Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3447 | 10017086 | 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| 030730021 | 05/01/2003 | 10002392 | Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 020730050 | 12/01/2002 | 10000759 | Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for 2002-2003 model year 4t45e transaxles and subsequent overhaul procedures which affect 1995-2001 model year transaxles. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| 3253 | 3253B | 10017096 | Vehicle will not move in either direction. transmission may show over full. p90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. converter may be empty of fluid. *tt | 10/24/2005 | |
| 030730021A | 11/01/2003 | 030730021 | 10005579 | Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 98013 | 02/27/1998 | 600468 | Vehicles equipped with 3t40 3-speed automatic transmissions may exhibit a condition in which there is a slow or no second to third gear upshift. *yc | 05/18/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| 990730030 | 12/01/1999 | 575113 | 6089996 | Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt | 03/01/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98877166 | 05/01/1998 | 601418 | Comments on a delayed, slow or no second to third gear upshift. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| 98877166 | 05/01/1998 | 601411 | Some owners outside of the recall population may comment on a delayed, slow or no second to third gear upshift. *yc | 08/03/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 101000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 101,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 101000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that she attempted to turn on the vehicle but it failed to do so. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 101,000. pm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/13/2002 | 4 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Problems have ranged from ets buttom light on, passanger window failure to close (3times), transmission (4 times), water leakage into the interior due convertible top, acceleration andor decceleration driving dow hill, the first transmission problem was before the vehicle reached the 30,000 miles. mr | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Major slipping in 2nd to 3rd gear, sluggesh in first gear. no warning. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1997 | |
| The coolant light has continuously flashed for the past few days. the vehichle was returned to dealership in order to fix. the manual states that coolant should only be replaced at 155,000 miles or every 5 years. this is the third incident, which leads me to believe that the vehicle has a major malfunction. the previous incident, the oil was in the coolant and the coolant was in the oil. i am in the process of discussing this situation with the military legal services about my options. my vehichle should be ready this afternoon if the problem is fixed. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 06/26/1998 | |
| Transmission design allows for the vehicle to roll when releasing brake pedal on inclines. transmission replaced for this problem and slipping out of gear, however continues to roll. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/29/1999 | |||
| When vehicle reached a normal temperature it caused hesitation. vehicle has been in dealer's shop on two occasions, and had the clutch replaced between 1500-2000 miles. however, problem has reoccurred. dealer wanted to replace the clutch again. seeking help in nhtsa in this matter. | |||