2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Technical Service Bulletins

293 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 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.
• 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10025065Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips.
• 10025561Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Information on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe update 6/11/10.
• 10023171Oct 31, 2007Brakes. Abs pump running when not needed.
• 10022924Aug 1, 2007Steering. Overview of steering system noises.
• 10021941Jun 27, 2007Brakes. Abs indicator on intermittently.
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10020089Jul 20, 2006Electrical system. Horns having poor quality or becoming inoperative as a result of water ingestion.
• 10019284Feb 23, 2006Brakes. Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10019229Feb 22, 2006Engine cooling. Tachometer and temperature gauge inoperative after ipc setup.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior 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.
• 10017271Nov 1, 2005Brakes. Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm.
• 10017172Oct 27, 2005Engine cooling. Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines.
• 10018133Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10017568Sep 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10017076Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Special policy adjustment-catalytic converter. The vehicle may experience a condition where the vehicle's exhaust catalytic converter was replaced due to the complaints of lack of power or illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp.
• 10012633Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction.
• 10017515Jun 1, 2005Steering. Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added.
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10012152May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1st and reverse torque converter clutch stuck off on diagnostic trouble code p0730, p0756, p0757, p0741, p0742.
• 10016366Feb 1, 2005Body and structure. Instrument panel (I/p) appearance. Gm tech links.
• 10011207Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Low engine coolant level indicator always on.
• 10013188Jul 14, 2004Equipment. Incorrect parts information for servicing the console lid or storage armrest assembly.
• 10013184Jul 8, 2004Equipment. Gm service technical college.
• 10012182Jun 1, 2004Suspension. Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components.
• 10012148Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
• 10013272May 20, 2004Latches, locks and linkages. Console lid or storage armrest latch replacement.
• 10012634Apr 1, 2004Engine cooling. Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment.
• 10012685Feb 1, 2004Electrical system. Setup programming bcm for remote keyless entry.
• 10016250Oct 1, 2003Equipment. Trap alert sensor service-gm decided not to replace the trap alert sensor if it fails, but to comply with the anti-entrapment regulations through other means.
• 10016464Jul 1, 2003Electrical system. Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
• 10013175Nov 21, 2002Seats. Driver seat trim gapping to the side impact airbag.

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