Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
03V250000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/2000 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)170782508/20/2003MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/15/200307/24/2003571225
Defect SummaryCertain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, child restraint anchorage system. the owner
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. this supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. owner notification began august 18, 2003. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
NotesGm recall no. 03039.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
3050A01/01/20041000962302-05 onstar equipped vehicles emitting beeping noise before connecting to onstar. *tt10/13/2004
304701/01/20041000960799 through 05 year vehicles, equipped with three-button onstar systems. *tt10/08/2004
305201/01/200410009592Breakpoints for release 5 for the f1 (gen 5) equipped products. *tt10/08/2004
301101/01/200410008898When using voice recognition dialing, some numbers or commands may not be understood by the system especially the number two (2). *tt08/25/2004
02133341710007808Snow plow package questions. also to include 2002 - 2004 chevrolet, gmc full size and mid-size pickup s and sport utilities. *tt07/12/2004
010846002C06/01/200310002836Programming of replacement onstar vehicle communication and interface modules (vcim). *tt09/26/2003
02013900509/01/200210000058Hvac system inoperative for a drive cycle, poor hvac system performance in high ambient temperatures. *tt02/10/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
08-08906/01/200810026586Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe11/14/2008
00372D01/01/200410007287Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate. *tt06/09/2004
12130212/13/200210002751Error messages when programming a new module. *tt09/12/2003
03060401101/01/200310000942Programming / re-programming, setup, configuration of modules. *tt04/04/2003
03084400207/01/2003030844002A10000946Radio and / or hvac systems change while driving. *tt04/04/2003
02013800512/01/200210000734Revised heater / vent module replacement. *tt03/28/2003
02013800612/01/200210000737Revised compressor oil balancing procedure. *tt03/28/2003
01084901611/01/2001631820Vehicles may experience an inoperative cigarette lighter. *slc06/20/2002
20090109/20/2001626275Concerns with understanding the driver information personalization language options. *slc12/13/2001
01084600508/01/2001624008Unable to connect to onstar following a dropped cellular call during an onstar configuration attempt. *tt10/31/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
317901/01/200410010266Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw supplement to 02-01-39-007a. *tt11/08/2004
315212/01/200410009989Blower speed changes on its own. *tc update. *tt11/03/2004
0208001/01/200410007776Repeat hvac actuator replacement. *tt07/09/2004
05230305/23/200310003671Air conditioner low pressure cycling switch intermittently inoperative or stuck open/ intermittent air conditioner operation and/or loss of cold air. *tt10/28/2003
03013900706/01/200310002131Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative / intermittent, air conditioner blows warm air. *tt08/13/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
3125A01/01/200410009906Unable to contact onstar in alaska *tc11/02/2004
01084600207/01/2001620818Information on programming of replacement onstar vehicle communication and interface modules (vcim). *tt08/30/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
00686B01/01/200410007292Automatic volume feature diagnosis on the uqa bose radio. *tt06/09/2004
0157701/01/200401577A10005437Radio displays calibration error after replacing radio. *mn02/25/2004
4101/01/2002637390Subject regarding radio speaker noise with brake applied. *tt11/25/2002
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
04300204/30/2002636586Information on installing roof rack crossbows reversed to reduce wind noise. *tt11/10/2002
02086700505/01/2002634557Subject regarding proper position and installation of roof rack cross rails to reduce wind noise. *tt10/03/2002
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0701200407/01/200410014251Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005 *sc04/29/2005
05013800101/01/200510013447New essential tool for hvac mode door actuator replacement. *eh04/19/2005
010844005A10/01/200410012745Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh03/14/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
10
 The vehicle has faulty mirror would not hold setting, and was reprogrammed. the brakes squeak when backing. the engine light would come on intermittent. the back tailgate door and the back passenger squeaks. the radio goes out, the door locks and unlocks at will, the seat has malfunctioned, and cannot lock the passenger doors from the master control on the drivers door. scc