Subject: | January, 2001 Bulletin Summary |
Models: | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks |
The following list is a summary of all the bulletins that were issued in January, 2001. 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 | ||
Water Pump Weep | 1996-1998 Buick Skylark; 1996-2001 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu; 1996-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero; 1996-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire With 2.4L Engine | 00-06-02-009 |
Lean Hesitation, Sag, or Stumble When Coolant Temperature is Between -6° and +20°C -- Domestic Vehicles Only (Reprogram PCM) | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Models (Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) With 4.8L or 5.3L V8 Engine and 4L60-E Automatic Transmission | 00-06-03-009 |
Transmissions | ||
Automatic Transmission 1-2 and/or 2-3 Upshift Slip/Flare, No 3rd or 4th Gear, Launch Shudder (Revise VCM Wiring) | 1996 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, S/T, M/L, G1, G2, P3 Models; 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada With VCM and 4L60-E or 4L80-E Automatic Transmission | 00-07-30-026 |
Driveline/Axle | ||
High Transfer Case Shift Effort (Replace Synchronizer Hub/Sleeve Assembly, Synchronizer Blocking Ring and Shift Shaft) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tracker With 4-Wheel Drive | 00-04-21-002 |
Steering, Suspension , Tires and Wheels | ||
Shake/Vibration in Steering Wheel, Floor, Seat at Highway Speeds on Smooth Roads (Diagnose/Balance Tires/Wheels) | 1995-99 Buick Riviera; 1997-01 Buick Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra; 2000-01 Buick LeSabre; 1998-01 Cadillac Seville (SLS, STS); 2000-01 Cadillac DeVille; 1995-01 Oldsmobile Aurora; 2000-01 Pontiac Bonneville | 00-03-10-007 |
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Install New Shaft) | 1997-2001 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1997-2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 01-02-32-001 |
Body and Accessories | ||
Misalignment of Air Intake Duct When Closing Cab (Install New Air Intake Duct Guide and Seal) | 1997-2000 Chevrolet and GMC F Model T-Series Medium Duty Tilt Cab Models | 00-08-63-008 |
Rear Door Window Inoperative (Replace Motor) | 2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models | 00-08-64-018 |
High Opening/Closing Effort or Misalignment of Sliding Side Door (Replace Center Roller Bracket and Bumper) | 1996-2000 Chevrolet and GMC G Van (Plant Code 1) | 00-08-64-010A |
Intermittent Dead Battery (Install Diode/Connector) | 2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala Police Vehicles Equipped with Emergency Rear Compartment Lid Lamp Pkg (RPO T53) | 00-08-42-011 |
SMU-Revised Heater Module/Heated Seat Control Module -- Front Replacement Procedure | 1998-2000 Cadillac Seville | 00-08-50-016 |
SMU-Revised Track and Motor Synchronization Procedure | 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre; 1998-2000 Cadillac Seville; 2000 Cadillac DeVille; 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora; 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 00-08-67-007 |
SMU-Revised Power Sunroof Motor Replacement Procedure | 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre; 1998-2000 Cadillac Seville; 2000 Cadillac DeVille; 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora; 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 00-08-67-006 |
Distortion in Outer Surface of Vehicle Glass | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-08-48-005 |
Seat Armrest Breaking (Repair Armrest Using Service Kits) | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC M/L Vans Models | 00-08-50-017 |
Navigation System Loses Road Names in Detailed Map, Turn-By-Turn Map and Voice Guidance (Update Navigation Software) | 2000 Cadillac DeVille, Seville | 01-08-44-001 |
Front/Rear Heated Seat Inoperative/Cold (Install Seat Heat Element) | 2000-2001 Cadillac DeVille | 01-08-50-001 |
General Information | ||
November, 2000 Bulletin Summary | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 00-00-89-030 |
December, 2000 Bulletin Summary | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 01-00-89-001 |
Brakes | ||
Front Disc Brake Squeal (Install New Front Disc Brake Pads) | 1998-2001 Chevrolet and GMC L-Vans | 00-05-23-007 |
SMU-Revised Park Brake Symptom Chart | 2000 Cadillac DeVille | 00-05-26-002 |
HVAC | ||
Carpet Wet on Passenger Side of Vehicle (Clean Evaporator Case Drain, If Plugged) | 1999-2000 Buick Century, Regal; 1999-2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 2000 Chevrolet Impala; 1999-2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue; 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 00-01-38-012 |
Generator Noise (Whine/Hum/Moan/Vibration) in Passenger Compartment at Idle, Slow Speeds, Decelerating or Parking Maneuvers (Replace Heater Inlet & Outlet Pipe Adapter Bolts and/or Heater Inlet & Outlet Pipe Adapter Assemblies and Heater Inlet Hose Assembly) | 1999 Buick Riviera; 1999-2001 Buick Park Avenue and Ultra; 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre; 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 99-06-03-005A |
Restraints | ||
AIR BAG Indicator Illuminated, Side Impact Module DTCs B0028, B0029, B0040, and B0041 Set (Replace Inflator Restraint Passenger/Driver Seat Side Module Wiring Retainer (CPA) At Side Impact Module Connector in Seat) | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL) | 00-09-41-004 |