1999 Buick Regal
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1999 Buick Regal. Newest first.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy
The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
General motors IS recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated engine. some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the manifold IS hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2016. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Dorman IS recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Dorman products IS recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. these replacement…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2008. owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
Gm IS recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged V-6 engine. these vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold IS hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2016. until the remedy IS completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
Remedy
Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on september 8, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, gm bulb number 89024715 IS available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb IS 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Owner complaints
246 complaints8 involved a crash44 involved a fire7 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Vehicle speed control · Visibility/wiper
07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back…
07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back on and the engine seized and would not crank over. Tried 3-5 additional times to start engine, with the same outcome. Since this occurence vehicle has been left undriveable and still remains in personal driveway. Recall number: 240412
- Electrical system · Engine · Unknown or other
Weird engine noise , when switching the ignition switch sometimes delay, also dash lights and headlights also ac doesn't work and low oil , low air , and low coolant lights turn on even if all of them are full at the right level .
- Air bags
Passenger air bag light stays on all the time. Takata inflators
- Steering
August 2017', the steering began to pull very slightly left and right at all speeds but more noticeable at low speeds or when turning the wheels at a stop with a very slight clunk noise that got louder over the year. Visible inspection at my repair shop during a flat rear tire repair did not find…
August 2017', the steering began to pull very slightly left and right at all speeds but more noticeable at low speeds or when turning the wheels at a stop with a very slight clunk noise that got louder over the year. Visible inspection at my repair shop during a flat rear tire repair did not find anything worn out or damaged but suggested maybe a ball joint could be getting old enough to need replaced as it did have about 158,000 or so miles on it but they couldn't indicate if it was a ball joint specifically as there was no unusual movement or noise from one. I also checked and found no issues with any component underneath. No leaks and power steering fluid was good.then september 7, 2018', while driving around town the steering made a loud clunk steering left and really began to pull especially left. I got it home 3 miles later and put it on ramps and had someone work the steering wheel back and forth and I found the clunk IS coming from the drivers side of the rack and pinion assembly. You can literally see it jump when it clunks. After this stationary test the steering was much worse, the car was not drivable f the block with out heavy effort on the steering wheel so it IS parked until it can get fixed. Complaint history for this issue with gm vehicles in this +/- 2 year range IS alarming.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While attempting to place the gear shifter in drive, the vehicle jerked and began to shake. While the vehicle was on an incline, it failed to properly accelerate and started to shake. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While attempting to place the gear shifter in drive, the vehicle jerked and began to shake. While the vehicle was on an incline, it failed to properly accelerate and started to shake. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to penske chevrolet of cerritos (18605 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703 (562) 924-1676). But no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to boulevard buick GMC (2800 cherry ave, signal hill, ca 90755 (562) 492-1000) where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. After driving and parking the vehicle, smoke and flames appeared. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. There was a recall regarding the failure, but the contact received the notification too late. The recall information and failure mileage were unknown.
- Engine · Unknown or other
The engine caught on fire no more than 3minutes after I parked the car. The valve cover recall was repaired in 2016. Car was running fine. I just happened to go back out to the car to get my cell phone when I saw smoke. I open the hood and saw flames. I used a fire extinguisher to out he flame out.…
The engine caught on fire no more than 3minutes after I parked the car. The valve cover recall was repaired in 2016. Car was running fine. I just happened to go back out to the car to get my cell phone when I saw smoke. I open the hood and saw flames. I used a fire extinguisher to out he flame out. Now the car starts but runs too rough to even trust to drive it! Why have the recall if it was going to catch fire anyways!
- Engine
On 10/28/2016 my wife had drove the car about 3 miles to the store did some shopping for approximately 30 minutes. She returned home the 3 miles parked the car in the driveway in front of the garage and went in side. She was in the garage a few minutes later and saw smoke filling the garage. She…
On 10/28/2016 my wife had drove the car about 3 miles to the store did some shopping for approximately 30 minutes. She returned home the 3 miles parked the car in the driveway in front of the garage and went in side. She was in the garage a few minutes later and saw smoke filling the garage. She went out the back door and around the house and the car was in flames. Neighbors had all ready called 911. It took about ten minutes for the fire department to arrive. The entire engine bay and front of the car was destroyed. The paint was burned off of the garage door and blistered paint and soot on the house. The hood strut exploded and put a hole in the garage door.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. When the vehicle was placed in park and the contact exited, the vehicle suddenly reversed backwards. The driver attempted to re-enter the vehicle, but was unable to stop the vehicle and was dragged backwards. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. When the vehicle was placed in park and the contact exited, the vehicle suddenly reversed backwards. The driver attempted to re-enter the vehicle, but was unable to stop the vehicle and was dragged backwards. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and chest. The vehicle crashed into the stairs of an apartment building and then crashed into a railing. A police report was filed. The driver received on the spot medical attention from ambulatory care, but did not go to a hospital for further treatment. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence by another individual who assisted the contact. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed yet to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
- Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. The vehicle caught fire while the contact was parking in front of his house. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was engulfed in flames before the police and fire departments arrived. Police and fire reports were filed. There were no…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. The vehicle caught fire while the contact was parking in front of his house. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was engulfed in flames before the police and fire departments arrived. Police and fire reports were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and 04v375000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. While driving approximately 20 mph in march, smoke appeared from the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact walked home to call her husband. When the contact stated and her husband arrived…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. While driving approximately 20 mph in march, smoke appeared from the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact walked home to call her husband. When the contact stated and her husband arrived back to the vehicle, it had caught fire and burned to the ground. The police and the fire department were at the scene and reports were filed. There were no injuries. The remnant of the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. On september 7, 2016, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) and 99v356000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was unknown.
- Engine
On 9/1/16, the engine caught on fire while parked, turned off, and unoccupied. half the car burned--total loss. I learned shortly after that it was under recall for under hood fires--do I have any way to recover my losses from gm? I only had liability coverage, so there won't be any insurance money.
- Engine
I have the recall letter. I have been to duer speet in fremont mi 4 times and to jim winter in jackson mi. Both places told me they would call as soon as the parts came in. I have been waiting to hear from them since feb. It's a safety recall!! Does anybody care that this car should be fixed?
- Electrical system · Steering · Suspension
I called a gm motors dealer and they tell me that their IS no recalls on my car, but when I looked on this site, their IS 8 codes with the one recall I just got done not long ago!! I want my car fixed!
- Engine and engine cooling
1999 buick regal. consumer writes in regards to engine oil deposited on exhaust manifold can cause engine compartment fire recall notice. consumer seeks compensation for new vehicle after recalled vehicle caught fire. *smd
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle caught fire and smoke appeared through the vents and under the hood. The driver pulled to the side of the road and exited the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle caught fire and smoke appeared through the vents and under the hood. The driver pulled to the side of the road and exited the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
4TH engine service recall 15757 was performed at dealership on march 25, 2016. on may 13, 2016, attempted to started car which was parked on suburban street at 5 a.m. The vehicle had not been driven for several days. loud bang sound. engine ignited. flames shot out onto street surface.…
4TH engine service recall 15757 was performed at dealership on march 25, 2016. on may 13, 2016, attempted to started car which was parked on suburban street at 5 a.m. The vehicle had not been driven for several days. loud bang sound. engine ignited. flames shot out onto street surface. driver was able to evacuate and contain flames until police and fire department responded to call. battery had to be disconnected. engine casing was blown off top of engine.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact noticed a burning odor, abnormal popping sound, and black smoke from the engine compartment. In addition the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the contact's residence. The contact received…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact noticed a burning odor, abnormal popping sound, and black smoke from the engine compartment. In addition the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,011. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine
I talked to two different ladies at red lion chevy about a recall on my car. I asked for a rental to be provided and both ladies said they would give me a rental at no cost since I would be dropping the car off, they didnt know if they would get to it right away and that it could take up to 3 hrs.…
I talked to two different ladies at red lion chevy about a recall on my car. I asked for a rental to be provided and both ladies said they would give me a rental at no cost since I would be dropping the car off, they didnt know if they would get to it right away and that it could take up to 3 hrs. Reason I talked to 2 ladies, first appointment got cancel, 2ND I forgot about and 3RD was today which I went in. Kevin checked me in and I asked about the rental and it was not in the system. So he asked matt. Matt refused the rental, kevin even tried to explain to matt, but matt didnt want to lsten, just said no we dont give out rentals, and said sorry I was told wrong and walked away. Very rude. I am a very busy person and dont have time to wait hour(s) on a repair. They said they would have a rental waiting on me at no cost, and they lied about it. This IS dishonest. They wasted my time and gas. I left the lying dealership and went home with the recall not fixed. As far as I am concern, since they refused the rental they said they would provide, they refused to fix the recall. When I got home, I called the customer assistance center and they refused to help.
- Engine · Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer indicated that they did not have the tools and parts to repair the vehicle for an extended period of time. The contact was unable to determine when…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer indicated that they did not have the tools and parts to repair the vehicle for an extended period of time. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/26/16*lj *tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. When the engine was in operation, smoke appeared through the air vents. The smoke caused the contact to become dizzy. In addition, the vehicle was losing oil. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling)…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. When the engine was in operation, smoke appeared through the air vents. The smoke caused the contact to become dizzy. In addition, the vehicle was losing oil. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Engine and engine cooling
1999 buick regal. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fire
By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by nhtsa recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal GS and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the L67 supercharged…
By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by nhtsa recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal GS and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the L67 supercharged version of gm's 3800 series II V6 engine.the recalled regal GS vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it IS possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.during this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.to correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.this remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.the action taken by gm IS sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles IS low.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.see document file for additional information regarding this resume.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 IS closed with gmea02-030 IS closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some…
Ea02-030 IS closed with gmea02-030 IS closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
- Engine compartment fires
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10135203This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
- 10116612This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
- 10116564This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
- 10115081This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. Updated 2/17/09.
- 10026805Buick\chevrolet\gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
- 10026586Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. Csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
- 10024787L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and spark plug wire retainers for cylinders 1-3-5). Updated 7/25/2008
- 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
- 10019284ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10018133Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10017515Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added.
- 10017271ABS light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm.
- 10016464Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
- 10013192Low beam headlamp bulbs illumination reduce ability for driver to read signs when driving at night.
- 10012607Inoperative left or right fog lamp.
- 10012148New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
- 10010868Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition.
- 10010202Hvac side to side temperature difference.
- 10009950Engine intake manifold coolant leak.
- 10008493Left and/ or right fog lamp may be inoperative.
- 10008471New upper intake manifold and gasket kits.
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