2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Technical Service Bulletins

567 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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.

• 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.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 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.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10036384Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/pontiac: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke. Its more apparent when driving highway speed. Rare instances, a ses light and engine misfire may be encountered with a p0300 dtc. *pe updated on 06/16/2011.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 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.
• 10021844Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65-e transmission slips, no drive/reverse, tcc shudder, noise with tcc applied. *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb (diagnosis & replace transmission, if necessary). Updated 2/19/08.
• 10022924Aug 1, 2007Steering. Overview of steering system noises.
• 10012694Aug 1, 2007Steering. Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
• 10021117Jan 1, 2007Engine cooling. L36, l67, l26, l32, la1, lx9, mn7, m15. Ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area.
• 10020769Nov 1, 2006Steering. Power steering fluid leak.
• 10020817Oct 1, 2006Steering. Revised power steering tightening specifications.
• 10020657Oct 1, 2006Steering. Power steering hose leak.
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10017987Sep 1, 2006Suspension. Tire rotation on vehicles with different front and rear tire/wheel sizes.
• 10020049Jul 14, 2006Steering. Steering column damage when suspending cradle from intermediate shaft.
• 10019856May 5, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. No drive or reverse;tcc shudder; noise with tcc applied, if 4t65e and v8 application replace torque converter.
• 10019842May 5, 2006Brakes. Intermittent driveability concerns, traction control system warning lamp, service stability system message, service traction system message, diagnostic trouble code b1390, c0236 and/or c0240.
• 10019447Mar 15, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Ticking or knocking noise, cracked or broken flexplate.
• 10019432Mar 15, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Ticking or knocking noise cracked or broken flexplate.
• 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.
• 10018631Jan 9, 2006Engine cooling. Oil indicator illuminated in the instrument panel / very low (zero) oil pressure.
• 10018546Jan 6, 2006Equipment. Hvac operation during remote start.
• 10019599Dec 1, 2005Engine cooling. L26, l32,l36, l67 excessive oil consumption (replace exhaust valve stem seals).
• 10019581Dec 1, 2005Engine cooling. L26,l32, l67 excessive oil consumption (replace exhaust valve stem seals).
• 10018733Nov 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area.
• 10018690Nov 1, 2005Steering. Power steering moan or groan noise while driving.
• 10017270Nov 1, 2005Electrical system. Power mirrors, locks, power seats, heated seats, windows, interior lights, gages, and/or the left tail lamp inoperative.
• 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.
• 10017038Oct 21, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent stall and/or intermittent gauge fluctuation. To include 2005 buick allure (canada only).
• 10017013Oct 20, 2005Engine cooling. Oil consumption or oil found in intake manifold.
• 10016867Oct 13, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent / hard / no start, fuel gauge inoperative / fluctuates, service engine soon / check engine light on, anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light on, tcs warning light on.
• 10017755Oct 1, 2005Brakes. Brake system light on, antilock brake system (abs) light on, traction control light on, service brake/abs/traction/stability message displayed, dtcs c0241, c0550, p0856 set.
• 10013474Oct 1, 2005Engine cooling. Rumble, popping noise from rear of vehicle with low fuel levels.
• 10016716Sep 28, 2005Brakes. Tips for matching cross-drilled rotors.
• 10016709Sep 28, 2005Tires. Due to dissimilar front and rear tire widths, the tire and wheel assemblies cannot be rotated from front to back. *tt updated 03-01-07.
• 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.
• 10018133Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10018102Sep 1, 2005Tires. Performance tires. Gm tech link.
• 10017362Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Front brake moan and/or groan noise during brake apply.
• 10017535Jun 1, 2005Electrical system. Certain instrument panel gauges go to zero and/or intermittent engine stall.
• 10017515Jun 1, 2005Steering. Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added.
• 10017514Jun 1, 2005Steering. Revised power steering pump mounting bolt torque specification.
• 10014933May 12, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e (mn7) transmission fluid leak on right side axle seal.
• 10017409May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder).

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