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2002 Chevrolet IMPALA
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–448 of 448, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2001–Dec 1, 2002.

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Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020602011A

NHTSA communication ID: 10000735

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OVERHEATING AND/OR EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MOTOR. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10000735 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730048

NHTSA communication ID: 10006166

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID REPLACEMENT FOR 4T65-E, 4T40-E, AND 4T45-E TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION.*MR

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10006166 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020602011

NHTSA communication ID: 10000466

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OVERHEATING AND/OR EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MOTOR. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10000466 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730022A

NHTSA communication ID: 634931

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 634931 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010802

NHTSA communication ID: 637353

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STRONG SULFUR ODOR OR A VERY OFFENSIVE TYPE ODOR COMING FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 637353 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

230702

NHTSA communication ID: 637309

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING AN INOPERATIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOLLOWING VCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 637309 at NHTSA
Jul 19, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

190702

NHTSA communication ID: 637302

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS IN REFERENCE TO A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE CENTER FORWARD EDGE OF THE HEADLINER. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 637302 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730014A

NHTSA communication ID: 635006

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 635006 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010232001B

NHTSA communication ID: 634803

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 634803 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060602

NHTSA communication ID: 637199

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE LOSS OF RADIO RECEPTION OR STATIC CONDITION IN THE RADIO WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 637199 at NHTSA
May 6, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02019

NHTSA communication ID: 634242

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING BRAKE BOOSTER POWER PISTON. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM.

Source record 634242 at NHTSA
May 3, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050302

NHTSA communication ID: 636597

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IN SEVERE POLICE VEHICLE USE SITUATIONS THE FRONT EXHAUST O-RING STYLE HANGER MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 636597 at NHTSA
May 3, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050302

NHTSA communication ID: 636595

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CONDITION OF DOOR TRIM PANEL DAMAGE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 636595 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730002

NHTSA communication ID: 635008

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY HARSH. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 635008 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020846005

NHTSA communication ID: 634678

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDNG THE ADDITION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1500 FOR GENERATION 4 ONSTAR. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 634678 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020843002

NHTSA communication ID: 634563

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS PARK IN THE OUTWIPE (VERTICAL) POSITION. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 634563 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02019

NHTSA communication ID: 634236

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES WITH BRAKE BOOSTER CONTAINING CERTAIN INTERNAL PARTS THAT ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM.

Source record 634236 at NHTSA
Apr 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

040402

NHTSA communication ID: 636483

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS IN REGARDS TO A CLICKING OR SNAPPING TYPE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY DURING SLOW SPEED STEERING MANEUVERS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 636483 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730015

NHTSA communication ID: 634954

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0713. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 634954 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020601014

NHTSA communication ID: 634708

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 634708 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020861001

NHTSA communication ID: 634525

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A CLICKING / CREAKING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 634525 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000605049A

NHTSA communication ID: 631274

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SEAT, ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 631274 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

220202

NHTSA communication ID: 629822

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO WINDSHEILD WIPERS THAT MAY FAIL TO PARK IN THE NORMAL DEPRESSED PARK POSITION AND REMAIN VERTICAL WHEN TURNED OFF. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 629822 at NHTSA
Nov 13, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

131101

NHTSA communication ID: 628122

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT FOR POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CONDENSATION IN THE LAMP. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 628122 at NHTSA
Nov 12, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

121101

NHTSA communication ID: 628109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4T65E TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0730 AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF A SERTA. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 628109 at NHTSA
Nov 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

051101

NHTSA communication ID: 628094

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 628094 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010849016

NHTSA communication ID: 631820

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *SLC

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 631820 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000604037A

NHTSA communication ID: 628862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 628862 at NHTSA
Aug 31, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01130

NHTSA communication ID: 625447

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN BULLETIN #01060 - VALVE SPRINGS REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625447 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060A

NHTSA communication ID: 624657

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF VALVE SPRINGS. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 624657 at NHTSA
Aug 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060

NHTSA communication ID: 625083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625083 at NHTSA
Aug 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

150801

NHTSA communication ID: 625318

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WINDSHIELD AND REAR GLASS. *JG

Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.

Source record 625318 at NHTSA
Aug 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

150801

NHTSA communication ID: 625305

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WHERE THE CD'S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR WILL NOT EJECT FROM THE CD PLAYER. *JG

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 625305 at NHTSA
Aug 10, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

011001

NHTSA communication ID: 624835

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO WON'T ACCEPT CD. *ET

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 624835 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010846005

NHTSA communication ID: 624008

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR FOLLOWING A DROPPED CELLULAR CALL DURING AN ONSTAR CONFIGURATION ATTEMPT. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 624008 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010846002

NHTSA communication ID: 620818

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING OF REPLACEMENT ONSTAR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE MODULES (VCIM). *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 620818 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060

NHTSA communication ID: 625021

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT VALVE SPRINGS. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625021 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4T65E

NHTSA communication ID: 623474

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER OIL SEAL, A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. *SLC

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 623474 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4615

NHTSA communication ID: 10023171

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10023171 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4043

NHTSA communication ID: 10020089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HORNS HAVING POOR QUALITY OR BECOMING INOPERATIVE AS A RESULT OF WATER INGESTION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.

Source record 10020089 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3500

NHTSA communication ID: 10019284

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *AK

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10019284 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3820B

NHTSA communication ID: 10019229

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TACHOMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE AFTER IPC SETUP. *AK

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10019229 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3170E

NHTSA communication ID: 10019186

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10019186 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3500

NHTSA communication ID: 10017271

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS LIGHT COMING ON AND CODES C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 AND/OR C1277 ARE FOUND IN THE EBCM. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10017271 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3157A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017172

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE WHINE OR BUZZ NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A GENERATOR TYPE NOISE ON 3.1L OR 3.8L ENGINES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017172 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3477

NHTSA communication ID: 10014875

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TECH 2 DISPLAYS ASTERISK FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.

Source record 10014875 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3064

NHTSA communication ID: 10010357

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DELAYED CRANK, MAY BE NECESSARY TO HOLD KEY IN START SEVERAL SECONDS UNTIL START. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10010357 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3102

NHTSA communication ID: 10010237

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE VME 01-04 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. (TO INCLUDE 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC) *SC ALL 2001 - 2006 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 4T65E TRANSAXLE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10010237 at NHTSA