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2001 Pontiac Vibe TSBs

59 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Engine

14 bulletins
10251890

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10250775

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10249579

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

10242262

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...

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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

10227056

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10209980

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10190932

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190931

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10176607

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10083489

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN.

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A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

10082869

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.

10082814

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE...

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GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

10078734

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN.

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A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

10042986

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES...

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REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

13 bulletins
11002312

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes...

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E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10244201

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10234110

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10232287

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10224820

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10222796

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10214869

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10209921

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10138200

This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...

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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.

10138191

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that...

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was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork

10137457

This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...

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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.

10137448

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that...

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was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork

Electrical

10 bulletins
11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.

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It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

10246952

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246951

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10190512

OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar stating that "We recently...

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tried to provide a software update to the OnStar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."

10097132

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP.

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TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS POWERED DOWN REMOVE POWER TO THE ONSTAR MODULE FOR FIVE MINUTES. AFTER THE POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR FIVE MINUTES, IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS WORKING RELEASE THE VEHICLE. IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS STILL INOPERATIVE CONTINUE WITH PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS.

10083900

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON...

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MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

10083898

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON...

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MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

10083484

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC...

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DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

10078735

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC...

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DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

Other

8 bulletins
11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...

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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

10245951

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.

10245950

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States

10138217

This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...

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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

10137475

This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...

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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

10137458

This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys

10083884

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN.

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THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

Tires & Wheels

4 bulletins
10244274

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

10235799

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

10138213

This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques...

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used to install wheels onto vehicles

10137471

This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques...

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used to install wheels onto vehicles

Infotainment

3 bulletins
10247681

Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.

10138218

This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged...

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radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not

10137476

This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged...

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radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
10232136

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...

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Replacement Guidelines.

10190934

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10190933

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
10201115

OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update

10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Lighting

1 bulletin
10249011

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or...

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Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
10038294

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE.

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BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE