Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04060102106/01/200410012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt02/15/2005
305610010364Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt11/17/2004
01119A01/01/200401119B10007576Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt07/01/2004
03060406010/01/200310004733Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt01/02/2004
03060400501/01/200310000924Revised diagnostic trouble code p0230. *tt04/04/2003
02060102909/01/200210000064Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt02/10/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010601023A06/01/2002010601023634829Some owners may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *tt10/09/2002
020604023A06/01/2002020604023634788Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually worse during acceleration and / or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. *tt10/09/2002
02060402305/01/2002634723Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0332 set. *tt10/07/2002
14110111/14/2001628124Subject regarding availability of service calibrations to correct complaints of detonation or spark knock. *tt03/05/2002
01060102310/01/2001627622Information regarding higher than expected oil consumption. *yh02/13/2002
99060100705/01/1999606018Exhibiting a squeak noise coming from the engine or accessory drive while engine is running. *tt08/05/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
00060100803/01/2000611913Some customers may comment on a squeak / chirp noise coming from the accessory drive serpentine belt on vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint y2107225. *tt06/05/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/16/200359000102/26/2003
 The air inlets on the breather for engine air intake are positioned at the front center of the engine compartment in front of the radiator. the angle of the radiator in relation to the road surface provides a chute for water to travel directly to the air inlets and subsequently to the intake and internal engine areas. there is also a resevoir just behind the air filter to catch any fluids prior to engine intake. why? water is not compressible, so disaster is waiting to happen when it is introduced into a cylinder. why isn't the air breather assembly located elsewhere in the engine compartment that is not directly susceptible to road water induction. poor engineering is a responsibility the manufacturer needs to address, not the consumer. *jb
03/24/200340000103/04/2000
 The head gasket failed. *jb scc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/15/1999
 Clutch does not disengage when it is depressed. this makes vehicle difficult in shifting. also, engine stalls due to this problem. consumer referred to recall# 99v239000. contact dealer ,and dealer stated there was no recall on vehicle.*ak
02/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
08/08/200464172209/29/2001
 My service engine soon light keeps coming on (steady and flashing). all in less than 2 months i have had to replace the battery, path lock sensor and ignition cylinder, remote alarms and keys, spark plug wires, clean fuel injectors, replace serpentine belt and upgraded my gas octane in a v6. and now the stupid service engine soon light is on again and the engine is hesitating and the bearings on pulleys are making a noise (after replacing the serpentine belt). i have receipts for all of it so far. i am going tonight to read the code for what is wrong now!!!!! also i had previously replaced the alternator, my radio volume knob has never worked correctly, and my low traction light comes on every time i hit a puddle of water. this car is a lemon. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
08/08/200464172209/29/2001
 My service engine soon light keeps coming on (steady and flashing). all in less than 2 months i have had to replace the battery, path lock sensor and ignition cylinder, remote alarms and keys, spark plug wires, clean fuel injectors, replace serpentine belt and upgraded my gas octane in a v6. and now the stupid service engine soon light is on again and the engine is hesitating and the bearings on pulleys are making a noise (after replacing the serpentine belt). i have receipts for all of it so far. i am going tonight to read the code for what is wrong now!!!!! also i had previously replaced the alternator, my radio volume knob has never worked correctly, and my low traction light comes on every time i hit a puddle of water. this car is a lemon. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
01/01/200027000806/12/1999
 I had to replace the catalytic converter twice in the first year of purchase. i had to replace battery and alternator at 37500 miles (warranty expired at 37000). the motor in driver side door went bad for no reason. had to replace rear seal and pins 4 times or more. i believed for a long time that it was just me but after reading through the other complaints, i realize it's the car! i have also had several of the same brake problems mentioned by others on this site. purchased new, drove it off the pontiac lot. *nlm