2003 Pontiac Vibe
100 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Vibe are official communications between Pontiac & 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.
ENGINE (PWS)
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TSB #PIP5029G
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. Read More »
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TSB #PI1394A
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE. Read More »
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TSB #000601012F
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #030601020
AVOIDING OIL BAFFLE DAMAGE DURING OIL FILL PROCESS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #030605006
SULFUR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *EH Read More »
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TSB #3162
TECH 2 EVAP PURGE SEAL TEST INFORMATION. *EH Read More »
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TSB #3171
HIGH RPM POWER LOSS AFTER A COLD START. *EH Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #01711
SLOW CRANK, HARD OR NO START. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1458972. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02109
NO TECH 2 COMMUNICATION WITH ANY MODULES. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #02127
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DUE TO A REPEAT P1349 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *TT Read More »
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TSB #1531076
REPLACEMENT ENGINES WILL HAVE AIR PORTS. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #3049
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01375
DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AFTER SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3333
MISFIRE ON TURNS DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #180202
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ENGINE BREAKS UP OR LACKS PERFORMANCE ABOVE 7,000 RPMS. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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TSB #020602005
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ENGINE COOLANT AND POWER STEERING FLUID USAGE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #040605011A
SULFUR (ROTTEN EGG) SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST. *TT *JB Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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TSB #3202
EXHAUST ODOR Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
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TSB #03082005
INACCURATE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR READING. *EH Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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TSB #701
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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TSB #3046
FUEL TANK PRESSURE PARAMETER INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3248
WITH TECH 2 SOFTWARE VERSION 24.009, 24.010, OR 25.001 INSTALLED, INACCURATE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR READINGS MAY BE NOTED DURING EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #3117
MU4 MU5 TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTIC UPSHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT ON GRADES. *SC Read More »
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TSB #01458
FWD SNAP CLICK CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #100103
SNAPPING OR CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01432
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #280202
OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TOO EARLY WHEN ACCELERATING AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180202
INFORMATION ON USING T4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO REDUCE HARSH SHIFT COMPLAINTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01183B
MU4 MU5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COLOR. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #3344A
MU4 MU5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COLOR. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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TSB #010302
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING HUB BOLT TORQUE SAFETY RECALL. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #PIC5491J
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485B
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 »
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TSB #PIC-5050-A
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 »
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC4935E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485A
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 »
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TSB #PIC4478C
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES ODOMETER WILL NOT ADVANCE PAST 299,999 THOUSAND MILES/KM. THIS IS A MECHANICAL LIMITATION OF THE ODOMETER IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. Read More »
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TSB #PIC3278F
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 »
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TSB #SB-0000164874-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #SB-0000164146-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #01625
1.8 LV6 SUPERCHARGER ECU DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AND P0115 STORED IN THE FACTORY POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *MR Read More »
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TSB #3052
PERFORMANCE PARTS SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #100103
NO AM RECPTION OR NO AM AND POOR FM RADIO RECEPTION. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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TSB #01202004
HARD TO START, SLOW CRANKING CONDITION IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW 20 DEGREES F. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #01600
ADDITIONAL WIRING/CONNECTORS NOT USED FOR SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION. *MJ Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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TSB #290102
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OPERATION. *TT Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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TSB #611
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP-OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP SYSTEM DOES NOT TURN THE HEADLAMPS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED DURING LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS. *SC Read More »
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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TSB #040857001
SUNROOF WATER MANAGEMENT. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #PIC5857B
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13030B
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC5857A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13030A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC5857
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13030
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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TSB #PIC-5857
PONTIAC: AIRBAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES. THERE IS A TAC PART RESTRICITION. DEALERS MUST FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTIC OR REPAIR PROCESS IN ORDER TO SEE IF PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. Read More »
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TSB #SB-0000164146-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #SB-0000157788-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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TSB #13112
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13112A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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TSB #SB-13112-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #SB-13112
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #SB-0000164874-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
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 »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
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 »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #040849014
CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING PULLS OUT OF DASH. *MJ Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #0208111005A
WHEEL HOUSE OPENING MOLDING DISCOLORED. *TT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 0208111005A. *EH Read More »
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TSB #082603
THIS SERVICE VME CONCERNS CUSTOMERS COMMENTS THAT THE REAR WHEELHOUSE OPENING MOLDING OR THE REAR DOOR LOWER MOLDING IS DISCOLORED OR IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S BEEN SANDBLASTED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0208110007
RATTLE FROM MULTI-PURPOSE TRUNK ORGANIZER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050202
SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF MAY ENCOUNTER A WATER LEAK FROM THE A-PILLAR OR HEADLINER AREA. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #040849002
CENTER CONSOLE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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TSB #050851002
REAR HATCH RUST. *TT Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #050302
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CRUISE INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMES ON WHEN THE CRUISE SWITCH IS PUSHED ON, BUT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT SET WHEN THE LEVER IS PRESSED TO THE SET POSITION. Read More »
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TSB #042202
INFORMATIN ON THE CRUISE CONTROL RESUME FEATURE. *TT Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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TSB #3507
CRUISE CONTROL RESUME FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *MJ Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #3801
PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT Read More »
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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TSB #SB-10-08-50-003B
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 »
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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TSB #13030B
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13030A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #13030
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #PIC5491J
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. Read More »
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TSB #PIP5226A
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 »
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TSB #SB-13030B-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #SB-13030-A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #PIC5050A
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 »
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TSB #PIC3278F
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 »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #16NA260
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 »
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TSB #PIC5088F
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 »
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TSB #040602
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SINGLE DISK CD PLAYER MAKES A SCRAPING NOISE WHILE THE CUSTOMERS EITHER BRAKING OR TURNING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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TSB #PIT5485B
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 »
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TSB #PIT5389A
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 »
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TSB #PIT5485A
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 »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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TSB #PIC4478C
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES ODOMETER WILL NOT ADVANCE PAST 299,999 THOUSAND MILES/KM. THIS IS A MECHANICAL LIMITATION OF THE ODOMETER IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #05062004
CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING PULLING OUT OF THE DASH. *EH Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #082703
THIS VME STATES IF HVAC SYSTEM IS NOT GETTING COOL ENOUGH TO REFER TO SERVICE BULLETIN 02-01-37-006. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020137006
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING) SYSTEM DOES NOT GET COLD ENOUGH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050302
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES GET COLD ENOUGH. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #071203
EMERGING ISSUES TELECAST REGARDING THE AIRBAG WIRE TRAP; PAINT FLAKING OFF SEAT FRAMES; HVAC CLICKING; OIL CHANGES WITH POWER OIL MACHINE; WATER LEAKS; RATTLE NOISE; BACK BUMPER RUST; ETC. *TT Read More »
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TSB #100602
INFORMATION REGARDING THE JUNE EDITION OF EMERGING ISSUES FOR VARIOUS MODELS. *TT Read More »