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Info - January, 2001 Bulletin Summary

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

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