1998 Chevrolet Astro TSBs
61 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories
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Engine
12 bulletinsTHIS BULLETIN STATES THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFIRM TO FEDERAL/CANADA MOTOR...
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VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, 208, OCCUPANT RESTRAIN SYSTEM IN FRONTAL IMPACT, AND ARTICLE 22-3, TRIAS 49, SEAT BELT WARNING DEVICE, SOMETIMES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE SEAT BELT AUDIBLE SIGNAL MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS. *SLC
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement...
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Concern.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a...
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transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon indicator is illuminated. If you have duplicated the customer?s concern and found Diagnostic Trouble Code P0894 or P1870 set in the Transmission Control Module please contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A...
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TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED. IF YOU HAVE DUPLICATED THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN AND FOUND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 OR P1870 SET IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE PLEASE CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER.
GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR...
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SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE
BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM UP.
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THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 000605001A. *EH
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION.
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ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET.
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WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT.
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CONCERNS WITH BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM-UP HEARD IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
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RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.
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RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.
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Brakes
12 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need...
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to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED...
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TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON SPEEDOMETER MAY BE ERRATIC.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0055 C0235 C0236 OR C0237 STORED IN THE EBCM. *TT 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, BUICK, AND OLDSMOBILE MID-SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, AND CADILLAC FULL SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *KB UPDATED ON 09/20/07. *NJ
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY.
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ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.
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Fuel System
6 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM.
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This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
Electrical
6 bulletinsExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a...
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
REDUCED STEERING EFFORT (DIAGNOSE/REPLACE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR).
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*KB
INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK.
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INSTALLING A FUSE JUMPER HARNESS TO CORRECT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
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ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Transmission
5 bulletinsDIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.
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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE...
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PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN.
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4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE.
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4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
5 bulletinsVehicle Recalls
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Infotainment
5 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
Air Bags & Safety
4 bulletinsINFORMATION REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL PARTS AVAILABILITY.
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*SLC
CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL.
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*TT
SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE.
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SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 01036 - FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE.
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Suspension
2 bulletinsPART NUMBER 15042486 PER BULLETIN 00-03-09-001A FOR THE REAR SPRING DAMPER KIT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.
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*MJ
PART NUMBER 15042486 LEAF SPRING DAMPER MENTIONED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 00-03-09-001A IS NOT AVAILABLE.
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*MJ
Body & Paint
1 bulletinSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS.
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Other
1 bulletinTHIS MESSAGE CONCERNS 1996 THROUGH 2000 M & L VANS, CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI THAT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AT THE DRIVER'S SEAT.
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Software & Calibration
1 bulletinTHIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...
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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
Lighting
1 bulletinDRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK.
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