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Info - November, 2000 Bulletin Summary

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

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