2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Technical Service Bulletins

409 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10138211Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10137469Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026805Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10023171Oct 31, 2007Brakes. Abs pump running when not needed.
• 10023942Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse.
• 10022926Aug 1, 2007Steering. Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation (lubricate intermediate shaft [I-shaft]).
• 10021074Mar 1, 2007Other or unknown. Parts update - timing chain tensioner design change.
• 10020923Jan 30, 2007Engine cooling. Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07.
• 10019423Mar 15, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pedal stays to floor.
• 10019240Feb 22, 2006Fuel system. Information on transferring original fuel rail to goodwrench engine.
• 10019228Feb 21, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. M86/m94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear.
• 10019208Feb 17, 2006Engine cooling. Information on transferring original fuel rail to goodwrench engine.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
• 10019516Feb 1, 2006Steering. Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation.
• 10018915Jan 25, 2006Electrical system. Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation.
• 10017096Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10017086Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10017032Oct 21, 2005Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3. *tt updated 08-15-07.
• 10016717Sep 28, 2005Vehicle speed control. Cruise control shuts off when the hazards are switched on.
• 10016520Sep 20, 2005Vehicle speed control. Supplement to 05-06-01-003a - wrong throttle gasket part number.
• 10018156Sep 1, 2005Brakes, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Fuel system. Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). To include 2006 and 2007 models. Gm. Tech link.
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10017407May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Vehicle hesitates, no start, lack of power, low fuel pressure.
• 10011819Feb 1, 2005Suspension. Front suspension noise on turns.
• 10013471Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine failure due to water ingestion hydro lock.
• 10016265Nov 1, 2004Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Binding mode valve-hvac.
• 10015768Oct 1, 2004Engine cooling. Engine idle flare when the clutch is depressed. Also low speed engine decel stall when coming to a stop. Gm tech link.
• 10013095Aug 23, 2004Seat belts. The passenger side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt. Non-compliance recall 04056. Gm administrative message.
• 10013058Aug 20, 2004Electrical system. Sir light on, diagnostic trouble code b0036.
• 10013184Jul 8, 2004Equipment. Gm service technical college.
• 10013168Jul 1, 2004Seat belts. Incorrect passenger side rear seatbelt retractor weld nuts and bolt attachment fasteners. The sheer strength of the incorrect fastener, which was used in error, is below the sheer force required by federal motor vehicle safety standards 209, seatbelt assemblies, and 210, seatbelt assembly anchorages, and loads on the anchorages may exceed the sheer strength of the fastener in the even of a severe crash.

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