| Make: |
Model: |
Year: |
| Buick |
Regal |
2001 |
| Complaints: |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE SHIFTER BOOT
IN VEHICLES WITH FLOOR SHIFTS. *TT |
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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TILT STEERING COLUMN STICKING
IN PSOTION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING WATER INTRUSION INTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING
HARNESS. *YH |
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SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT ON ONE OR SEVERAL DELAYED SHIFTS, SLIPS, FLARES
OR EXTENDED SHIFTS DURING COLD OPERATION. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE
A CONDITION WHERE THE FOURTH CLUTCH IS BURNT UP. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE TIME IT TAKES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR
GLASS TO DEFOG. *SLC |
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SOME VEHICLES HAVE EXHIBIT THE TILT STEERING COLUMN LOCKING. *TT |
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PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT |
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ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE BODY
GASKET, OR AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A LOW ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL AND HIGHER ENGINE |
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INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE
OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, SES LAMP ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES P0756 AND P0757. *SLC |
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INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *SLC |
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INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OIL
SEAL, A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. *SLC |
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PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG INFLATOR
- PART 1. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK OR
OPERATES SLOWLY. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OIL
SEAL, A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. *SLC |
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OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E
OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE
THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING |
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING WIND NOISE FROM THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
AREA. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR
BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING.
*YH |
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SUBJECT REGARDING POOR RADIO RECEPTION WITH OR WITHOUT REAR DEFOGGER
OPERATION, NORMALLY WITH THE RADIO TUNED TO AM AND UNDER 800 KILOHERTZ.
*TT |
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GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES
THAT DO NOT MEET THE PULL TEST REQUIREMENT. *JB |
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A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TILT STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKING IN
THE NUMBER FOUR OR FULL UP POSITION. *TT |
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VEHICLES WITH THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING AND WITHOUT THE U20
CLUSTER WHICH IS THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC
AIR CONDITIONER DISPLAYS THE CELSIUS AND NOT FAHRENHEIT. *TT |
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND
/ OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT |
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LEFT AND/ OR RIGHT FOG LAMP MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *MJ |
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INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE 2001 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INPUT SUN GEAR THRUST BEARING. *SLC |
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CUP HOLDER MAY NOT RETAIN CUPS. *TT |
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CENTER CONSOLE AND/OR ARMREST STORAGE LID WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DUE
TO A BROKEN LATCH. BOTH LATCHES ARE SERVICE SEPARATELY AND AVAILABLE
THROUGH GM SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
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A/C ON LED INOPERATIVE OR APPEARS TO TOGGLE ON AND OFF. ALSO INCLUDING
2005 BUICK CENTURY AND 2005 BUICK REGAL. *MR |
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RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT
OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE 2001 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INPUT SUN GEAR THRUST BEARING. *SLC |
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CONCERNS WITH RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
*TT |
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND
/ OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE
FRONT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER 30 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT
OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT |
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING A LOOSE OR RATTLE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT
DOOR. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDER FROM THE REAR DOOR
SILL PLATE, LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC IF THE OPR VALVE IS CAUSING
THE LEAK AIR TO BE HEARD EXITING THE RUBBER DUMP HOSE, WHICH IS LOCATED
ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES WITH THE SUPERCHARGED 3800 ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD
START OR EXTENDED CRANK. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS.
*TT |
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 SET, WATER
IN AIR PUMP. *TT |
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B 1001 IN BCM AND/OR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
(PCM) SPEAICAL PROCEDURE. *MJ |
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REGAL LOWER ROCKER MOLDING AT QUARTER PANEL AVAILABILITY. SERVICE
VME. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR
IS ILLUMINATED AND THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION
SHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY HARSH. *TT |
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POWER SEAT ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT |
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GM POWERTRAIN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING 4T65E TRANSMISSIONS
WITH A WHINE NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TT |
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GM POWERTRAIN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING CODES P0716
/ P0717 ON THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CODES P0741, P0742 - THIRD
REUEST FOR INFO. *JB |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO FORWARD, DELAYED FORWARD, OR THE TRANSMISSION
MAY LOCK UP IN REVERSE INTERMITTENTLY, SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE
WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE INTERMITTENTLY. *SLC |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CARPETING IS SEPARATING FROM,
OR COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REAR DOOR OPENING SILL PLATE MOLDING.
*TT |
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POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE
INOPERATIVE. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A WIND RUSH NOISE COMING FROM ONE OR
BOTH OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. *TT |
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THE RIGHT PIECE OF BRIGHT TRIM ATTACHED TO THE LOWER ROCKER MOLDING
IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEEN A FREQUENT FAILURE.
*TT |
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MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH
IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS.
VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2000-2001 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. *TT |
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ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE BODY
GASKET, OR AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD TO
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A LOW ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL AND HIGHER ENGINE |
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CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS,
FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON NEW THROTTLE BODY GASKET. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING A CLUNK OR POP NOISE IN THE LEFT FRONT FOOT
WELL AREA. *YH |
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INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INOPERATIVE (FUEL GAUGE
OR PRNDL), ENGINE NO CRANK OR START WITH THE SECURITY LIGHT ON, CANNOT
REMOVE THE TRANSAXLE SELECTOR LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION; OR SES,
ABS, OR TCS WARNING LIGHTS ON. |
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THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH
GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT |
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THE VME MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW PRODUCT FIELD
ACTION REGARDING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT
LEAK. THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD THROTTLE
BODY GASKET OR AT THE UPPER |
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NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT |
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, ESPECIALLY
FUEL GAUGE OR PRINDEL, INTERMITTENT ENGINE NO CRANK OR NO START WITH
A SECURITY LIGHT ON, CANNOT REMOVE THE TRANSAXLE SELECTOR LEVER FROM
THE PARK POSITION, AND SCS, A |
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POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE
INOPERATIVE. *TT |
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0650 SET AFTER PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE) REPLACEMENT. *TT |
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ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT |
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INTERMITTENT SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES), ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION
CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) LAMP ILLUMINATED, ENGINE NO CRANK/NO START, VARIOUS
INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER INTERMITTENTS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) U1000, U1016, B |
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION;
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START
CONDITION; VARIOUS EL |
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0650 SET AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
(PCM) REPLACEMENT. SIT BULLETIN 1413730. *TT |
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WHEN USING VOICE RECOGNITION DIALING, SOME NUMBERS OR COMMANDS MAY
NOT BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE SYSTEM ESPECIALLY THE NUMBER TWO (2). *TT |
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THE CURRENT BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH,
OR MINIMUM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION, FOUND IN THE PAST SERVICE MANUAL
APPLICATIONS ARE INCORRECT. PLEASE USE CORRECT INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS.
*TT |
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT |
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OR
HEADRESTS INCREASES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. NLM |
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3.8L ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT |
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALLING OR DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE P0141. *SLC |
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THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE
MANUAL. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TILT STEERING WHEEL BINDING IN THE FULL
UPWARD POSITION |
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY BEING INOPERATIVE
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SET OR RESUME SPEED. *SLC |
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REPLACEMENT OF A BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) OR IGNITION SWITCH DUE
TO LACK OF IGNITION ONE OR IGNITION ZERO VOLTAGE. GM VOICEMAIL LOG.
*TT |
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS
FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT |
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ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE
OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT |
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SERVICEABLE POWER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS.
*TT |
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LOSS OF COOLANT, MILKY COLORED OIL. *TT |
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PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR THE SIDE MPACT AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR
- PART 2. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING, ESPECIALLY
FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
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CONCERNS WHERE THE CARPET PULLS OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATE ON THE
LEFT OR RIGHT REAR FOOT WELL AREA. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN SEAT BELT BUCKLE CORRECTIONS
AND CLARIFICATION. *JB |
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CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT DO NOT MEET THE
PULL TEST REQUIREMENT. *JB |
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SUBJECT REGARDING FALSE TIRE INFLATION MONITOR SYSTEM (TIM) MESSAGE/LAMO
ILLUMINATION (INSTALL NEW ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE-
EBTCM).*JG |
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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TWO DIFFERENT CONDITIONS WITH
THE TILT STEERING COLUMN STICKING THE EXTREME UP POSITION AND / OR
STICKING IN THE NO.4 POSITION. *TT |
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CONCERNS WITH TILT SETTERING COLUMN STICKING IN POSITION AND UNABLE
TO RELEASE. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON WIND NOISE OR A WHISTLE AROUND THE MIRRORS
ON THE FRONT DOORS. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SEAT, ENGINE
WILL NOT START. *SLC |
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SUBJECT REGARDING SIR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B0041 WHICH A LEFT
FRONT DRIVERS SEAT OPEN DEPLOYMENT LOOP OR B1001 OPTION CONFIGUARTION
ERROR. *TT |
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WITH THE AC ON, LED APPEARS TO TOGGLE ON AND BACK OFF IN ONE UNIQUE
CONDITION. THIS CONDITION IS THE HEADLAMPS ARE ON, INSTRUMENT PANEL
LAMPS ARE DIMMED TO THE LOWEST EXTREME, DAYTIME CONDITIONS AND THE
REAR DEFOG BUTTON IS TURNED ON AND O |
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE.
*TT |
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INFORMATION ON REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE
STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT |
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SUN VISORS MAY NOT STAY IN INTENDED POSITION. *TT |
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MANUAL DUAL ZONE FAN AND MODE KNOB REPLACEMENT. SERVICE VME. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RKE KEY FOB WILL NOT FUNCTION
UNLESS THEY ARE CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE. THE RANGE OF THE RKE SYSTEM
IS SOMEWHAT LESS THAN DESIRABLE, 2-3 FEET (LESS THAN 1 M) IN SOME
CASES, BEFORE SYSTEM WILL FUNCTION. |
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR |
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BROKEN CONSOLE OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LATCH. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR
IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE TIRE INFLATION MONITOR SYSTEM. *YH |
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INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH |