1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V196000 on 10/16/1996
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/31/1996 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
47
Defect:
The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence:
If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the covers on the front seat backs, rear seat cushion and rear seat back assemblies.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. note: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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE TSBs (51)

Bulletin:
108150A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may display a condition at 70 mph where the speedometer reads about 4 mph faster or slower than hud. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
638315
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Check gages lamp illuminates with gage reading 1/4 tank of fuel left (replace ipc cluster). *tw
Bulletin:
631218
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
A/c system flutter and/or moan noise with hvac in a/c modes. *tw
Bulletin:
677164
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
9774T65E02
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Harsh garage shift, reverse to drive, hydra-matic 4t65-e transaxle. *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
776110
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil level indicates over full (replace oil level indicator tube assembly). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
731207
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Intermittent a/c system thump noise on initial start up from front passenger side floor panel (replace accumulator). *tw
Bulletin:
970501735019
Component:
033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Summary:
When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc
Bulletin:
970501777160
Component:
105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
Summary:
Experiencing harsh engagement from reverse to drive. *yc
Bulletin:
971101739015
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Comments on insufficient range of the keyless entry system. *yc
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
971101731615
Component:
152000 seat belts:rear
Summary:
Condition with outer rear seat belts are difficult to fasten. *yc
Bulletin:
970801777155
Component:
105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
Summary:
Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
9709016116A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc
Bulletin:
9709017160A
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with harsh garage shift reverse to drive. *yc
Bulletin:
97080177715F
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
738325
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Customers may complain that the fuel gauge remains on "full" too long. *tt
Bulletin:
98777155A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. *yc
Bulletin:
98848301
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Comment that the vehicle's compass display is too dim, has an uneven display or no display. *yc
Bulletin:
98833005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
Bulletin:
98831519
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Rear compartment lid difficult to close. *yc
Bulletin:
877175
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some comments on vehicle surge. *yc
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
9874T60E04
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience vehicle surging at 72 to 89 km/h ( 45 to 55 mph ). *yc
Bulletin:
832006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
Bulletin:
010601007
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
Bulletin:
010601008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
010601007A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt
Bulletin:
010730032B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
010601008A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
000730002B
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt
Bulletin:
020730014A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
040601017
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
010844005A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
Bulletin:
050604058
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
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:
PI1217
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
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:
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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