2008 Chevrolet IMPALA Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 10
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 901–1,000 of 1,003, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2007–Nov 28, 2012.
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Nov 28, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIT4733J
NHTSA communication ID: 10112606
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
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This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the theft deterrent will need to be synchronized if the Theft Deterrent Module and Engine Control Module are replaced at the same time or if during service the theft deterrent becomes unsynchronized.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Remote Keyless Entry and or Remote Vehicle Start has poor range. Technician will need to reroute the COAX Remote Keyless Entry and or Remote Vehicle Start to the metal clip.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the rear defogger stays on for longer than 20 minutes. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the common architecture Body Control Module utilizing several fuses for power, and the labeling of the fuses, it is possible to overlook some fuses in the Under hood Bussed Electrical Center when diagnosing a concern with the turn signals, trunk actuator, courtesy lamps, or Brake Transmission Shift Interlock.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system it will travel to this high point if the system is opened for a repair. The technician will need to perform an automated bleed procedure using the scan tool to ensure all the air is purged out of the hydraulic system.
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This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
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This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
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This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
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This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
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This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
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This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
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This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
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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.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
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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.
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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.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after installing a re-manufactured High Feature V6 engine the vehicle may rough running, idle surge, Check Engine Lamp or Camshaft Position sensor actuator codes. Technician will need to record the actual engine oil pressure at idle and engine compression readings. Technician will need to perform all testing listed in PIP4345A, if oil pressure and compression readings are within specifications. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the concern is not isolated.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
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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.
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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.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after installing a re-manufactured High Feature V6 engine the vehicle may rough running, idle surge, Check Engine Lamp or Camshaft Position sensor actuator codes. Technician will need to record the actual engine oil pressure at idle and engine compression readings. Technician will need to perform all testing listed in PIP4345A, if oil pressure and compression readings are within specifications. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the concern is not isolated.
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GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR MODEL YEAR 2013. MODEL ESCALADE MODEL YEAR 2012-2013. MODEL PONTIAC G3 MODEL YEAR 2007. MODEL WAVE MODEL YEARS 2005-2010. DENALI MODELS MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS
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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 4/3/12. *PE
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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, MISSING, OR BROKEN CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) RETAINER AT THE AIR BAG FOR THE SET DTC. INCLUDES TRAILBLAZER EXT. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10. *PE UPDATED 3/12/12. *PE
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GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. A CLUNK NOISE IS COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGED MOUNTING AREAS. THE FRAME CAN SHIFT CAUSING THE CLUNKING NOISE. *RM
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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 3/21/11. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE UPDATED 5/25/11. *PE UPDATED 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED A SECOND TIME ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
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GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. THERE IS A GROWL NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING 20-50MPH. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF PRELOAD ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *RM
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BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR BLUE EXHAUST SMOKE. ITS MORE APPARENT WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED. RARE INSTANCES, A SES LIGHT AND ENGINE MISFIRE MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WITH A P0300 DTC. *PE UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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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
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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CHEVROLET: WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN A PARKING LOT MANEUVER WITH THE VEHICLE NOT MOVING (FOOT ON BRAKE) RESISTANCE IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS MAY HAPPEN WHEN UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH, SUCH AS AFTER AN EXTENDED ROAD CRUISE. *PE UPDATED 3/9/11. *PE
Source components: STEERING · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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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; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. *PE
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: AIRBAG LIGHT ON, DTC B0071 AND B0081 SET (DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY). UPON INVESTIGATION, THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DTC B0071 SET IN THE PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) AND A DTC B0081 IN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTICS MODULE (SDM). *PE
Source components: AIR BAGS · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · SEAT BELTS:FRONT · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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CHEVROLET: ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DTC P0841. THE CONCERN MAY BE INTERMITTENT. OTHER DTCS THAT MAY SET ARE P0532, P0522, P0452, P0335, P0106, P0101 AND P0068. THREE AREAS WHERE WIRE CHAFFING CAN OCCUR HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND CONFIRMED. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
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CHEVROLET: WATER LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. WATER COULD SHOW UP IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, EXPECIALLY IF THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IS IN THE ROOF PANEL AREA. *PE
Source components: STRUCTURE · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
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GENERAL MOTORS: IN RARE OCCURRENCES A TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DTC P0513, AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK/NO START. THIS DTC MAY BE CAUSED BY A TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SPIKE WITHIN THE ECM AND USUALLY OCCURS ON START UP. THE ECM MUST BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WAS NOT PRODUCED IN THE JULIAN DATE RANGE. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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GENERAL MOTORS: FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATE OF EMPTY, LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0461 AND/OR P0463 SET (CHECK TERMINALS IN CONNECTOR X405). THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO POOR TERMINAL TENSION AT CONNECTOR X405, RESULTING IN RESISTANCE AT THE AFFECTED CIRCUITS. INCLUDES THE IMPALA SS. *PE
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CHEVROLET: FLUID LEAKS FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP.
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
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GMC: INACCURATE FUEL GAGE AND/OR DTC P0461. INTERFERENCE IS SUSPECTED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FLOAT ARM WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SENDING UNIT AND THE CONVOLUTED TUBING THAT IS PART OF THE SENDING UNIT. *PE UPDATED 3/13/09. *PE
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GMC: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON, DTCS C0035-C0052 SET (PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY). *PE UPDATED 5/6/09. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.
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CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REDUCED HEATING AND COOLING-REPROGRAM MODULE. CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (RPO CJ3) MAY HAVE SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TO DELIVER MAXIMUM COLD OR MAXIMUM HOT OUT PUT. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
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CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MAY HAVE SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TO DELIVER MAXIMUM COLD OR HOT OUTPUT. CSC LETTER. *PE
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CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNEVEN POLICE CAR REAR TIRE WEAR; REPLACE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE RODS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 12/19/08. *PE
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CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A CONDITION EXISTS ON YOUR POLICE VEHICLE THAT MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL MISALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN LOWER TREAD DEPTH ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE REAR TIRES. CSC LETTER. *PE
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ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY TELL TALES ON (DTC C0035-C0052). THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING TELLTALES ILLUMINATE. *PE
Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.
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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
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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INFORMATIONAL ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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INFORMATION ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE UPDATE 6/11/10. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.