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1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette TSBs

96 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Body & Paint

22 bulletins
636509

ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH.

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634674

CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD.

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634513

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF.

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629666

SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 01013 AND 01059 POWER SLIDING DOORS.

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628126

INFORMATION ON WIND NOISE FROM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS.

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627616

INFORMATION REGARDING PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION.

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*YH

626222

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD OR FROM THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE.

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614385

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT DOOR GLASS IS SLOW OR NOISY WHEN MOVING UP OR DOWN OR THE WINDOW IS INOPERATIVE.

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608378

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR SLIDING SIDE DOOR RATTLES AT THE TOP.

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602983

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.

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601412

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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*YC

601124

COMMENTS THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE(S) CHATTER ON THE WINDSHIELD.

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54422

SUBJECT ON POWER WINDOW "AUTO-DOWN" FEATURE INOPERATIVE.

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54336

VARIOUS POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR CONDITIONS.

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*YC

52940

HOTLINE INFORMATION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR SLIDING DOOR BODY AND REAR QUARTER WINDOW ITCH.

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*YC

52346

CRACK AT CENTER TOP OF WINDSHIELD (REPLACE WINDSHIELD).

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10017152

POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE.

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*SC

10007833

WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP.

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10006594

POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE.

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*MR

10001276

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

10000948

PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING.

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10000746

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

Engine

19 bulletins
634989

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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634973

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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634708

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION.

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619370

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND...

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/ OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT

619360

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT...

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MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

617725

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR HEAT IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT LOW ENGINE RPM.

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THIS CONDITION IS MOST PREVALENT AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F). *TT

615073

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE...

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ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT CHANGE OF OIL. *TT

609596

A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

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THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGINE IS AROUND THE 1000-2000 RPM RANGE. THE NOISE MAY BE LODEST WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION THROUGH THIS RPM RANGE. THE MOAN NOISE MAY BE CREATED BY COMPRESSOR PULSES WHICH SET UP A SYSTEM RESONANCE BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE IN-LINE MUFFLER.

604343

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.

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604235

A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CONTACTS A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM...

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(TCS) MODULATOR VALVE WHILE THE WIPER LINKAGE ARM IS IN MOTION. *TT

601915

COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP.

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*YC

600282

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.

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*YC

600280

EXPERIENCING AM BAND RADIO INTERFERENCE WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING OR SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM NOISE WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

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*YC

52579

ENGINE COOLANT WEEPING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR CAP.

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*TW

52568

AIR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC OUTLETS DOES NOT CHANGE OR BLOWS COLD (REPLACE TEMPERATURE VALVE DOOR).

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*TW

51296

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY).

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*TW

51252

ENGINE NOISE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (REMOVE ACCELERATOR CABLE RETAINING CLIPS).

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*TW

10004768

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK.

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*TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE

10001282

ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK.

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Other

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636485

SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

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*TT

634510

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS.

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*TT

628525

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS.

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611293

EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS.

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THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. *TT

6089996

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING...

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NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

54330

LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS.

54084

CONCERNS OF "LOOSE LUMBER" NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

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*YC

54083

SOME MAY COMMENT ON THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM HAVING INADEQUATE RANGE OR THE SYSTEM IS...

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INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE IN HOT AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES. *YC

52349

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RANGE IS SHORTER THAN EXPECTED.

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*TW

50571

COLD START RATTLE NOISE.

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*TW

50567

RATTLE AT REAR OF VEHICLE OVER ROAD BUMP OR UPON CLOSING REAR LIFT GATE.

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10004751

EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS.

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THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. INCLUDING THE 1997 - 1999 OPEL SINTRA. *TT

Infotainment

7 bulletins
52600

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE).

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*TW

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

Fuel System

6 bulletins
623799

SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE CHEST STRAP AND THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS.

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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.

Brakes

6 bulletins
615075

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT WD100162 MAY EXHIBIT FUEL TANK THUD / CLUNK TYPE NOISE AUDIBLE WHEN...

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ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED BETWEEN 5/8 AND FULL. *TT

54419

COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY.

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54343

A METAL STUD MAY PUNCTURE THE CARPETING NEAR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.

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*YC

53020

CONCERNS WITH SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES.

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*YC

52599

SQUEALING AND/OR GRINDING (SCRAPING) NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES (BEND ABS SPEED SENSOR BRACKET AWAY FROM ROTOR).

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*TW

52550

CLICKING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES (ADJUST PARK BRAKE CABLE).

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*TW

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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51497

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE).

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*TW

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.

Transmission

4 bulletins
635006

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002.

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634997

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS.

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*TT

634985

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS,...

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

634619

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL REVERSE ON CLOSING OR THE DOOR WILL APPEAR CLOSED, BUT THE...

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ALARM WILL COME ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. *TT

Lighting

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629818

CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH LEAKING HEADLAMPS OR LENSES FALLING OFF.

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617646

BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAKY HEADLIGHTS.

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10010026

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY.

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*TC

10007559

NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E.

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Suspension

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51303

THUD/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION (CHECK/REPLACE REAR SPRINGS).

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*TW

10116612

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

10116564

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
621224

ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE.

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*TT

10005444

SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE.

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SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
600215

INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER.

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*YC

52602

LOSS OF HVAC MODES (ROUTE VACUUM LINE INSIDETHE FRAME RAIL).

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*TW

Electrical

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10246631

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

10009664

BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS.

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Software & Calibration

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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.

Steering

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10004765

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE.

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