2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo technical service bulletins
469 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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
- 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 Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- 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)...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference...
- 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 service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- 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...
- This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple...
- This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and...
- 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 on key code security rules and information on GM keycode...
- 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...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- This PI was created to address XM signal performance with the sunroof open and covering the antenna.
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Engine
- Equipment
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
- Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage
- 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 wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with...
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that general motors and...
- This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
- 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: other: owners/service/other manual
- 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 Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Electrical system
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1....
- 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)
- 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 technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil...
- 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 to dealership personnel on upgrading certain OnStar...
- 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 information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
- This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
- This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to...
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
- 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 advises the technician to update the Onstar from an analog system to a digital...
- 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...
- Power train
- This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right...
- 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
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using...
- This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Electrical system
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key...
- This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and...
- Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential...
- 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 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference...
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer...
- This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
- 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 a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one...
- 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 warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and...
- This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key...
- This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent...
- This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing...
- Service brakes
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the...
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion
- 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...
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle...
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation.
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- Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Informational on 4T65-E MN7, M15 and M76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body...
- Information on 4T65-E MN7, M15 and M76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning,...
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Overview of steering system noises
- Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent...
- 4T65E transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration
- Horns having poor quality or becoming inoperative as a result of water ingestion
- Key stuck in ignition, key will not return to off position, shifter button won't release in park position
- ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes
- Tachometer and temperature gauge inoperative after IPC setup
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver...
- Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation
- ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 are found in the ebcm
- Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1L or 3.8L engines
- Clunk/bang from rear of vehicle
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Tie rod specifications revised
- Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine...
- Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction
- Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added
- Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor
- Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1ST and reverse torque...
- Instrument panel (i/p) appearance
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear...
- Whistle noise on light acceleration
- Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until start
- Service vme 01-04 vehicle equipped with 4T65E automatic transmission 4T65E transmission valve body...
- Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code P1516
- Broken console or storage compartment lid latch
- Security light on, engine will not crank, diagnostic trouble codes B2958 and/or B2960
- Paint peeling from center console upper trim plate
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Incorrect parts information for servicing the console lid or storage armrest assembly
- Gm service technical college
- Repairing napped seat fabric
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components
- Console lid or storage armrest latch replacement
- The current brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish, or minimum thickness specification,...
- Setup programming BCM for remote keyless entry
- Transmission fluid leak from reverse servo cover at ambient temperatures
- Security indicator related concern
- Loud pop or snap noise from instrument panel (i/p) in hot ambient temperatures
- Engine cranks but does not run
- A whistle type noise coming from the engine
- 4T65E transmission fluid leak from the reverse servo cover in cold weather
- Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and RPM, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)...
- XM rapid activation utilization
- IPC, tachometer, speedometer, gauge needle noise
- Diagnostic trouble code B1000
- Sir disable
- Rusty or corroded appearance on undercarriage components
- Rusty or corroded appearance on undercarriage components
- XM error on a radio display
- Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate
- No XM band after radio replac/repair or low volume on XM
- Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in BCM and/or powertrain control module (PCM) speaical procedure
- Remote keyless entry inoperative after body control module (BCM) replacement
- Console or storage armrest lid latch repair
- Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion
- 3.8L engine oil consumption
- Unable to program new body control module (BCM)
- Service vme - ip top pad to trim plate gap
- When using voice recognition dialing, some numbers or commands may not be understood by the system...
- Performance of XM radio system with sunroof fully open
- When using onstar personal calling feature, the caller cannot be heard on outbound call only
- Intermittent security lamp on
- Engine overheat and, or cooling fans inoperative intermittently
- A/c evaporator freezing
- Inoperative a/c vent louvers
- HVAC side to side temperature difference
- Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake...
- Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until starts
- 3.8L L37 L67 engine recommended sae viscosity grade engine oils
- Security indicator related concern - cars wanted until october 31
- XM radio must be tuned to channel 1 through 66 during activation attempt
- The 4T65E automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on...
- Information on new throttle body gasket
- Intermittent/constant anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
- Service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble codes P0716 and / or P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758,...
- Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning...
- Clicking/creaking noise from front of vehicle
- Reduced power steering assist, excessive steering effort, rubbing, excessive noise in passenger compartment
- This service voicemail message outlines a method to attempt repair of the air conditioner vent louver...
- This vme states that gm has decided that certain vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety...
- Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold...
- Emerging issues telecast regarding the airbag wire trap; paint flaking off seat frames; HVAC clicking; oil...
- The vme message is to provide information about a new product field action regarding a customer...
- Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold...
- Performance of XM radio system with sunroof - poor XM signal reception with the sunroof fully opened
- Programming of replacement onstar vehicle communication and interface modules (VCIM)
- Firm transmission shifts, shudder/chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine...
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs
- Loss of coolant, milky colored oil
- Driver seat trim gapping to the side impact airbag
- Driver side airbag may not deploy as designed - product safety recall to replace driver's airbag
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Driver's seat back material pulling away from side impact air bag module bezel
- Increased steering effort due to intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft boot interference
- Gap condition between the upper instrument panel (IP) pad to ip trim plate which may be objectionable to a...
- Creak or rattle type noise from rear glass
- Noise condition from the rear glass in cold weather
- XM dealer assistance line information
- Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance
- Engine frame click or snap noise during low speed maneuvers
- Power seat adjuster inoperative
- Driver seat trim gapping to the side impact airbag
- Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4T65-E, 4T40-E, and 4T45-E transaxle/transmission
- Stress-cracked windshields
- Firm transmission shifts, shudder / chuggle, transmission won't downshift on deceleration, service engine...
- Information to dealers regarding service bulletin 020730039 - firm transmission shifts, shudder / chuggle,...
- This service vme concerns 2003 vehicles equipped with 4T65E transmission which exhibits diagnostic trouble...
- Paint peeling off the console trim plate
- Service information regarding an inoperative remote keyless entry (RKE) following vcm replacement
- Some owners may comment about a clicking / creaking type noise coming from the front of the vehicle
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