Car Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time (new issues in bold)

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Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information/Bulletin

2005

Chevrolet Corvette w/Navigation Radio - FM Radio Static or No Reception

Have customer test radio when condition occurs by switching from FM to AM and back to FM. If this clears signal, no repairs required.

Don't replace radio and/or antenna module.

05-08-44-014A

2005

Cobalt, Pursuit (Canada Only) - CD Inoperative or Radio Displays "Locked"

Reprogram U1C radio for "locked" message on control head.

Don't replace radio assembly.

05-08-44-010B

2005-2006

G6 w/Panoramic Sunroof - Potential Noise Issues

Refer to bulletin.

Refer to bulletin.

05-08-67-014

2005

Corvette - Erratic Fuel Gauge

Use new software release to add buffer to fuel sender system.

Don't replace fuel sender, fuel module or fuel tank.

05-08-49-027

2005

Cobalt, Pursuit (Canada Only), ION, HHR - Transmission Control Module (TCM) Shorted to Battery Voltage During Diagnosis and/or Service

Remove TCM harness from TCM prior to removing it from TCM holding bracket.

Don't remove TCM from bracket  without first disconnecting TCM wiring harness. Don't allow TCM to contact positive battery post .

05-07-30-016A

2005

VUE, Equinox LT/LS - Sunroof will not Close from Vent, Partly Opened, or Fully Opened Position

Replace sunroof control module.

Don't  replace sunroof module, motor or switch.

05-08-67-010A

2005-2006

Uplander, Terraza, Relay, Montana SV6 - High Effort to Sound Horn, Horn Only Sounds When Certain Spots are Pressed

Replace horn pad springs.

Don't  replace inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

05-08-54-001

2005

Grand Prix, LaCrosse/Allure - Front Brake Moan and/or Groan Noise During Brake Apply

Confirm that noise is coming from front brakes - then replace the front brake pads.

Don't  resurface front rotors.

05-05-23-006

2004-2005

Grand Prix (June built 2004, all 2005), LaCrosse/Allure (all 05) - Blower Motor Inoperative or Intermittent, Blower Speed May Drop or Blower Continues to Run After Key Off

Install 330MFD capacitor between LPM circuit to ground.

Don't  replace LPM, blower motor or HVAC control head.

05-01-39-001A

2001-2003

Aztek, Rendezvous - Window Regulators Separate from Window Motors

Use window regulator clips and procedure outlined in bulletin.

Don't  replace window regulator assemblies that are serviceable and only have broken clips.

03-08-64-015

1999-2004

All Cars and Trucks - Brake Warranty, Service and Procedures

Issue One: Refinish brake rotor. 
Issue Two: Measure for LRO

Issue One: Don't replace brake rotors. 
Issue Two: Don't measure for LRO

00-05-22-002D

2002-2005

Cars and Trucks - Multiple Driveability Symptoms/Clogged Fuel Injectors

Clean fuel injectors as described in Bulletin.

Don't replace fuel injectors.

03-06-04-030A

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