2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Technical Service Bulletins

421 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 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.

• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138218Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10137476Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 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.
• 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.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10137457Nov 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10023213Sep 1, 2007Equipment. Ei07091 - a/c not cold enough, hvac mode doesn't change, heat not hot enough, b0409, b0419, b0269, b0249, b0408, b0268, b0418, b0248, b0414, b3749, b0424, b3748 (actuator diagnosis)
• 10022924Aug 1, 2007Steering. Overview of steering system noises.
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10020231Aug 21, 2006Brakes. Abs lamp on and current or history dtcs c1223, c1224, c1227, c1228, c1234, and/or c1235.
• 10020089Jul 20, 2006Electrical system. Horns having poor quality or becoming inoperative as a result of water ingestion.
• 10019937May 16, 2006Brakes. Abs lamp on and current or history dtcs c1233, c1224, c1227, c1228, c1234, and/or c1235.
• 10019447Mar 15, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Ticking or knocking noise, cracked or broken flexplate.
• 10019832Mar 1, 2006Steering. Key stuck in ignition, key will not return to off position, shifter button won't release in park position.
• 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, 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.
• 10018690Nov 1, 2005Steering. Power steering moan or groan noise while driving.
• 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.
• 10017143Oct 26, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Drive sprocket support bearing missing or dtc p0741 and p0742.
• 10017095Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Ticking or knocking noise cracked or broken flexplate. Various models including oldsmobile bonneville 2006.
• 10018133Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10018126Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars. 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).
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10012633Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction.

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