Vehicle report
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.
PIC5953A
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
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.
02-00-89-007D
This warranty informational bulletin provides information on Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty, Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet/GMC Dealers
02-00-89-007C
This warranty informational bulletin provides Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty, Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet/GMC Dealers
06-06-01-010C
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
00-06-01-026G
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
09-09-40-001C
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.
PIC5491G
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
07-06-04-019E
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
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
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
05-06-04-035E
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
00-06-01-026F
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-08-44-001A
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5399
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
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
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
04-00-89-015J
This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
15-08-44-001
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5264C
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.
PIT3271G
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
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
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
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
07-08-49-020I
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
08-08-44-015E
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
SB-080604003-C
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
PIP5163A
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.
PIC5953
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.
PIP4379K
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P0701 first. Technician will also ensure the fluid level is at the top of the hot band when the transmission fluid temperature is 175° Fahrenheit. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723 can set by the following fluid service/filter change, transmission service involving removing the pan, low fluid level caused by leaks, or after long periods of storage. If the fluid level has been properly checked using the HOT check procedure listed in Service Information document 2408059 and any of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes reset during a cold start inspect the internal suction filter for possible cracks. If no other concerns are found inspect for a stuck lube regulator valve in the pump cover due to debris.
PIP-4379-D
CHEVROLET/GMC: DELAYED OR NO DRIVE AND DELAYED OR NO REVERSE WITH DTC'S, RANGE INHIBIT. MODEL YEARS 2001-2013. *PE UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 11/26/12. *PE UPDATED 12/4/2013 *JS
01-03-10-003K
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
06-00-89-026L
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-06-01-010B
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
00-03-10-003R
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
SB-13082
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
11-00-90-001A
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
11-00-89-005C
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
10-00-89-017X
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.
PIC4801E
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
05-09-40-002E
GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
PI-00983A
GM: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ISON AND ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED. *RM
PI-0474
GM: AN 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED' MESSAGE APPEARS AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS CAUSED BY WEAR OF THE INTERNAL FUEL INJECTOR. *RM
PIE-0169
GM: THERE IS AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK OR ENGINE KNOCK NOISE. THE ENGINE COOLANT FAN MAY HAVE BROKEN. 2005-2007 KODIAK/TOP KICK. *RM
PIP-3504C
GM: THERE IS A DIESEL ENGINE HARD START WHEN HOT. STARTS FINE WHEN COLD. THERE WILL BE NO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. *RM
PIE-0129
GM: THERE MAY BE AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK OR KNOCK NOISE. THERE COULD BE AN ENGINE COOLING FAN BREAK. *RM
PIT-4883
GMC/CHEVROLET: FLUID LEAK AT STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. ALL C SERIES MODELS. WHEN REPAIRING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT STUB SEAL BEWARE THAT THE PRESSURE SEAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM GM SPO PARTS. *PE UPDATED 3/11/11. *PE
PIT-5033
CHEVROLET/GMC: REPLACEMENT REAR STABILIZER BAR (RELOCATE LINK BRACKETS). IF THE REAR STABILIZER BAR NEEDS REPLACING, THE NEW BAR IS SHORTER AND WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION OF THE STABILIZER BAR LINK BRACKETS. *PE
PIT-4515A
GMC/CHEVROLET: SERVICE BRAKE SOON INDICATOR WITH DTC C0272. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THE SERVICE BRAKE SOON INDICATOR COMES ON. MAY ALSO COMMENT THE AUDIBLE BRAKE WARNING BUZZER IS SOUNDING. *PE
PIT-4935
CHEVROLET/GMC: BRAKE ASSIST PUMP MOTOR ON AND WARNING LIGHT/CHIME. OWNERS MAY COMMENT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST PUMP TURNS ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND CHIME MAY SOUND. MODELS CHEVROLET KODIAK, C4500-C7500, CONVENTIONAL CAB, T SERIES, TILT CAB, C6500-C7500; GMC TOPKICK, C4500-C7500, CONVENTIONAL CAB, T SERIES, TILT CAB, T6500-T7500. *PE
PIP-4692
CHEVROLET/GMC: WIRE HARNESS CHAFES NEAR AIR CLEANER AND DUCTWORK. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF REDUCED POWER MODE OR THE SES LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0101, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0299, P0652 SETTING. *PE
SB05-08-133-001B
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
SB-08-06-04-029B
GENERAL MOTORS: LBZ, LLY, LMM MIL/SES LIGHT N DTC P0087-FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) TOO LOW, LACK OF PERFORMANCE, NO POWER, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, NO START (DIAGNOSE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS). *PE UPDATED 3/1/10. *PE
3187
ENGINE LOW POWER WILL NOT GO OVER 2300 RPMS. *EH UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE
PIP-4643
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE, ABS LAMP MAY BE ON AND IF EQUIPPED THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT SHIFT OR MAKE RANDOM PHANTOM SHIFTS. MODELS INCLUDE THE KODIAK AND TOPKICK 4500/5500 SERIES. *PE
PIT-4865
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER BEING INOPERATIVE AND/OR THE SES MIL ON. WHEN CHECKING FOR DTCS THE ECM WILL HAVE A P0502 OR P0500 SET. THIS ISSUE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND FOLLOWING NORMAL DIAGNOSITC IN SI2000 MAY NOT LEAD TO A CORRECTION. THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE TCCM (TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE) NOT COMMUNICATING ON THE CLASS 2 BUSS. THE 4WD SYSTEM MAY WORK NORMAL, BUT WHEN USING THE TECH 2 TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TCCM IT WILL NOT COMMUNICATE. C4500-C5500 SERIES. *PE
TB-09-06-04-022
GENERAL MOTORS: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, INTERMITTENT DTC P0191, SLOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) DECAY, WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS, VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS/INTERRUPTIONS (FOLLOW CORRECTION INFORMATION BELOW). *PE UPDATED 11/23/09. *PE
PIP-4629
CHEVROLET/GMC: DIESEL ENGINE TURBO DTC P2563 OR P003A. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF SES LIGHT, REDUCED POWER, LOW POWER. *PE
3317
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
3479
LOCATION OF AUXILIARY BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS/WIRE U86 OPTION. *TT UPDATED 12/2/08. *PE
08-08-64-005
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE). *PE
4525
HOW TO DETERMINE DATE CODE FOR CAMPAIGN 07164. *NJ
020310005
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR STEERING WHEEL SHAKE / VIBRATION (OSCILLATION) CONCERNS FOR C4500-C5500 CONVENTIONAL CABS. *TT UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB UPDATED 2/25/08. *NJ
070730017
SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LOSS OUT OF MAIN HOUSING REAR BREATHER IN COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS DURING ENGINE START UP. *KB
060604066
LBZ, LLY, ENGINE WITH ROUGH IDLE, POOR PERFORMANCE, BLACK/WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE, MIL/SES LIGHT ON AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTC'S P003A, P060B, P0230, P0403, P0401, P0606, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155. (REPROGRAM ECM AND REPLACE EGR MOTOR OR EGR VALVE. *KB UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB UPDATED. *PE
070522001
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE, BRAKE WARNING BUZZER SOUNDING AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0164, C0272 SET. (REMOVE AND SPLICE WIRE/REMOVE CHMSL FUSE/REPLACE STOP LAMP SWITCH). *KB
06140
PASSENGER SIDE WIPER PATTERN CHANGE. *KB
070604002
REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0107 OR P0108 SET DUE TO MAP SENSOR DISCONNECTION (REPLACE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND RECONNECT MAP SENSOR CONNECTOR). *KB
040604001
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT
060522005
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER DIAGNOSTICS, HYDRA MAX SYSTEM. *KB
3878
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION. *KB
030604036
INFORMATION ON SERVICING FUEL INJECTORS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. *EH UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB
060729003
ML6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION-SHIFT LEVER MAY UNINTENTIONALLY MOVE TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. (REPLACE SHIFT SHAFT DETENT PLUNGER). *KB
030693001
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF ENGINE OIL FOR LBZ, LB7, AND LLY DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
0608131001
POWER TAKE-OFF INOPERATIVE OR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *KB
3068
OIL SEEPAGE FROM TURBO AIR CHARGE COOLER HOSES OR HOSE BLOWING OFF DURING ACCELERATION. POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299. *TT UPDATED 04-24-07. *KB
3401
TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE KINKED OR RESTRICTED. *TT
4042
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER. *TT
4168
ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC'S C0035-C0052. *KB
4173
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PARTS RESTRICTION. *KB
4174
ABS CONTROL MODULE PARTS RESTRICTION. *KB
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.