2005 GMC C Series TSBs
352 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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Engine
98 bulletinsThis 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 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 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 PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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.
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 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 diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...
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issue.
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 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 provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle...
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Identification.
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the...
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engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
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 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.
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual...
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noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact...
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the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter...
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bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S.
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Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible...
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cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle...
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engine oil consumption.
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engine oil consumption.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal...
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test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
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 Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a...
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vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or...
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transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
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Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors...
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of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation into the USA.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors...
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of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation into the USA.
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S.
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Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a...
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vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.
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Technicians shouldrefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians mayalso contact PARTECHand/orthe Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for...
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customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to...
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correct 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 Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal...
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test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle...
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engine oil consumption.
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or...
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transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are...
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one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.
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Technicians shouldrefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians mayalso contact PARTECHand/orthe Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.
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Technicians shouldrefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians mayalso contact Partechand/orthe Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with...
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conductive finish.
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or...
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transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal...
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test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains...
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how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter...
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bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid...
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Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal...
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test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar...
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system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.
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Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or...
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transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
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Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible...
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cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
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Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for coolant leak at oil cooler inlet pipe o-ring after...
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service engine replacement.
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer...
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concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle...
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engine oil consumption.
This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.
This informational bulletin provides additional information on identifying duramax aftermarket power up devices that...
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may cause damage to the engine and not covered under warranty.
This informational bulletin explains possible normal diesel engine noises.
This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid...
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Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible...
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cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains...
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how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
This informational bulletin provides information on higher then expected oil consumption.
This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk...
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on engine surfaces.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
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Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size...
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trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size...
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trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
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 Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the incoming...
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caller ID may no longer be available or displayed after the Canada OnStar upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is...
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equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or Bi-Fuel Systems. Technician will check for the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. By using the engine Regular Production Option Code as well as the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label, technician can confirm the vehicle has a factory installed alternative fuel system or who the manufacturer is of the aftermarket fuel system.
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle...
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engine oil consumption.
This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations...
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for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine...
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breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinders, valve train components, and DTC P003A or P111D set.
This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine...
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damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not...
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engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P0701 first. Technician will also ensure the fluid level is at the top of the hot band when the transmission fluid temperature is 175 Fahrenheit. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723 can set by the following fluid service/filter change, transmission service involving removing the pan, low fluid level caused by leaks, or after long periods of storage. If the fluid level has been properly checked using the HOT check procedure listed in Service Information document 2408059 and any of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes reset during a cold start inspect the internal suction filter for possible cracks. If no other concerns are found inspect for a stuck lube regulator valve in the pump cover due to debris.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not...
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engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P0701 first. Technician will also ensure the fluid level is at the top of the hot band when the transmission fluid temperature is 175 Fahrenheit. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723 can set by the following fluid service/filter change, transmission service involving removing the pan, low fluid level caused by leaks, or after long periods of storage. If the fluid level has been properly checked using the HOT check procedure listed in Service Information document 2408059 and any of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes reset during a cold start inspect the internal suction filter for possible cracks. If no other concerns are found inspect for a stuck lube regulator valve in the pump cover due to debris.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine...
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noise, low oil pressure, over-speed condition, or abnormal oil sludge build up in the crankcase. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis for the DTCs found. If an excessive amount of sludge is found in the crankcase the vehicle may be running a high percentage of Bio-fuel. Technician should verify the oil change records and verify proper oil change intervals are being followed. Technician should be advised to use the Duramax Diesel Owner?s Manual Supplement for guidelines on proper fuel usage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats.
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Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar...
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system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Other
84 bulletinsThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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 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.
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
OnStar Will Not Power Up.
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
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 informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
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.
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S.
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Only)
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify...
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the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change.
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Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
This informational 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 informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...
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Only).
This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE...
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for vehicles that may need an upgrade.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change.
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Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles.
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A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
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This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when...
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connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the...
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correct tool.
This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a...
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vehicle.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the...
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appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the...
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part numbers for the labels.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and...
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additional information concerning Policy decision making.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the...
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Approved Refinish Materials booklet information.
This informational bulletin provides information for Squeak Noise from Rear of Vehicle Condition.
This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the...
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correct tool.
This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a...
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vehicle.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to...
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find growing concerns around them.
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a one stop shop on all the new model features for the Acadia, Enclave...
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and Traverse
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the...
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correct tool.
This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a...
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vehicle.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a one stop shop on all the new model features for the Acadia, Enclave...
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and Traverse
This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-02-32-008D to add 2013 Model Year vehicles.
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 01-08-49-017A to add new pricing information and payment terms.
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 02-06-01-022M to add the 2013 model year.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change.
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Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing...
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issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components.
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to reset the power folding mirriors after they been folded...
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manually, to fix the customers concern of the mirriors shaking or fluttering at normal driving speeds.
This preliminary bulletin provides a information to the dealer for the requirements need for equipment.
This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles.
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A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the...
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part numbers for the labels.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
47 bulletinsThis 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 service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes...
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E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
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.
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.
Vehicle Recalls
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 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 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 for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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 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 service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S.
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and Canada.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
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 service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
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 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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Dealers Only).
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 bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is...
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considered warranty and non-warranty.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab...
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Warranty Information.
This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is...
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considered warranty and non-warranty.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor...
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Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic...
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service.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor...
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operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...
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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
This Informational bulletin explains the warranty and policy exchange program for electronic devices and products, what...
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can be approved by TAC and where the electronic parts can be returned to.
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic...
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service.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor...
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operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...
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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor...
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operations and customer enthusiasm.
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential...
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tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration - New Labor Codes information.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that...
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was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer...
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comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...
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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor...
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operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic...
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service.
This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor op 0600014.
This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the...
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warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor...
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Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
Electrical
29 bulletinsVehicle 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 service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a...
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condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar stating that "We recently...
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tried to provide a software update to the OnStar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up...
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applications.
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up...
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applications.
This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not...
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when replacing a module.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty...
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replacements.
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with "conductive...
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finish".
This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not...
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when replacing a module.
This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with...
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conductive finish.
This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using...
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the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
This informational bulletin adds models to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control...
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system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.
This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if...
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it is warranty or not.
This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security...
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rules and regulations for Canada only.
This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle...
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communication interface modules.
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313...
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Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if...
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it is warranty or not.
This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if...
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it is warranty or not
This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security...
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rules and regulations for Canada only.
This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle...
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communication interface modules.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty...
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replacements.
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty...
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replacements.
This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8...
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battery tester/charger.
This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up...
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application.
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up...
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applications.
This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security...
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rules and regulations for Canada only.
Body & Paint
14 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...
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Replacement Guidelines.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...
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Replacement Guidelines.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern.
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Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that...
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have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern.
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Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern.
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Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of...
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chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving...
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Speeds
This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill...
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the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty.
This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining,...
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pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin...
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to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Fuel System
14 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a...
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customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a...
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customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a...
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customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Preliminary information communicates theuse of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential...
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rivabilityissues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concernsshould not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
This Preliminary information communicates theuse of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential...
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rivabilityissues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concernsshould not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
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 document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks...
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using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detectortools.
This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if...
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debris have entered the exhaust system.
This informational bulletin advises of a new testing tool for EGR cooling pressure tester.
This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives to remove water or enhance performance.
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
This Informational Bulletin provides information on available Diesel Fuel Additives.
This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil...
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additives.
Infotainment
12 bulletinsInformation On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a...
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feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a...
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feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a...
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feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged...
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radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States.
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While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a ?500 phone number? The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
This Informational Bulletin provides information for customers to report Missing or Inaccurate navigation Radio Map Disc...
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information.
This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM...
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warranty or not.
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states...
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that they only get a few channels.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band.
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Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 - 04. Technician will repair per the status code.
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
This informational bulletin provides information on return or reimbursement of customer owned CDs, DVDs or Navigation...
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Discs .
Transmission
10 bulletinsGM 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 bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096...
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TransFlow.
This information was created to inform the technician that the 2-3 upshift and the 3-2 downshift clunk is caused by the...
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releasing of the 2-4 band and application of the 3-4 clutch assembly during an upshift. Also during a 3-2 downshift, the releasing of the 3-4 clutch during the application of the 2-4 band, can cause torque reversal down the output shaft creating a clunk. This is a normal condition.
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions...
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documentation and claim submissions
Software & Calibration
10 bulletinsOnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor...
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Operation.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor...
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Operations.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor...
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operations.
This informational bulletin is a revision for 03-06-03-004G to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation.
This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.
This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S.
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and Canada Only)
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference...
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information/bulletin PI0746C.
This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
Lighting
9 bulletinsThis 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 for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement...
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Guidelines.
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement...
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Guidelines.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error...
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message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
This Bulletin has been Revised to add the 2017 Colorado, Cruze, Canyon, Chevrolet & GMC Light/Medium Duty Trucks.
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Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-06-04-071I
This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system.
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For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system.
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For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
Tires & Wheels
8 bulletinsThis 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 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 accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate...
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ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
This preliminary bulletin provides a diagnostic tip to install a temporary dowl rod to perform an alignment.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow...
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tire leak and low tire psi message on.
This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques...
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used to install wheels onto vehicles
This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques...
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used to install wheels onto vehicles
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end...
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alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
Brakes
7 bulletinsThis informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic...
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brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has released pre-formed and pre-flared hydraulic brake pipe kits.
This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic...
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brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has released pre-formed and pre-flared hydraulic brake pipe kits.
This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic...
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brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has released pre-formed and pre-flared hydraulic brake pipe kits.
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic...
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brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has released pre-formed and pre-flared hydraulic brake pipe kits.
This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them on vehicle.
Suspension
6 bulletinsThis technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak...
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noise from the metals making contact.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers...
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concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers...
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concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers...
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concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
This informational bulletin was created to aid the technician in diagnosing the difference between a shock or strut that...
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has a fluid residule from a possible external source from a leaking shaft seal.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak...
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noise from the metals making contact.
Steering
3 bulletinsThis technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers...
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concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers...
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concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers...
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concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinA/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.