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.
PIT3227S
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.
17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3227R
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.
PIP4723F
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIT3227Q
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.
PIP4723D
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIC4696E
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
17NA073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
PIT3227P
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.
PIC4696C
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIP4723B
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIT3227M
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.
16NA260
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
PIP5340A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED. IF YOU HAVE DUPLICATED THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN AND FOUND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 OR P1870 SET IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE PLEASE CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER.
PIC4696B
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIC4696A
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
PIP5340
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon indicator is illuminated. If you have duplicated the customer?s concern and found Diagnostic Trouble Code P0894 or P1870 set in the Transmission Control Module please contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIT3227L
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.
PIT3227K
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.
Recalls
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
PIT3227J
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.
PIC5913
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
130089009
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PIT3227H
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.
3227
TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB
020525006
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
020730024A
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
030601024A
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
00149D
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01225
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
01599
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
01727
4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT
040605001
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 SET. *TT
3031A
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT
3130
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC
3176A
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
00149C
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
01136C
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT
030730056
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030601024
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
57
WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT
020421005A
SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT
020138005
REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
020525006A
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
990730016A
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020421005
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT
0206125002
CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRUCKS WITH PANASONIC (TP-6) LEAD ACID BATTERY PACKS MAY HAVE A REDUCTION IN DRIVE RANGE, PARTICULARLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHARGING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DRIVING. *TT
020857004
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
020605002
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT
041002
INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION. *TT
990602012D
SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM
020864007
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC
250202
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER. *TT
250102
CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT
270901
SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG
220801
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG
090801
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES. *JG
060601
INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC
010856001A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT
990602012C
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
010501
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGING AND A CHECK VEHICLE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CHARGER. *NLM
010730002B
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010730021
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
010856001
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE SECURITY LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT
300800
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT
00032
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND CODE P0300 (GENERAL MISFIRE), WITH DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE AND HESITATION. **MR
990602012B
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
990602012A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
99022
INFORMATION ON SPECIAL POLICY - PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT BATTERY PACK CONVERSION. *TT
866412
SUBJECT ON REDUCED RANGE OR DISABLED CHARGING. *YC
98017
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
861108
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER COOLANT RESERVOIR LEAKING. *TT
866409
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REDUCED VEHICLE RANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS OR THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) GAUGE SWEEPS / SWINGS. *TT
866410
SOME OWNERS MAY REPORT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT CHARGE, AND CHECK VEHICLE DISPLAYED ON CHARGER ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AND INCLUDING VIN BREAKPOINT W8138319. *TT
866209
CONDITION WITH COOLANT LEAKING ONTO GROUND. *YC
866408
VEHICLE CHARGES WITH IGNITION KEY "ON" BUT NOT "OFF". *YC
3046A
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT
3081
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3183
FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH
3232
PAINT CODE UNKNOWN FOR FRONT BUMPER AND WHEEL FLARE. *EH
3300
4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH
3777
FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE, LOW FUEL AND BATTERY LIGHT ON, PRNDL INOPERATIVE. *TT
4114
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN. *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.