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1998 Oldsmobile Bravada TSBs

110 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Engine

21 bulletins
634815

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS...

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ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT

634218

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

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NLM

628938

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

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

628905

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

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*TT

627839

INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET.

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(1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH

623086

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

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

623034

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

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

622930

SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

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*ET

619373

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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*TT

611277

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

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609717

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

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609696

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

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*TT

609582

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

607570

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

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*TT

600192

SUBJECT ON STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ARM ATTACHING NUT UNDERTORQUED.

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*YC

600078

CONDITION WITH STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ARM ATTACHING NUT UNDERTORQUED.

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*YC

54335

FALSE HVAC HISTORY DTC B0408 AND/OR HEATER & A/C TEMPERATURE CONTROL DOOR MOTOR BECOMES INOPERATIVE WHILE USING SCAN TOOL.

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*YC

10007717

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET.

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* MJ

10004371

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10004301

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10001298

ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT

Other

16 bulletins
634506

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE.

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*TT

625141

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED.

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*JG

623792

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

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

619035

THIS MESSAGE DISCUSSES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF TRANSFER CASE SHUTTER.

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*TT

619027

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY.

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*TT

615078

SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A FALSE OBD II WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1404.

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*TT

609641

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED.

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YD

6091427

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

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NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT

6088912

CONCERNS THAT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT POWER SEAT FORWARD AND REARWARD FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

608390

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.

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*MJS

607584

TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION (SHUDDER) DURING TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS AT VEHICLE SPEEDS OF UP TO 5 KM/H (5 MPH) ON DRY PAVEMENT.

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*TT

607577

CONCERNS WITH DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH BEZEL AT SEAT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED.

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*TT

603827

COMMENTS ABOUT A MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE AUTO 4WD POSITION AND IS DRIVEN IN DEEP SAND, DEEP SNOW, OR DEEP MUD.

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*YC

10020462

CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN.

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*KB

10007765

NO START WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1626 OR P1631.

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ALSO INCLUDES 1998-2004 CHEVROLET, GMC FULL SIZE TRUCKS/ UTILITIES/ VANS. *TT

10004206

CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN.

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*TT

Transmission

13 bulletins
634999

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.

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

619742

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE...

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PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

619741

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

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*TT

619393

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE.

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*TT UPDATED *EH 2006 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SC

618141

A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION.

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*TT UPDATED *EH

615080

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO NEW TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS.

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*TT

615077

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR.

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*TT

6089191

A CONDITION WITH A RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR / TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE.

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*TT

601414

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

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TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC

10114443

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge.

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Technician should drive the vehicle to duplicate the concern. The fuel gauge will have a tendency to falsely indicate a lower fuel level than what is actually present. The fuel gauge will take a few minutes to show the correct fuel level. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission no buffering takes place when the transmission is in park or neutral. This is a normal characteristic and no repairs are necessary. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission the fuel gauge is buffered in all gears and neutral. There is a timer which starts to count up when the clutch is depressed. When this timer reaches its calibrated value the buffering stops. This is a normal characteristic and no repairs are necessary.

10007838

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

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*TT

10005566

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

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*TT

10004354

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

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*TT

Body & Paint

11 bulletins
634823

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING.

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*TT

629470

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING.

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*TT

628854

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION.

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*TT

628512

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION (INSTALL NEW REAR ROOF SECTION) INCLUDING 1995-1997 GMC BLAZER.*JG

627489

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION.

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*YH

625268

SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS...

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FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET

617784

CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REARVIEW MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND REAR HATCH DO NOT OPERATE.

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*TT

6092333

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR.

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*TT

603166

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

10016473

WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA.

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GM TECH LINK. *TT

10002878

PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS.

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*TT

Fuel System

10 bulletins
634729

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

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*TT

628393

SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE.

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*JG

628070

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM.

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*TT

10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10137901

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

10113443

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10026704

GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

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*PE

10009382

FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL.

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*TT

Electrical

10 bulletins
629824

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

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*TT

609578

THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE LEFT AND CENTER INSULATOR PANELS TOGETHER, UNDERNEATH THE I/P ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY PULL...

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THE ONE PUSH/INSERT NUT OUT OF THE CENTER INSULATOR PANEL CAUSING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL(I/P) INSULATOR PANEL TO RATTLE. YD

608070

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE HORN SOUNDING AND A NO START CONDITION DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE ACCESSORY WIRING JUNCTION BLOCK.

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*TT

606747

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT HORN SOUNDING, NO START DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO ACCESSORY WIRING JUNCTION BLOCK.

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*TT

601902

COMMENTS THAT THE HVAC BLOWER FAN RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WITH IGNITION OFF.

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*YC

10246631

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

10018585

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

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*TT

10012703

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY.

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*EH

10010053

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON.

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*SC

10000734

REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

Lighting

7 bulletins
6088752

CONCERNS WITH INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

606093

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

604216

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

600212

CONDITION WITH HEADLAMP BOOT LOOSE.

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*YC

10015013

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS - DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.

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*TTT

10009647

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK.

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*TT

10007905

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED.

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*TT

Infotainment

6 bulletins
10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

10141381

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114947

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114924

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10012745

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.

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*EH

Brakes

5 bulletins
626507

SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM.

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*JG

10006961

POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING.

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*MR

10006115

REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES.

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*TT UPDATE. *TT

10000749

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

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*TT

10000062

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.

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*TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10166638

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

10154641

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

10138060

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

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
603825

SUBJECT REGARDING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1404 (REFLASH VCM).

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*YC

10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
10010270

HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF.

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*TT

10007776

REPEAT HVAC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
10008806

THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASES OPERATING IN THE AUTO...

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MODE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A VIBRATION/SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, UP TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. *TT 3012A NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

10004212

THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER ON TURNS.

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*TT

Steering

1 bulletin
601901

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

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*YC