Impala V6-3.5L VIN N (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09132C
Date: 110303
Campaign - Power Steering Hose Leak
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Bulletin No.: 09132C
Date: March 03, 2011
Subject: 09132C - Power Steering Hose Leak
Models:
2006 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo (V6 & V8 Engine)
2005-2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (V8 Engine)
Supercede:
The expiration date of this bulletin is being extended to February 28, 2013. Discard all copies of bulletin 09132B, issued March 2010.
*****THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2013.*****
Condition
Certain 2006 model Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo vehicles equipped with a V6 or V8 engine, and 2005 and 2006 model year Pontiac Grand Prix
vehicles equipped with a V8 engine may have a condition in which the power steering cooler line may leak or split. When these vehicles are started in
cold weather, the pressure on the hose is substantially higher than in warmer weather and may exceed the strength of the power steering hose or clamps.
If this were to occur, the driver would likely notice fluid spotting under the vehicle when the vehicle is parked and a decrease in the power steering assist.
If enough fluid were lost, damage to the power steering pump could occur.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the power steering hose assembly on vehicles with a V8 engine, or replace a length of hose and clamps on vehicles with a V6
engine.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2006 model Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo vehicles equipped with a V6 or V8 engine, and 2005 and 2006 model year Pontiac
Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, and built within these VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using Investigate Vehicle History. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided to dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports. Dealers will not have a report available if
they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this program are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales. Please refer to your "involved vehicles
listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be
ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
