Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Channel Plate: Customer Interest
A/T - 4T65E, MIL ON/Whine Noise In PARK/NEUTRAL
File In Section: 07 - Transmission/Transaxle
Bulletin No.: 00-07-30-007A
Date: February, 2002
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Whine Noise In Park Or Neutral, Service Engine Soon or Service Vehicle Soon Lamp Illuminates (Replace Drive Sprocket Support Bearing)
Models:
1999-2000 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue/Ultra, Regal, Riviera
1999-2000 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, Venture
2000 Chevrolet Impala
1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1999-2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, Silhouette
1999-2000 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Prix, Montana
with 3.4L, 3.5L or 3.8L Engine (VINs E, H, K, 1-- RPOs LA1, LX5, L36, L67)
and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E Transaxle/Transmission (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15)
This bulletin is being revised to add the Chevrolet Impala to the models affected. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-07-30-007 (Section 07 -
Transmission/Transaxle).
Condition
Some owners of the listed models equipped with a Hydra-Matic 4T65-E transaxle with a Julian Date prior to 0045 may comment on a whine noise in
PARK and/or NEUTRAL or a Service Engine Soon or Service Vehicle Soon lamp that is illuminated. Upon investigation, a DTC P0741 or P0742 may
be found.
Cause
The above condition may be due to drive sprocket support bearing fluting and/or bearing failure.
