Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 3313 | 10017212 | Engine vibration at idle in gear. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 03034 | 07/01/2003 | 10003430 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 10/20/2003 | |
| 990603009A | 02/01/2004 | 040861001 | 10001285 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh | 04/25/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 03019 | 07/18/2003 | 10006144 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 04/22/2004 | |
| 070803 | 07/08/2003 | 10003814 | The vme message is to provide information about a new product field action regarding a customer satisfaction program for an engine coolant leak. the engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket or at the upper | 11/03/2003 | |
| 030601016 | 05/01/2003 | 10002372 | Loss of coolant, milky colored oil. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 09182002 | 09/18/2002 | 10009474 | Service engine soon message being displayed, engine stumbles or stalling, or a diagnostic trouble code p0440, for large leak being set after filling the vehicle with fuel. there may also be damage to the fuel tanks, damage to the fuel leve | 10/01/2004 | |
| 3007 | 01/01/2004 | 10008786 | 3.8l engine oil consumption. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 00939C | 01/01/2003 | 10004406 | Engine vibration at idle in gear. service vme. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 00939B | 11/18/2003 | 10004119 | Engine vibration at idle in gear. service vme. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 01347 | 11/18/2003 | 10004130 | 3.8l l37 l67 engine recommended sae viscosity grade engine oils. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 229000 | 1 | |
| Acted like it was running out of gas, loss of power and speed. only 50mph when a boom in the engine, pulled over popped the hood latch, saw smoke, exited car as flames came out of the hood. called 911.. car burnt to the ground. witness stopped and told me that there is a problem with faulty fuel lines . *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 229000 | ||
| Acted like it was running out of gas, loss of power and speed. only 50mph when a boom in the engine, pulled over popped the hood latch, saw smoke, exited car as flames came out of the hood. called 911.. car burnt to the ground. wittness stopped and told me that there is a problem with faulty fuel lines . | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/21/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated that she noticed a fuel odor and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel tank and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who explained that the vehicle was not included in recall 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000-bk | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 18000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac bonneville. the contact noticed an engine coolant leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he would have to install a kit in the engine at his expense because the manufacturer stopped assuming financial responsibility in 2005. he was never notified of the alleged defect by the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 105,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Loud pop, smoke, car engine caught fire destroyed car. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 90000 | 1 | 02/03/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac bonneville. while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and all the warning indicator lights illuminated. the vehicle would not restart. the repair shop stated that the failure was caused by a spun bearing and a blown rod. the engine was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. updated 03-04-08 *bf the vehicle had a coolant leak from the intake. after the repair was made, the engine blew out a rod. | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 72000 | 3 | 03/20/2002 |
| Plenum intake valve & gasket replaced in april 2003 and again in september 2003. now engine needs to be replaced. service dept. told me they stock these parts due to frequent demand for them. this is my 2nd pontiac and i am disappointed with the bonneville. my 2 previous repairs were over $900 and now i may have to replace an engine. i would appreciate any assistance you could provide to rectify this issue. the vehicle is awaiting repair at dean arbour chevrolet in east tawas, mi. *la | |||