2003 Isuzu Ascender TSBs
173 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories
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Engine
42 bulletinsThis 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 brake rotors on new vehicles and...
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replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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 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.
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 HAVE A MALFUNCTION...
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INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO PERFORM PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS. IF TECHNICIAN FINDS CARBON, AN UPPER ENGINE AND VALVE CLEANING SHOULD BE PERFORMED.
SOME 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) THAT COULD FRACTURE.
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THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AS IT PASSES OVER THE FRACTURE DURING REFUELING. IF THE ICV FRACTURES, THE VEHICLES SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND THE OWNER MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR A FEW DROPS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE COVERS THE CONDITION DESCRIBED FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP.
ISUZU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR THE OWNER LETTER.
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THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON, DUE TO FRACTURE OF WELD ON FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV), A FUEL ODOR, AND/OR DROPS OF FUEL ON GROUND WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE. MODEL 2003-2004 ASCENDER. *PE
INFORMATION ON NEW IN-VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF LL8 CYLINDER HEAD.
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*NJ
4.2L LL8 ENGINE - FLASHING AND/OR MIL LIGHT, ROUGH IDLE, MISFIRES DTC'S P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306.
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*KB
LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR LOW SPEED OR INOPERATIVE.
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MANUAL TEMP CONTROL, OR HEATER ONLY. *KB
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ELECTRO-VISCOUS (EV) FAN CLUTCH AND DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR COOLING FAN NOISE, DELAYED...
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TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND/OR ENGINE REVVING TOO HIGH. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DTC P0526 SET.
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*TT
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR COVER ASSEMBLY AREA.
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*TT
INFORMATION ON USE OF KENT MOORE BOLT EXTRACTOR TOOL KIT EN-47702 FOR REMOVING CYLINDER HEAD OR MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS ON INLINE ENGINES.
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*AK
UNDERHOOD TICK NOISE AT IDLE.
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*TT
INTERMITTENT SLOW TO COOL HVAC PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AFTER...
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START UP, ESPECIALLY AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT
OIL LEAK UNDER EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES.
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INTERMITTENT A/C PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND OR HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS.
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*EH FINAL RELEASE. *TT
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0483.
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*EH
VARIOUS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL CONCERNS IP GAUGES LIGHTING INOPERATIVE HVAC CONTROLS INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE...
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RADIO INOPERATIVE FLASHER INOPERATIVE. *EH
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON.
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*EH
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0757 SET, SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING.
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DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756 2-3 SHIFT VALVE PERFORMANCE.
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LOW VOLTAGE DISPLAY ON (IP) INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE, LIGHTS DIM AT STOP LIGHTS, BATTERY DISCHARGED, NO START, SLOW...
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CRANKING, DIM LIGHTS AT IDLE, LOW GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TT
SERVICE ENGINE SOON/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, MISFIRE OR ROUGHNESS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 SET.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON AS A RESULT OF THE...
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INSTALLATION OF AN AFTERMARKET REUSABLE, EXCESSIVELY OILED AIR FILTER. *TT
INTERMITTENT HESITATION, STUMBLE OR IDLE STALL AFTER SOAK, HARSH 1-2 SHIFT, SLIPPING 1-2 SHIFT FOLLOWED BY A HARSH ENGAGEMENT.
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CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM BECAUSE...
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THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM OR EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS. *TT
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0336 (ENGINE CONTROL SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL).
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*TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SB03-01-S004 DATED 08/01/2003. *TT
Transmission
21 bulletinsINFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD.
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*KB
RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE.
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*KB
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING.
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*KB
INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION.
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*TT
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DTC P0756.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE (VERIFY...
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AND REPAIR SOURCE OF VOLTAGE LOSS IN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. *JB
4L60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT.
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*JB
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE (VERIFY...
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AND REPAIR SOURCE OF VOLTAGE LOSS IN TRANSMISSION SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT). *TT
ENGAGEMENT TIME OF ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4L60-E TRANSMISSIONS.
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*TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE.
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DELAYED ENGAGEMENT OF FRONT WHEELS DURING A SLIP CONDITION ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH NEW VENTURE GEAR NVG 126 OR NVG 226 TRANSFER CASE.
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1-2, 2-3, 3-4 SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHARACTERISTICS DURING COLD WEATHER OPERATION ON 4L60-E TRANSMISSIONS.
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TO INCLUDE 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. *TT
SHIFT STABILIZATION FEATURE FOR HYDRAMATIC 4L60E TRANSMISSION.
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*EH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION.
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*EH
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACK OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.
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*EH
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT.
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*NM
RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE.
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*TT
RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, REPOSITION TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
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*TT
INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK SOUND.
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*TT
MECHANICAL OVERRIDE COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK.
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AND CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION. F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL. *TT
Other
19 bulletinsThe following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins.
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If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.
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 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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be...
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directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
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 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.
DTC C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DTC'S SETTING.
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WITH 4WD. *NJ
ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION OR SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE SHAKES ABOVE 60 MPH.
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*NJ
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START.
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*TT
ELIMINATING UNWANTED ODORS IN VEHICLES.
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*TT
SQUEAK, SQUEAL OR WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT.
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*TT
COMPACT DISC PLAYER SKIPPING INOPERATIVE SLUGGISH AND OR LONG SEARCH TIMES.
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*EH
TRAILER WEIGHT AND GCWR INFORMATION.
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*TT
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 AND P1870.
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*TT
REAR LICENSE PLATE POCKET GASKET LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION.
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*TT
SHUDDER, ROCKING MOTION, BINDING, FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS STUCK IN 4WD (CROW HOP) WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS.
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*TT
REVISED MODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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*TT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE.
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*TT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS.
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*TT
Body & Paint
15 bulletinsREAR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY NOT LOCK WHEN USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) KEY FOB TRANSMITTER/DOOR LOCK SWITCH, LIFTGATE...
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HATCH OR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN REAR LIFTGATE GLASS BUTTON DEPRESSED. *NJ
DOORS ARE HARD TO CLOSE.
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*KB
NOISE COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.
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*KB
DISTORTION IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS.
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*KB
REAR LIFTGATE BINDS, IMPROPER FIT.
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THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BROKEN WELDS OR CRACKS THAT FORMED AROUND THE INNER TWO WELDS. *KB
DOOR LATCH FREEZING IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
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*TT
THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE IS LOOSE ON THE LIFT-GATE GLASS.
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*TT
DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. *EH
DISTORTIOPN IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS.
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*EH
LIFTGATE OR LIFTGATE GLASS BINDS, DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY, CHMSL HITS ROOF.
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*TT
LIFTGATE GLASS UNLATCHES ON ROUGH/BUMPY ROAD SURFACES.
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*TT
RATTLE SOUND FROM THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE.
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*TT
FRONT DOOR A-PILLAR WATER INTRUSION.
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REPLACEMENT OF MIRROR ACTUATOR.
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*TT
DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. 2003 ASCENDER.
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*TT
Fuel System
11 bulletinsThis 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 provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the...
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usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS, MIL DTC'S P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174, AND P1175.
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*KB UPDATED 08-03-07. *KB
I/M READINESS AS PART OE EMISSION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR OBD II VEHICLES.
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TO INCLUDE ISUZU I-280 AND I-350 2003 - 2005. *AK
REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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*TT
REVISED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE.
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*TT
REVISED INSPECTION MAINTENANCE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE.
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*EH
PERCEIVED FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SETTING.
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*EH
VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO FILL WITH FUEL OR FILLING STATION PUMP SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK IS FULL OR FUEL SPITS BACK/OUT WHEN FILLING THE TANK.
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*TT
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS.
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*TT
Electrical
11 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern.
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Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery...
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parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on...
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certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP.
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TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS POWERED DOWN REMOVE POWER TO THE ONSTAR MODULE FOR FIVE MINUTES. AFTER THE POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR FIVE MINUTES, IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS WORKING RELEASE THE VEHICLE. IF THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS STILL INOPERATIVE CONTINUE WITH PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS.
REVISED SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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*KB
PROPER CONNECTION INFORMATION TO AVOID BLOWN 125 AMP FUSE AND VARIOUS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITION WHEN JUMP STARTING VEHICLE.
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*TT
GUIDELINES FOR REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE (TCCM).
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*TT
AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE HVAC BATTERY DRAW.
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*EH
NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING.
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*EH
NO START OR BATTERY DRAIN CONDITION, AFTER IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT.
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*TT
CERTAIN HVAC CONTROL HEAD MODULES ARE NOT REPROGRAMMABLE.
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*TT
Infotainment
10 bulletinsThis bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program").
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The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
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 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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue...
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when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue...
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when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
PRNDL DISPLAY REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE.
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*KB
ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE ONSTAR SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT IS RED RADIO LOCKED IN PHONE MODE OR DTC B1000.
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*EH
ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
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*EH
UTILIZING TECH 2 TO RETRIEVE PART NUMBER FOR RADIOS, COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGERS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTERS (IPC).
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*TT
Lighting
10 bulletinsThis 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 about vehicle's odometer appears...
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to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE.
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*NJ
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC C0374 SET.
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*NJ
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER.
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*TT
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 SET.
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*TT
EXTERIOR LAMP CONDENSATION AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES.
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DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HEADLAMPS FLICKER OR MOMENTARILY DIM WHILE DRIVING.
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*TT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT
INOPERATIVE 4WD/AWD LAMP AND SYSTEM.
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*TT
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ON, 4WD INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C0300 AND/OR C0305.
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Brakes
9 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and...
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repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND...
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REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CUSTOMER IS HAVING THAT IS UNWANTED. THE VEHICLE MAY RECEIVE AN INCOMING CALL JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PHONE. TYPICALLY THE CUSTOMER WILL HEAR THE PHONE RINGING IN THE VEHICLE. THIS SCENARIO ALSO INCLUDES INCOMING BLUETOOTH CALLS. ONE TYPE OF UNWANTED CALL CAN BE MADE IF THE KEY PAD IS FAULTY THE ONSTAR SYSTEM WILL TRY TO MAKE A BLUE BUTTON CALL FOR SHORTED VOLTAGE IN THE CIRCUITS. THE ONSTAR MODULE COULD HAVE AN INTERNAL FAULT AND PRODUCE A PHONE UNAVAILABLE AUDIO MESSAGE ALSO IT MAY HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1500 OR B1000. REFER TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAKING SURE TO FOLLOW ANY APPLICABLE BULLETINS OR PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SHEETS. A GREADYH OR GONSTAR READYH AUDIO MESSAGE HEARD WHILE DRIVING. IN SOME CASES IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE CUSTOMER IS INADVERTENTLY PRESSING THE PUSH TO TALK BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. ON RARE OCCASIONS, OTHER ISSUES IN THE STEERING COLUMN OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM MAY INDUCE THIS CONCERN.
ABS, RED BRAKE, SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON, HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE.
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ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND / OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE.
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ABS LIGHT ON, DTCS C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE.
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REVISED FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION.
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REVISED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT FASTENER SPECIFICATION.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
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(ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
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(ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to...
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Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
REVISED MODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2135 (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1125 (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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HVAC & Climate
6 bulletinsRECONNECTION OF REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTACT OR TAB.
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A/C INOPERATIVE/INTERMITTENT, A/C BLOWS WARM AIR.
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POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS.
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REAR HEATER & AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PIPE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
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J44551 AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER COMPRESSION FAILURES.
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DIAGNOSING POOR AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE, AIR CONDITIONER STOPS BLOWING COLD, AIR CONDITIONER CYCLES ON AND OFF.
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Steering
4 bulletinsSTEERING SYSTEM MOAN, GROAN, SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION TYPE NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
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REVISED STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION).
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REVISED STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
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Tires & Wheels
3 bulletinsTIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES.
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INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION.
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COLD TIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANUFACTURER GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES.
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Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates.
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Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336.
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Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsAVOIDING FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR JAMMING WHEN STORING SEAT BELT.
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PROPER AIR BAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE.
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Suspension
1 bulletinRATTLE, CLUNK, POP, SNAP NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH, UNEVEN, WASH BOARD ROAD SURFACES.
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