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Service bulletin 00704A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10004213
Published by NHTSA2003-11-22
Manufacturer's number00704A
Manufacturer's date2003-11-18
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

Vehicles listed
BUICK CENTURY1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BUICK LESABRE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BUICK PARK AVENUE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BUICK REGAL1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BUICK RENDEZVOUS2002, 2003
CHEVROLET IMPALA2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
CHEVROLET LUMINA1999, 2000, 2001
CHEVROLET LUMINA2002
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO2002, 2003
CHEVROLET VENTURE2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
OLDSMOBILE AURORA1999
OLDSMOBILE AURORA2000
OLDSMOBILE AURORA2001, 2002
OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
PONTIAC AZTEK2001, 2002, 2003
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
PONTIAC MONTANA1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
99V0890001999-04-26. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
06-00-89-031D2021-09-07. Service bulletin. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D2021-04-20. Service bulletin. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
01-00-89-010J2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
PIP53462017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
02-07-30-052J2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
08-07-30-0022008-08-21. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE UPDATE 6/11/10. *PE
0807300022008-07-09. Service bulletin. INFORMATIONAL ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE
0607300232007-01-08. Service bulletin. 4T65E TRANSMISSION 1-2 SHIFT SHUDDER AT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. REPLACE COMPLETE SECOND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *KB
3641A2006-01-25. Service bulletin. CANNOT SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH DEAD OR LOW BATTERY. *TT
35632005-10-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE VME - UNABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. *TT