Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Sierra 3500 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.
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS HANDLING, VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONCERNS, NOISES FROM THE SUSPENSION OR UNDERBODY, OR ISSUES RELATED ... Read More »
CHEVROLET/GMC: A WHINE, GRIND OR CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH (50KPH). THIS CONDITION ONLY APPLIES TO 10.5 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES, WHICH ARE USED ON 2500 AND 3500 SERIES PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH A 5. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. 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 »
CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ECM EEPROM - REPROGRAM ECM. ALL 2007 AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVEROLET SILVERADO AND EXPRESS AND GMC SIERRA AND SAVANA EQUIPPED WITH 6. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS. 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 »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
14581 - EMISSION RECALL. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, AND TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA ... Read More »
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. Read More »
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE FUEL GAUGE BEING INACCURATE AND THE SES MIL ILLUMINATED. COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR TANK SENDER FLOAT ARM CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL FILLER SPUD INSIDE THE TANK. Read More »
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. Read More »
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. Read More »
GMC: SES MIL WITH DTC P1682. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT LEAD TO CORRECTION, THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR FUEL TANK SENDER ASSEMBLY BEING MISPOSITIONED. IT COULD GIVE AN IMPROPER FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE ECM. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE FUEL GAUGE BEING INACCURATE AND THE SES MIL ILLUMINATED. COULD BE CAUSED BY THE REAR TANK SENDER FLOAT ARM CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL FILLER SPUD INSIDE THE TANK. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. 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 »
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - REPROGRAM TCM. LOCATED IN ALASKA AND MINNESOTA; CANADIAN YUKON AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ONLY. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: ENGINE RUNNING WITH KEY OFF, CONTINUOUS RUN; SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), NO COMMUNICATION, SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED (INSTALL DIODE TO SOLENOID/RELAY). *PE Read More »
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE KINKED - FLUID LEAK. *NJ CSC WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 4/24/08. *NJ Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE AND ACCESSORY POWER MODULE ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. 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 »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. 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/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 »
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS - INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONING OR INOPERATIVE COMPONENT, IP WARNING LIGHT ON, DIC MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTC SET, NO CRANK/START (REPAIR IP WIRING HARNESS) *NJ Read More »
"09184C - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE). THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CLARIFY STEP 5 OF THE SERVICE PROCEDURE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT. 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 »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: ENGINE RUNNING WITH KEY OFF, CONTINUOUS RUN; SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), NO COMMUNICATION, SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED (INSTALL DIODE TO SOLENOID/RELAY). *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. 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 »
UNABLE TO DISABLE AUTO DOOR LOCKS. THIS INCLUDES 05 CHEVROLET GMC CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *EH ALSO INCLUDES AVALANCE, SILVERADO SUBURBAN TAHOE; GMC SIERRA, YUKON, DENALI, YUKON XL, DENALI XL. UPDATED 8/26/08. Read More »
UNABLE TO DISABLE AUTO DOOR LOCKS. THIS INCLUDES 05 CHEVROLET GMC CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *EH ALSO INCLUDES AVALANCE, SILVERADO SUBURBAN TAHOE; GMC SIERRA, YUKON, DENALI, YUKON XL, DENALI XL. UPDATED 8/26/08. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE AND ACCESSORY POWER MODULE ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM?S POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE AND ACCESSORY POWER MODULE ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE AN OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INOPERATIVE. Read More »
PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF AN AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER IN LIEU OF FACTORY INSTALLED INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER. *KB UPDATED 11/02/07. *NJ UPDATED 2/19/08. Read More »
