2013 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 11
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,001–1,100 of 1,124, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2012–Mar 1, 2013.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Mar 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIT4474D
NHTSA communication ID: 10247654
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Navigation or Radio Display Blank Or Flashing DTC B1265 B1288 Or B1289.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
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Hydraulic Power Steering Leak at Hose Connection to Steering Rack
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES AND FITTINGS · STEERING · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure for adding double sided tape on the right and left windshield side reveal moldings to remove tapping, clicking or ticking type noise.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.
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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.
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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.
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information on installing new rivets on the accessory tonneu cover to correct a customers comments on the cover seeming loose
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This informational bulletin provides the proper information used to determine the road force variences within new tires being installed and the proper forms used to send the tires back if the road force is not within spec.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the backlash it should be set between 0.003? to 0.005? on a new ring and pinion for any American Axle Manufacturing application. The ring and pinion can be reused or adjusted if the mileage is less than 500 miles, if not used for towing. Technician should be advised that a ?roller coaster? or ?hourglass? pattern on the bearings may be normal up to 10,000 miles and possibly longer. With a mis-machined housing you may get a heel pattern on both sides of the gear teeth at build up can generally be corrected with backlash adjustments. When setting up an 8.6? axle with a 5 cut gear set is to use a 0.035? pinion shim and set backlash to 0.004?. When using the newer 2 cut gear set also use a 0.035? pinion shim and still set backlash to 0.004?. To set the gear pattern use backlash to adjust the pattern heel to toe. Use the pinion shim to adjust the height of the pattern. The proper drive pinion bearing pre-load is from 15 - 30 inch pounds with new bearings. The total torque to turn after the differential case is installed should increase 5 - 10 inch pounds at the pinion. A new pinion nut must be used whenever the old one is removed. The axle shaft end play specification is 0.012? per side and the radial specification is 0.002? - 0.003?. Technician should be advised that synthetic lube can be used in all new American Axle Manufacturing axle assemblies. The new pinion seal for the 8.6? axle assembly is a two piece design.
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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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID.
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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 informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a terminal for comments regarding Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Warning Lamps and/or MIL are Illuminated, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Message Displayed, Various DTCs Set, Transmission May Not Shift or Defaults to Second Gear (Inspect Wiring Harnesses for Chafing, Connectors Not Fully Seated, and Backed Out or Damaged Terminals, Repair as Needed)
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to either refinish or replace the front rotors for a condition of brake induced pulsation, vibration felt in steering wheel, rumble noise from underbody during downhill descents.
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO PERFORM AN AIR LEAK INSPECTION TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), AND A REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED DUE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) DETECTING THAT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) HAS ACCUMULATED 70 GRAMS OR MORE OF SOOT.
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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 list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
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This informational bulletin provides information on Available BCM Calibrations to Restore Bulb Outage Detection on Vehicles Produced by a Second Stage Manufacturer (Upfitter), Turn Signals Flash Fast after Factory Box Removed
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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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 Transmission Data Screen
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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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 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 TRANSMISSION DATA SCREEN
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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 informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean overspray from chorme bumpers for concerns related to an apperance of discoloration or corrosion near edges/openings of chrome bumpers
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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 INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE ON HOW TO CLEAN OVERSPRAY FROM CHORME BUMPERS FOR CONCERNS RELATED TO AN APPERANCE OF DISCOLORATION OR CORROSION NEAR EDGES/OPENINGS OF CHROME BUMPERS
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on New Model Features and Information for Bi-Fuel Gasoline and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Pickup Trucks