17-NA-073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Vehicle report
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Service bulletins
84 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
PIP4723F
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIP4723D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
19NA273
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
17NA073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
PIC4696C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIP4723C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIP4723B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
17-NA-016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
16NA260
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
PIC4696B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIP5346
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIC4696A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
Recalls
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
PI1217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
99-08-51-007F
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
PI0281D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
PIC5913
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
130089009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIC3379D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have multiple Head Up Display issues. An issue with the Head Up Display image may not appear clear can be caused by a non-original equipment manufacturer windshield installed. Another issue that may be present with the Head Up Display is the segments illuminate intermittently this can be caused by the ambient lighting conditions. A poor or hazy Head Up Display image can be caused by Instrument Panel emit fumes that cause a film to form on the HUD lens. Technician will need to use Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol to clean the lens.
PIC-5351A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PONTIAC: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR, EXCEPT ON HIGH SETTING OR DRL'S INOPERATIVE OR HEADLAMPS INOPERATIVE RATHER HIGH OR LOW BEAMS AND THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE. *PE
08-06-04-019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
L67 ENGINE OIL SMELL OR ODOR, LEAK AT LEFT OR FRONT VALVE COVER (REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, GROMMENTS AND SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS FOR CYLINDERS 1-3-5). *NJ UPDATED 7/25/2008 *PE
010601007
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
050604058
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
709
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS REVISED. GM TECH LINK. *TT
050232003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT
010730032B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH
010844005A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
040850011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPAIRING NAPPED SEAT FABRIC. *EH
040601017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT
040601021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
01533
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE START AND STALL AFTER FUELING WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). SIT BULLETIN 1408781. *TT
1538
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC HVAC GOES TO HI BLOWER SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE SYSTEM IS IN OFF POSITION. SIT BULLETIN 1409013. *TT
3097
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC SIDE TO SIDE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. *SC
3115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK. *SC
000604049B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START CONDITION; VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES; AND / OR VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
00704A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT
030232049
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
510
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPAIRING NAPPED FABRIC-SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN UPHOLSTERED IN NAPPED FABRICS WITH DORCHESTER ON THE BOLSTER AND HONEYCOMB ON THE INSERT. *SC
57
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT
030867004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT
030730017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GRIND NOISE OR NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT
010601002A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
000730002B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT
020730014A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT
010601008A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
020235002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH TILT SETTERING COLUMN STICKING IN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT
020601014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
020730014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT
000605049A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SEAT, ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC
000730007A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
010866010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH
010842004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION STATING THAT THE HEADLAMP CAPSULE CAN NOW BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY FROM THE PARKING LAMP AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. *TT
010864001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK OR OPERATES SLOWLY. *TT
010601010A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT
010523006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT
990603007C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT
990604005A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
990730030A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT
190301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS THAT WALK UP. *TT
33
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON REPLACING SUNROOF SUNSHADE STOPS. *TT
010601008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
00138012
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CARPET ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS WET. *TT
000604049
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START CONDITION; VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES; AND / OR VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
000730002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH A HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE MAY COMMENT ON HARSH UPSHIFTS OR HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS, SOFT SHIFTS, SHUDDERS ON HARD ACCELERATION, OR SHIFTS ERRATIC. *TT
990603007B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT
990138005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A LACK OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER. *TT
990603016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SERVICE ENGINE SOON / GENERATOR LIGHT ON, ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY, WILL NOT START OR QUITS. *TT
990730030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
990603007A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT
990603007
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT
990851004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT PAINT CHIPPING ON REAR COMPARTMENT DECK LID AT OUTBOARD END OF REAR SPOILER. *TT
990866006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WATERLEAK AT UPPER CORNERS OF DECK LID HEM FLANGE. *TT
990232003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. *TT
990604005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
99086300
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT EDGE OF THEIR DOOR COMES IN CONTACT W/ THE FRONT FENDER OR PULLS THE FRONT FENDER INWARD. *TT
831704
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
839607
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMMENTS ON SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL STATIONS OR CROSS TALK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS WITH SEVERAL STRONG AM STATIONS. *YC
98059
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON ENGINE MISFIRE - INSPECT/ REPLACE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE. *YC
3180
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON A CHUGGLE, SURGE, MISFIRE CONDITION. *TT
4615
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ
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