Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 050601005A | 09/01/2005 | 050601005B | 10017817 | Whistle type noise coming from engine. *tt | 12/02/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 050602008 | 09/01/2005 | 10017821 | Revised radiator replacement. *tt | 12/02/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 060601014 | 01/01/2007 | 060601014B | 10021117 | L36, l67, l26, l32, la1, lx9, mn7, m15. ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area. *kb | 03/07/2007 |
| 050601036 | 01/01/2006 | 050601036A | 10019481 | Lx9 intermittent dtc/mil p0300 or engine stumble/hesitation at 5400 rpm or higher prior to transmission upshift. original not yet received. *tt | 03/16/2006 |
| 3688 | 10019449 | Rear main oil seal leak. *tt | 03/15/2006 | ||
| 060604003 | 03/01/2007 | 060604003D | 10019472 | Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, multiple powertrain control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404 and/or p0404. 06-06-04-003 not yet received. *tt updated 04-27-07. *kb | 03/15/2006 |
| 05548 | 06/01/2005 | 10017511 | Engine harmonic balancer not seated may cause crankshaft key failure. crankshaft key failure will cause damage to the sprocket and timing gears, cylinder head and valves, pistons and residual internal engine damage. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| 3399 | 3399B | 10017048 | Engine cranks but will not start. *sc | 10/21/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010845005 | 09/01/2006 | 010845005E | 627671 | Hard start, no start, stall, and/or fuel gauge inoperative or fluctuates. *yh updated *eh | 02/13/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 1 | 06/21/2006 | |
| 2005 pontiac montana sv6 automatic sliding door opens while driving, bad sensor and broke cable was replaced. *cw the consumer also stated the engine failed, which ultimately led to an engine replacement. the vehicle began shaking and misfiring. a bad plug and the stabilizing bar links were replaced. the undercarriage was cracked which was causing a loud knocking and thumping sound under the vehicle. the consumer also had the seats replaced with an after market leather kit because stains had formed on the seats due to moisture. the consumer later discovered a recall had been issued because the after market kit could cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction if the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 28000 | 12 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's headlights had an electrical issue that caused the lights to flicker and not remain illuminated. previously, the brake lights and dash lights had also experienced this issue. the vehicle had been to the service dealer twelve times, but were unable to correct the issue. updated 10/14/2006 - the dealer had replaced the alternator to try to alleviate electrical problems. the rear power windows sometime would not open or shut, the rear washer and wiper failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the wires, motors regulators, etc. bu the problems recurred. the consuemr was given a 100,000 mile warranty on the electrical system. the tires started cupping and caused serious road noise. the vehicle began to leak oil. the dealr replaced the main seal. *nm | |||