Recall: 2005 Uplander Short Wheel Base

silentdusty · 12-30-2005, 10:59 AM

I just received a recall notice for my 2005 Uplander Short Wheel Base, bought in Canada reference number 05548 Engine Harmonic Balancer Not Seated.

FYI

Dustin Colwell

69Chevy · 12-30-2005, 12:35 PM

most of those engines had that, so take it in and have it fixed....

JJSoCrazy · 03-02-2006, 06:49 PM

Thats funny, I have an 05 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS and I have the same Recall Notice. It expires August 06. What is that engine harmonic balancer thing anyway?

01cavalier · 03-02-2006, 06:56 PM

Pretty much all they need to do is re-torque a bolt to specifications, since it may not have been put on tight enough. Simple enough for the dealer to do. Definitely get it done, since if the engine does have the problem, it could end up causing total engine failure.

JJSoCrazy · 03-02-2006, 06:57 PM

Im setting an appointment tomorrow at my father's place, thanks for the info I had no clue what the hell that was.

Buicktech · 03-02-2006, 07:19 PM

There is already a thread on this. The Harmonic Balancer is the pulley on the end of the crank shaft that your serpentine belt goes around. It is a pulley with a rubber inside, subsiding engine vibrations.
As pertains to the recall, the harmonic is about 13 lbs off of optimal torque. No biggie, takes a few minutes, and isn't as big of a deal as many make it sound.

12-30-2005, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
silentdusty Walking Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	Recall: 2005 Uplander Short Wheel Base I just received a recall notice for my 2005 Uplander Short Wheel Base, bought in Canada reference number 05548 Engine Harmonic Balancer Not Seated. FYI Dustin Colwell

12-30-2005, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
69Chevy 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Idaho Drives: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC Posts: 870	Re: Recall most of those engines had that, so take it in and have it fixed.... __________________ 2007 Cobalt SS/SC

03-02-2006, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
JJSoCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yonkers, NY Drives: 2007 Cadillac STS-4 Posts: 453	Re: Recall Thats funny, I have an 05 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS and I have the same Recall Notice. It expires August 06. What is that engine harmonic balancer thing anyway?

03-02-2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Recall Pretty much all they need to do is re-torque a bolt to specifications, since it may not have been put on tight enough. Simple enough for the dealer to do. Definitely get it done, since if the engine does have the problem, it could end up causing total engine failure.

03-02-2006, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
JJSoCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yonkers, NY Drives: 2007 Cadillac STS-4 Posts: 453	Re: Recall Im setting an appointment tomorrow at my father's place, thanks for the info I had no clue what the hell that was.

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03-02-2006, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Buicktech 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON/Daytona Beach, FL Drives: 2000 Regal Posts: 2,186	Re: Recall There is already a thread on this. The Harmonic Balancer is the pulley on the end of the crank shaft that your serpentine belt goes around. It is a pulley with a rubber inside, subsiding engine vibrations. As pertains to the recall, the harmonic is about 13 lbs off of optimal torque. No biggie, takes a few minutes, and isn't as big of a deal as many make it sound. __________________ 2000 Buick Regal

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