Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 050604024 | 03/01/2005 | 10015008 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 040604088 | 03/01/2005 | 040604088A | 10014959 | Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 3045 | 3045E | 10013516 | Shudder or bind on truns in 4 hi. *eh updated 03-01-07. *kb | 04/20/2005 | |
| 040603001 | 02/01/2004 | 10012670 | Incorrect amp code generator. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 3087 | 3087A | 10010916 | Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking rpm. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| 3193 | 3193B | 10010647 | Excessive oil consumption. *eh | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010242 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3107 | 01/01/2004 | 10010197 | P0420 and p0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen iii v-8 engines. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 3024A | 10010076 | Gen iii engine coated piston information. *tc | 11/04/2004 |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010056 | Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 gmc denali) *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3147 | 01/01/2004 | 10009957 | Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003f. all full size trucks and utilities and hummer parts available. *tc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 01368A | 11/18/2003 | 10004165 | Coolant loss (into the crankcase). *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 030601011 | 03/01/2003 | 10001292 | Accessory drive belt whine. *tt | 04/28/2003 | |
| 020601038 | 12/01/2002 | 10000763 | Engine knock or lifter noise. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 02013 | 01/01/2004 | 02013A | 10007119 | Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen iii engines. *mr | 05/26/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| 4231 | 10021021 | Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 050601014 | 05/01/2005 | 10017409 | Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder). *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| 050604029 | 06/01/2005 | 050604029A | 10017336 | Flexible fuel (rpo l59) rough idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p0300. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 3267 | 10017155 | Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3556 | 10016942 | Hard start or extended crank time on initial cold start when using alcohol blended fuels. *sc | 10/18/2005 | ||
| 3232 | 3232A | 10014870 | 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 040601018 | 06/01/2004 | 10012143 | Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior year service usage. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040604040 | 06/01/2004 | 10012155 | Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 3056 | 10010364 | Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3038 | 01/01/2004 | 10009648 | Engine tick, rattle or knock noise after cylinder head gasket replacement on the 6.0l engine. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3055 | 01/01/2004 | 10009666 | Service engine soon light with a p0300 misfire due to misfires mainly on cylinder 7. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3087 | 01/01/2004 | 10009513 | Crank no start with no cranking rpm spark or injector pulse. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3086 | 01/01/2004 | 10009512 | Whistle noise from the throttle body area on light throttle acceleration on vehicles with gen iii engines and electronic throttle. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3040 | 01/01/2004 | 10009377 | Service engine soon light and / or reduced engine power mode due to diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1516 and/or p1518. this condition is normally very intermittent. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| 3042 | 01/01/2004 | 3042A | 10009379 | Service engine soon light and / or reduced engine power mode due to diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1516 and/or p1518. this condition is normally very intermittent. *tt | 09/27/2004 |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008781 | 6.0l lq4 vin u engine restriction. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3018 | 01/01/2004 | 10008804 | Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3024 | 01/01/2004 | 10008800 | 4.8 5.3 6.0 gen 111 engine coated piston information. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3032 | 01/01/2004 | 10008762 | Service engine soon (ses) light on with p0446 due to dust in the evap vent valve on vehicles that are operated in dusty environments, such as farming or off-road applications. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040604012 | 03/01/2006 | 040604012C | 10008669 | Vehicle with flexible fuel will not start, stalls and will not restart, loss of power, poor performance. *tt poor performance and/or fuel gauge reads inaccurate/incorrect. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 00872A | 01/01/2004 | 10007916 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak on gen iii v-8 engines equipped with an oil cooler. *tt | 07/15/2004 | |
| 00428E | 01/01/2004 | 00482F | 10007848 | Higher than expected oil consumption even after the intake bolts were replaced per 02-06-01-035. *tt | 07/13/2004 |
| 01586 | 01/01/2004 | 01586A | 10007668 | 8.1l changes in heads, bolts and gasket for for 2004 1/2 engines. various models including the chevrolet and gmc 2500hd/3500 my2001-2004 and 2001, 2002, and 2003 gmt 560. *mj | 07/07/2004 |
| 00266 | 01/01/2004 | 00266A | 10007596 | Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e transmission. *tt | 07/02/2004 |
| 01119A | 01/01/2004 | 01119B | 10007576 | Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 030604062 | 11/01/2003 | 10005559 | This bulletin is being issued to revise step 4 of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2135. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 01484 | 01/01/2004 | 10005499 | Gen iii replacement flywheel bolt holes larger than original part. the bolt holes for the crank shaft in the replacement flywheel are larger than the holes in the original part. sit bulletin 1400596. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 00969A | 01/01/2004 | 00969B | 10005469 | Engine whistle noise. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 010703 | 01/07/2003 | 10005125 | Ghost crank after the key has been released from the crank position during a cold start. gm voicemail express. *tt | 02/02/2004 | |
| 030604060 | 10/01/2003 | 10004733 | Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| 030603001A | 10/01/2003 | 030603001 | 10004304 | Starter cranks after key is released (normal condition). *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 00827C | 11/18/2003 | 10004256 | Service engine soon (ses) light on with tac module codes p1516 and possible codes p1514, p1515, p1518. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| 01415 | 11/18/2003 | 10004219 | Cam sensor connector does not fit sensor when engine is replaced. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 00634A | 11/18/2003 | 10004162 | Gen iii engine noise after hot soak restart. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 00411B | 01/01/2004 | 00411C | 10004112 | Lack of power with tac module code of p1518 reduced power mode. *tt *mj | 11/18/2003 |
| 030849009 | 06/01/2003 | 10002870 | Revised engine oil pressure gage inaccurate or inoperative diagnostic information. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 030604033 | 03/01/2004 | 030604033A | 10002860 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p0336. *tt update. to include 2004 isuzu nqr commercial models. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030604032 | 06/01/2003 | 10002859 | Check engine light on with no drivability concerns, diagnostic trouble code p0120, p0220, p1516, or p1518 set. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 030604031 | 06/01/2003 | 10002858 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p1125. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| 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 |
| 030603001 | 01/01/2003 | 10000938 | Engine starter cranks after key is released on cold start. *tt | 04/04/2003 | |
| 010102 | 11/01/2002 | 10000471 | Vehicle will not start condition. *tt | 02/27/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3203 | 10011729 | Resonance noise at idle. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 030605008B | 11/01/2005 | 030605008C | 10005576 | Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or immediately after vehicle is shut off. *tt bulletin 03-06-05-008, dated 11/01/2003 replaced. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 050604021 | 03/01/2005 | 10015005 | Revised inspection/maintenance (i/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 3119 | 01/01/2004 | 10010101 | Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| PIP3343 | 02/01/2008 | PIP3343A | 10024344 | Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 020605005A | 12/01/2002 | 020605005 | 10000726 | Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle. *tt | 03/27/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle began to lose power. he pulled to the side of the road and restarted the engine to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 85,000. | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 17 | ||
| When starting the vehicle the consumerheard a ticking noise coming from the engine. the consumer will make contact with the dealership about this issue. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 02/12/2004 | 2000 | 1 | |
| While driving over fifteen minutes consumer heard a noise coming from the engine, it sounded like dripping water. vehicle had been several times at the dealership, and dealership could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 53836 | 07/13/2005 | |
| Engine ticking on startup, lasts for 5 minutes currently - longer on cold starts or after letting the car sit overnight. progressively has gotten louder and longer in duration since reporting the failure last year to the dealership. this piston slap noise described appears to be manufacturer defect in 5.3 liter engine where shipment of engines with cylinder heads that are oversized or pistons shipping as undersized is causing warping on piston head, hence the reason why the noise progressivly gets louder and longer lasting as time progresses. original dealership has documented the report of the noise with no result or attempt to fix. customer has purchased extended warranty prior to the evidence of this failure, at time of purchase. several dealerships have directed customer to file a direct complaint with manufacturer as engine has been diagnosed that prolonged wear with the slap that is causing the ticking noise will cause serious damage to engine over time. only suggested recourse is to replace engine with 5.3 that shipped after september 2002 and was not manufactured from one of three gm plants responsible for the manufacture of the defective engines. | |||
| 1 | 03/06/2003 | ||
| The consumer indicated that gmc manufactured a large number of 5.3 liter engines with either under sized pistons or over sized combustion cylinders which resulted in piston slap. the noise is very loud when the engine is cold but after a period of 10-15 minutes the noise goes away. *la the consumer indicated that the manufacturer would issue an extended warranty to consumer's who contacted them about this problem. the consumer feels the manufacturer should either replace the engine or repair the problem. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled and lost power. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2003 | 10316 | 2 | 12/12/2002 |
| Engine shut down at 65 mph on expressway lose of steering, difficulty with brakes was nearly in an accident trying to get to side of expressway. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at california freeway at 55mph and with no warning vehicle shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2003 gmc yukon suv with a 5300 engine. the idle is very rough. the dealer says its the nature of the beast. i also have a 2003 gmc yukon xl, with the same engine and it does not do this. are they shirking their responsibilities?*ak | |||