Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 610 | 10/01/2004 | 10015768 | Engine idle flare when the clutch is depressed. also low speed engine decel stall when coming to a stop. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 050601002 | 01/01/2005 | 10013471 | Engine failure due to water ingestion hydro lock. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 050601003A | 08/01/2005 | 050601003B | 10013473 | Higher than expected oil consumption blue smoke on acceleration. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| 030601018 | 07/01/2004 | 10012103 | New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure. this service bulletin replaces 030601018a. *eh | 02/11/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 071003 | 07/10/2003 | 10003815 | This vme message is a water pump replacement due to a known cam driveline. some customers may question about whine noise coming from the front engine area. *tt | 11/03/2003 | |
| 071503 | 07/15/2003 | 10003789 | Coolant lose, evidence fluid on the garage floor, etc., or coolant warning light coming on. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 1749019 | 10019208 | Information on transferring original fuel rail to goodwrench engine. *ak | 02/17/2006 | ||
| 050604026 | 05/01/2005 | 050604026A | 10017407 | Vehicle hesitates, no start, lack of power, low fuel pressure. *tt | 11/07/2005 |
| 3433 | 3433D | 10017032 | Service engine soon (ses) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb | 10/20/2005 | |
| 05202004 | 05/20/2004 | 10013273 | Intermittent idle concerns. *tt | 04/13/2005 | |
| 030601022 | 01/01/2004 | 030601022A | 10011117 | Guidelines for cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement on the l4 ecotec engine. *tt | 01/03/2005 |
| 040604063 | 09/01/2004 | 10011046 | Engine idle flair when clutch depressed or decel stall. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| 3148 | 01/01/2004 | 10010274 | Excessive oil consumption on the 2.2l l61 ecotec engine. *tt | 11/09/2004 | |
| 3014 | 01/01/2004 | 10008776 | Stall, hesitation, stumble with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01525 | 01/01/2004 | 01525A | 10005461 | Engine stall hesitation stumble with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 030604055 | 10/01/2003 | 10004317 | Service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, misfire or roughness, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 01315 | 11/17/2003 | 10004095 | Engine misfire possible diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300 - p0304. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 3009 | 01/01/2004 | 3009A | 10008778 | Excessive oil consumption and/or black/blue smoke from the exhaust. *tt | 08/23/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 34000 | 2 | 03/20/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds or while stopped at an idle, the engine stalled without warning. afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the battery, air flow sensor, altitude sensor, and the fuel filter fitting needed to be replaced. although the replacements were made, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 12500 | 1 | |
| When stopping at a stop light vehicle stalled, and the battery light came on. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/24/2006 | 33000 | 5 | 05/07/2004 |
| I am experiencing the same issue as odi id number : 1016866, where at anytime, any speed, stopped or moving, my car's engine will drop below the normal idling speed and stall out. it will just stop! the car is moving, but the engine has stopped! this has happened several times! i've experienced this problem a couple of times in a high volume traffic area. this issue could cause serious injury or wreck, because when the engine is stopped, you loose power steering! this car is not an easy car to maneuver without power steering. i cranked the key, the car would start right up, but as soon as the clutch hits the floor and gives the engine time to wind down, it stalls again. this issue is very sporadic, i haven't been able to put a finger on what would cause the engine to stall that way. i did email pontiac's customer support and have received no regard to my email. no questions, no confirmation other than the automatic reply, no calls, nothing. i feel like we are getting shafted on this issue and i don't think pontiac is taking this issue seriously! i don't think they realize the potential danger this issue proposes! *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 1000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 50 mph muffler fell off into oncoming traffic. *ak | |||