | 02/01/2000 | 990602012A | 611277 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 05/31/2000 |
| 990602012A | 01/01/2000 | 990602012 | 609717 | Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| 990602012 | 06/01/1999 | 606523 | Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| 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 | ||
| 01727 | 01/01/2004 | 10006363 | 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 776001 | 07/01/1997 | 52935 | Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak | 11/13/1997 | |
| 776001 | 03/01/1997 | 51302 | Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/05/2002 | 54000 | 5 | 03/10/2000 |
| We have a 1997 gmc sonoma with a votrec 4.3 x. over 2 years ago, we started getting misfires. we tried everything we could think of, to no avail. in the past month i've put over $500 alone. i have been looking it up on-line, and have realized, i'm not the only one with this issue. there has even been a recall in california, but only there. gm told me they have different gas out there. another major safety issue has been the wiper motor failure, that had a recall. gm told me my vin # was not on the list, but i battle my wipers at least once a month. i have to yank the blades half way up the window before they grab and start to work. one more problem that i now know i am not alone on is the issue with dex-cool. we have flushed and refilled the system at least three times, only to have it gunk-up again. please help me and all the other customers who got trapped with junk vehicles. we have had too many other failures to count!*ak | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 49002 | ||
| Since day one of getting the truck, i notice that the gas tank meter was broke. brought it back in to them for meter plus the brake system. they fixed the meter problem but they said needed brake pads changed. so i went home changed the brake pad, rotor, drums. went back in ever since then till now for coolant, knocking of engine, a/c, main engine seal gaskets, brackets, fuel system, motor mounts, belts, seals, nipples, studs, fan clutch, pulleys, plus brakes are still failing,(went on line found out brakes are recalled they failed to tell me that). as far as i can see the motor is bad. the truck has cost me money out of pocket, work time, as well as my own on a persistent basis. the truck is junk. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/05/2002 | 54000 | 5 | 03/10/2000 |
| We have a 1997 gmc sonoma with a votrec 4.3 x. over 2 years ago, we started getting misfires. we tried everything we could think of, to no avail. in the past month i've put over $500 alone. i have been looking it up on-line, and have realized, i'm not the only one with this issue. there has even been a recall in california, but only there. gm told me they have different gas out there. another major safety issue has been the wiper motor failure, that had a recall. gm told me my vin # was not on the list, but i battle my wipers at least once a month. i have to yank the blades half way up the window before they grab and start to work. one more problem that i now know i am not alone on is the issue with dex-cool. we have flushed and refilled the system at least three times, only to have it gunk-up again. please help me and all the other customers who got trapped with junk vehicles. we have had too many other failures to count!*ak | |||
| 10/26/2003 | 36000 | 11 | 03/20/2002 |
| I have a 1997 gmc sonoma s.n. 1gtcs1948v8501858. i have been having a lot of things wrong with it. air conditioner (a/c) went out, the motor mound broke, the head gasket was blown, the brakes fail, the valves are tapping, main front bearing seal is leaking, blinkers are not working,oil is leaking on top of engine by a/c, water is leaking from heating coil, water pump is out now,god that is only some of the things. i have had it 1yr. 7 mon. what can i do? i got the warranty. and thank god i did. *la | |||
| 10/06/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Oil cooler line located too close to oil pan, rubs against unit. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/26/2003 | 36000 | 11 | 03/20/2002 |
| I have a 1997 gmc sonoma s.n. 1gtcs1948v8501858. i have been having a lot of things wrong with it. air conditioner (a/c) went out, the motor mound broke, the head gasket was blown, the brakes fail, the valves are tapping, main front bearing seal is leaking, blinkers are not working,oil is leaking on top of engine by a/c, water is leaking from heating coil, water pump is out now,god that is only some of the things. i have had it 1yr. 7 mon. what can i do? i got the warranty. and thank god i did. *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed smoke coming from out of the engine compartment. vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer was replacing the engine. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 4 | 02/28/1997 | |
| Constant vibration from engine due to a missing engine mount. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/27/1997 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Air conditioning failed as well, after arguing with dealer each time got a rental vehicle and repairs were made. truck is undependable! want a vehicle buy back! | |||
| 16 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Engine stalls intermittently. | |||