2019 Chevrolet 6500HD TSBs
169 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
Categories
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
60 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may...
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not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance...
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programs.
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for...
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causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This service bulletin explains how a health report is required when doing repairs on MD LCF vehicles.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance...
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programs.
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles...
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before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance...
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programs.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S.
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Only).
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles...
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before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be...
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shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance...
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programs.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center...
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(WPC) Parts Return Program.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part...
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identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S.
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and Canada Dealers Only).
The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
This service bulletin describes the U.S.
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Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal...
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operation.
This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part...
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replacements.
This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer...
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repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle...
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services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part...
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replacements.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...
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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles...
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before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for...
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causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME)...
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FAQs.
This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered...
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a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical...
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Assistance Center (TAC).
This informational bulletin advises the tech of a possible wrong fluid used when performing a maintenance or repair to...
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the rear axle.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance...
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programs.
This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be...
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shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This informational bulletin advises the tech of a possible wrong fluid used when performing a maintenance or repair to...
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the rear axle.
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate...
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Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center...
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(WPC) Parts Return Program.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...
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Only).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S.
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and Canada Dealers Only).
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over the Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME)...
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FAQs.
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for...
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causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
This service bulletin describes the U.S.
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Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical...
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Assistance Center (TAC).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
Engine
31 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe...
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internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple...
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repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
This warranty administration bulletin provides the information on General Motors Tire Warranty Policies and Procedures...
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for Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks (US Medium Duty Dealers Only).
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...
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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...
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issue.
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...
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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.
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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.
This informational bulletin advises the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the...
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tech did not properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech.
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the...
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possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...
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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
This warranty administration bulletin provides the information on General Motors Tire Warranty Policies and Procedures...
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for Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks (US Medium Duty Dealers Only).
This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
This warranty administration bulletin provides the information on General Motors Tire Warranty Policies and Procedures...
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for Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks (US Medium Duty Dealers Only).
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with...
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conductive finish.
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...
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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...
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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
Special Coverage: On certain vehicles, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) fuel injector may fail, setting Diagnostic...
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Trouble Code (DTC) P0420 in the Engine Control Module (ECM). If this occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate. If the DPF injector is determined to have failed, dealers are to replace the DPF fuel injector. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and...
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Recommendations.
This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the...
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possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...
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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
This informational bulletin advised the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the...
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tech didn't properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech.
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...
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issue.
Other
16 bulletinsThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical...
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Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling...
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system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling...
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system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
THis Informational bulletin provides important instructions for contacting the Fleet Action Center for repair...
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authorization prior to replacement of certain parts.
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...
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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...
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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Electrical
15 bulletinsThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no...
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DTC'ss
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no...
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DTC's
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no...
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DTC's
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no...
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DTC's
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an...
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intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when...
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repairing wiring harnesses.
This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications...
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(U.S).
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.
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It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when...
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repairing wiring harnesses.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
Transmission
9 bulletinsThe service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when...
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the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear...
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due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities.
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The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when...
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the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Tires & Wheels
6 bulletinsThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is...
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available.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...
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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are...
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Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...
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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are...
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Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
Lighting
6 bulletinsAmendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a...
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written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owner is prevented from seeking civil penalties in litigation. Vehicle owners of the applicable vehicles will be mailed an owners manual and warranty insert containing this information in English and Spanish.
This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance...
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Schedules.
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed...
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Accessories.
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or...
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Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed...
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Accessories.
This informational bulletin provides information on Light and Medium Duty Truck Product Identification and Warranty...
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Summary Chevrolet/GMC Dealers.
Fuel System
6 bulletinsThis informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for...
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analysis.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent...
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additive.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent...
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additive.
This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel...
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Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent...
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additive.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent...
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additive.
Body & Paint
6 bulletinsThis informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the...
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shipping film.
This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal...
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characteristic.
This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed...
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Aluminum Wheels.
This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces,...
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Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement...
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Guidelines.
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when...
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addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Brakes
4 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and...
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strut due to fluid leak.
This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive...
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disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Stone Chip/Membrane Damage, Broken Connector...
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and/or Sensor Retaining Tabs, and/or Paint Damage of Park Assist Sensors.
HVAC & Climate
3 bulletinsPI to help diagnose A/C concern
This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold...
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weather climates and testing those batteries.
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
Infotainment
3 bulletinsThis informational bulletin provides information on the Low Cab Forward trucks and the Alpine Radio Exchange Program.
This informational bulletin provides information on the Low Cab Forward trucks and the Alpine Radio Exchange Program.
This informational bulletin provides information on the Low Cab Forward trucks and the Alpine Radio Exchange Program.
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsThis Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinThis service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
Software & Calibration
1 bulletinThis service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is...
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considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.