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1998 GMC G SERIES

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Service bulletins

57 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.

17-NA-073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

PIP4723D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

PIC4696D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

PIC4696C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

PIC4696B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

G-197151

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00064H - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. THIS SPECIAL POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO ELECTRONIC DIESEL-FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEMENT AS A RESULT OF INJECTION PUMP FAILURE. THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE DOES NOT COVER: GLOW PLUGS, TURBOCHARGER WEAR, LOW COMPRESSION ENGINES OR PCM/PCM WIRING CONDITIONS.

Recalls

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle Recalls

05-06-04-035D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

130089009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

SB-06-02-32-013B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAAB/HUMMER/GM: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. ANALYSIS OF RETURNED POWER STEERING (PS) PUMPS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR NOISE, NO POWER ASSIST, NO OR LOW PRESSURE AND LEAKING CONDITIONS HAS INDICATED A HIGH NUMBER OF NO TROUBLE FOUND RESULTS. ALL 1997-2010 VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS; 2010 AND PRIOR HUMMERS H2/H3 AND SAAB 9-7X VEHICLES. *PE

000730022B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH

000604003B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT

00064C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT

00064B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *JG

000601023A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT

000604003A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT

99066D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

010730023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET

010730021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

010730012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT

00064A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT

00148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT

99066C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1998 MODEL YEAR S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE, AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

000604045

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE THE VEHICLES IS BEING DRIVEN. *TT

00064

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEMENT CLARIFICATION AND VIN BREAKPOINT CORRECTION TO 00064 - SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - ELECTRONIC DIESEL-FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE - REPAIR / REPLACE. *TT

99066B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR

000604014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT

99066A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

000604002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT

000604003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT

99066

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION. *TT

990604037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

990730013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT

990601003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. *TT

877163A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMMENTS ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *YC

861008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS ABOUT A LOOSE SIDE SWING OUT WINDOW OR WONDOW BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE CHANNEL. *YC

866503A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1404 (REFLASH VCM). *YC

876525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F). *YC

98863206

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMMENTS ABOUT REDUCED STEERING EFFORT WHILE DRIVING. *YC

98865020A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC

776306A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.

837110A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD

876126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. YD

866503

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A FALSE OBD II WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1404. *TT

876507A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.

98776002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC

98837110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC

98877162

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR HARSH UPSHIFTS ALL GEARS. *YC

98877163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL, OR A SLIGHT SURGE, AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *YC

98865020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC

98876304

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMPLAINTS THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START. *YC

776306

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMMENTS OF A NO START, STALL CONDITION. *YC

98776531

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES (VINS S, F - RPOS L56, L65, L65-CMT) CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, OR STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS. *YC

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