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2,004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A) Model Shown

2004 GMC Sonoma 4dr Crew Cab SLS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

  1. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  2. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  3. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  4. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  6. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  9. SUSPENSION:REAR
  10. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  11. AIR BAGS
  12. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  13. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  14. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  15. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  18. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  21. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  22. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  23. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  24. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  25. POWER TRAIN
  26. POWER TRAIN
  27. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  28. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  31. INTERIOR LIGHTING
  32. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  33. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  34. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  35. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
  36. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  37. POWER TRAIN
  38. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  39. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  40. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  41. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  42. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  43. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  44. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  45. STRUCTURE:BODY
Component Description:
1. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Bulletin Number: PIT-4722
Bulletin Date: Oct 2008
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10026804 )

Component Description:
2. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: PIT-3046E
Bulletin Date: Aug 2008
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10026704 )

Component Description:
3. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Bulletin Number: 3227
Bulletin Date: Oct 2006
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10011755 )

Component Description:
4. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 3136
Bulletin Date: Sep 2006
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10021019 )

Component Description:
5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 050604077
Bulletin Date: Dec 2005
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
LACK OF POWER LU3 ENGINE) AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ONLY (IF NECESSARY, REPROGRAM PCM WITH NEW SERVICE CALIBRATION). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10019582 )

Component Description:
6. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Bulletin Number: 020730024A
Bulletin Date: Aug 2005
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 634999 )

Component Description:
7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Bulletin Number: 050604021
Bulletin Date: Mar 2005
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10015005 )

Component Description:
8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Bulletin Number: 040523008
Bulletin Date: Sep 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
REVISED REAR ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH SPECIFICATION. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND GMC JIMMY AND THE 2001 ISUZU ASCENDER (4WD ONLY). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10011051 )

Component Description:
9. SUSPENSION:REAR
Bulletin Number: 609
Bulletin Date: Sep 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10016218 )

Component Description:
10. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 040420003
Bulletin Date: Sep 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE VENT HOSE TO AVOID MOISTURE/WATER INTRUSION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10011054 )

Component Description:
11. AIR BAGS
Bulletin Number: 040941004
Bulletin Date: Jul 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
USE F ALTERNATE CONNECTOR FOR DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG DIAGNOSTICS DUE TO J 38715-100 ADAPTER NOT CONNECTING TO VEHICLE HARNESS AT STEERING COLUMN CONNECTOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012098 )

Component Description:
12. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 07082004
Bulletin Date: Jul 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10013182 )

Component Description:
13. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 030604030
Bulletin Date: Jun 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10002166 )

Component Description:
14. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 030604033
Bulletin Date: Mar 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10002860 )

Component Description:
15. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Number: 040603002
Bulletin Date: Feb 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012703 )

Component Description:
16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Number: 040604006
Bulletin Date: Feb 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
RUSH BUZZ HISS TYPE NOISE HEARD IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012672 )

Component Description:
17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 00700A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
4.3L L35 ENGINE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335, P0336, P0339. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007584 )

Component Description:
18. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 00702
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH DAMAGED 2-4 BAND 3-4 CLUTCH ON THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005476 )

Component Description:
19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 01353
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007937 )

Component Description:
20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 01485
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION FIX. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. 4.3L LU3 L35 ENGINE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005500 )

Component Description:
21. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 01485A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION FIX FOR VEHICLE EXHIBITING RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. SIT BULLETIN 1408407. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005445 )

Component Description:
22. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 01485B
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION FIX. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. 4.3L LU3 L35 ENGINE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007272 )

Component Description:
23. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Bulletin Number: 01618
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
BUZZ, RATTLE, HISS NOISE COMING FROM IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) AND/OR CAN BE HEARD IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007240 )

Component Description:
24. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 01895
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
5SP MANUAL SHIFTER POPS OUT OF 2ND, 4TH, OR REVERSE GEARS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10006802 )

Component Description:
25. POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Number: 02086
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007782 )

Component Description:
26. POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Number: 3002A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10008802 )

Component Description:
27. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Bulletin Number: 3048
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION KIT. SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-01-024B. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10009391 )

Component Description:
28. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin Number: 00502B
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007905 )

Component Description:
29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 01642
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GAUGE FLUCTUATION AFTER KEY-OFF. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007235 )

Component Description:
30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 02010
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER ON 99-04 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007296 )

Component Description:
31. INTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin Number: 2010
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10009641 )

Component Description:
32. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Number: 3016
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10008784 )

Component Description:
33. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 3031A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10009647 )

Component Description:
34. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 3130
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010053 )

Component Description:
35. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Number: 3176A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2004
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010270 )

Component Description:
36. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 030730056
Bulletin Date: Nov 2003
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005566 )

Component Description:
37. POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Number: 990730022A
Bulletin Date: Jun 2003
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
SHIFT STABILIZATION AND TOW/HAUL MODE FEATURE FOR HYDRA-MATIC 4L60-E/4L65-E AND 4L80-E/4L85-E TRANSMISSIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10002886 )

Component Description:
38. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 01432
Bulletin Date: Jan 2003
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10004412 )

Component Description:
39. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 3048A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-01-024B 4.3L LU3 L35 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10017154 )

Component Description:
40. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Number: 3136
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH GEAR. ALSO TO INCLUDE THE PONTIAC GTO 2005. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010080 )

Component Description:
41. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Number: 3342A
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
ENGINE HOT SOAK HESITATION LOW POWER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10018620 )

Component Description:
42. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Number: 3170B
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10017165 )

Component Description:
43. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bulletin Number: 3170C
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010168 )

Component Description:
44. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Bulletin Number: 3300
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
NOISE VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10013572 )

Component Description:
45. STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Number: 4114
Bulletin Date: Jan 2001
Vehicle: 2,004 GMC Sonoma

Summary:
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10020462 )

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