Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 Silverado are official communications between Chevrolet & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. Read More »
CONCERNS THAT CLUNK NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALSO FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT UPDATED *EH GM ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT Read More »
REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH Read More »
SOME 2500 HD AND 1500 HD CREW CAB MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING COLUMN RATTLE OR NOISE ESPECIALLY DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. Read More »
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE RESULTING IN AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. MESSAGE TO CHEVROLET AND GMC DEALERS ABOUT UPCOMING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05001. Read More »
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ Read More »
REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM FACTORY WHEELS AND TIRES TO 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *TT Read More »
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. Read More »
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS WHOSE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED IN DUSTY TYPE ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS FARMING OR MINING OFF-ROAD TYPE APPLICATIONS, MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SES LIGHT, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 SET. Read More »
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Read More »
GEN III REPLACEMENT FLYWHEEL BOLT HOLES LARGER THAN ORIGINAL PART. THE BOLT HOLES FOR THE CRANK SHAFT IN THE REPLACEMENT FLYWHEEL ARE LARGER THAN THE HOLES IN THE ORIGINAL PART. SIT BULLETIN 1400596. Read More »
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION <8500 GVW. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003-2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK (C4500-C5500 SERIES MODELS)AND GMC TOPKICK (C4500-C5500 SERIES MODELS). *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT Read More »
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, AT IDLE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. *TT BULLETIN 03-06-05-008, DATED 11/01/2003 REPLACED. Read More »
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT Read More »
4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Read More »
INFORMATION ON 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB, SHORT BED VEHICLES WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB, SHORT BED WITH A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »
THIS MESSAGE COVERS TRUCKS WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB SHORT BED WITH A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION IN REFERENCE TO BULLETIN NUMBER 01-04-17-004. *TT Read More »
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. Read More »
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING HARSH ONE-TWO SHIFT ON THE 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS INVESTIGATION IS FOCUSED ON HARSH ONE-TWO SHIFTS ON 2000 MODEL YEAR SILVERADO AND SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE Read More »
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASES OPERATING IN THE AUTO MODE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A VIBRATION/SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, UP TO ... Read More »
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE AND THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL THAT THE ATC FUSE COULD BE OPEN, POSSIBLE DTC C0308, OR VARIOUS U CODES MAY BE SET. Read More »
THE SERVICE INFORMATION AND OWNERS MANUAL DO NOT SHOW A SERVICE INTERVAL FOR THE 8.6, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5, AND 11.5 INCH REAR AXLES WITH OR WITHOUT G80 (LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL). Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START CONDITION, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *TT Read More »
THIS IS A PRODUCT UPDATE VME THAT INVOLVES CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS. AS INDICATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 00-08-42-010, RELATIVE TO THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BEING INOPERATIVE, THE REPLACEMENT BULB IS NOW AVAILABLE. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Read More »
REAR QUARTER GLASS SERVICE REPLACEMENT KITS MAY HAVE DEFORMED SEALING STRIPED WHEN INITIALLY REMOVED FROM THEIR PACKAGING CAUSING DEALERS TO REORDER. *TT Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO MAY WANT TO INSTALL A CROSS TOOLBOX, SIDE BOX, OR A LADDER RACK SYSTEM AS AN ACCESSORY. Read More »
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A RATTLE NOISE WHEN CLOSING EITHER OF THE FRONT DOORS. THIS NOISE MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE WINDOW IS IN THE DOWN POSITION. *TT Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Read More »
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT FROM THE IDLE POSITION, C/K SERIES PICK UPS (SILVERADO AND SIERRA). *MJS Read More »
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DRIVER'S BUCKET SEATBACK MOVES FORWARD ABOUT 25 TO 38 MM (1 TO 1-1/2 INCHES) DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING. *TT Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Read More »
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only) Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Read More »
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. Read More »
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only) Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Read More »
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Read More »
BUICK\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »
AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TOOL. CURRENTLY THE A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH OPEN/CLOSE PRESSURES CANNOT BE ACCURATELY DETERMINED BY MEASURING PRESSURE AT THE LOW SIDE SERVICE PORT. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS WHOSE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED IN DUSTY TYPE ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS FARMING OR MINING OFF-ROAD TYPE APPLICATIONS, MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SES LIGHT, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 SET. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE CONCERNS WITH THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE ... Read More »
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATING. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE STORED A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300, ENGINE MISFIRE DETECTED. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED WITH NO OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS NOTICED ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO THE VIN BREAKPOINTS MENTIONED IN THIS BULLETIN. Read More »
