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Apr 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIT5208
NHTSA communication ID: 10113008
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after refueling the fuel gauge will show empty. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2636. Dealer should question the owner if the key or engine is on while refueling. Dealer should the owner to turn the engine and key off, before refueling the vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011 after the camshaft was replaced. Technician should check the part number on the cam that was replaced for the correct part number.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes. Technician should test for full operation of the XM band if the system has not started receiving the Traffic and weather update within 30 minutes. Also ensure the customer has not shut XM NavTraffic off in the user settings of the navigation radio. Technician will need to contact XM customer assistance to review the account status and verify that the XM Traffic option has been enabled and is available in the area.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that for no reason the alarm will go active. Technician will need to use a scan tool to verify that the alarm was activated by the inclination sensor. If the trigger is the inclination sensor, inspect the sensor's mounting location. Technician will need to relocate the sensor if it is attached to the driver's side lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning duct. Technician will need to reinstall the sensor to the top of the Body Control Module bracket.
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This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an audible engine whine noise at 1500-1800 revolutions per minute. Technician will need to check the coolant level, remove serpentine belt to verify noise goes away, rotate the thermostat 90 degrees and retest, then replace thermostat and retest. Technician will replace the water pump if replacing the thermostat does not repair the audible engine whine noise.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
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This technical bulletin provides a revision of 12-04-21-001A to add the 2013 model year, clarify the information from the previous bulletin and to add data throughout. The document should be reviewed and treated as new information.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
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GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE AND NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFIED. MODELS YEARS 2010-2014 TRUCKS AND PASSENGER. NO MODELS. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
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This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
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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 have navigation or radio screen is blank or flashes on and off, no sound from speakers, and rear DVD screen inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1265, B1288, or B1289. Technician will need to repair circuit 7066.
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This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that 2-Mode Drive Motor Generator Battery will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service four wheel drive message displayed in the driver?s information center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0387. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code if it is a current code. Technician will need to attempt to duplicate the concern if the Diagnostic Trouble Code is set history. If the customer experiences repeat occurrences of this condition and a root cause cannot be determined, it is probable that the transfer case encoder motor is not responding quickly enough and should be replaced.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a driver door module and/or Passenger Door Module on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel courtesy lights.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
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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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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp and the engine misfires. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, and P0308. Technician will need to inspect the spark plug wires. Technician will need to replace any loose spark plug wires.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a driveline noise or vibration at various speeds and operating conditions. Technician should be advised that the vehicle should always be restored to a factory configuration when diagnosing noise and vibration concerns.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 that will not clear. Technician should be advised if there are any issues with the rotational position sensor, incremental position sensor, encoder motor, motor A or B circuits, rotational position sensor or incremental position sensor circuits when the transfer case control module attempts to determine location the location cannot be determined correctly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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GMC/CHEVROLET: THE PASSENGER AND/OR DRIVER DOOR MODULE COURTESY LIGHTS CALIBRATIONS ARE THE SAME, WITH OR WITHOUT, DOOR PANEL COURTESY LIGHTS. MODEL 2007-2013 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, YUKONS. 8PE
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GMC: HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING LEAK AT HOSE CONNECTION TO STEERING RACK. ALL POTENTIAL LEAKS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY CLEANED AND INDENTIFIED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY POWER STEERING COMPONENTS. *JS UPDATED 4/22/13. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a cold air leak on the front passenger side while driving. Technician will need to use black RTV silicone and apply over the seam between the upper and lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning case halves.
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This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover-left bank and clean carbon from cylinder due to engine oil consumption on aluminum block/iron block engines.
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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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service 4WD message displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0379. Technician will need to inspect the front axle actuator connector for signs of moisture intrusion. If there is corrosion on the terminals at either location replace the actuator and harness.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 miles per hour at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have misfires on cylinders 1, 4, 6 and 7. Technician should inspect the camshaft part numbers. Technician should ensure to use part number for the application by using the numbers stamped on the cam.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install the updated valve cover for models built with the prior date listed to correct oil consumption of vehicles with higher mileage.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL · POWER TRAIN.
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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 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 Information communication advises the technician that 2ML70 Transmission Assembly will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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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 informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the puddle light operation. Technician should be advised that the puddle lamps to operate, "Approach Lighting" must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons.
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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.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip about vehicles that have no sound after replacing the radio. Technician will need to reprogram the radio using Tis-2-Web and Service Programming System with the latest calibrations per Regular Production Option Codes.
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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 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 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 informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a heated or cooled seat feature is inoperative for either the driver or passenger front seat. Technician will need to inspect Climate Control Seat Module C1 and X1 connector for proper pin fit. Technician will replace the Climate Control Seat Module connector if any distortion is found.
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This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
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This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the front seats will not cool when using remote vehicle start. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger compartment air filter is no longer available as a factory option.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
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This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.