1998 GMC SONOMA Recalls (4)

Campaign:
97V208001 on 11/25/1997
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
02/28/1997 - 11/04/1997
Affected:
33,973
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. an engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 14, 1997.owners who have not been contacted within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
97V218000 on 12/02/1997
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/1997 - 08/30/1997
Affected:
19,716
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. a fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. if the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Consequence:
Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
00V220000 on 08/10/2000
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
04/30/1997 - 04/29/1998
Affected:
14,279
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.
Consequence:
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
Correction:
Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 13, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 GMC SONOMA TSBs (62)

Bulletin:
98120
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a increased oil consumption. *yc
Bulletin:
98017
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit increased oil consumption. *yc
Bulletin:
98017
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Exhibiting increased oil consumption. *yc
Bulletin:
98017
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Valve rocker arm cover failed, causing oil cnsumption to increase. yd
Bulletin:
990602012A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
00032
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may experience illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light and code p0300 (general misfire), with driveability complaints of engine misfire, rough idle and hesitation. **mr
Bulletin:
98017
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign involving vehicles exhibiting increased oil consumption. *tt
Bulletin:
300800
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
010856001
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; the security lamp may be on or off; the security lamp is illuminated; the engine cranks but will not start and the security lamp is flashing; and / or the engine s
Bulletin:
990602012C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
060601
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding improved bus seat decliner assemblies, the handle on the recliner assembly is attached with a number 20 torque with a shank length of 20 millimeters. *slc
Bulletin:
220801
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg
Bulletin:
090801
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customers may complain of excessive oil consumption and having to add oil between changes. *jg
Bulletin:
270901
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg
Bulletin:
250102
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with excessive effort or breaking of the third door handle on extended cab pick ups. *tt
Bulletin:
250202
Component:
114300 electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Summary:
Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt
Bulletin:
020864007
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the third door is hard to open and/or the door handle may be broken for 1996-2002 chevrolet and gmc s/t extended cab pickup models.. *slc
Bulletin:
990602012D
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm
Bulletin:
020857004
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt
Bulletin:
020421005
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles will not move when 4-wheel drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance, transmission / transfer case slips, transmission will not upshift, slips in 4-wheel drive. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
041002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Information on over torquing or a reverse bedrail installation. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020138005
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Revised heater / vent module replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
020421005A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Slips in 4-wheel drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor. *tt
Bulletin:
01136C
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Clunk noise felt through floor pan. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
010730002C
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
Bulletin:
01727
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt
Bulletin:
01599
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
Bulletin:
01225
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
00502B
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Daytime running lamps (drls) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. *tt
Bulletin:
3046A
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt
Bulletin:
3031A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
Bulletin:
3130
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc
Bulletin:
3176A
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt
Bulletin:
3081
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
040605001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0420 set. *tt
Bulletin:
3227
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate cable slack. this includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated. *kb
Bulletin:
040603002
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh
Bulletin:
3300
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh
Bulletin:
57
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Water leak in front floor carpet area. gm tech link. *tt
Bulletin:
3777
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
4114
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Clunk noise felt through the floor pan. *kb
Bulletin:
PIP5340A
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine
Bulletin:
PIT3227J
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:
PIT3227H
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:
PIT3227M
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This 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
Bulletin:
PIT3227K
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:
PIT3227L
Component:
162510 structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:
PIP5340
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This 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 ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This 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 ce
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PI0969
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This 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 ce

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