Car Issues - Fix It Right the First Time

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Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information / Bulletin Number

2007-2009

Cobalt, G5 –Airbag indicator illuminated

Inspect wiring harness, add flocking tape when replacing SIR coil

Do not replace SIR coil without inspecting wiring harness in steering column

09-09-41-004

2006-2009

STS – Loose or cracked front door upper edge trim

Replace upper door trim

Do not replace complete front interior door panel assembly

09-08-110-017

2009

Aveo/Wave – Vehicle will not shift out of Park, inoperative IPC/dimmer switch and/or open fuses after jump starting

Replace open fuses, cluster and/or dimmer switch

Do not replace shifter, BTSI solenoid or underhood fuse block

09-06-03-005

2008-2009

CTS – Power front door glass slow, noisy

Reposition glass run channel

Do not replace window regulator or window inner weatherstrip

09-08-064-025

2006-2009

LaCrosse/Allure – Rear quarter window molding finish deteriorating

Replace molding assembly

Do not replace window

09-08-48-005

2010

Camaro – Door accent lighting-light bar inoperative or loses intensity

Check light bar attachments

Do not replace trim panel

09-08-42-005

2007-2009

AURA, Malibu, VUE – Hybrid-Tensioner Primary Accessory Drive - pulley bearing noise, spring tensioner shoulder bolt fatigue

Replace old design drive belt tensioner with new design

Do not reinstall old design drive belt tensioner

09-06-01-009

2005-2009

All Vehicles – Diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion

Disconnect affected connector, apply NyoGel and try to duplicate condition

Do not replace modules/parts without duplicating condition

09-06-03-004

2009-2010

Vibe – Rear seat belt cross buckle design

Explain proper use of rear seat belt buckles

Do not replace left and center rear seat belt buckles

08-09-40-002A

2006-2008

DTS – Brake noise/pulsation when traveling down steep grades

Replace brake pads

Do not replace rotors

07-05-23-002A

2009

Vibe – Harsh downshift after transaxle has upshifted to 4th or 5th gear

Use new Vibe programming software to calibrate PCM

Do not replace PCM

09-07-30-010A

2009-2010

CTS, DTS, Lucerne, STS – XM/OnStar antenna cover installation procedure during PDI

Follow installation procedure in bulletin

Do not incorrectly install OnStar antenna cover

08-00-89-024A

2004-2008

AURA, Malibu Maxx – Difficulty filling fuel tank, EVAP vent system performance

Clean EVAP canister vent valve solenoid and install screen

Do not replace EVAP canister vent valve solenoid

07-06-04-023A

2008-2009

CTS, CTS-V – Creaking noise form front seats when in reclined position

Revise recliner stop bracket

Do not replace seat assembly or frame

09-08-50-010

2008-2009

G8 – Front floor mat retainer pin missing/broken

Replace floor carpet mat retainer

Do not replace carpet

09-08-110-015

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