Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4990 | 12/01/2011 | 10043320 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse | 03/13/2012 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Gm: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. the camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Gm: there may be a squealing noise or vibration from the engine on start-up. a ring in the crankshaft may be slipping. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-04-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030685 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. an illumination of the check engine light. on rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which | 11/10/2009 | |
| PB-08200 | 06/01/2008 | 10029007 | General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe | 06/10/2009 | |
| PIC-5003 | 10/01/2008 | 10028764 | General motors: no crank/no comm with u2106, u2108, u2109 (le5 only). this condition has been identified as a loose ground g105 behind the a/c compressor. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| 08-200 | 06/01/2008 | 10026606 | Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter | 11/17/2008 | |
| PIP4416 | 05/01/2008 | 10025605 | Intermittent wtall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| PIP4363 | 07/01/2009 | PIP-4363A | 10024543 | Rough engine idle, misfire (dtc p0300) or noise from engine compartment. *nj updated 6/11/10. *pe | 04/23/2008 |
| PIP4345 | 02/10/2008 | 10024203 | Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) and 3.9l lz9, lzg, lgd engine (vin codes 1, 3, w). *nj | 03/24/2008 | |
| 4243 | 10/01/2007 | 10023418 | Intermittent misfires with p0300 (with 3.6 ly7). *nj | 12/10/2007 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 3423 | 09/30/2008 | 3423B | 10020691 | 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. *pe | 12/22/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-07218A | 11/01/2008 | 10028173 | General motors: exhaust system rattle-replace exhaust hangers. hanger used to secure exhaust system to underbody of vehicle may separate. would hear a rattle or clunking noise when driving over rough roads. csc letter was received. | 03/11/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| 07311 | 12/01/2007 | 07311A | 10023655 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles intake manifold tuning (imt) valve - inspect/replace expires with base warranty. *nj | 01/22/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 113304 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that after starting the engine, it stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated the gear shift lever needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. in addition, nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train) was issued after the repairs were completed. the failure mileage was 113,304. | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 113304 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that after starting the engine, it stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated the gear shift lever needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. in addition, nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train) was issued after the repairs were completed. the failure mileage was 113,304. mah | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 113304 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that she started the vehicle but the engine shut off on its own. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated the gear shift lever needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated a recall came out after the repair but she could not get a refund. the failure mileage was 113,304. ap | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 67500 | 1 | |
| My car was involved in the safety recall 12106. i found this information out via internet prior to the recall taking affect by gm. i took my car into the service dept after being stranded for several hours and having my car towed they stated it was just a bad battery and never even looked at the transmission cable and released my car to my father who is not the legal owner, never even spoke to me. the next day i was stranded again with my small children for a couple of hours in the cold. had my car towed again to the service dept where they finally looked at the transmission cable. argued with me that my car was not involved in the recall although i knew it was. i paid for it to be fixed $467.41. they released my vehicle to me several days later as they didn't have anyone for a few days to look at the car. released the first time unfixed and unsafe and not even to the legal owner which is a huge liability. i took my car to les swab and paid over $100 for a new battery that wasn't needed only to be stranded again the very next day. when we took my car in the first time we told them what was wrong due to the recall i found online and they never even looked at the transmission cable per the service manager. this whole process took about a week and a half. they did provide me a rental car for 3 days which they covered. this was a very stressful situation and no one believed me that there was a recall. recalls should really be put out asap as i happened to have this issue prior to the release date of the recall. i have filed a complaint with the bbb and have been told i should consult with a lawyer for releasing my car unfixed, unsafe and not to the legal owner. i should be compensated for my time, stress and their lack of responsibility for releasing my vehicle unsafe. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, she noticed an abnormal rattling noise coming from the engine. she also noticed that the vehicle was losing power as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all informed her that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the contact made an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 67500 | ||
| My car was involved in the safety recall 12106. i found this information out via internet prior to the recall taking affect by gm. i took my car into the service dept after being stranded for several hours and having my car towed they stated it was just a bad battery and never even looked at the transmission cable and released my car to my father who is not the legal owner, never even spoke to me. the next day i was stranded again with my small children for a couple of hours in the cold. had my car towed again to the service dept where they finally looked at the transmission cable. argued with me that my car was not involved in the recall although i knew it was. i paid for it to be fixed $467.41. they released my vehicle to me several days later as they didnt have anyone for a few days to look at the car. released the first time unfixed and unsafe and not even to the legal owner which is a huge liability. i took my car to les swab and paid over $100 for a new battery that wasnt needed only to be stranded again the very next day. when we took my car in the first time we told them what was wrong due to the recall i found online and they never even looked at the transmission cable per the service manager. this whole process took about a week and a half. they did provide me a rental car for 3 days which they covered. this was a very stressful situation and no one believed me that there was a recall. recalls should really be put out asap as i happened to have this issue prior to the release date of the recall. i have filed a complaint with the bbb and have been told i should consult with a lawyer for releasing my car unfixed, unsafe and not to the legal owner. i should be compensated for my time, stress and their lack of responsibility for releasing my vehicle unsafe. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, she noticed an abnormal rattling noise coming from the engine. she also noticed that the vehicle was losing power as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all informed her that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the contact made an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 11/12/2012 | 67500 | ||
| My car was involved in the safety recall 12106. i found this information out via internet prior to the recall taking affect by gm. i took my car into the service dept after being stranded for several hours and having my car towed they stated it was just a bad battery and never even looked at the transmission cable and released my car to my father who is not the legal owner, never even spoke to me. the next day i was stranded again with my small children for a couple of hours in the cold. had my car towed again to the service dept where they finally looked at the transmission cable. argued with me that my car was not involved in the recall although i knew it was. i paid for it to be fixed $467.41. they released my vehicle to me several days later as they didnt have anyone for a few days to look at the car. released the first time unfixed and unsafe and not even to the legal owner which is a huge liability. i took my car to les swab and paid over $100 for a new battery that wasnt needed only to be stranded again the very next day. when we took my car in the first time we told them what was wrong due to the recall i found online and they never even looked at the transmission cable per the service manager. this whole process took about a week and a half. they did provide me a rental car for 3 days which they covered. this was a very stressful situation and no one believed me that there was a recall. recalls should really be put out asap as i happened to have this issue prior to the release date of the recall. i have filed a complaint with the bbb and have been told i should consult with a lawyer for releasing my car unfixed, unsafe and not to the legal owner. i should be compensated for my time, stress and their lack of responsibility for releasing my vehicle unsafe. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, she noticed an abnormal rattling noise coming from the engine. she also noticed that the vehicle was losing power as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all informed her that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the contact made an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 87000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated while driving at various speeds she noticed a rattling noise coming from the engine. she also noticed that the vehicle was losing power and the engine light began to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all informed her the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the contact had made an appointment with a dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. dt | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 74000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the engine overheated and the oil leaked. the contact also stated that the driver side headlight and the horn failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 74,000. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 74000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the engine overheated and the oil leaked. the contact also stated that the driver side headlight and the horn failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 74,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 74000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. the contact stated while traveling 25 the engine started to run hot and the oil leaked. the contact also stated while traveling the drivers side head light and the horn failed to work properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 74,000. rds | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 98672 | ||
| My problems started with the catalytic converter which failed and the dealer told me it was not covered under warranty which i later found out it was up to 100,000 miles. next my airbag service light keeps coming on and now my traction control comes on and my engine powers down and i slow down at a rapid rate. yesterday i was going down the interstate at 65 mph and the traction control light came on and the car completely lost all power almost causing me to crash and get hit by a tractor trailer and now it will not start. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 15900 | 1 | |
| Vehicle has stalled 3 times,took to dealer,they pulled a cruise control tc out of computer. unable to make it repeat so nothing done. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 64216 | 1 | |
| My power steering went out while driving down the interstate entering an exit ramp at 50 mph. this is the first and only time this has happened. i've now parked my vehicle and haven't been driving it. i have two children under age 4 and cannot allow them to be in that death trap. after i pulled over to a safe area, i turned the ignition off and about 10 min later on again. after that, my steering was fine. i've also had the rack and pinion replaced 3 times for a click sound that is made anytime i turn to the left or right. i've been told it could be the steering links or even the tie rods and struts. it still makes that sound. either way, all three times a certified gm mechanic replaced the rack and pinion because they were sure that's what caused the click and all my front end issues. when i had the first rack and pinion replaced, the water pump also needed to be replaced. this car is only two years old. i had the same body shop work on the vehicle each time something was replaced. i've feel jipped. i pay almost 400 a month for a car that could kill me! a definite recall needs to be done before someone kills someone else or their children die or themselves. i can't believe this thing has been under investigation for so long and nothing has been done. it's absurd. *tr | |||