Vehicle report

2003 ISUZU ASCENDER

Service bulletins

162 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.

IB13-R-001G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.

WB13-X-001B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form

WB13-X-001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.

IB09-X-002B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.

IB09-X-004C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.

22NA009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

16NA383

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

PIP5540D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.

PIP5628

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

PIP5540B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.

PIP4925B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.

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.

PIT5399A

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.

PIC3100F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.

PIT3099P

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.

PIC5491J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

PIP5029G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO PERFORM PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS. IF TECHNICIAN FINDS CARBON, AN UPPER ENGINE AND VALVE CLEANING SHOULD BE PERFORMED.

SB16-02-S001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) THAT COULD FRACTURE. THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AS IT PASSES OVER THE FRACTURE DURING REFUELING. IF THE ICV FRACTURES, THE VEHICLE’S SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND THE OWNER MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR A FEW DROPS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE COVERS THE CONDITION DESCRIBED FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP.

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.

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.

PIP5338

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIT5264A

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.

PIP5232

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.

PIP5226

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.

PIT3099M

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.

PIC5959B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.

PIC4310J

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.

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.

PIC5088E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 - 04. Technician will repair per the status code.

PIC5588B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.

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.

CSB-07-02-S003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ISUZU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR THE OWNER LETTER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON, DUE TO FRACTURE OF WELD ON FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV), A FUEL ODOR, AND/OR DROPS OF FUEL ON GROUND WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE. MODEL 2003-2004 ASCENDER. *PE

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.

PIP5163

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.

PIC3718E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.

PIT3173C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

PIC4310H

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.

PIT4907A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

PIC4935D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.

0704003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION OR SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE SHAKES ABOVE 60 MPH. *NJ

191

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ABS, RED BRAKE, SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON, HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *NJ

96

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DTC C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DTC'S SETTING. WITH 4WD. *NJ

0511001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE. *NJ

0605001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC C0374 SET. *NJ

0701002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON NEW IN-VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF LL8 CYLINDER HEAD. *NJ

0711015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY NOT LOCK WHEN USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) KEY FOB TRANSMITTER/DOOR LOCK SWITCH, LIFTGATE HATCH OR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN REAR LIFTGATE GLASS BUTTON DEPRESSED. *NJ

0709002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND / OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *KB

0702001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS, MIL DTC'S P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174, AND P1175. *KB UPDATED 08-03-07. *KB

0705004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD. *KB

0704002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PRNDL DISPLAY REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. *KB

0710001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *KB

0711003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOORS ARE HARD TO CLOSE. *KB

0711001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4.2L LL8 ENGINE - FLASHING AND/OR MIL LIGHT, ROUGH IDLE, MISFIRES DTC'S P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *KB

0611015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. *KB

0605004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *KB

0606003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *KB

0611007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DISTORTION IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS. *KB

0612003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR LOW SPEED OR INOPERATIVE. MANUAL TEMP CONTROL, OR HEATER ONLY. *KB

0608002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. *KB

0611012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR LIFTGATE BINDS, IMPROPER FIT. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BROKEN WELDS OR CRACKS THAT FORMED AROUND THE INNER TWO WELDS. *KB

0405002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK SOUND. *TT

0405S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INOPERATIVE 4WD/AWD LAMP AND SYSTEM. *TT

0605005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT

0404004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROPER CONNECTION INFORMATION TO AVOID BLOWN 125 AMP FUSE AND VARIOUS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITION WHEN JUMP STARTING VEHICLE. *TT

0504003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HEADLAMPS FLICKER OR MOMENTARILY DIM WHILE DRIVING. *TT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT

0604001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DTC P0526 SET. *TT

0604S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT

0505005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 SET. *TT

0601001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ELECTRO-VISCOUS (EV) FAN CLUTCH AND DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR COOLING FAN NOISE, DELAYED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND/OR ENGINE REVVING TOO HIGH. *TT

0604003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START. *TT

0505013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DTC P0756. *TT

0611003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR LATCH FREEZING IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT

0405S008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 AND P1870. *TT

0405005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756 2-3 SHIFT VALVE PERFORMANCE. *TT

0505007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TT

0514004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ELIMINATING UNWANTED ODORS IN VEHICLES. *TT

00505006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE (VERIFY AND REPAIR SOURCE OF VOLTAGE LOSS IN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT). *TT

0505S006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE (VERIFY AND REPAIR SOURCE OF VOLTAGE LOSS IN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. *JB

0505S012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *JB

0501S007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON USE OF KENT MOORE BOLT EXTRACTOR TOOL KIT EN-47702 FOR REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD OR MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS ON INLINE ENGINES. *AK

0503S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

I/M READINESS AS PART OE EMISSION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR OBD II VEHICLES. TO INCLUDE ISUZU I-280 AND I-350 2003 - 2005. *AK

0505002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACK OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *EH

0501006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNDERHOOD TICK NOISE AT IDLE. *TT

0503003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0505009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1-2, 2-3, 3-4 SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHARACTERISTICS DURING COLD WEATHER OPERATION ON 4L60-E TRANSMISSIONS. TO INCLUDE 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. *TT

0505010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGAGEMENT TIME OF ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4L60-E TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

0507002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SQUEAK, SQUEAL OR WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT. *TT

0501005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL LEAK UNDER EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT

0508001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION. TO INCLUDE 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. *TT

0508002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COLD TIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANUFACTURER GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. *TT

0509002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0509003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT *SC

0512002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT SLOW TO COOL HVAC PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT

0409003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ABS LIGHT ON, DTCS C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *TT

0506002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE, CLUNK, POP, SNAP NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH, UNEVEN, WASH BOARD ROAD SURFACES. *TT

0501004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0483. *EH

0503001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE. *EH

0511008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RECONNECTION OF REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTACT OR TAB. *EH

0511S005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LIFTGATE OR LIFTGATE GLASS BINDS, DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY, CHMSL HITS ROOF. *TT

0411S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT DOOR A-PILLAR WATER INTRUSION. *TT

0501003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. *EH

0502001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PERCEIVED FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SETTING. *EH

0505004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SHIFT STABILIZATION FEATURE FOR HYDRAMATIC 4L60E TRANSMISSION. *EH

050604021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE. *TT

0511002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DISTORTIOPN IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS. *EH

0511003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROPER AIR BAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE. *EH

0511004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXTERIOR LAMP CONDENSATION AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *TT

0513001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH

0513002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMPACT DISC PLAYER SKIPPING INOPERATIVE SLUGGISH AND OR LONG SEARCH TIMES. *EH

0513003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE ONSTAR SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT IS RED RADIO LOCKED IN PHONE MODE OR DTC B1000. *EH

0501002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *EH

0504001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL CONCERNS IP GAUGES LIGHTING INOPERATIVE HVAC CONTROLS INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE RADIO INOPERATIVE FLASHER INOPERATIVE. *EH

0505003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION. *EH

0512001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT A/C PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND OR HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS. *EH FINAL RELEASE. *TT

0510001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING SYSTEM MOAN, GROAN, SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION TYPE NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

030235006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

0405011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DELAYED ENGAGEMENT OF FRONT WHEELS DURING A SLIP CONDITION ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH NEW VENTURE GEAR NVG 126 OR NVG 226 TRANSFER CASE. *TT

0405012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT

0402S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO FILL WITH FUEL OR FILLING STATION PUMP SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK IS FULL OR FUEL SPITS BACK/OUT WHEN FILLING THE TANK. *TT

0405S007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *NM

0301S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0336 (ENGINE CONTROL SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL). *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SB03-01-S004 DATED 08/01/2003. *TT

0405S009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0757 SET, SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TT

0410S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *TT

0411S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LIFTGATE GLASS UNLATCHES ON ROUGH/BUMPY ROAD SURFACES. *TT

0412S006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS. *TT

0401S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, MISFIRE OR ROUGHNESS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 SET. *TT

0404S003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOW VOLTAGE DISPLAY ON (IP) INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE, LIGHTS DIM AT STOP LIGHTS, BATTERY DISCHARGED, NO START, SLOW CRANKING, DIM LIGHTS AT IDLE, LOW GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TT

0405S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON AS A RESULT OF THE INSTALLATION OF AN AFTERMARKET REUSABLE, EXCESSIVELY OILED AIR FILTER. *TT

0409S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION. *TT

0411S003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR LICENSE PLATE POCKET GASKET LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION. *TT

0413S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UTILIZING TECH 2 TO RETRIEVE PART NUMBER FOR RADIOS, COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGERS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTERS (IPC). *TT

0404S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NO START OR BATTERY DRAIN CONDITION, AFTER IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT

040523003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION. *EH

030604033

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336. *TT UPDATE. TO INCLUDE 2004 ISUZU NQR COMMERCIAL MODELS. *TT

0401S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2135 (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0410S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0411S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE SOUND FROM THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

0412S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED MODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0412S003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

J44551 AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER COMPRESSION FAILURES. *TT

0412S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR HEATER & AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PIPE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. *TT

0402S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT HESITATION, STUMBLE OR IDLE STALL AFTER SOAK, HARSH 1-2 SHIFT, SLIPPING 1-2 SHIFT FOLLOWED BY A HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

0402S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

0412S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CERTAIN HVAC CONTROL HEAD MODULES ARE NOT REPROGRAMMABLE. *TT

030139013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED MODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

0301S005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1125 (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT

0304S004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE. *TT

0305S003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ON, 4WD INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C0300 AND/OR C0305. *TT

0313S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRAILER WEIGHT AND GCWR INFORMATION. *TT

03V269

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM OR EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS. *TT

0304S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS. *TT

0312S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSING POOR AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE, AIR CONDITIONER STOPS BLOWING COLD, AIR CONDITIONER CYCLES ON AND OFF. *TT

0305S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MECHANICAL OVERRIDE COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. AND CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION. F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL. *TT

0306S001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

0311S002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. 2003 ASCENDER. *TT

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