2001 Pontiac Firebird
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 Firebird are official communications between Pontiac & 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 #010523010
INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE/RATTLE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *YH Read More »
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TSB #140801
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A RATTLE NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR AXLE. *JG Read More »
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TSB #3561
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *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 #709
OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020601038
ENGINE KNOCK OR LIFTER NOISE. *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 #0804
OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. *NM Read More »
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TSB #040601021
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040604041
REVISED ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT RUN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01119A
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01353
ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3007
3.8L ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030604060
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020601029
NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3056
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020604023A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010601023A
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020604023
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020604014
SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010601023
INFORMATION REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YH Read More »
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TSB #00105
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR CAP MAY NOT HOLD SUFFICIENT VACUUM TO PULL COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHEN REQUIRED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00105
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR CAP MAY NOT HOLD SUFFICIENT VACUUM TO PULL COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHEN REQUIRED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00105
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR CAP MAY NOT HOLD SUFFICIENT VACUUM TO PULL COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHEN REQUIRED. *JB Read More »
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TSB #00105
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR CAP MAY NOT HOLD SUFFICIENT VACUUM TO PULL COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHEN REQUIRED. *JB Read More »
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TSB #101000
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A EXHAUST PING-TYPE NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR WHEN GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020866006
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040731005
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #00822B
NO 2ND, NO 4TH AND NO REVERSE. TO INCLUDE 2004 LIGHT DUTY AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E OR 4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *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 #00773
4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3027
HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3020
6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020731001
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING) *JG Read More »
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TSB #010730036
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED, INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *YH Read More »
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TSB #030730007
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO THESE POSITIONS. PARK INTO REVERSE, NUETRAL INTO DRIVE, NUETRAL INTO REVERSE, AND PARK INTO DRIVE. THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES ALL 2000 - 2007 GM LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. Read More »
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TSB #010730038B
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030730007A
ENGAGEMENT TIME OF ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSIONS IN GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2000-2006 ALL LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT 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 #010730043
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR SLIPPING OR MISSING SECOND, THIRD AND/OR FOURTH GEAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010730038
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. Read More »
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TSB #010601
SUBJECT REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION OF 2-4 BAND OR 3-4 CLUTCH DAMAGE ON 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010730021
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Read More »
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TSB #010730012
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010730020
SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230101
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION PUMP AREA LEAKS ON 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.8, 5.3 OR 5.7 LITER ENGINES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3060
THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. Read More »
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TSB #01075
PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL TO REPROGRAM UNCERTIFIED SERVICE CALIBRATIONS. *TT 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 #010730007
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #220101
CONCERNS WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT PING NOISE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3188
DRIVESHAFT PING TING CLANG SNAP OR CLICK NOISE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #051302
SUBJECT REGARDING RING AND PINION GEAR REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01453
AXLE CLICK NOISE - LOUDER ON TURNS. *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 #180101
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT NO START CONDITION DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAGE WIRING HARNESS RUNNING UNDER THE CARPET BETWEEN THE CARPET AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. 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 #040604039
REVISED IGNITION RELAY DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15-08-44-001H
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVODES INFORMATION ON THE GM OF CANADA ONSTAR CELLULAR COMMUNICATION UPGRADE. Read More »
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TSB #040202
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF SMOKE IN LENS, WATER IN LENS, CRACKS IN THE LENS, FOG OR MOISTURE IN THE LENS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #141201
SUBJECT REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP SEALED BEAM. *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 #010857009
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010858002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020844003
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #000857004
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030898001
BUBBLES IN THE PAINT AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF. *TT Read More »
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TSB #052802
SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050604058
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT Read More »
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TSB #3144
SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE Read More »
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TSB #09232002
CHROME PEELING FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE WHEELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180602
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA ON VEHICLES WITH CHROME WHEELS. *TT 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 #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 #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 #010844005A
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH Read More »
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TSB #05513
SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *KB Read More »
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TSB #3110
MUFFLER PAINT PEELING SUPPLEMENT TO TSB 33-17-01A. *SC Read More »
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TSB #180900
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK. *TT Read More »