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2003 Pontiac MONTANA
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–455 of 455, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2002–Nov 1, 2003.

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Nov 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030232049

NHTSA communication ID: 10004765

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10004765 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

510

NHTSA communication ID: 10016247

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS MAY BREAK. REFER TO TSB#0308110001 *SC

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10016247 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730022B

NHTSA communication ID: 10004755

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 10004755 at NHTSA
Sep 25, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

092503

NHTSA communication ID: 10005050

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE RETAINER IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TRAILING ARM AXLE TIE ROD AND IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES MAY RESULT IN A METALLIC NOISE. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10005050 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030940004A

NHTSA communication ID: 10004345

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SEAT BELT EXTENDER INFORMATION. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10004345 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030857003

NHTSA communication ID: 10004336

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT CARPET WET AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10004336 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

081103

NHTSA communication ID: 10003862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS VME STATES THAT GM HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 IN BOTH US AND CANADA BECAUSE THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM AND EXPLANATION OF THE MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS. RECALL 03039 FOR CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: CHILD SEAT.

Source record 10003862 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020844022B

NHTSA communication ID: 10012574

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *EH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012574 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030852004

NHTSA communication ID: 10004391

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REMOTE FEEDBACK USING RKE FOR LOCK/UNLOCK OR INADVERTENT THEFT DETERRENT ACTIVATION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10004391 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030138013

NHTSA communication ID: 10004364

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MINIMAL AIR FLOW IN VENT POSITION WITH FULL HEAT. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.

Source record 10004364 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030864024

NHTSA communication ID: 10012572

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER IN JACK COMPARTMENT. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012572 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030864023

NHTSA communication ID: 10012571

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER SETS ON TOP OF REAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP OR SLIDING SIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012571 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0308110003

NHTSA communication ID: 10002950

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUP HOLDER LOOSE/WILL NOT HOLD WEIGHT. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10002950 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030940004

NHTSA communication ID: 10002879

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SEAT BELT EXTENDER INFORMATION. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10002879 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030864021

NHTSA communication ID: 10002876

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLICKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10002876 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030864017

NHTSA communication ID: 10002873

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LEFT OR RIGHT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE LOOSE/RATTLES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10002873 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039C

NHTSA communication ID: 10002840

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10002840 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010846002C

NHTSA communication ID: 10002836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10002836 at NHTSA
May 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030854001

NHTSA communication ID: 10002385

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HORN SOUNDS WITHOUT DRIVER ACTIVATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.

Source record 10002385 at NHTSA
May 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030940002

NHTSA communication ID: 10002381

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEM CHANGE. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT.

Source record 10002381 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030403

NHTSA communication ID: 10001880

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE DRIVER'S AIRBAG. *TT *JB

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Source record 10001880 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030601010

NHTSA communication ID: 10001282

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10001282 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020867006B

NHTSA communication ID: 10001276

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.

Source record 10001276 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020864026A

NHTSA communication ID: 10001252

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RIGHT HAND POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10001252 at NHTSA
Feb 10, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

021003

NHTSA communication ID: 10002536

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS RETURNED TO THE WARRANTY PARTS CENTER FOR BROKEN LINK ARMS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10002536 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030605003

NHTSA communication ID: 10001132

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RATTLE OR BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10001132 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01432

NHTSA communication ID: 10004412

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10004412 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0308110001

NHTSA communication ID: 10000934

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY HINGE SUPPORT LINK BREAKS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000934 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039A

NHTSA communication ID: 10000773

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000773 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020137008

NHTSA communication ID: 10000770

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLUTTERING SOUND FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR VENT. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10000770 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020864006A

NHTSA communication ID: 10000746

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.

Source record 10000746 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020139008

NHTSA communication ID: 10000744

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE, A/C CYCLES TOO OFTEN, INSUFFICIENT COOLING, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0530. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10000744 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020844022

NHTSA communication ID: 10000736

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000736 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020864026

NHTSA communication ID: 10000732

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION - POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR HARD TO OPEN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10000732 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

0208127001

NHTSA communication ID: 10000464

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AVAILABILITY OF REAR PARKING ASSIST SENSOR SERVICE HARNESS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000464 at NHTSA
Oct 24, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10242002

NHTSA communication ID: 10009504

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLUTTER NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD HVAC VENTS. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10009504 at NHTSA
Oct 8, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10082002

NHTSA communication ID: 10013128

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE DEALERS WITH AN AWARENESS OF TWO NEW COMMANDS AVAILABLE VIA VOICE RECOGNITION IN THE ONSTAR GENERATION FIVE EQUIPPED VEHICLES. THE TWO COMMANDS ARE ONSTAR AND EMERGENCY. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10013128 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039

NHTSA communication ID: 10000185

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION TO DEALERS REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN 020730039 - FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000185 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730039

NHTSA communication ID: 10000184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000184 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020730036

NHTSA communication ID: 10000181

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW INPUT AND THIRD PAWL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHANGES FOR THE 4T65-E TRANSMISSION FOR 2003 MODEL YEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10000181 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020859003

NHTSA communication ID: 10000163

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL SQUEAK AND RATTLE GUIDE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000163 at NHTSA
Sep 13, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09132002

NHTSA communication ID: 10009450

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS SERVICE VME CONCERNS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E TRANSMISSION WHICH EXHIBITS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 WITH NO OTHER CODES STORED AND HARSH UP SHIFT AND/OR TCC SHUTTER ON DECEL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10009450 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
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4157

NHTSA communication ID: 10022359

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALL WHEEL DRIVE DISABLE LAMP ON. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE).

Source record 10022359 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3405

NHTSA communication ID: 10017233

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT ABS INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10017233 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3390A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017223

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INACCURATE FUEL GAGE READING. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10017223 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3571

NHTSA communication ID: 10017152

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10017152 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3500

NHTSA communication ID: 10016528

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10016528 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

3185

NHTSA communication ID: 10010609

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOAN GROAN FROM REAR DRIVE MODULE DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.

Source record 10010609 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3069

NHTSA communication ID: 10010377

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RATTLE NOISE OR CLUNK FROM THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10010377 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3044

NHTSA communication ID: 10010363

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERATION 5 ONSTAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10010363 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.

Source record 10010237 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3042

NHTSA communication ID: 10009664

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10009664 at NHTSA