2002 Chevrolet Cavalier technical service bulletins
444 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR)...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
- This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to...
- Equipment
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment
- Engine
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Engine
- Equipment
- Engine and engine cooling
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Equipment: electrical
- Electrical system: software
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly...
- This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
- Electrical system: software
- Steering
- Electrical system: software
- Engine
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that general motors and...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin provides information on Behavior of Non-Upgraded OnStar Equipped Vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that...
- OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
- Electrical system
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of...
- This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement...
- Engine and engine cooling
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster...
- This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
- This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface...
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered...
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Electrical system: software
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- Electrical system: software
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Equipment
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using...
- Electrical system
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update...
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer...
- This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer...
- Electrical system
- Engine and engine cooling
- This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar...
- This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to...
- This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key...
- This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing...
- This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent...
- Service brakes
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris
- Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Information on 4T40-E (MN4) and 4T45-E (MN5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body...
- Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver...
- Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent...
- Parts update - timing chain tensioner design change
- Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage
- Clutch pedal stays to floor
- Information on transferring original fuel rail to goodwrench engine
- M86/M94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver...
- Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation
- Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation
- Fuel tank is hard to fill
- 4T40E or 4T45E will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes
- Vehicle will not move in either direction
- Service engine soon (SES) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- Cruise control shuts off when the hazards are switched on
- Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold)
- Transaxle or transmission slips, won't shift, no reverse, 2ND, 3RD or overdrive, erratic shifts
- Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor
- Squeaking noise in front end on turns
- Vehicle hesitates, no start, lack of power, low fuel pressure
- Left outside breakaway mirror inoperative
- Front suspension noise on turns
- Crank no start, low or no fuel pressure
- Engine idle flare when the clutch is depressed
- Emission label - replace - vehicle emission control labels that are wrinkled, damaged, or completely missing
- Information regarding clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning
- Momentary reduction of power steering ps assist on initial start up with low ambient temperatures
- Clunk noise from front end during low speed turns or maneuvers
- New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure
- Special policy adjustment 04008 - air cleaner cover - replace
- Special policy adjustment - air cleaner cover - replace
- Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components
- Powertrain control module (PCM) will not properly communicate certain on-board diagnostic test result...
- Clutch pedal buzz or vibration
- Sunroof will not open or close completely due to the sunroof motor
- Clutch pedal stays to floor repeat slave cylinder fail
- Front suspension steer noise smooth road turns
- Replacing a 02 or 03 2.2L L61 with a 04 2.2L L61 engine replacement
- 4T40E, 4T45E change in appearance of forward, second and reverse clutch wave plate
- Sunroof supplemental information to 03-08-67-009
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Engine will crank but not start, also makes noise while cranking
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion
- Service engine soon light with diagnostic trouble code P0130, P0134 and/or P0135
- High idle when clutch is depressed
- Guidelines for cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement on the L4 ecotec engine
- On-board diagnostic system software upgrade - OBD system improvements
- False code B3785
- Cng equipped vehicles may require crank times up to 6 seconds when starting on cng
- Neutral flare and/or RPM flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (SES) light...
- Jammed sunroof that will not open or a close completely
- Clunk noise from front end during low speed turns or maneuvers
- Wheel squeak on vehicles with 14 and 15 inch wheel covers
- Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes P0716 and / or P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758,...
- Momentary reduction on power steering (p/s) assist on initial start up with low ambient temperatures
- Right front speaker rattle
- Right front speaker rattle
- The body control module (BCM) may set a false code of B3785
- Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning...
- Mirror vibrates at highway speeds
- Transmission slips in 4TH gear, stuck in 2ND gear or ses/tcs light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes...
- Rattle or buzz from the right front speaker
- Coolant lose, evidence fluid on the garage floor, etc., or coolant warning light coming on
- This vme message concerns a cylinder boreliner tool now available for the L61 2.2 liter engine
- This vme message is a water pump replacement due to a known cam driveline
- Carpet wet on driver's side
- New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure
- Rattle/knock noise when turning while driving over rough roads
- Enable or disable remote keyless entry (RKE) radio personalization feature
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs
- Clarification of service bulletin 02-08-44-012
- Proper installation instructions for the high mounted stop lamp that is integrated in the rear spoiler
- Complaints that are root caused to the fuel module and complaints of gauge accuracy that are root caused...
- Service engine soon (SES) light on and/or traction light illuminated, and the automatic transmission...
- Inoperative manual outside rearview mirror(s)
- Intermittent condition of a momentary reduction in power steering assist at startup
- Rattle noise from front center of dash area
- Throttle cable rattle noise heard in the front of dash area, most noticeable at the center defroster duct
- Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance
- Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for...
- Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4T65-E, 4T40-E, and 4T45-E transaxle/transmission
- Rattle, creak, popping type noise from front of vehicle when turning
- Knocking rattle noise when turning and driving over bumps
- Rattle / knock noise when turning while driving over rough roads
- Squeak type noise coming from front or rear wheels
- Service engine soon light on intermittently and diagnostic trouble code P1441 stored
- Air conditioning may be inoperative or may operate intermittently, engine hesitation/surge
- Subject regarding revised DTC P0327 - this bulletin is being issued to revise step 3 of DTC P0327 in the...
- Subject regarding service engine soon (SES) light illuminated, DTC P0440 set 9REPLACE fuel tank...
- Remote keyless entry key fob radio personalization feature enabled (turned on) or disabled (turned off)
- Information regarding new pag oil released for certain vehicles including all 2003 passenger cars and trucks
- A customer may complain about an inoperative air conditioning system or a hesitation misfire under...
- This message covers vehicles with the manual transmission and a complaint of clutch will not release...
- Concerns with service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble code P0440 code set
- This service is regarding a wire routing issue that CAN lead to service engine soon lamp activation and...
- Customer satisfaction program - engine cylinder bore liner
- A customer may complain about a loud cluk on accel or decel with the noise emanating from the front...
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the front suspension fastner tightening specifications
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon (SES) indicator is illuminated and that while the...
- Customer complaints of low clutch pedal reserve or clutch pedal sticks to the floor
- Customers may complain on a drone noise coming from the engine area
- Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code P0140
- Some customers may comment that they would like the radio key fob personalization turned on or off
- Subject regarding oil filter leaks
- Subject regarding proper repair for fuel gauge inaccuracy complaints
- Some customers may have a comment of the vehicle being difficult to fuel or that the fuel gauge reads low...
- Some customers may complain on a grinding or rattle type noise coming from the transmission
- Subject regarding availability of new micro 64 electrical terminals for wiring repairs
- Information on diagnostic trouble codes P0753, P0758 and P1860
- Customers may comment that the engine lags power, stalls, won't start or is hard to start
- Subject regarding engines exhibiting diagnostic trouble code P0141 with no prior repair attemps
- Subject regarding product feedback request with 2.2L LN2 engines exhibiting an oil filter leak
- Subject regarding false diagnostic trouble code P0116
- Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions setting diagnostic trouble code P0716, 717, input...
- Some customers may comment that road noise CAN be heard from the rear of the vehicle primarily on wet road...
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk type noise especially felt in the steering wheel while turning
- Information regarding fuel filler door recessed into quarter panel
- Some customers may complain that the service engine soon (SES) indicator is illuminated with harsh...
- Vehicles may experience an inoperative cigarette lighter
- Customer complaint of extended crank time
- Customer concern of premature fog lamp failure
- Subject regarding highline pressure after an overhaul of the transaxle when using overhaul kits
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes such as rough running, miss fires or a no start condition
- Subject regarding correct post converter or rear oxygen sensor usage
- Subject regarding power train control module replacement
- Subject regarding front oxygen sensor connector retention
- Information on vehicles exhibiting manual transmission gear noise
- Subject regarding PCM connectors may not be fully seated to the PCM
- Some vehicles new pop out cigarette lighter may cause failure to the 20-AMP fuse for the cigarette lighter...
- Some vehicles may experience problems where the cd's will not be accepted or will not eject from the cd player
- Subject regarding radio won't accept cd
- Certain vehicles, with either the LN2 or L61 engines, have software that does not allow the tech 2 to...
- This message is about a flase diagnostic trouble code, P1683, which is the ignition off timer performance
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