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1998 Chevrolet S10 TSBs

91 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

23 bulletins
634218

SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM).

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NLM

625380

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES.

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*JG

623086

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

623034

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; AND / OR...

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THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT

619740

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE...

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SECURITY LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT

615103

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION.

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613587

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND CODE P0300 (GENERAL MISFIRE), WITH...

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DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE AND HESITATION. **MR

611277

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609717

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609673

VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER FAILED, CAUSING OIL CNSUMPTION TO INCREASE.

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YD

603821

EXHIBITING INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION.

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*YC

601056

CONDITION WITH COOLANT LEAKING ONTO GROUND.

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*YC

10139019

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement...

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Concern.

10114916

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.

10096073

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.

10011129

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 SET.

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10010375

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION.

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*TT

10007717

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET.

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* MJ

10006363

4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE.

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SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT

10005439

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT

10004371

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10004301

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10004223

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT

Body & Paint

14 bulletins
631292

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002...

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CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC

629723

CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS.

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*TT

10237648

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10211764

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10193430

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10154601

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10114913

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10114448

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10113406

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10112864

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10112034

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables.

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Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

10016473

WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA.

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GM TECH LINK. *TT

10011755

TAILGATE CABLE SLACK.

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THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB

10010651

PAINT CODE UNKNOWN FOR FRONT BUMPER AND WHEEL FLARE.

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*EH

Other

10 bulletins
636523

INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION.

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*TT

634506

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE.

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*TT

625141

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED.

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*JG

623792

INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A...

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NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC

619027

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY.

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*TT

615093

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REDUCED VEHICLE RANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS OR THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) GAUGE SWEEPS / SWINGS.

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*TT

10020462

CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN.

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*KB

10013572

4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT.

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*EH

10010877

FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD.

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*EH

10004206

CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN.

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*TT

Electrical

9 bulletins
634796

CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRUCKS WITH PANASONIC (TP-6) LEAD ACID BATTERY PACKS MAY HAVE A REDUCTION IN DRIVE RANGE, PARTICULARLY...

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AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHARGING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DRIVING. *TT

629824

INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER.

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*TT

605940

INFORMATION ON SPECIAL POLICY - PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT BATTERY PACK CONVERSION.

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*TT

601393

VEHICLE CHARGES WITH IGNITION KEY "ON" BUT NOT "OFF".

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*YC

10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10113258

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.

10018585

FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE, LOW FUEL AND BATTERY LIGHT ON, PRNDL INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

10010053

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON.

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*SC

10000734

REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

Transmission

7 bulletins
634999

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.

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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

634905

SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER...

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CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT

619742

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

619741

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

10007838

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN.

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*TT

10007237

4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE.

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*TT

10005566

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.

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*TT

Fuel System

7 bulletins
634729

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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*TT

10208027

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.

10171318

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.

10157018

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.

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10113443

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.

10009382

FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL.

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*TT

Infotainment

7 bulletins
622680

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGING AND A CHECK VEHICLE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CHARGER.

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*NLM

615092

SOME OWNERS MAY REPORT THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT CHARGE, AND CHECK VEHICLE DISPLAYED ON CHARGER ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR...

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TO AND INCLUDING VIN BREAKPOINT W8138319. *TT

10168979

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. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

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.

10141381

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.

10114947

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.

10114924

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.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

5 bulletins
10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10232287

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10138060

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Brakes

3 bulletins
626507

SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM.

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*JG

10000749

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY.

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*TT

10000062

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
615094

SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER COOLANT RESERVOIR LEAKING.

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*TT

10010270

HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF.

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*TT

Lighting

2 bulletins
602823

SUBJECT ON REDUCED RANGE OR DISABLED CHARGING.

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*YC

10009647

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK.

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*TT

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10082506

THIS 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.

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
10001110

SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR.

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*TT