2003 GMC Sonoma
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Sonoma are official communications between GMC & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #SB-10-02-33-001
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. Read More »
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TSB #SB-10-02-33-001
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. Read More »
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TSB #01365
ZQ8 SPORT PACKAGE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #609
AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *SC Read More »
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TSB #040523008
REVISED REAR ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH SPECIFICATION. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND GMC JIMMY AND THE 2001 ISUZU ASCENDER (4WD ONLY). *TT Read More »
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TSB #020525006
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020525006A
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIP5029G
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. Read More »
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TSB #PI1394A
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE. Read More »
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TSB #000601012F
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
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TSB #040604006
RUSH BUZZ HISS TYPE NOISE HEARD IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *EH Read More »
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TSB #040603002
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY. *EH Read More »
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TSB #01225
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ Read More »
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TSB #030602006
RUBBING SCRAPING NOISE DURING TURNS REPOSITION COOLING FAN SHROUD. *EH Read More »
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TSB #3153
TRANSFER CASE OIL IN HVAC VACUUM LINES SUPPLEMENT TO 03-01-38-009. *TC UPDATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030604030
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050604077
LACK OF POWER LU3 ENGINE) AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ONLY (IF NECESSARY, REPROGRAM PCM WITH NEW SERVICE CALIBRATION).*AK Read More »
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TSB #030604041
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE - MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 SET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030604033
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336. *TT UPDATE. TO INCLUDE 2004 ISUZU NQR COMMERCIAL MODELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030601024A
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040604015
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 SET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01485A
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION FIX FOR VEHICLE EXHIBITING RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. SIT BULLETIN 1408407. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01485B
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION FIX. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. 4.3L LU3 L35 ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00700A
4.3L L35 ENGINE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335, P0336, P0339. *TT *MJ Read More »
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TSB #01353
ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01342
4.3L LU3 ENGINE HOT SOAK HESITATION LOW POWER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3354
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 STORED IN POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. P0442 DIAGNOSTICS IN SERVICE INFORMATION MAY NOT DETECT A LEAK IN THE EVAP SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #3048A
SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-01-024B 4.3L LU3 L35 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3342A
ENGINE HOT SOAK HESITATION LOW POWER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3048
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICE KIT OR PRODUCTION KIT. SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-01-024B. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030604058
FUEL SPITS BACK/OUT WHEN FILLING TANK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01618
BUZZ, RATTLE, HISS NOISE COMING FROM IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) AND/OR CAN BE HEARD IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01209C
FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE AT OR BELOW A QUARTER TANK, VEHICLE STALLS. SIT BULLETIN 1405513. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIT-3046E
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE Read More »
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TSB #3046A
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01599
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02086
4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010730002C
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #990730016A
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3002
4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00773
4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01895
5SP MANUAL SHIFTER POPS OUT OF 2ND, 4TH, OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010103
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER POPS OUT OF 2ND, 4TH OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3136
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #PIP-3366-B
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER: SOME SUVS AND TRUCKS ARE EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE BY GRINDING/RATCHETING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE IN 4WD LOW (4LO) RANGE. Read More »
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TSB #00702
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH DAMAGED 2-4 BAND 3-4 CLUTCH ON THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT *MJ Read More »
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TSB #030730056
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01432
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3136
THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH GEAR. ALSO TO INCLUDE THE PONTIAC GTO 2005. *TC Read More »
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TSB #3136
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #020730024A
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIT-4722
GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE Read More »
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TSB #PIP5340A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ... Read More »
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TSB #3300
4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH Read More »
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TSB #040420003
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE VENT HOSE TO AVOID MOISTURE/WATER INTRUSION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #07082004
REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *EH Read More »
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TSB #3016
REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIC5491J
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485B
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIC-5050-A
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC4935E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485A
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIC3278F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
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TSB #01641
P0442 SETTING AFTER PERFORMING PI00622B. 2003 S/T CLASSIC VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO CERTAIN VIN RANGES ALSO INCLUDED. *MR Read More »
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TSB #01642
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GAUGE FLUCTUATION AFTER KEY-OFF. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02010
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER ON 99-04 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00632
4.3L L35 ENGINE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 BUT NO MISFIRE CAN FELT. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #3031A
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3130
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC Read More »
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TSB #3170B
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #00502B
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3170C
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TC Read More »
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TSB #01629
SUNROOF INOPERATIVE.*MR Read More »
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TSB #030941001
SIR/AIR BAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) STAYS ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B0022 SET/STORED IN HISTORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
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. Read More »
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIT-3749D
GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB Read More »
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TSB #01136C
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #57
WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #4114
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN. *KB Read More »
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TSB #G-198381
06020A - SPECIAL COVERAGE (MESSAGE ONLY). SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT 06020 WAS RELEASED ON JULY 21, 2006. Read More »
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TSB #3227
TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB Read More »
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TSB #06020
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »
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TSB #SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. Read More »
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TSB #2010
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #PIC5491J
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIP5226A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. Read More »
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TSB #PIC5050A
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIC3278F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
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TSB #16NA260
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PIC5088F
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485B
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5389A
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. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485A
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. Read More »
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TSB #04021
AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. 04021 FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL. *TT *MJ Read More »
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TSB #01582A
HVAC MODE SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE OR IS STUCK IN VENT MODE. *MN Read More »
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TSB #3176A
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030138009
HVAC MODE SWITCH INOPERATIVE OR STUCK IN VENT MODE, OIL IN HVAC CONTROL HEAD AND/OR VACUUM LINES. *TT Read More »