1996 Pontiac Sunfire service bulletins & manufacturer communications
85 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 85
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 14, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.19NA273 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 2, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 20, 2017
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2015
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj4615 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 31, 2007
- 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. *tt3253 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 24, 2005
- 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt3447 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 24, 2005
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for…000089008E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Left outside breakaway mirror inoperative. *tt update. *tt030864009A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh010844005A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express. *tt04152004 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 15, 2004
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt00966 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt00966B · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Front suspension steer noise smooth road turns. *mr01967 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set…030730021A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Mirror vibrates at highway speeds. *tt030864011A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for…000089008B · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set…030730021 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2003
- Inoperative manual outside rearview mirror(s). *tt *jb022703 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 27, 2003
- Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for 2002-2003 model year 4t45e transaxles and subsequent overhaul procedures which a…020730050 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt010602012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Customer concern of premature fog lamp failure. *tt291001 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Subject regarding revised instrument panel cluster (ipc) replacement. Nlm010849009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. This bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for…000089008A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- This message concerns vehicles exhibiting a clunk noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Customers may state that a clunk noise is heard when turning the steering wheel. *tt150900 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 15, 2000
- Exhibiting a rattle type noise from glove box door or key lock cylinder. *tt000849006 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Experiencing a rattle / squeak in right side of instrument panel or right front door trim panel scratched or right side end of instrument panel contacting door trim panel. *tt000849003 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some customers may experience a failure of the cylinder head gasket leading to external coolant leaks from the cylinder head gasket to engine block joint. **mr00010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2000
- Voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting symptons resulting in the illumination of the check engine light or the engine running rough. **mr99088A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 2000
- Information regarding additional corrections from privious campaign 99088, conditions that concern rough running engine and check engine light illumination. Mjs99088REV · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr000524001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Vehicles exhibit symptoms resulting in the illumination of the check engine light or the engine running rough (inspection, clean/replace and seal pcm, and install protective pcm sh…99088A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting symptoms resulting in the illumination of the check engine light or the engine run…99088 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt990730030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1999
- On some convertible models, the door rattles when closing. *tt990864026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Concerns with the left hand manual mirror not adjusting when the adjustment lever is moved. *tt990864015 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject pertaining to front and / or rear stabilizer shaft squawk / squeak noise. *tt990308004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Customers may complain that the front seat shoulder belt plastic cover will not stay snapped in place on coupe models only. *tt990940001 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 1, 1999
- Conditions with water leak at front header. *tt990857019 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that there is a bulge in the material on the top backside of either front bucket seat. *tt990850007 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 1, 1999
- Product recall campaign to replace the rear suspension trailing arm fasteners on vehicles having a condition which could result in one of the rear suspension trailing arm bolts bre…98063 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Rear compartment (trunk) lid latch difficult to unlock / open. *yc831522 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Comments that a metallic noise or cold rap heard on cold exhaust system. *tt636604C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- A rattle coming from the door(s) when the door window glass is lowered. *yc98731069 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Convertible top cover shows wear or permanent damage in various areas. Yd731060B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Comments that a metallic noise on cold exhaust systems. *tt98636604B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Service engine now light on or a no-start condition. *yc98836539A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Seat belt latch slides to seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc98731616A · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc98876121A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some owners may comment that a metallic noise or98636604A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Comments on the convertible top cover showing wear or permanent damage. *yc98731060A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Comments that the rear brakes may drag/heat up or rear of car is squatting due to aggressive rear brake. *yc735018 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Comments of a rattle noise under the hood or instrument panel area. *yc971101731063 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Various areas of the vehicle convertible top cover shows wear or permanent damage. *yc971101731060 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc971101731616 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments that the deck lid will not open when the interior remote release handle is pulled. *yc971001731508 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1997
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc970801735026 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/…776001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1997
- Exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 indicating engine misfire conditions. *yc970501776109 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
- Engine stall at cold start, rough idle, oil filter expansion, high oil pressure and engine misfire dtc's (replace oil pump with improved press relief valve bore). *tw776109 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Scuffed interior quarter trim panels on convertible tops (add loop fastener tape/re-stake reinforcement/add loop fastener). *tw631040A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Rear shock noise in trunk area - sounds like loose lumber. *tw733403 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw549001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Left hand mirror does not adjust when adjustment lever is moved (adjust lever to align with lever slide). *tw731502 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Air leaking from i/p vents in heater or defrost modes (replace mode valve vacuum actuator; add clip to hvac module case). *ak631106 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise fr…776001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Various information regarding overnight cold soak conditions. *yc9702019774T · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Delay engagement into drive after cold soak (replace with revised forward clutch housing assembly complete). *tw677160 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Rattle/squeak from passenger (right) side of rear folding seatback area (reposition right hand frame arm). *tw731601 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Recall 96v-250 - general motors has decided that certain 1995 and 1996 j and n model vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 108, lamps, reflectiv…96075 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 1997
- Leak in the axle seal area (shorten vent hose). *tw637205 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 1997
- Interior dome light stays on all the time (reroute wire harness). *tw638139 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 1997
- Intermittent diagnostic trouble code p0107 map sensor circuit low voltage (pcm flash calibration) *tw676528 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1996
- Coolant loss, visible coolant leakage, low coolant lamp on or coolant odor caused by coolant leakage. *tw676204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1996