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 | |
| 050604002 | 01/01/2005 | 10013475 | Whistle noise on light acceleration. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 11062003 | 11/06/2003 | 10013142 | Intermittent stall rough idle engine misfire. *eh | 04/08/2005 | |
| 030601018 | 07/01/2004 | 10012103 | New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure. this service bulletin replaces 030601018a. *eh | 02/11/2005 | |
| 3114 | 01/01/2004 | 10009973 | B1327 diagnostic missing. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Gm: the engine will not start. the engine cranks and sounds like it's going to start but then stops cranking. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 3709 | 10019420 | Supplement to engine replacement instructions for part number 12607031. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 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 | |
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 3014 | 01/01/2004 | 10008776 | Stall, hesitation, stumble with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040604014 | 04/01/2004 | 040604014A | 10008666 | No start or immediate stall after start. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01527 | 01/01/2004 | 10005464 | A whistle type noise coming from the engine. sit bulletin 1406534. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01525 | 01/01/2004 | 01525A | 10005461 | Engine stall hesitation stumble with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 01528 | 01/01/2004 | 10005465 | Intermittent stall, rough idle, misfire or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300. sit bulletin 1406556. *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 | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 42500 | 1 | 09/15/2003 |
| I have a 2004 alero gls with 43,200 miles on it. at 42,500 the coolant light came on so i checked and the overflow tank was empty. when i went for an oil change they filled it and 2 days later it was empty again. there was no coolant on the ground or in the engine compartment anywhere. i brought it to the dealer who filled it again and 2 days later it was empty. since this started a loud tapping sound started when the car is cold first thing in the morning and when the car heats up it stops. it doesn't happen again until the next day. i brought it back again to the dealer and after they checked it out they told me that it was the intake manifold gasket that was leaking and needs replacing. after much research i find that this is a known problem. even talking to other mechanics who work for other repair shops tell me it is a know fact that this engine has a problem with intake gaskets. the leak just started out of nowhere and it needs to be fixed. i cannot afford to fix it, nor do i feel it is my responsibility to pay for it. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 20000 | 6 | |
| Dt: beginning in november 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 oldsmobile alero. when the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. the consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. the vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems.. when the vehicle had 20,000 miles it had to have the rotors turned and brake shoes replaced. the brakes were still making a humming noise. the dealership could not figure out why the vehicle was having problems with the air bag light or with the brakes.*ak the cruise control, door panels, windows were inoperative. the transmission or front axle seal was leaking, the blinkers were blinking too fast, the windshield was leaking, the carpet lining was coming out of the trunk, the engine made a knocking noise, the back trim around the seats didn't fit properly, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuse box was replaced. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| I was driving down the road in rush hour going approx. 55 mph and my car completely shut off, the gauges shut down, lost power steering. had to pull off the road as safely as possible, place vehicle in park and restart car. my car has shut down previously to this incident and feel as though it needs serious investigation. i could have been on the highway and been killed. this also has happened when in a spin out as well though this particular incident was random. *tr | |||