2008 GMC Savana TSBs
139 Savana Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by GMC to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Savana problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
Recent 2008 Savana TSBs
STEERING
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Description: GM: THE SERVICE STABILITRAK MESSAGE BEING DISPLAYED IN DIC. THE STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON. *JS UPDATED ON 7/9/2013. *KB
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Description: STEERING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT. *TT UPDATED 3/4/11. *PE UPDATED ON 6/30/2011. *KB
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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Description: GM: 2006-2011 EXPRESS/SAVANA. A CRACK IN A WELD IS CAUSING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOWER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. *RM UPDATED 9/10/12. *PE
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Description: EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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Description: THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A NOISE.
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Description: GM: THERE IS A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION AND IS FROM METAL TO METAL CONTACT OF BUSHINGS. 2006-2012 EXPRESS/SAVANA. *RM
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Description: REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
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Description: GM: THERE IS A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION AND IS FROM METAL TO METAL CONTACT OF BUSHINGS. 2006-2012 EXPRESS/SAVANA. *RM
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
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Description: THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A NOISE.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: FALSE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS, DTC C0710 SET (REPROGRAM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM)). *PE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Description: FALSE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS, DTC C0710 SET (REPROGRAM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM)) WITH RPO JL4 AND BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 13, 2007. *NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Description: GMC/CHEVROLET: UNINTENTIONAL STABILITRAK/ABS ACTIVATION ON BANKED/CURVED ROAD. (REPROGRAM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE). THE STABILITRAK ACTIVATES ON BANKED CURVED ROADS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR THE SURFACE. IMPACT TO BRAK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: ABS LIGHT AND/OR SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE ON WITH DTC C0045 AND/OR C0050.. THIS CODE MAY BE CAUSED BY A WIRE PULLING OUT OF THE CRIMP ON A TERMINAL AT THE X413 OR X414 CONNECTOR. *PE MODELS 2008-2012 EXPRESS, SAVANA.
ENGINE (PWS)
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AFTER SERVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE OR DAMAGE AFTER OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
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Description: CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
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Description: 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
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Description: HUMMER/CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER, RUNNING ROUGH, AND POSSIBLE HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, DUE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. MODELS 2008-2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR IDENTIFYING NON-GM ECM CALIBRATION USE AND POWER-UP HARDWARE DETECTION IN DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINES - PHOTOGRAPH TECH 2 CALIBRATION IDS, CALIBRATION VERIFICATION NUMBERS (CVNS) AND TRANSMISS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOUL
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Description: GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM
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Description: GM: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH NUMEROUS POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. THERE MAY BE A SHORT IN A TURBOCHARGER SENSOR. *RM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/1
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: AN OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUG IN FOR ONBOARD AC POWER AND WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE WILL RESULT IN SHORTING OF WIRES, OVER HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND COMPARTMENT ENGINE FIRES. MODEL 2003-15 EXPRESS CUT AWAY
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Description: GM: DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, REDUCE ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTC P2135 SET. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL SIERRA DENALI YEAR 2010-2011 *JS
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/
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Description: GM: THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO FIVE POSSIBLE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN EXTENDED CRANK AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *RM UPDATED 5/31/11. *PE UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED A SECOND TIME
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Description: PONTIAC/SATURN/BUICK/GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/HUMMER: VEHICLE START AND STALLS AFTER THEFT DETERRENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. MODEL YEARS 2006-2011. DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM. *PE
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: POSSIBLE ENGINE OVERHEAT OR LOSS OF COOLANT. NORMAL SI DIAGNOSTICS WILL LEAD TO INSPECTING THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION. WHEN WATER PUMP IS REMOVED, BE SURE TO INSPECT THE IMPELLER. *PE
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Description: GMC\CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED-EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER PLUGGING PREVENTION. *PE
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Description: 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
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Description: CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ECM EEPROM - REPROGRAM ECM. ALL 2007 AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVEROLET SILVERADO AND EXPRESS AND GMC SIERRA AND SAVANA EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DURAMAX VA DIESEL (RPO LMM - VIN 6
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Description: OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE. EQUIPPED WITH A 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 OR 6.2 V8 ENGINE. *NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
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Description: GMC: OIL LEAK AT TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE. INITIAL INSPECTION MA REVEAL A LEAK THAT LOOKS AS IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *PE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.
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Description: 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
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Description: GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR DTCS P011A, P2184, AND P2185. DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER CONCERN OF SES LIGHT ON OR DTCS P011A, P2184 AND P2185. DIESEL ENGINES HAVE 2 ECT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) SENSORS. *PE
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: TURBO VANE POSITION SENSOR WIRE CHAFE; REDUCED POWER AND/OR THE SES/MIL LIGHT ON. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL ONE OR A COMBINATION OF TURBO DTCS P003A, P0234, P0401, P0402, P0652, P0698, P0699, P2563. IF ONE OR COMBINATION
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: DIESEL ENGINE TURBO DTC P2563 OR P003A. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF SES LIGHT, REDUCED POWER, LOW POWER. *PE
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Description: GMC: EGR LOW FLOW DTC P0401. VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.6L DIESEL ENGINE RPO CODE LM. *PE
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Description: DURAMAX DIESEL DPF REGENERATION CHANGES - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.6 DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE RPO CODE LMM. *NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
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Description: GM: INFORMATION ON INSPECTING AND REPLACING TURBOS. *RM
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Description: GM: THERE MAY BE REDUCED POWER AND AN INTERNAL TROUBLE CODE IN HIGH TEMPERATURES OR WHEN NEAR THE TOWING LIMIT. *RM
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: DIESEL ENGINE TURBO DTC P2563 OR P003A. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF SES LIGHT, REDUCED POWER, LOW POWER. *PE
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Description: GMC: OIL LEAK AT TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE. INITIAL INSPECTION MA REVEAL A LEAK THAT LOOKS AS IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *PE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: POSSIBLE ENGINE OVERHEAT OR LOSS OF COOLANT. NORMAL SI DIAGNOSTICS WILL LEAD TO INSPECTING THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION. WHEN WATER PUMP IS REMOVED, BE SURE TO INSPECT THE IMPELLER. *PE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/
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Description: POSSIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK DUE TO PCV FREEZE-UP, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, AND 6.2 V-8 ENGINES. *NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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Description: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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Description: 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
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Description: GMC: FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE DTC P0191. MAY SET DUE TO ACTUAL FUEL RAIL PRESSURE NOT DROPPING QUICKLY ENOUGH WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *PE
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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Description: GM: THERE MAY BE REDUCED POWER AND AN INTERNAL TROUBLE CODE IN HIGH TEMPERATURES OR WHEN NEAR THE TOWING LIMIT. *RM
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Description: DURAMAX DIESELS WITH DTC P009E, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.6 DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE RPO CODE LMN. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM OIL PUMP OR BELL HOUSING AREA (REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER HUB-TO-OIL PUMP SEAL ASSEMBLY). ATTN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2007. *PE
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON MN8, MT1 SES/MIL ILLUMINATED, DTC P0757, HARSH SHIFT, DELAYED 2-3 SHIFT, 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, NO THIRD GEAR, SLIPS IN THIRD GEAR OR REVERSE. *PE
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON MH1, MN8, MT1, M15 TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WILL NOT SHIFT OR MAY OVERHEAT, SES/MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0218, P0894 SET. *PE UPDATED 8/12/08. *PE
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Description: SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/1
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Description: CURRENT OR INTERMITTENT DTC P0741 TCC STUCK OFF. EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E, 4L65E OR 4L70E (RPO M30, M32, M70) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
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Description: U0106 LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE. EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE RPO CODE LMM. *NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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Description: GMC: LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTING ON VEHICLES BUILT IN APRIL OR MAY, 2008. *PE
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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Description: TRANSFER CASE FRONT INPUT SHAFT SEAL IS POPPED OUT. EQUIPPED WITH (AWD). *NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. THE J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: GM/HUMMER/SAAB: INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF MIL, SERVICE LAMPS, SERVICE MESSAGES, OR DTC SET BY VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES-DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING FRETTING CORROSION (DISCONNECT AFFECTED CONNECTOR AND APPLY DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT). *PE UP
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Description: GM: THE DOME LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS ON. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY A WIRING HARNESS. *RM UPDATED ON 6/27/2011. *KB
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEE
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Description: STABILITRAK DISABLE SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
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Description: THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Description: GM/HUMMER/SAAB: INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF MIL, SERVICE LAMPS, SERVICE MESSAGES, OR DTC SET BY VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES-DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING FRETTING CORROSION (DISCONNECT AFFECTED CONNECTOR AND APPLY DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT). *PE UP
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Description: GM SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BOOTS DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH PROTECTION. *RM
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEE
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Description: 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
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: TURBO VANE POSITION SENSOR WIRE CHAFE; REDUCED POWER AND/OR THE SES/MIL LIGHT ON. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL ONE OR A COMBINATION OF TURBO DTCS P003A, P0234, P0401, P0402, P0652, P0698, P0699, P2563. IF ONE OR COMBINATION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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Description: SIR LAMP ON DTC B0012 SET IN THE SDM. *NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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Description: GM: THE SERVICE STABILITRAK MESSAGE BEING DISPLAYED IN DIC. THE STABILITRAK INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON. *JS UPDATED ON 7/9/2013. *KB
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Description: CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/1
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Description: BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS) FOR PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES
LIGHTING (PWS)
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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Description: CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MISSING CIRCUITS FOR TRAILER LIGHTS - TRAILER LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER WIRING HARNESS (RPO UY7) AND UPFITTER RECREATION VEHI
VISIBILITY
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. *PE
AIR BAGS
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE,
SEAT BELTS
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Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
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Description: GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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Description: GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
STRUCTURE
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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Description: GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
STRUCTURE:BODY
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. *PE
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF FRONT SIDE DOOR LATCH/LOCK AS A SEPARATE PART. *PE
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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Description: GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS
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Description: CHEVROLET/GMC: BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF FRONT SIDE DOOR LATCH/LOCK AS A SEPARATE PART. *PE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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Description: GMC/CHEVROLET: UNINTENTIONAL STABILITRAK/ABS ACTIVATION ON BANKED/CURVED ROAD. (REPROGRAM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE). THE STABILITRAK ACTIVATES ON BANKED CURVED ROADS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR THE SURFACE. IMPACT TO BRAK
EQUIPMENT
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Description: THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM DOES NOT APPROVE THE USE OF ¿CLIPPING¿ TO REPAIR COLLISION DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. GM HAS NOT TESTED OR VALIDATED A ¿CLIPPED VEHICLE¿ REPAIR; THEREFORE, GM CANNOT ENDORSE THIS TYPE OF REPAI
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS: 2007-2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, EXPRESS,SILVERADO, SILVERADO HYBRID, SUBURBAN TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID. INFORMATION REGARDING SES LAMP WITH CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR CODES AFTER SI DIAGNOSIS HAVE BEEN
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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Description: 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 CALIBR
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
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Description: THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Description: CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INCORRECT GVWR DESIGNATOR IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ON CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET AND GMC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. *NJ
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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Description: THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
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Description: THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.
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Description: THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM¿S POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Description: GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM