1997 GMC SONOMA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
97V096001 on 08/20/1997
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
586,058
Defect:
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Consequence:
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 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 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:
97V146001 on 09/15/1997
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 03/29/1997
Affected:
146,167
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
Consequence:
Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 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 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:
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.

1997 GMC SONOMA TSBs (36)

Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating
Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak
Bulletin:
990602012
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt
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:
300800
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
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:
220801
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *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:
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:
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:
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:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
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:
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:
3031A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
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:
3300
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This 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 calibr
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:
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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