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1996 GMC C Series TSBs

59 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

22 bulletins
634850

SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES.

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*TT

628938

INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE,...

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UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT

628925

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON...

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THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

628910

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO...

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COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/ NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT

628905

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT.

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*TT

616390

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT...

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FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT

613602

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START.

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**MR

612133

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON...

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THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

611250

METAL CONTAMINATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FILTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES.

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*TT

609762

SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY...

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EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. *TT

609743

GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM.

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*TT

609696

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

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*TT

609582

ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.

609579

OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

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YD

6092348

FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD /...

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NO STARTS, HESITATION, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT

606549

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE SURGE WHILE TRAILERING.

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*TT

605961

CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE.

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*TT

602824

COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F).

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*YC

52588

MANUEL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL).

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AK

51472

GMC HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995-1997 C/K EXTENDED CAB ABD 2...

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DOOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND EASY ENTRY FEATURE. RECALL 97V-037. *AK

10244945

The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzus policy for control module (engine, transmission,...

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antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be installed. It is not our policy to update control modules, under warranty or after warranty, based solely on the availability of a newer calibration file. Below are our guidelines for reprogramming control modules.

10000167

ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION.

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*TT

Other

9 bulletins
627737

INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON.

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1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *YH

627626

INFORMATION REGARDING POOR RIDE QUALITY.

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(H6-7 C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS). *YH

609709

SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

609641

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED.

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YD

6091427

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL...

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NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT

6089156

CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION.

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*TT

601127

COMPLAINTS THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START.

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*YC

600430

COMMENTS OF A NO START, STALL CONDITION.

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*YC

52595

EASY ENTRY SEAT NOISE, MOVEMENT, HIGH ADJUSTMENT EFFORT (REPLACE RISER ASSEMBLY).

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*TW

Fuel System

7 bulletins
627790

INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE.

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*YH

623445

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE SECONDARY FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMPS.

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*TT

623426

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

609676

FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.

6089206

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION.

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*TT

606089

SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS XJ105482 AND XJ510031 MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE READINGS, VEHICLE...

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RUNS OUT OF FUEL, OR FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS FULL BUT MAY STILL ADD FUEL. *TT

601900

COMMENTS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES EMPTY AFTER ONLY GOING 200 TO 250 MILES, AND THEY ARE ONLY ABLE TO PUT...

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APPROXIMATELY 23 GALLONS OR LESS OF FUEL IN THE 30 GALLON TANK. *YC

Transmission

6 bulletins
6088963

SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN.

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*TT

601414

TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN...

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TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC

52584

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING).

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*AK

52105

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING).

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*TW

51502

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING.

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*TW

51354

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING).

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*TW

Brakes

5 bulletins
628945

SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON F6-7 MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS AND H6-7...

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CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT

608388

BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR.

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*MJS

606765

SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR.

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*TT

602774

VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY...

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VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC

601128

VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS.

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*YC

Electrical

4 bulletins
52591

CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE).

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*TW

52345

CHUGGLE/SURGE ON TCC APPLY/NO DTC'S (REFLASH PCM).

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*TW

51275

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A).

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*TW

10246631

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

Steering

2 bulletins
601901

SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT.

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*YC

10004297

EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
629530

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS.

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*TT

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
52590

CLUNK NOISE ON ACCELERATION AFTER A CLOSED THROTTLE COAST DOWN (NEW TCC CALIBRATION).

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*AK

Body & Paint

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52558

FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER).

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*TW

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10232287

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