Info - February, 2001 Bulletin Summary
| Subject: | February, 2001 Bulletin Summary |
| Models: | 2002 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks |
The following list is a summary of all the bulletins that were issued in February, 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 |
|---|---|---|
Engine | ||
Hoot/Whistling Noise at Start Up During Cold Ambient Temperature (Replace Idler Pulley Assembly) | 1998-2001 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1998-2001 Pontiac Sunfire With 2.2L Engine | 01-06-01-004 |
Higher Than Normal Temperature Gauge Reading or Overheat Condition in Cold Weather (Install Enhanced Thermostat) | 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue With 3.5L Engine | 01-06-02-001 |
SMU - Piston Pin Removal/Installation | 1994-1996 Buick Regal; 1994-1998 Buick Skylark; 1994-2001 Buick Century; 1994 1995 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica; 1994-2001 Chevrolet Lumina; 1995-2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1996-2001 Chevrolet Venture; 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu; 2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala; 1994-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1994-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1996-2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette; 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero; 1994-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Grand Prix; 1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport; 1999-2001 Pontiac Montana; 2001 Pontiac Aztek With 3.1L or 3.4L Engine | 01-06-01-002 |
Poor Engine Performance and/or Transmission Shift Quality (Reflash Engine Calibration) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC B, C and F Medium Duty Models With Caterpillar® 3126 Engine and Allison® Transmission | 01-06-04-001 |
Exchange Program for Early 2002 Model Year 4.2L Engine | 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2002 GMC Envoy; 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada | 01-06-01-003 |
Cold Engine Tick Noise (Replace Pistons) | 2000-2001 Buick Century; 2000-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, Malibu; 2000-2001 Pontiac Grand Prix With 3.1L Engine | 01-06-01-005 |
Engine Oil Level Indicator and Tube Change | 2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado, Sierra); 2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models With 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L V8 Engine | 00-06-01-015B |
"Check Engine Light" Concern - DTC P0101 Set (Reprogram PCM) | 2000 Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, Seville With 4.6L Engine | 01-06-04-002 |
MIL Light On, DTC P0141 Set (Replace Oxygen Sensor HO2S 2) | 1996 Buick Skylark; 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire With 2.4L Engine | 01-06-04-003 |
SES Light Iluminated - DTC P0147 Set, O2 Sensor Heater (Reprogram VCM) | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC M/L Van With 4.3L V6 Engine and California Emissions | 01-06-04-004 |
Increased Accelerator Pedal Effort (Replace Throttle Body) | 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) With 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L V8 Engine | 00-06-04-007B |
Transmissions | ||
Cold Shift Pattern (Normal Condition) | 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera With Hydra-Matic 4L30-E | 01-07-30-001 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Replace Ignition Switch) | 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade; 1997-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and S/T Models; 1997-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada With 4L60-E Automatic Transmission | 01-07-30-002 |
1995-2000 Summary of 3T40 Transaxle Technical Information | 1995-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1995-2000 Pontiac Sunfire | 01-07-30-003 |
Driveline/Axle | ||
Getrag Rear Drive Axle -- Revised Set-up and Measurement Procedures Using Tool J 42168 | 1997-2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 01-04-20-001 |
Transfer Case Shudder (Flush and Replace Transfer Case Fluid) | 1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC L-Van Models; 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada With NV136 Transfer Case (RPO NP4) | 99-04-21-005A |
Driveline Noise (Normal) While Operating in Four Wheel Drive | 1988-2001 Chevrolet and GMC K and T Models | 01-04-18-001 |
Steering, Suspension , Tires and Wheels | ||
SMU - Revised Fastener Tightening Specifications | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup and Utility Models (Classic); 2000 Cadillac Escalade | 01-03-08-001 |
Steering Vibration/Shudder/Moan During Parking Maneuvers on Dry Pavement (Install Power Steering Pressure (Inlet) and/or Return (Outlet) Hose Assembly) | 1995-1999 Buick Riviera; 1997-2001 Buick Park Avenue, Ultra; 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre; 2000-2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 99-02-32-007A |
Body and Accessories | ||
Rear Door Window Inoperative (Replace Rear Door Window Motor) | 2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models | 00-08-64-018A |
Front Floor Carpet Wet/Musty Odor (Replace Rear Door Water Deflector) | 2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon Denali) | 01-08-64-001 |
Window Motor Noise (Replace Motor) | 1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro; 1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird | 01-08-64-003 |
Water Inside Rear Spoiler (Remove Spoiler, Remove Tape and Add Drain Holes) | 2000-2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | 01-08-66-001 |
Whistle Type Noise from Upper Windshield/Windshield Upper Corner Reveal Molding Area (Apply Urethane Adhesive) | 2000-2001 Buick LeSabre; 2000 Cadillac DeVille | 00-08-48-002A |
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle (Replace Left Front Mount Bracket, Add Reinforcements to Frame and Bracket) | 1999 Chevrolet and GMC K1500 Series Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) | 01-08-61-001 |
SMU - Speedometer Control Unit Configuration/Replacement | 2000 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 Series Medium Duty Tilt Cab Models | 01-08-49-001 |
RH/LH Rear Door Outer Fillter Panel Falls Off/Loose Fit (Remove Material and Install Retainer) | 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora | 01-08-64-002 |
Windnoise Around B-Pillar (Add Sealer) | 1999-2001 Chevrolet Corvette (Hardtop) | 01-08-58-001 |
General Information | ||
Recommended Rear Axle Lubricant | 2000-2001 Rear Wheel Drive Passenger Cars, Light Duty Trucks and Four Wheel Drive Vehicles | 01-00-90-001 |
Warranty Parts Center/Corporate Return Program | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 99-00-89-019A |
January, 2001 Bulletin Summary | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks | 01-00-89-005 |
Brakes | ||
Clunk, Rattle Noise from Front of Vehicle (Replace Brake Pedal Assembly) | 1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu; 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Am With Automatic Transmission | 01-05-22-001 |
Brake Align System for Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Correction | 2001 and Prior Passenger Cars | 01-05-23-001 |
Revised ABS/TC Diagnostic Table | 1998-1999 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1998-1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 01-05-25-001 |
HVAC | ||
Air Conditioning Compressor Shaft Seal Replacement | 2001 Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks -- Except Cadillac DeVille, Seville Chevrolet Metro, Prizm, Tracker, Venture Oldsmobile Aurora, Silhouette Pontiac Aztek, Montana | 01-01-38-001 |
Popping Sound Heard Underneath Instrument Panel When Switching from Defrost to Heat or from A/C to Defrost (Replace Mode Valve Actuator) | 2000 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo | 00-01-38-003A |
