Car Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information/Bulletin

2006-07

Colbalt, G5 -- TCC shudders

Clear adaptives

Don't replace converter, PCM, transmission or valve body

PIP4314C

2006-07

Lucerne -- Poor headliner fit in rear

Repair headliner

Don't replace headliner

PIC4189

2006-07

Lucerne -- Arm rest, insert, interface, map pocket squeaks

Install new retainers

Don't replace door trim

06-08-64-034

2003-07

ION, Cobalt, G5 -- Water leak at dome light sunroof switch

Adjust sunroof and apply lube

Don't replace sunroof module

06-08-67-019

2006-08

HHR -- Water leaks

Follow bulletin

Don't stray from completing bulletin

07-08-57-001A

2004-08

SR -- Creak/rattle from front of glass panel

Repair threads with Helicoil insert

Don't replace front sunroof glass panel

07-08-67-007

2006-08

All except Saab and Saturn  -- Replacing batteries on vehicles in dealership inventory

Maintain battery for vehicles in inventory

Don't allow battery to discharge through lack of maintenance

 

2004-09

Corvette, XLR -- Rear axle clunk and/or chatter type noise on turns

Drain and fill rear axle using Dexron LS Gear Oil

Don't replace differential clutch discs, remove any axle covers

07-04-20-002A

2004-08Aura, Malibu, Maxx -- Clunk/knock/rattle noise from front of vehicle when driving/turning over bumps at low speedLubricate intermediate shaftDon't replace intermediate shaft06-02-32-007C2006-08Lucerne --Squeak/rattle from map pocketApply adhesive-backed polyester felt to perimeter of pocketDon't replace door pad assembly08-08-110-009