071503
NHTSA communication ID: 10003790
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SERVICING THE REAR TAIL LAMP BULB OR SOCKET ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.
Source record 10003790 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 5 of 5
2003 Pontiac SUNFIRE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–458 of 458, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 1, 2002–Jul 15, 2003.
Back to 2003 Pontiac SUNFIRE problems & recallsRead the applicability before drawing a conclusion.
This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
071503
NHTSA communication ID: 10003789
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
COOLANT LOSE, EVIDENCE FLUID ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, ETC., OR COOLANT WARNING LIGHT COMING ON. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10003789 at NHTSA071103
NHTSA communication ID: 10003816
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS VME MESSAGE CONCERNS A CYLINDER BORELINER TOOL NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE L61 2.2 LITER ENGINE. THE TOOL IS REFERENCED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 030601018. THE PURPOSE OF THE TOOL IS TO EXTEND THE TOTAL SERVICE LIFE OF THE BLOCK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10003816 at NHTSA071003
NHTSA communication ID: 10003815
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS VME MESSAGE IS A WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT DUE TO A KNOWN CAM DRIVELINE. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY QUESTION ABOUT WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT ENGINE AREA. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10003815 at NHTSA030863002
NHTSA communication ID: 10012570
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CARPET WET ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10012570 at NHTSA03029
NHTSA communication ID: 10003393
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FORWARD ELECTRICAL HARNESS WATER INTRUSION. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10003393 at NHTSA062703
NHTSA communication ID: 10003724
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FOLLOW UP TO A SERVICE VME SENT OUT ON MAY 29TH REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER SIX CVC COMPRESSORS AND POSSIBLE NOISES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10003724 at NHTSA061903
NHTSA communication ID: 10003707
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRING AIR CONDITIONING CHIRP OR SQUEAK DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10003707 at NHTSA060303
NHTSA communication ID: 10003688
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CONCERNS WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE 6CVC AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10003688 at NHTSA030867004
NHTSA communication ID: 10002878
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10002878 at NHTSA030729005
NHTSA communication ID: 10002861
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END DURING LOW SPEED TURNS OR MANEUVERS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10002861 at NHTSA020844012A
NHTSA communication ID: 10002841
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENABLE OR DISABLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RADIO PERSONALIZATION FEATURE. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10002841 at NHTSA020730039C
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 NHTSA010846002C
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 NHTSA030601018
NHTSA communication ID: 10002130
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NEW CYLINDER BORE LINER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002130 at NHTSA052903
NHTSA communication ID: 10003676
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLARIFICATION OF SERVICE BULLETIN 02-08-44-012. CERTAIN STEPS IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RADIO PERSONALIZATION FEATURE HAS BEEN DELETED IN THE TECH 2 SOFTWARE. CONCERN WILL BE UPDATED IN JULY RELEASE OF THE TECH 2 UPDATES. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10003676 at NHTSA030730021
NHTSA communication ID: 10002392
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10002392 at NHTSA032403
NHTSA communication ID: 10001864
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A RATTLE /THUMPING TYPE NOISE HEARD AND SOMETIMES FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD, PRIMARILY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT *JB
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10001864 at NHTSA031103
NHTSA communication ID: 10001904
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
COMPLAINTS THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL MODULE AND COMPLAINTS OF GAUGE ACCURACY THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. *TT *JB
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10001904 at NHTSA030842002
NHTSA communication ID: 10001262
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FOG LAMPS DIM OR INOPERATIVE. *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.
Source record 10001262 at NHTSA010310005B
NHTSA communication ID: 10001257
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
WHEEL SQUEAK ON VEHICLES WITH 14 AND 15 INCH WHEEL COVERS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10001257 at NHTSA022803
NHTSA communication ID: 10001853
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CONCERN OF THE HEATER NOT BLOWING COLD AIR, THE MODE SETTING NOT OPERATING OR AIR SEEMINGLY ONLY TO COME OUT OF CERTAIN VENTS. *TT *JB
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10001853 at NHTSA022703
NHTSA communication ID: 10001851
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INOPERATIVE MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR(S). *TT *JB
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10001851 at NHTSA022503
NHTSA communication ID: 10001845
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY APPEARING TO BE LOOSE OR A VIBRATION COMPLAINT. *TT *JB
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10001845 at NHTSA022403
NHTSA communication ID: 10001842
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INTERMITTENT CONDITION OF A MOMENTARY REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST AT STARTUP. *TT *JB
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10001842 at NHTSA021903
NHTSA communication ID: 10002558
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE CAUSED BY CORROSION BUILDUP ON SPLICE NUMBER 113 AND/OR SPLICE NUMBER 213. *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.
Source record 10002558 at NHTSA030859001
NHTSA communication ID: 10001119
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT CENTER OF DASH AREA. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10001119 at NHTSA012803
NHTSA communication ID: 10005112
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THROTTLE CABLE RATTLE NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT OF DASH AREA, MOST NOTICEABLE AT THE CENTER DEFROSTER DUCT. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES.
Source record 10005112 at NHTSA010803
NHTSA communication ID: 10005129
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD INTERFERE WITH THE COOLANT FAN. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Source record 10005129 at NHTSA01432
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 NHTSA01444
NHTSA communication ID: 10004411
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
XM DEALER ASSISTANCE LINE INFORMATION. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10004411 at NHTSA020730039A
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 NHTSA020730050
NHTSA communication ID: 10000759
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10000759 at NHTSA020843005
NHTSA communication ID: 10000727
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NEW WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Source record 10000727 at NHTSA11042002
NHTSA communication ID: 10008612
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PAINT APPEARING NOT TO MATCH ON THE FRONT AND/OR REAR FASCIA ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10008612 at NHTSA020730048
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 NHTSA020308008
NHTSA communication ID: 10000465
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
RATTLE, CREAK, POPPING TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10000465 at NHTSA10082002
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 NHTSA09262002
NHTSA communication ID: 10008629
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CONCERNS THAT INVOLVE THE DISPLAY OF NO SIGNAL ON THE RADIO HEAD IN AN AREA THAT IS KNOWN TO HAVE GOOD XM RECEPTION. *MJ
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10008629 at NHTSA09122002
NHTSA communication ID: 10009445
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PARKING BRAKE DRAG CONDITION, LOW POWER CONDITION OR COMPLAINTS OF A REAR VEHICLE SQUAWK ON TAKEOFF. *TT
Source components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE.
Source record 10009445 at NHTSA020730022A
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 NHTSA020731003
NHTSA communication ID: 634966
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLUTCH PEDAL BUZZ OR VIBRATION. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Source record 634966 at NHTSA4615
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 NHTSA4014
NHTSA communication ID: 10021074
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10021074 at NHTSA3859
NHTSA communication ID: 10020923
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10020923 at NHTSA3915
NHTSA communication ID: 10019423
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS TO FLOOR. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Source record 10019423 at NHTSA3670
NHTSA communication ID: 10019240
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
Source record 10019240 at NHTSA3669
NHTSA communication ID: 10019228
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
M86/M94 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION TO DISASSEMBLE THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR. *AK
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10019228 at NHTSA1749019
NHTSA communication ID: 10019208
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10019208 at NHTSA3648
NHTSA communication ID: 10018915
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD.
Source record 10018915 at NHTSA3253
NHTSA communication ID: 10017096
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10017096 at NHTSA3447
NHTSA communication ID: 10017086
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10017086 at NHTSA3433
NHTSA communication ID: 10017032
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10017032 at NHTSA3481
NHTSA communication ID: 10016717
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF WHEN THE HAZARDS ARE SWITCHED ON. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 10016717 at NHTSA3477
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 NHTSA3263
NHTSA communication ID: 10011819
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON TURNS. *EH
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10011819 at NHTSA3189
NHTSA communication ID: 10010629
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CRANK NO START, LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10010629 at NHTSA3044
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