Subject: | March, 2000 Bulletin Summary |
Models: | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks |
The following list is a summary of all the bulletins that were issued in March, 2000. It is intended to let dealerships quickly review the most current bulletins in order to better service their customers. Dealerships will be receiving this type of summary, published as a bulletin, every month.
Bulletin Title | Vehicles Affected | Bulletin Number |
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Engine | ||
Evaporative Emission Testing on Vehicles | 1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks with Enhanced Evaporative Emissions | 00-06-04-011 |
Metal Contamination in Vehicle Fuel System (Clean Fuel System) | 1994-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Models with 6.5L Diesel Engine | 99-06-04-047A |
Revised Timing Chain, Sprockets, Tensioner Installation Procedure | 1998-99 Chevrolet Malibu; 1998-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1998-2000 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire; 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1998-2000 Toyota Cavalier with 2.4L Engine | 00-06-01-002 |
Oxygen Sensor Usage and Diagnostics | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Models with 7.4L Engine | 00-06-04-010 |
Rough Engine Idle, Misfire, Possible DTC P0300 (Replace Spark Plug Boot Assembly) | 1999 Chevrolet Malibu; 1999-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire; 1999-2000 Toyota Cavalier with 2.4L Engine | 00-06-04-009 |
Enhanced Crankshaft Rear Main Seal | 1996-99 Cadillac Concours; DeVille, Eldorado, Seville; 1996-99 Oldsmobile Aurora with 4.0L or 4.6L Engine | 00-06-01-005 |
Identification of Camshaft Sprocket Design for Service | 2000 Buick Century; 2000 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Venture; 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, Silhouette; 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, Montana with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine | 00-06-01-004 |
Engine Tick Noise (Purge Air from Valve Lifters) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tracker with 2.0L Engine | 00-06-01-006 |
Rough/Unstable Idle During Engine Warm Up (Reprogram PCM) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tracker with Manual Transmission | 00-06-04-013 |
Essential Tool J 43690 - Rod Bearing Clearance Checking Tool | 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade; 1996-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, M/L, S/T, G and P Models; 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre with 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L Engine | 00-06-01-007 |
Accessory Drive Belt Squeak/Chirp Noise (Install New Double Row Idler Pulley, Generator Bracket and Serpentine Belt) | 1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro; 1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird | 00-06-01-008 |
Transmissions | ||
High Shift Effort or Hard Shifting (Install Revised Shift Cables and New Bias Spring) | 1997-99 Chevrolet and GMC F6-7 T-Series with Eaton® Manual Transmissions | 99-07-29-004A |
Revised Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal | 1999 Cadillac Escalade; 1998-99 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models; 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra); 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon/Yukon XL) | 00-04-21-001 |
Steering, Suspension , Tires and Wheels | ||
Chemical Staining of Chrome Wheels | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-03-10-002 |
Revised Wheel Alignment Specifications | 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) | 00-03-07-002A |
Side to Side Steering Wheel Movement-Bump Steer (Install New Front Leaf Spring Spacer and U-Bolts) | 1997-2000 Chevrolet and GMC B7 MD School Bus Models with 10,000# Front Axle, 11,000# Front Suspension and Ross PS | 00-02-34-001 |
Body and Accessories | ||
Cab Assist Step Cracking (Replace Step and Install Rubber Insulators) | 1995-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C6-7 Conventional Models with Single Fuel Tank | 00-08-63-001A |
Theft System Warning Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) (Reprogram the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Module) | 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora; 20000 Pontiac Bonneville | 00-08-56-003 |
Window Motor Noisy/Inoperative (Replace Motor/Regulator) | 1998-2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 00-08-64-004 |
Revised Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement Procedures | 2000 Buick LeSabre | 00-08-64-005 |
Loose Front and/or Rear Side Door Lower Molding (Replace Retaining Clip) | 1999-2000 Cadillac Seville | 00-08-111-001 |
Front Carpet Wet (Replace Water Deflector) | 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 00-08-57-001 |
General Information | ||
March, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates | 1994-2000 Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-002 |
April, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates | 1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-004 |
January, 2000 Bulletin Summary | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-003 |
February, 2000 Bulletin Summary | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-006 |
Motors Insurance Corporation (MIC) Extended Roadside Plan | 2000 and Prior Cadillac Vehicles | 00-00-89-005 |
Warranty Administration - Expediting Parts | 2000 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 99-00-84-021A |
Brakes | ||
Front Disc Brake Pulsation (Install New Brake Rotors and Pads) | 1997-2000 Chevrolet Malibu; 1997-99 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 00-05-23-002 |
HVAC | ||
Popping Sound Heard Underneath Instrument Panel When Switching From Defrost to Heat or From A/C to Defrost (Replace Defrost Valve Actuator) | 2000 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo | 00-01-38-003 |
Automatic Air Conditioning Control Operation | 1997-2000 Passenger Cars and Trucks with Automatic A/C | 99-01-39-007A |
Restraints | ||
Excessive Lateral Movement of Some Aftermarket Child Seats (Replace Rear Seat Buckle) | 1997-2000 Chevrolet Venture; 1997-2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1997-99 Opel Sintra; 1997-99 Pontiac Trans Sport; 1999-2000 Pontiac Montana | 00-09-40-001 |