Subject: | November, 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 November, 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 | ||
Battery Testing Using Essential Tool J 42000 Battery Tester | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 00-06-03-008 |
Engine Hesitates, Stalls and/or Will Not Start (Replace Modular Fuel Sender Strainer) | 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, Malibu; 2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire; 2000 Toyota Cavalier | 00-06-04-044 |
Engine Noise (Replace Belt Tensioner) | 1999-2001 Chevrolet Tracker With 2.0L Engine | 00-06-01-022 |
Exchange Program for 2001 Model Year | 2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and G Light Duty Models; 2001 Chevrolet and GMC B7, C6, C7 Medium Duty Models With 8.1L Engine | 99-06-01-002E |
Information on Engine/Balance Shaft "Rattle" Noise | 1992-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, S/T, M/L, G and P Models; 1992-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada With 4.3L V6 Engine | 00-06-01-023 |
Howl Type Noise from Engine (Replace Cooling Fan Clutch) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tracker With 2.0L Engine | 00-06-02-007 |
Exchange Program for 2001 Model Year | 2001 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500 Models | 00-06-01-024 |
Correct Oil Filter Usage on Duramax 6600 Diesel Engine (RPO LB7) | 2001 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 Models With 6.6L Engine | 00-06-01-025 |
Engine "Ticking" Sounds (Install Baffles into A.I.R. Hoses) | 1998-99 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, G and P Models With 5.7L V8 Engine and California LEV Emissions | 00-06-04-045 |
Engine Tick Noise (Purge Air from Valve Lifters) | 1999-2001 Chevrolet Tracker With 2.0L or 2.5L Engine | 00-06-01-006A |
Transmissions | ||
Allison Automatic Series 1000 Transmission Exchange Program (Early Concern Detection) | 2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 2500/3500 Pickup Models With Allison Automatic Series 1000 Transmission | 00-07-30-017 |
High Effort Required to Turn Ignition Key and Remove Shift Lever from Park Position (Replace Transmission Shift Control Cable Assembly and Fasteners) | 2000 Chevrolet Impala; 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 00-07-30-018 |
SES Light Illuminated, DTC P1870 - Transaxle Component Slipping (Replace TCC Solenoid) | 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier; 2000 Pontiac Sunfire With 3T40 Automatic Transaxle | 00-07-30-019 |
Steering, Suspension , Tires and Wheels | ||
General Motors Tire Warranty | 1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (except Saturn models) | 00-03-10-003A |
Changes to Tire Pressure Monitor (RPO UJ6) and Reprogramming Instructions | 2001 Cadillac DeVille, Seville | 00-03-10-004 |
SMU - Revised Lower Control Arm Removal/Installation Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications | 1997-2000 Chevrolet Malibu; 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 00-03-08-003 |
Wheel Pressure Sensors Unable to be Reprogrammed After Tire Replacement | 1997-2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 00-03-10-005 |
Body and Accessories | ||
Driver's Bucket Seatback Movement During Braking (Replace Seatback Recliner Assembly) | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup (Silverado and Sierra) and Utility (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) Models | 00-08-50-014 |
Rear Lift Gate Will Not Come Off Secondary Latch Position (Install Rubber Bumper) | 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 00-08-64-013 |
Rear Quarter Trim Gaps to the B Pillar (Insert Screw) | 1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro (coupe); 1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird (coupe) | 00-08-110-004 |
SMU - Revised Tool Information, Procedures and Labor Times in Body Rear End | 2000 Buick LeSabre | 00-08-66-004 |
Intermittent Operation of Remote Keyless Entry System (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster) | 2000 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo | 00-08-52-004A |
Stop/Tail Lamp(s) Inoperative or Intermittent and/or Water in Lamp (Replace Circuit Board/Gasket and/or Lamp Assembly) | 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 00-08-42-007 |
Clunk/Pop Noise From Front of Vehicle (Shim Rear Frame/Cradle Mounts) | 2000 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo | 00-08-61-003 |
SMU - Revised Console Trim Plate Removal Procedure | 1998-2001 Cadillac Seville | 00-08-49-012 |
SMU-Addition of Fog Lamp Aiming Procedures | 1998-2000 Cadillac Seville; 2000 Cadillac DeVille | 00-08-42-009 |
Change to Part Number for Console Mounted Shift Indicator Bulb | 1998-2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 00-08-42-008 |
Re-establishing Communications with OnStar® Center After Battery Disconnect | 2000 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra; 2000 Cadillac Catera, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville; 2000 Chevrolet Venture; 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, Silhouette; 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, Montana; 2000 Cadillac Escalade; 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, S/T Models (Blazer, Denali, Enjoy, Jimmy, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL); 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 00-08-46-004 |
Repair Kit Available for Rear Quarter Trim Panel | 1992-2001 Cadillac Eldorado | 00-08-110-005 |
Top of Instrument Panel (I/P) Warped Rearward of Defroster Outlet (Replace I/P Extension Panel) | 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 00-08-49-014 |
Elimination of Short Method (Short Cut Method) for Stationary Glass Replacement | 2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-08-48-003 |
General Information | ||
Elimination of Second Valet Key | 2001 Buick Park Avenue; 2001 Cadillac DeVille, Seville | 00-00-89-026 |
The Importance of Chassis Lubrication | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-90-001 |
Eliminating Unwanted Odor in Vehicle | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-027 |
November, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates | 1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-025 |
HVAC | ||
Refrigerant Dye Added to A/C System at Assembly Plant | All 2001 Passenger Cars | 00-01-38-009 |
Proper Positioning of Lower Radiator Baffle When Diagnosing Poor A/C Performance | 2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL) | 00-01-38-010 |