Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 Sierra are official communications between GMC & 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 »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOWER (SPOKE) COVER IS WARPED, LOOSE, DISCOLORED OR JUST FITS POORLY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PAINT FINISH SEEMS TO BE PEELING. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: WILL HAVE INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL; INOPERATIVE OR UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF RADIO CONTROLS; BACKLIGHTING FLASHES, FLICKERS OR INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT TO GROUND ON STEERING WHEEL COIL CONNECTOR X2. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOWER (SPOKE) COVER IS WARPED, LOOSE, DISCOLORED OR JUST FITS POORLY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PAINT FINISH SEEMS TO BE PEELING. 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 »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. Read More »
GMC: HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING LEAK AT HOSE CONNECTION TO STEERING RACK. ALL POTENTIAL LEAKS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY CLEANED AND INDENTIFIED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY POWER STEERING COMPONENTS. *JS UPDATED 4/22/13. Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE TECHNICIAN MAY DIAGNOSE THE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING AREA. *PE UPDATED 6/30/2011. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE TECHNICIAN MAY DIAGNOSE THE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING AREA. *PE UPDATED 6/30/2011. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGES REGARDING STABILITRAK MESSAGE, TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE, SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE, IS OFF AND GAUGES, IN VARIOUS MODULES LOW SPEED SETTINGS, ARE INOPERATIVE. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE ON WITH DTCS C012E, C12FE. CONCERNS AFTER QUICKLY SHIFTING OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. INCLUDE HYBRIDS:TAHOES, SILVERADOS, SIERRAS AND YUKONS. *PE UPDATED 6/8/10. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE BRAKES ARE GRABBY OR TOUCHY WHEN APPLIED OR AN INTERMITTENT MIL/SES LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DTC C012E SET IN THE EBCM AND C12FE SET IN THE ECM. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYING IN DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER. Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE A PULSATION OR VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. THERE COULD ALSO BE A RUMBLING NOISE. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE BRAKES. *RM Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE A PULSATION OR VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. THERE COULD ALSO BE A RUMBLING NOISE. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE BRAKES. *RM Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE A PULSATION OR VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. THERE COULD ALSO BE A RUMBLING NOISE. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE BRAKES. *RM Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYING IN DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER. Read More »
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
GMC/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT ON, SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE, INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CORROSION (REPLACE SDM/CUT AND REMOVE CARPET PAD). Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A NO CRANKING OR STARTING, CAUSED BY POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE FROM CYLINDER PAST EXHAUST OR INTAKE VALVE, LOW STATIC COMPRESSION, SENSOR IS DISCONNECTED, OR WHILE CRANKING, VALVE TRAIN ... Read More »
HUMMER/CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER, RUNNING ROUGH, AND POSSIBLE HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, DUE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: AFTER COLD STARTING ENGINE AND PLACING IN GEAR, WOULD HAVE A ROUGH IDLE AND/LACK OF POWER, MOMENTARILY BEFORE STARTUP A FEW MINUTES LATER. MODELS 2009-2013 EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, SAVANA, SIERRA. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: AN OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUG IN FOR ONBOARD AC POWER AND WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE WILL RESULT IN SHORTING OF WIRES, OVER HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND COMPARTMENT ENGINE FIRES. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, NO OIL PRESSURE, AND/OR ENGINE NOISE. THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF A STICKING OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. *KB Read More »
GM: DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, REDUCE ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTC P2135 SET. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL SIERRA DENALI YEAR 2010-2011 *JS Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY BE CAUSED BY EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. Read More »
GM: THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO FIVE POSSIBLE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN EXTENDED CRANK AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *RM UPDATED 5/31/11. *PE UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. Read More »
GM: ON A COLD START THERE MAY BE A HARD START, BRIEF ROUGH RUNNING, BLACK EXHAUST COLOR, AND AN ENGINE LIGHT. THE SYMPTOMS DIMINISH AFTER RUNNING A WHILE. *RM Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL, DTCS P0442, P0446, P0455 OR P0449 SET (REPLACE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VENT VALVE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND ADD/RELOCATE FILETER BOX USING SERVICE KIT). Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/BUICK/GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/HUMMER: VEHICLE START AND STALLS AFTER THEFT DETERRENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. MODEL YEARS 2006-2011. DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: POSSIBLE ENGINE OVERHEAT OR LOSS OF COOLANT. NORMAL SI DIAGNOSTICS WILL LEAD TO INSPECTING THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION. WHEN WATER PUMP IS REMOVED, BE SURE TO INSPECT THE IMPELLER. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOCATIONS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN WIRING CONCERNS. GAUGES INOPERATIVE, NO CRANK, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, DOOR LOCKS CYCLING AND INDICATORS ON. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: SNOW OR ICE INGESTION INTO AIR CLEANER ELEMENT, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTC P0101 SET (PERFORM REPAIR AS OUTLINED). Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM MESSAGE AND OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON. ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH DTC P0C19, P0C1A, P0A78, P0A79, P0C0B, P0C0E, P0BFD, OR P0BFE. Read More »
GMC\CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED-EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER PLUGGING PREVENTION. *PE Read More »
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DTCS P0442,P0446, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455 AND REPLACEMENT OF FUEL TANK PRESSURE (FTP) SENSOR/MODULE. *PE Read More »
GMC: OIL LEAK AT TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE. INITIAL INSPECTION MA REVEAL A LEAK THAT LOOKS AS IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *PE Read More »
GM: AN 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED' MESSAGE APPEARS AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS CAUSED BY WEAR OF THE INTERNAL FUEL INJECTOR. *RM Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: SNOW OR ICE INGESTION INTO AIR CLEANER ELEMENT, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTC P0101 SET (PERFORM REPAIR AS OUTLINED). Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: DTC P0101 WITH NON GM AIR FILTER. MAY ENCOUNTER CONCERN OF REDUCED POWER AND SES LIGHT ON. DIAGNOSTICS MAY REVEAL MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR DTC P0101. Read More »
GMC: OIL LEAK AT TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE. INITIAL INSPECTION MA REVEAL A LEAK THAT LOOKS AS IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *PE Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: POSSIBLE ENGINE OVERHEAT OR LOSS OF COOLANT. NORMAL SI DIAGNOSTICS WILL LEAD TO INSPECTING THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION. WHEN WATER PUMP IS REMOVED, BE SURE TO INSPECT THE IMPELLER. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
GMC: CORRECT FRONT AXLE VENT HOSE ROUTING. THE FRONT AXLE VENT HOSE IS MOUNTED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ROUTED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/1/2012. *KB Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY BE CAUSED BY EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL, DTCS P0442, P0446, P0455 OR P0449 SET (REPLACE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VENT VALVE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND ADD/RELOCATE FILETER BOX USING SERVICE KIT). Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. Read More »
GM: ON A COLD START THERE MAY BE A HARD START, BRIEF ROUGH RUNNING, BLACK EXHAUST COLOR, AND AN ENGINE LIGHT. THE SYMPTOMS DIMINISH AFTER RUNNING A WHILE. *RM Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CHEVROLET/GMC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL, DTCS P0442, P0446, P0455 OR P0449 SET (REPLACE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VENT VALVE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND ADD/RELOCATE FILETER BOX USING SERVICE KIT). Read More »
GM: WHEN DRIVING UPHILL THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST OR WILL SLIP INTO SECOND GEAR DUE TO A TORN CLUTCH SEAL. THERE MAY BE TWO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
GM: THERE ARE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE TROUBLE SHIFTING AND NOISES. THERE MAY BE SERPENTINE BELT PROBLEMS CAUSING IT. *RM UPDATED ON 06/27/2011. *KB UPDATED 3/12/12. *PE UPDATED 1/2/14. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: DELAYED OR NO DRIVE AND DELAYED OR NO REVERSE WITH DTC'S, RANGE INHIBIT. MODEL YEARS 2001-2013. *PE UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 11/26/12. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC: THERE IS SLIPPING OR HAVE NO FOURTH, FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WOULD BE ON, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0796 FOUND AS ACTIVE. Read More »
GM: TICK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF DASH, TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE CRACKED OR BROKEN (INSPECT FILLER TUBE, REPLACE TUBE AS NECESSARY). *JS UPDATED 05/3/2013 *JS Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER: SOME SUVS AND TRUCKS ARE EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE BY GRINDING/RATCHETING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE IN 4WD LOW (4LO) RANGE. Read More »
CHEVROLET\CADILLAC\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HOUSING FRACTURE-REPROGRAM TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH COULD CAUSE A FRACTURE. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: (HYBRID) INFORMATION ON INTERNAL TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS. DIAGNOSTICS OF ANY ONE OF OR COMBINATION OF THE DTCS LISTED MAY LEAD TO A INTERNAL TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CONCERN. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOCATIONS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN WIRING CONCERNS. GAUGES INOPERATIVE, NO CRANK, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, DOOR LOCKS CYCLING AND INDICATORS ON. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. Read More »
GMC: FLARE AND OR HARSH 2-3 SHIFTS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY LEAKING 1-2-3-4 AND 3-5-R CLUTCH FLUID SEAL RINGS (230). MODELS CADILLACS, CHEVROLETS, GMC, HUMMERS, PONTIACS. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GM: LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, IP GAGE FLUCTUATION, INTERMITTENT DOOR LOOK CYCLING, INTERMITTENT CHIME OPERATION, VARIOUS IP WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION MAY NOT SHIFT, COMMUNICATION DTCS ... Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
GMC/CHEVROLET: BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SEAL REVISION AND THE TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT SLINGER FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCKS. *PE Read More »
TRANSFER CASE WILL NOT SHIFT POSSIBLE DTC'S C0387 AND/OR C0569. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MAGNA TRANSFER CASE RPO NQF. *NJ UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE UPDATED ON 6/27/2011. Read More »
GM: WHEN STOPPING OR ACCELERATING THERE MAY BE A CLUNK NOISE AND ITS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BUMPED FROM BEHIND. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY A SLIP IN THE REAR PROPSHAFT. *RM Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: WILL HAVE INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL; INOPERATIVE OR UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF RADIO CONTROLS; BACKLIGHTING FLASHES, FLICKERS OR INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT TO GROUND ON STEERING WHEEL COIL CONNECTOR X2. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYING IN DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER. Read More »
GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR ... Read More »
GM/HUMMER/SAAB: INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF MIL, SERVICE LAMPS, SERVICE MESSAGES, OR DTC SET BY VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES-DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING FRETTING CORROSION (DISCONNECT AFFECTED CONNECTOR AND APPLY DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT). Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS: NO START, STARTER STAYS ENGAGED, FOG LAMPS WON'T TURN ON, WASHING FLUID NOT SPRAYING, PARK AND REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, BATTERY GOES DEAD, AND A BUZZ NOISE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE UPDATED 3/14/11. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: INSPECT FOR WIRE HARNESS CHAFES NEAR CONNECTOR X108. DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF THE SES LIGHT ON WITH REDUCED POWER. DIAGNOSTICS MAY REVEAL DTC'S P0193, P0522 AND/OR P0652. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: SIR MIL WITH DTC B0081. CAN BE SET IN THE SDM AND PPS. IN MOST CASES, THIS DTC WILL SET DUE TO A COMMUNICATION FAULT AND DOES NOT ALWAYS REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOSS OF PROPULSION, WHEN SPEED IS LESS THAN 5 KM/H (3MPH), SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM IS DISPLAYED IN DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUEMTN SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AUXILIARY BATTERY FEED MAY CAUSE FUSIBLE LINK TO MELT AND OPEN CIRCUIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR FIRE IN WIRING HARNESS, DUE TO ELECTRICAL OVER LOAD. Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS: NO START, STARTER STAYS ENGAGED, FOG LAMPS WON'T TURN ON, WASHING FLUID NOT SPRAYING, PARK AND REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, BATTERY GOES DEAD, AND A BUZZ NOISE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: SIR MIL ON WITH DTC B1325 SYM 03. DURING A LOW BATTERY/VOLTAGE CONDITION THE PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM MAY SET A B1325 SYM 03 ALONG WITH OTHER FAULTS THAT ARE CAUSED BY THE LOW BATTER/VOLTAGE CONDITION. Read More »
GM/HUMMER/SAAB: INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF MIL, SERVICE LAMPS, SERVICE MESSAGES, OR DTC SET BY VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES-DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING FRETTING CORROSION (DISCONNECT AFFECTED CONNECTOR AND APPLY DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT). Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: (HYBRID) INFORMATION ON INTERNAL TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS. DIAGNOSTICS OF ANY ONE OF OR COMBINATION OF THE DTCS LISTED MAY LEAD TO A INTERNAL TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CONCERN. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE MESSAGE WITH DTC(S) C1115, C1116, C1117, AND/OR C1118 (INSPECT WIRING NEAR PARKING BRAKE PEDAL). THIS CONCERN MAY BE VERY INTERMITTENT AND CAN OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT A TRAILER CONNECTED TO TRUCK. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: CHECK TRAILER WIRING MESSAGE IN DIC POOR CONNECTIONS AT 7-WAY). THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY A POOR CONNECTION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTOR. Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: INSPECT FOR WIRE HARNESS CHAFES NEAR CONNECTOR X108. DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF THE SES LIGHT ON WITH REDUCED POWER. DIAGNOSTICS MAY REVEAL DTC'S P0193, P0522 AND/OR P0652. Read More »
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\PONTIAC\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE MESSAGE WITH DTC(S) C1115, C1116, C1117, AND/OR C1118 (INSPECT WIRING NEAR PARKING BRAKE PEDAL). THIS CONCERN MAY BE VERY INTERMITTENT AND CAN OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT A TRAILER CONNECTED TO TRUCK. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: CHECK TRAILER WIRING MESSAGE IN DIC POOR CONNECTIONS AT 7-WAY). THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY A POOR CONNECTION AT THE 7-WAY TRAILER CONNECTOR. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
GM: THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS: NO START, STARTER STAYS ENGAGED, FOG LAMPS WON'T TURN ON, WASHING FLUID NOT SPRAYING, PARK AND REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, BATTERY GOES DEAD, AND A BUZZ NOISE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYING IN DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOCATIONS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN WIRING CONCERNS. GAUGES INOPERATIVE, NO CRANK, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, DOOR LOCKS CYCLING AND INDICATORS ON. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM MESSAGE AND OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON. ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH DTC P0C19, P0C1A, P0A78, P0A79, P0C0B, P0C0E, P0BFD, OR P0BFE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE UPDATED 3/14/11. Read More »
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR TAIL, STOP AND/OR TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ARE INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, OR THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHES FAST. *PE Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: BCM CALIBRATIONS AVAILABLE TO RESTORE BULB OUTAGE DETECTION ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY A SECOND STATE MANUFACTURER, TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST AFTER FACTORY BOX REMOVED (UPFITTER). Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR TAIL, STOP AND/OR TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ARE INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, OR THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHES FAST. *PE Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: BCM CALIBRATIONS AVAILABLE TO RESTORE BULB OUTAGE DETECTION ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY A SECOND STATE MANUFACTURER, TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST AFTER FACTORY BOX REMOVED (UPFITTER). Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
GM: DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR HVAC BLOWER FUNCTION. MAY NOT BE ANY AIR FLOW FROM THE HVAC VENTS. ONE POSSIBLE OF THIS CONDITION MAY BE THE CONTACTS IN THE HVAC JUNCTION BLOCK(S) LOCATED AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. Read More »
GMC/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT ON, SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE, INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CORROSION (REPLACE SDM/CUT AND REMOVE CARPET PAD). 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 »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE PASSENGER AND/OR DRIVER DOOR MODULE COURTESY LIGHTS CALIBRATIONS ARE THE SAME, WITH OR WITHOUT, DOOR PANEL COURTESY LIGHTS. MODEL 2007-2013 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, YUKONS. Read More »
GM: THE CHROME OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS CRACKED OR LOOSE AT THE SCREW WHERE IT ATTACHES. GREASE MAY HAVE CAUSE THE SCREW TO DEGRADE OR THE TORQUE WAS TOO HIGH. *RM 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 »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: LOCATIONS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN WIRING CONCERNS. GAUGES INOPERATIVE, NO CRANK, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, DOOR LOCKS CYCLING AND INDICATORS ON. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
CADILLAC/GMC/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION ON CRUISE CONTROL BEING INOPERATIVE DUE TO BPP CIRCUIT SIGNAL AND/OR TCC/CRUISE BRAKE PEDAL PARAMETERS, WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BUT SHOWS APPLIED. Read More »
GM: THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER HEATED SEAT ARE INOPERATIVE. THEY ARE SLOW TO WARM OR MAY SHUT OFF. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES SET RELATED TO THE GROUND TERMINAL HARNESS. *RM Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGES REGARDING STABILITRAK MESSAGE, TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE, SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE, IS OFF AND GAUGES, IN VARIOUS MODULES LOW SPEED SETTINGS, ARE INOPERATIVE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE UPDATED 3/14/11. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGES REGARDING STABILITRAK MESSAGE, TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE, SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE, IS OFF AND GAUGES, IN VARIOUS MODULES LOW SPEED SETTINGS, ARE INOPERATIVE. Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. Read More »
GM: THE CARPET IS CURLING AT THE TOP FRONT EDGE. THE CARPET WAS FOLDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND WHEN INSTALLED IT CURLS BACK UP. 2007-2012 SILVERADO/SIERRA. *RM Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE UPDATED 3/14/11. Read More »
GMC: BMC FAILURE AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION-KEYWORDS: AJAR DOOR DOME DRIVER DIMMER FLASHER FOG HAUL HEADLIGHT HEAD HIGH HAZARD INOP INOPERATIVE LAMP LIGHT LOCK LOW NOT ON OFF POWER PARK RADIO RAP REPEAT SIGNAL SHUT SPEED STAY SWITCH ... Read More »
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\PONTIAC\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC \PONTIAC\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
GM: THE CARPET IS CURLING AT THE TOP FRONT EDGE. THE CARPET WAS FOLDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND WHEN INSTALLED IT CURLS BACK UP. 2007-2012 SILVERADO/SIERRA. *RM Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ORIGINAL STYLE BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. A REVISED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR FULL SIZE TRUCKS IS REQUIRED, WITH MODIFICATIONS, TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. *PE UPDATED 2/25/13. Read More »
