Pontiac engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE (lv6) engine and TWO-WHEEL drive may have been improperly manufactured.
The short version
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE (LV6) ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-387.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Pontiac Vibe |
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