PIP5601C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Vehicle report
Technical 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.
PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
General Communication
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
18-NA-099
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
24-NA-098
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
16-NA-383
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
22-NA-074
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
02-08-42-001J
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PI1394B
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
17-NA-170
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10-00-89-006J
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
18-NA-073
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
22-NA-009
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
03-01-39-012A
This bulletin provides an updated repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a musty odor from A/C system, most noticeable at vehicle start-up.
17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
10-00-89-006I
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
16NA383
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
PIP5338B
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
PIP4495E
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
PIC5588D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
PIT3099P
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
PIC5491J
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS POWERED DOWN REMOVE POWER TO THE ONSTAR MODULE FOR FIVE MINUTES. AFTER THE POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR FIVE MINUTES, IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS WORKING RELEASE THE VEHICLE. IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS STILL INOPERATIVE CONTINUE WITH PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS.
PI1394A
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
16NA260
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.
000601012F
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
PIT5485B
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
PIC-5050-A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.
PIC4935E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
PIC5050A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.
PIT5389A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
PIT5485A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIP5226A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS MISSING NEEDLE BEARINGS. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE OIL DRAINS TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE BEARINGS. EACH ROLLER ROCKER HAS 66 BEARINGS.
03-08-46-004R
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
15-NA-079
OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar® hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar® system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar® module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."
02-08-42-001H
This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
PIT5264B
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
Recalls
Vehicle Recalls
PIC5588B
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
PIT4864F
Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
PIT5264
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
99-08-51-007F
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
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.
130089009
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIC5588A
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
09-09-40-001A
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE
SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
PIP-4495C
GM: THERE MAY BE NOISE COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, BECAUSE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE WHICH IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS. *RM
PIE-0012
SATURN: E109213-FUEL SMELL/ODOR OR LEAK NEAR FUEL TANK AREA *ENGINEERING INFORMATION). CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT A FUEL SMELL/ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. SOME DAMPNESS MAY ALSO BE NOTICED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE FUEL TANK AREA. *PE
000310006
INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION (RFV). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS INCLUDING 2008 AND PRIOR HUMMER H2, H3 AND 2005-08 SAAB 9-7X AND 2000-05 SATURN L SERIES AND 2003-07 SATURN ION. *KB UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ UPDATED 5/27/09. *PE
03-00-89-033
TRAILER, RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *KB UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/3/08. *NJ
SB-00-03-10-006C
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION. VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN BEFORE MEASURING TIRES ON EQUIPMENT HUNTER GSP9700 TOENSURE REMOVAL OF ANY FLATSPOTTING. MODELS INCLUDE ALL GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN HUMMERS, SAABS, AND SATURNS. *PE
070730025
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
3933
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. *KB
030089033A
TRAILER, RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *TT *SC
030524001
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SATURN REAR DRUM WHEEL CYLINDER INSPECTIONS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
020232009
POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *TT
010604016
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) TELLTALE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175. *TT
030089032
RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *TT
040604085
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) AND/OR REDUCED POWER LAMP ILLUMINATING FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE START UP IN SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0638, P1510 AND/OR P1516 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
040604008
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0135 HO2S HEATER CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE BANK 1 SENSOR 1 AND/OR DTC P0155 HO2S HEATER PERFORMANCE BANK 2 SENSOR 1. *MR THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS 04-06-04-008. *EH
990091002D
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
030849022A
FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS AN ERRATIC OR FALSE READING OR NO START CONDITION AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS DATED 12/01/03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS DATED 08/01/04. *TT
040235008
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT
040601004
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SUPPORT DURING REMOVAL OF RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY. *TT
040842001
INFORMATION ON INTERMITTENT DIMMING (FLICKERING) OF HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING-NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC. THIS MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF TRANSIENT CURRENT LOADS ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. *MN
040844015
RETURN FORM FOR COMPACT DISCS (CDS) OR DIGITAL VERSATILE DISCS (DVDS) THAT ARE STUCK IN CD PLAYER WHEN RETURNED AS A CORE RETURN. *TT
040137005
INFORMATION REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR NOISE AT ENGINE START (A/C OR DEFROST MODE SELECTED) OR AT A/C OR DEFROST ACTIVATION (AFTER ENGINE START). *TT
040601011
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE BLOCK CLEARANCE, CYLINDER HEAD CLEARANCE AND FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
040089012
SATURN FIELD PRODUCT REMINDER- VEHICLE FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME ISSUES, PARTS RESTRICTION INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL BULLETINS RELEASED IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2004. *MR
040601009
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT COVER SEAL DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. *TT
040601010
BLUE SMOKE AT ENGINE START-UP. *TT
040730020
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1811 MAXIMUM ADAPT AND LONG SHIFTS. *TT
3036
DARK RECTANGLES OR CIRCLES IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOF. *TT
3037
THUMP NOISE/VIBRATION/FLAT SPOTTED TIRES ON VEHICLE. *TT
3099
ROUTING THE LONGER TUNED POWER STEERING HOSE PER TSB 03-02-32-045. *SC
3116
SES ILLUMINATED ENGINE MISS/MISFIRE FEEL OR ROUGH IDLE. *SC
3119
NO SELECTION FIR SATURN WHEN PROGRAMMING A SATURN VEHILCLE. *SC
3120
AUX COOLANT PUMP WILL NOT CONNECT TO REPLACEMENT RADIATOR. *SC
3135
POP NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DURING HEAVY THROTTLE INPUT. *TC
030844016A
COMPACT DISCS (CDS) SKIP IN SINGLE CD PLAYER. *TT
030843005
LITTLE OR NO WINDSHIELD SOLVENT COMING FROM WASHER NOZZLES. *TT
030089025
CLARIFICATION OF LABOR CODES USED FOR REPROGRAMMING VEHICLE CONTROLLERS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 L-SERIES. *TT
030090003
OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY AND OIL FILTER ELEMENT DESIGN CHANGE. *TT
030232045
MOAN OR GROAN NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
030604043
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE LAMP ON, REDUCED POWER LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0121, P0221, AND/OR P2135. *TT
030844017
CHANGES TO THE AM/FM STEREO AND AUDIO DISC PLAYER RADIO ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MODES AND CD LOAD OPERATION. *TT
030856002
INTERMITTENT SECURITY TELLTALE ILLUMINATION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *TT
030139012
ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING AT VEHICLE START-UP. *TT
030601017
TIMING CHAIN DESIGN CHANGE AND REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT
030601019
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - REVISED ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE. *TT
030731004
BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR HYDRAULIC CLUTCH RELEASE SYSTEM INCLUDING CLUTCH ACTUATOR CYLINDER. *TT
030601014
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING THE USE OF SATURN SPECIAL TOOL J-42065 CRANK HUB HOLDING TOOL. *TT
030601015
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR REMOVAL OF THE SEALER USED ON OIL PUMP GASKET DURING OIL PUMP INSTALLATION. *TT
030604016
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL LOCATIONS ON SATURN V6 ENGINES. *TT
030844007
INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS ON NOISE HEARD THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM WHEN ANOTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT IS ACTIVATED OR USED. *TT
030853001
DEFROSTER GRILLE POPPING NOISE ENCOUNTERED DURING COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
03T03
LOOSE OR TORN SEAT COVERS. *TT
02T86
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF AUXILIARY WATER PUMP AND INSTRUMENTS TO INSTALL 2ND DESIGN HEATER INLET HOSE AND HEATER INLET ELBOW IN PLACE OF THE 1ST DESIGN WATER PUMP AND HEATER INLET HOSE. *TT
02T77
WHISTLE NOISE FROM POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING LEFT. *TT
02T62
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REDESIGNED WIPER LINKAGE AND NEW SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
00T72A
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALSS REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS BETWEEN REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND VEHICLE BODY WHEN PERFORMING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. *JG
02T49
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1441 SET IN PCM HISTORY (INSTALL NEW PCM CALIBRATION) *JG
02T50
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR BODY /ELECTRICAL VOLUME II SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING LIFTGATE RELEASE-WAGON CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION. *JG
99T55C
SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION FELT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES AT VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH (105 KM/H) *JG
02T39
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR STANDARD HVAC CONTROLLER WITH 3RD MOUNTING BOSS. *JG
02T40
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM FLOWCHART. *JG
02T42
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK, RATTLE AND POOR FIT FROM DEFROSTER GRILLE (INSTALL REDESIGNED DEFROSTER GRILLE) *JG
02T43
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR TRANSAXLE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *JG
02T44
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING NEW DESIGN LINE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOIDS. *JG
02T46
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *JG
02T48
SUBJECT REGARDING MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION OF SENSOR MEMBRANE (INSTALL NEW MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND UPDATE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION) *JG
02T26
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *JG
02T27
SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE REAR DOOR GLASS IS INOPERATIVE OR DISPLAYS ERRATIC OPERATION. *JG
02T35
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING BALANCE SHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE. *JG
02T37
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION ON NEW OIL COOLER COVER SEALANT. *JG
02C07
SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE ODOMETER READING AFTER LOSS OF BATTERY POWER. *JG
02T22
SUBJECT REGARDING WHISTLE NOISE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONSITIONS. *JG
02T16
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DESIGN CHANGE TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING, THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS, AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING O-RING SEAL. *TT
02T17
INFORMATION ON SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED.*JB
99T55B
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*JB
00T17C
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLINER SAGS OR HANGS TOO LOW AT REAR OF SUNROOF OPENING. *YD
01T01A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A VIBRATION OR BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE AT IDLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *JG
02T04
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL AND QUICK REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS GUIDE UPDATE REGARDING INCORRECT CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *SLC
02T05
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER/PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *SLC
02T06
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. *SLC
00T44A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE AND/OR THE REDUCED POWER TELLTALE COMING ON. *JG
01T55
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS. *JG
01T58
SERVICE MANUAL REGARDING SOLENOID CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC, INPUT SPEED SENSOR PERFORMANCE, AND INPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE SCHEMATICS. *JG
00T66A
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL LEAKS AND OR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. *YH
01T46
THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND/OR DECKLID RELEASE IS INOPERATIVE. *JG
01T45
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *JG
00T17B
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HEADLINER SAGGING OR HANGING TOO LOW AT THE REAR OF THE SUNROOF OPENING. *SLC
00T41A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR REAR COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA. *SLC
01T06A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE REAR FASCIA TO QUARTER PANEL IS NOT CORRECTLY ALIGNED. *SLC
01T34
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH AND DISCARD THICKNESS SPECIFICATONS. *SLC
01T39
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON BODY ELECTRICAL VOLUME I AND VOLUME II. *SLC
01T40
INFORMATION REGARDING 1ST AND 2ND DESIGN OIL FILTER ELEMENTS AND OIL FILTER CAPS AVAILABLE FOR THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE AND HOW TO DETERMINE WHICH OIL FILTER AND CAP COMBINATION SHOULD BE USED. *SLC
99T36A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE TYPE NOISE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. *SLC
99T69B
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RATTLE NOISES HEARD IN AREA OF DOME LAMP, SUNROOF, OR HEADLINER DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *SLC
99Y69N
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISES HEARD IN AREA OF DOME LAMP, SUNROOF, ORHEADLINER DURINGNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
01T33
INFORMATION REGARDING AN UPDATED PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE FOR THE CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK FEATURE. *SLC
01T32
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN 1Y570729 MAY EXPERIENCE POOR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER RANGE. *TT
01T25
THIS PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO UPDATE ENGINE COOLING FAN SCHEMATICS. *TT
01T23
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THT THE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN OUT OF THE LOCK POSITION. *TT
01T13
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS AND THEN STALLS. *TT
01T14
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AT IDLE AFTER A COLD ENGINE START IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 10 DEGREES - 30 DEGREES CELSIUS (50 DEGREES - 85 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT
01T16
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT INTERMITTENT CLICK / TICK NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
01T01
SOME LS 300 AND LW 300 MODEL VEHIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE AT IDLE AND THE A/C IS ON. THE VIBRATION OR BOOM MAY ALSO BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR. *TT
01T02
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0440 OR DTC P0455 HAS BEEN STORED. *TT
01T05
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE AND INCLUDING VIN 1Y530200 MAY EXHIBIT WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT CHATTER OR HOP ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD DURING WIPER OPERATION. *TT
99T69A
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISES HEARD FROM THE AREA OF DOME LAMP, SUNROOF, OR HEADLINER DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
00T70
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND / OR THE TRANSAXLE SHIFTS ARE HARSH OR ERRATIC. *TT
00T17A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE HEADLINER SAGGING OR HANGING TOO LOW AT THE REAR OF THE SUNROOF OPENING. *TT
00T63
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE WILL START AND THEN STALLS, ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START, OR ENGINE HESITATES UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TT
00T30A
THE DRIVER'S SIDE 6-WAY POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE. *JG
99T52A
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM SATURN RETAILER PERSONNEL OF THE SYSTEM FUNCTION AND PROCEDURE USED TO INSTALL THE TRAP-RESISTANT TRUNK KIT. *TT
99T55A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT REGARDING A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION FELT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
3295
SERVICE WRENCH AND SES TELLTALE MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND TRANSAXLE MAY SHIFT HARSHLY. *EH
3419
IGNITION KEY WILL NOT ROTATE BACK TO OFF POSITION OR SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. *TT
3648
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT
3668
TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE. *TT
3859
LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
4014
PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.