Vehicle report

2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Service bulletins

187 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

PIT5484A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to assist with handling this error. Dealer will follow one of the listed steps to resolve the issue. If there are still configuration issues, please contact the OnStar Technical Assistance Centre for assistance.

PIC5953A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

PIP5226A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS MISSING NEEDLE BEARINGS. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE OIL DRAINS TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE BEARINGS. EACH ROLLER ROCKER HAS 66 BEARINGS.

03-08-46-004R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

06-06-01-010C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.

PIP5232B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.

15-00-89-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).

00-06-01-026G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

09-09-40-001C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.

07-06-04-019E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.

02-00-89-002O

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

02-07-30-052J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.

05-06-04-035E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.

15-08-44-001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.

15-08-44-001B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.

PIT5399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.

PIC4310L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

00-05-22-002O

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.

15-08-44-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.

15-08-73-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian cellular upgrade.

PIT5264C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.

05-00-89-055E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.

PIT3271G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

PIC3278F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

PIC4310K

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

06-08-43-003E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.

07-08-49-020I

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.

SB-13-05-22-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON MODELS. *PE UPDATED 7/18/14. *PE UPDATED 12/9/14. *PE

PIP5163A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.

05-02-32-008D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ

PIP3119M

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle.

PIT3227J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

PIC5953

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

PIT5195A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

PIT3189R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On 2010 to 2014 model years technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support for calibrations.

PIT3237G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.

06-00-89-026L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.

00-03-10-003R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.

PIP3119L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle.

PIT-4954-C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: IF THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DISPLAYED ON THE DIC, THE TRIM HEIGHT MAY BE INCORRECT, LOOSE COMPRESSOR INLET HOSE, OR THE COMPRESSOR SELF TEST MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ALSO INCLUDED SUBURBAN LD MY 2001-2013, YUKON DENALI XL MY 2013, YUKON XL LD 2001-2013 *JS

PI-0011A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *KB

PIT5195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 miles per hour at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

PIP4138L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.

11-00-89-005C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

PIP3259J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will need to check the build date of the transmission, if it was built after 09/01/2003 and it is determined that a vehicle has an abnormal amount of noise, perform the rear unit end play check. Technician will replace the output planetary gear set if end play is out of specification. The transmission assembly will need to be replaced if the end play is with in specification.

PIT3271F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10-00-89-017X

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.

PIT3330F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger compartment air filter is no longer available as a factory option.

PIP3720D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the backlash it should be set between 0.003? to 0.005? on a new ring and pinion for any American Axle Manufacturing application. The ring and pinion can be reused or adjusted if the mileage is less than 500 miles, if not used for towing. Technician should be advised that a ?roller coaster? or ?hourglass? pattern on the bearings may be normal up to 10,000 miles and possibly longer. With a mis-machined housing you may get a heel pattern on both sides of the gear teeth at build up can generally be corrected with backlash adjustments. When setting up an 8.6? axle with a 5 cut gear set is to use a 0.035? pinion shim and set backlash to 0.004?. When using the newer 2 cut gear set also use a 0.035? pinion shim and still set backlash to 0.004?. To set the gear pattern use backlash to adjust the pattern heel to toe. Use the pinion shim to adjust the height of the pattern. The proper drive pinion bearing pre-load is from 15 - 30 inch pounds with new bearings. The total torque to turn after the differential case is installed should increase 5 - 10 inch pounds at the pinion. A new pinion nut must be used whenever the old one is removed. The axle shaft end play specification is 0.012? per side and the radial specification is 0.002? - 0.003?. Technician should be advised that synthetic lube can be used in all new American Axle Manufacturing axle assemblies. The new pinion seal for the 8.6? axle assembly is a two piece design.

PIP5072

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch oil feed passages for leakage between circuits. Technician should apply regulated compressed air to the 3-4 clutch feed hole and the forward clutch feed hole one at a time with the input housing. Technician will need to replace the input housing if there is an air leak 3-4 clutches.

PIT3078F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to not clean the purged grease from the area immediately on or adjacent to the seals because this grease provides additional protection. Technician should only replace the bearing if the seals show visible damage, bearing endplay is greater than 0.005" or 0.13mm, bearing exhibits rough rotation, or bearing exhibits abnormal noise.

PIT-3749D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB

PIT-5141

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE: IF BLOWER MOTOR IS SET TO ANY SPEED POSITION AND WHEN KEY IS OFF, IT BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND MAY STILL BE INOPERATIVE AFTER KEY IS TURNED ON. *PE UPDATED ON 5/1/12. *JS

PIT5141B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: BLOWER INOPERATIVE AFTER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE SPEED IS SET TO ANY SPEED POSITION, EXCEPT FOR LOW, WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. UPON NEST KEY UP, THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER XL MODEL YEARS 2003-2007. *JS

09-09-40-001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE

SB-10240

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT WORK AT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR MAY BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE COULD BE A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE. *RM UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE

PIP-3366-B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER: SOME SUVS AND TRUCKS ARE EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE BY GRINDING/RATCHETING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE IN 4WD LOW (4LO) RANGE. *PE

05-09-40-002E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

PIP-4492P

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/11. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE UPDATED 5/25/11. *PE UPDATED 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED A SECOND TIME ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE

PB-10037A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: ONSTAR IS MAKING INCOMPLETE CALLS WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING. WHEN HAVE A DATA CONNECTION. *RM

10-00-89-017C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

PIP-4138K

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM

SB-10-02-33-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SERVICE JUST LEAKING PITMAN SHAFT SEAL. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE

3637A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT BRACKET SERVICE KIT. *TT UPDATED 3/26/10. *PE

3893

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOSS OF IGNITION 1 VOLTAGE TO THE IGNITION COILS. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALL, MISFIRE, OR CRANK NO START. THERE MAY BE NO TROUBLE CODES SET. *KB UPDATED 3/17/09. *PE

PIT-4722

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE

PIT-3046E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE

PIT-4662

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GMC: SIR MIL DTC B0084 AND/OR B0085. THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY BROKEN SEAT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUITS UNDER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT SEATS. OVER TIME, FROM REPEATED SEAT MOVEMENT, THE WIRING COULD BREAK. *PE

05-04-21-003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 SET. *TT UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ INSPECT WIRING HARNESS TO TRANSFER CASE SPEED SENSORS, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE

050138012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EI05082 - LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR HIGH SPEED OR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED *KB

050525003A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0131, C0196, C0290 AND/OR C0292 SET. *TT

050730017

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60-E/4L65-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SHUDDER, WATER IN TRANSMISSION. *TT

050941001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B0026 AND/OR B004. TO INCLUDE 2003-2006 CHEVROLET/GMC FULL SIZE PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *TT

030605008B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, AT IDLE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. *TT BULLETIN 03-06-05-008, DATED 11/01/2003 REPLACED. *TT

040310007D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *TT UPDATED. *NM

040525002B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

030417001C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

050850012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNWANTED/LOOSE SEAT MOVEMENT. *TT

020730024A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

040850016B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MEMORY SEAT MAY NOT RETURN TO REQUESTED POSITION. *EH

050850008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT HEATED SEATS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B3941 SET. *TT

020867009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUNROOF JAMS WHEN CLOSING. *TT

050601014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL LEAK UNDER EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES (-34 DEGREES C) (-30 DEGREES F) OR COLDER). *TT

050730012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60-E/4L65-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2-3 SHIFT CLUNK. *TT

050730013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60-E/4L65-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR START, LACK/LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TT

050867002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION IF SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE AND SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURE. *TT

050310005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLES WITH 20 INCH WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED. *TT

03092005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CDS STICK IN CD PLAYER. *EH

020307002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED FRONT CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. ORIGINAL NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

03012005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL TANK DATE CODE INSPECTION. *EH

050604024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1172 AND DTC P2636. *TT

05023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR ILLUMINATION RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT

702

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NAVIGATION RADIO SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE COMPLETE COVERAGE. GM TECH LINKS. *TT

020310001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPARE TIRE IS DIFFERENT SIZE THAN OTHER TIRES. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 020310001. *EH UPDATE. *TT

020526001B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT UPDATE. *TT

030844018A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR SEAT AUDIO (RSA) AND/OR REAR HVAC INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

040849006B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE DISPLAYED. *EH

0508143001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS WILL NOT RECALL TO PRE-SELECTED POSITION AND/OR HEATED SEATS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B3606. *TT

701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. GM TECH LINK. *TT

040866015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STOP DELIVERY OF CERTAIN FULL SIZE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN 04-08-66-015. TAILGATE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *TT

10192004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE OUTER PANEL OF COMPOSITE TAILGATE MAY BEGIN TO PARTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE INNER SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES 2005 CADILLAC ESV MODEL. *EH

040138013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC NOT COLD ENOUGH A/C COMPRESSOR DOES NOT ENGAGE . *EH

040138014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HIGH PITCHED TONE HEARD INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN AC COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGED. *EH

040138015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR MOAN GROAN OR BOOM NOISE AT IDLE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL OR FELT THROUGH FLOOR WHEN AC COMPRESSOR ENGAGES DO NOT REPLACE AC COMPRESSOR. *EH

040850015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER MEMORY & HEATER SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. *TT

040857005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER INTRUSION INTO CAB AT MIDGATE. *TT

020139007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE HVAC BATTERY DRAW. *AR

040138010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH USING NEW KENT MOORE SPECIAL TOOL GE-47742. *TT

040139009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE OR STAYS RUNNING. *TT

040861002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PLANT INSTALLED RUNNING BOARDS. *EH

040861003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RUNNING BOARD COVER IS LOOSE. *EH

0408126001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON OBTAINING UPGRADE/UPDATED NAVIGATION DISC. *TT

07012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES-TRUCKS. BUICK TERAZZA 2005, GMC SIERRA DENALI 2002-2003, GMC B7 CHASSIS MEDIUM DUTY 2003-2005 AND GMC 560 C-SERIES 2003-2005 *SC

030310002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

USE OF CORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR LOOSE HUBCAP ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030310002. *EH

040138008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEAT VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CANNOT BE CONTROLLED OR DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *EH

3000A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR AXLE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS. *MJ

3013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNWANTED STABILITRAK ACTIVATION OR STABILITRAK DISABLE MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DIC. *TT

3045

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS STEERING OR SUSPENSION CONCERNS AFTER GM ACCESSORIES 20 INCH TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. *TT

3054

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACEMENT FLEXPLATE MAY HAVE LARGER BOLT HOLES THAN THE ORIGINAL FLEXPLATE. *TT

3055

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WITH A P0300 MISFIRE DUE TO MISFIRES MAINLY ON CYLINDER 7. *TT

3073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOWNHILL CRUISE CONTROL SURGE. *TT

3086

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TOOL. CURRENTLY THE A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH OPEN/CLOSE PRESSURES CANNOT BE ACCURATELY DETERMINED BY MEASURING PRESSURE AT THE LOW SIDE SERVICE PORT. *TT

3087

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CRANK NO START WITH NO CRANKING RPM SPARK OR INJECTOR PULSE. *TT

3106

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

XM RADIO WAS WORKING PRIOR TO JULY 26, 2004 AND IT IS INOPERATIVE NOW. *JB

3107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

P0420 AND P0430 DTSC IN THE DETROIT, MICHIGAN AREA WITH GEN III V-8 ENGINES. *SC

3111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NAVIGATION SYSTEM COVERAGE OF CANADA. (2004-2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2004-2005 GMC ENVOY, 2004-2005 BUICK RAINIER/RENDEZVOUS, 2004-2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE, 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE/SUBURBAN/TAHOE, 2004-2005 GMC DENALI, 2005 GMC YUKON, AND 2005 HUMMER H2) *SC

3119

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION - CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. *SC

3121

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHAUST VIBRATION RESONANCE OR MOAN IN VEHICLES WITH GEN III V8 ENGINES. *TC

3159

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER PARTS RESTRICTION. *TC

3179

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE HVAC BATTERY DRAW SUPPLEMENT TO 02-01-39-007A. *TT

1656326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN-SIT-BULLETIN-1656326: PIT3569. LOW TIRE LIGHT ON AND OR DIC CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE WHEN COLD. *SC

3001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NO COMMUNICATION WITH ANY MODULES, MULTIPE U-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS), INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) WARNING INDICATORS. 03-04 CHEVROLET ALL FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AND 03-04 GMC ALL FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AND 03-04 CADILLAC ALL FULL SIZE UTILITIES. *MJ

3002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE VME - SWITCHING MIRRORS FROM POWER FOLDING TO POWER EXTENDING. *MJ

3056

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE. *TT

3061C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SETTING. *TT

3075B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BLOWN MBEC 1 OR LBEC 1 FUSE. *TT

3118A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POP/CLUNK NOISE ON RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. *TC *SC

3118B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POP CLUCK CLICK NOISE ON RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. *EH

3143

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE. (TO INCLUDE 2004-05 GMC DENALI) *SC

3170

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH 1-2 SHIFT. *EH

3193

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *EH

3203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RESONANCE NOISE AT IDLE. *EH

3232

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1999 - 2005 GEN II COLD ENGINE MISFIRE AT IDLE WITH POSSIBLE P0171 AND/OR P0174. *TT

3236

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SLOW TIRE LEAK OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING MESSAGE. *EH

3243

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE ON RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. *EH

3259C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L80E, 4L85E WHINE NOISE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. *TT

3260

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L80E/4L85E HARSH SHIFT OR SLIP NO TCC APPLY. *TT

3276

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L80E OUTPUT CARRIER THRUST WASHER CHANGES. *TT

3287B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE OR SHUT OFF IN 30 SECONDS. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2435, B2440, B3606 AND/OR B1825 SET IN THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT

3300

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH

3300C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

APPLICATION OF HORN AT HORN PAD INOPERATIVE. RKE FUNCTION FOR PANIC ALARM WORKS. *TT

3309

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INVESTIGATION OF EXTENSION SEAL LEAKS ON 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT

3335A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INVESTIGATION OF PUMP AREA LEAKS. *TT

3351

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 OR ERRATIC 4WD/AWD OPERATION. *TT

3352

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ON WITH EITHER A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. *TT

3363

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60E/4L65E NO REVERSE. *TT

3364

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR AXLE RETAINER BUTTON BREAKAGE. *EH

3369

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SPRAG DAMAGE AN ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED. TYPICAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE NO FORWARD MOVEMENT IN D4 OR D3 SHIFT LEVER POSITION. MOVEMENT CAN BE OBTAINED IN D2, D1 OR REVERSE. *TT

3371

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L80E/4L85E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK CONCERN. *TT

3373

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

3379

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8.625 AXLE PHASING, GROWL, CYCLIC, NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *TT

3386

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT

3396

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C0290, C0292, C0131, OR C0196 SET IN THE EBCM. *TT

3427

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION DTC P0757. *TT

3438A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TCC SURGE AND/OR FLUID CONTAMINATION. *TT

3439

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NO DRIVE IN D4 OR D3. TO INCLUDE 2005 GMC JIMMY. *TT

3479C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE KNOCK NOISE HEARD AT ALL TIMES. *TT

3480A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 2WD. *TT

3484A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT STALL, LOW POWER, AND HARD RESTART WHEN THE VEHICLE IS USED DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN HIGH ALTITUDES. *TT

3488

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLUID LEAKAGE FRONT PUMP OR TORQUE CONVERTER AREA. *TT

3499

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING IDLER ARM INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT

3525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL INOPERATIVE DUE TO WATER INGESTION. *TT

3526

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT SERVICE 4WD LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0306 OR C0308 STORED IN TCCM. *TT

3545

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

3562A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIDGESTONE DUELER PRODUCT INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT *SC

3568A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER MESSAGE. *TT

3569

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE VME - 8.6 INCH REAR AXLE WHICH EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE CONDITION (UNTIL DECEMBER 23, 2005). *TT

3573

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNWANTED OPERATION OF REAR WINDOWS. *TT

3599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED OR SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0455. *TT

3606

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUNROOF STUCK OPEN OR WILL NOT CLOSE FULLY. *SC

3609A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH 1-2 SHIFT, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 STORED IN PCM. *TT

3639

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE VME-OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR INOPERATIVE. *SC

3665

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4WD INOPERATIVE AND POSSIBLE DTC C0327 STORED IN THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. *TT

3671

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE VME - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATION. *TT

3687A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HOOT OR SQUEAK TYPE NOISE ON RAPID BRAKE APPLY. *TT

3691A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *TT

3766

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT BLOWER INOPERATIVE STAY RUNNING DURING LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT

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