2004 Pontiac Sunfire Technical Service Bulletins

393 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. 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.

• 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.
• 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, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 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]).
• 10012694Aug 1, 2007Steering. Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
• 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.
• 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, 2005Fuel system, Brakes, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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).
• 10013473Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Higher than expected oil consumption blue smoke on acceleration.
• 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, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. 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.
• 10013057Aug 20, 2004Body and structure. Left door molding binds on the fender cladding.
• 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.
• 10012103Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure. This service bulletin replaces 030601018a.
• 10012102Jul 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Clunk noise from front end during low speed turns or maneuvers. This service bulletin replaces 030729005a.
• 10012093Jul 1, 2004Steering. Momentary reduction of power steering ps assist on initial start up with low ambient temperatures. This service bulletin replaces 030232001a.
• 10012182Jun 1, 2004Suspension. Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components.
• 10013273May 20, 2004Engine cooling. Intermittent idle concerns.
• 10011117Jan 1, 2004Engine cooling. Guidelines for cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement on the l4 ecotec engine.
• 10016221Oct 1, 2003Body and structure. Right front speaker rattle.
• 10012570Jul 1, 2003Body and structure. Carpet wet on driver's side.

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