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2008 Suzuki XL7 TSBs

65 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

27 bulletins
10176607

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.

10168175

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.

10162106

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.

10157041

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic...

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Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process.

10154566

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.

10154299

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

10152052

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S.,...

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explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.

10135322

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.

10119062

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic...

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Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version and the OnStar Customer Identifier and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

10118911

This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and...

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a list of websites for additional information.

10118233

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.

10115143

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.

10114470

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.

10114352

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.

10114342

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.

10112607

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.

10112560

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.

10112399

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. Technician may need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center depending on the STID, Station ID, or OnStar Customer Identifier.

10112331

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.

10112329

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of...

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various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

10112211

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is...

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staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to perform a power cycle to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. If the concern is gone, no further action is required. If the concern is still present after the power cycle technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

10112160

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.

10112137

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.

10112116

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.

10052514

SUZUKI: TIMING CHAIN SERVICE KITS ARE AVAILABLE.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE KITS ARE TO PROVIDE PARTS NEEDED IN ORDER TO SERVICE TIMING CHAINS THAT HAVE STRETCHED. *JS

10034431

BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN/SUZUKI: ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND DTC C0550 SET.

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VARIOUS CONCERNS MAY BE RELATED TO A LOW BATTERY SUCH AS BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE TO A NO CRANK OR SLOW ENGINE CRANK CONCERNS OR MAY HAVE RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE JUMP STARTED. THIS MAY OCCUR DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE PRESENCE IN THE SYSTEM. *PE UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB

10024505

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (ON), DTC P0128 (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE) - OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING.

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*NJ

Electrical

12 bulletins
10126972

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.

10114598

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.

10112857

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance,...

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it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.

10112528

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.

10112144

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.

10097132

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.

10054569

SUZUKI: WHERE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON FUEL PUMP MODULE, THERE IS A CRACK THAT CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAK AND WHILE...

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BEING DRIVEN OR PARKING, FUEL ODOR MAY BE NOTICED AND COULD BECOME LARGER AND DRIP ON THE GROUND. MODEL 2007-2009 XL7. *PE

10054501

SUZUKI: WHEN VEHICLE IS EITHER PARKED OR BEEN DRIVEN, CAN SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL, OR CAN OBSERVED FUEL DRIPPING, AROUND...

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AREA OF FUEL TANK IN REAR OF VEHICLE, DUE TO CRACK IN PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT OF FUEL PUMP MODULE, CAUSING THE ODOR. MODEL 2007-2009 XL7. *PE

10047099

SUZUKI: THE TURN SIGNAL AND LAMPS ON TRAILER STAY ON OR INOPERATIVE DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF LAMP RELAYS.

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MODEL 2007 XL7. *PE

10032752

SUZUKI: TECHNICIANS MAY ENCOUNTER AN INTERMITTENT OR CURRENT AIR BAG LIGHT ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH DTC(S)...

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B0012, B0013, B0014, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET IN THE SDM (SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE). CONNECTOR(S) MAY BE FOUND LOOSE, MISSING, OR BROKEN AT THE AIRBAG ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORED DTC(S). *PE

10024196

INCORRECT FUEL SENDER HARNESS CONNECTOR PLUGS (EMISSIONS CAMPAIGN 99-NF).

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ALL 2008 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE SEPT. 18, 2007. MODEL XL7. VIN(S): 2S3D_417_86100013 - 2S3D_417_86108791. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ

10023733

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (NC), XM RADIO HARNESS INSTALLATION.

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*NJ

Infotainment

8 bulletins
10126285

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.

10125956

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.

10114431

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.

10114408

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.

10112465

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on...

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the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.

10112237

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is...

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staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to check the Station Identification number. If the Station Identification number falls in the range technician will need to perform an over the air system programming.

10112142

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on...

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the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.

10112013

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.

Other

5 bulletins
10141371

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.

10123222

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.

10114474

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.

10112251

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.

10096026

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.

Body & Paint

2 bulletins
10160682

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.

10025286

FLUID LEAK AT TRANSFER CASE WEEP HOLE (REPLACE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE INTERMEDIATE (INNER) SHAFT SEAL).

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*PE

Fuel System

2 bulletins
10154552

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.

10137901

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

Lighting

2 bulletins
10125106

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.

10118256

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.

Transmission

2 bulletins
10112468

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet...

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protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.

10025026

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSFER CASE.

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UP TO VIN 2S3DA5179883 (MFG DATE 12/21/07). *NJ

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
10024506

AIR BAG LIGHT ON, WITH DTC B0081 SYMPTOM CODE [OF] (PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM ERRATIC).

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*NJ

10023756

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, WITH DTC B0081 SYMPTOM CODE )OF) PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM ERRATIC.

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*NJ

Suspension

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10216558

Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be...

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caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10151868

This 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.

Brakes

1 bulletin
10114343

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 "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.