Vehicle report

2018 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 5500

Service bulletins

43 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.

PIP4902W

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

PIT5099J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

PIT3271Q

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

PIP4902V

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

PIP6104

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

PIP4902U

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

PIP5621A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer  technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.

990420002K

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.

16NA274

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THis Informational bulletin provides important instructions for contacting the Fleet Action Center for repair authorization prior to replacement of certain parts.

17NA248

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the dealer with key information for cutting a new key.

PIP5684

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.

PIP5601A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

010089010N

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).

030604017N

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Informational Bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.

19NA219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

17NA073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIP5522D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm. A broken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage.  If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced. On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.

PIP5632B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.

000601026M

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.

070601016F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.

16NA109

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.

PIT5698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.

PIP5662

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of a MIL illuminated with a P208E set in the DEF control module. Possible stuck DEF injector If the diagnostic leads to the DEF injector, replace the DEF injector and the DEF Supply Pump Filter Element

120089002C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.

17NA066

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.

PIC6107A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.

18NA141

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.

150603002M

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.

1208132001E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.

150603002L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries

PI0281G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

18NA103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated. Technicians may find DTCs P0087, P018B, P228A, P228B or P2635 set in ECM.

PIP5522B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage. If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced.On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.

16NA356

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal audio. This could be due to interference from transmitting sources outside of Sirius XM?s frequency range.

16NA158

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.

PIP5533

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealerA vehicle may have a concern with Engine performance, Engine machancal (burnt pistons), fuel in oil and/orfuel system performance.Fuel fill/ fuel vent lines mis - routed kinked/pinched.Inspect the fuel tank return and fuel tank vent lines for kinks or restrictions and repare as needed.

PIP5522A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage. If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced.On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.

00-06-01-026J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage.

03-08-46-004T

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.

08-08-44-029H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.

00-03-10-002K

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.

00-06-01-012G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.

05-00-89-029D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.

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