2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
04V562000 on 11/23/2004
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/1996 - 07/31/2004
Affected:
1,660
Defect:
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Notes:
Sure-lok recall no. 04e-058.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E010000 on 01/31/2006
Component:
Steering
Affected:
1,360
Defect:
Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.
Consequence:
Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.
Correction:
Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E050000 on 06/05/2006
Component:
Service brakes, air
Affected:
6,800
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul national and carquest aftermarket hub assemblies, p/n 515058, sold for use on 2001-2006 general motors 1500 and 2500 4wd trucks. on the subject hub assemblies, the abs sensor cord departs from the hub assembly at a 90 degree angle. as a result, there is a fit issue with the brake rotor dust shield interfering with the abs sensor cord. if the hub assembly is installed despite this interference, the gap between the abs sensor and the tone wheel may be altered. this may weaken the output of the abs sensor. diminished output could result in an unwanted abs activation at low speeds and stopping distance could be affected.
Consequence:
If stopping distance is limited, a vehicle crash could occur.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify its owners and will either credit the customers account or replace the unit. the recall is expected to begin during june 2006. owners can contact federal-mogul customer service at 1-800-563-8507 ext 3530.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket national and carquest hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 TSBs (67)

Bulletin:
609
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
A/c low pressure switch diagnosis. *sc
Bulletin:
PIT-3749D
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
Bulletin:
CSP-10414
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
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. *pe
Bulletin:
PIC-5050-A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:
PIC-4935-E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIP5094A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
Bulletin:
000601012F
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:
030604017I
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PI1394A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:
PIC4935E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIC5050A
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:
PIC5088F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PIT5389A
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PIT5485B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PIT5485A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PIC5953
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
Bulletin:
PIP5163A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
Bulletin:
PIC4310J
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. technician will need to call general motors tech
Bulletin:
PIC5959B
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no xm audio on certain channels but xm channel info is displayed. technician will need to contact xm and deactivate and activate the mo
Bulletin:
PIT3099M
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about installing general motors accessory pats. technician can check service information for some accessories. technician can also contact partect for assista
Bulletin:
PIP5226
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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. only replace the roller rocker that is
Bulletin:
PIP5163
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
Bulletin:
PIT3237F
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. technician should be advised windshield reduces ultraviolet ra
Bulletin:
PIT3099J
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about installing general motors accessory parts. technician can check service information for some accessories. technician can also contact partech for assist
Bulletin:
PIC4935D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar
Bulletin:
PIT4208D
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with lucas power steering f
Bulletin:
PIT4907A
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from general motors service parts operations. technician should be advised the costing should not be
Bulletin:
PIP3720D
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from american axle manufacturing. technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
Bulletin:
PIT3173C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. dealer should send the correc
Bulletin:
PIC3718E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. technician will find that the onstar led is red and diagnostic trouble code u1500 is set. technician
Bulletin:
PIP5094
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
Bulletin:
PIT5399
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an apple device via usb cord. technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer ap
Bulletin:
PIP5232B
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. it is recommended to inspe
Bulletin:
10-00-89-017V
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
Bulletin:
11-00-89-005B
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on clarification of use - dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm
Bulletin:
06-06-01-007G
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on identifying duramax diesel overpower engine breakdown/non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinders, valvetrain components, dt
Bulletin:
PIT5570A
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides the technician with weight capacity for the tailgate and cargo loops in the bed.
Bulletin:
PIT3946B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates an issues with the headliner sagging and how to reattachthe velcrousing hardman double bubble epoxy part number 04001.
Bulletin:
PIC3100F
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. technician should obtain a hand-held gps unit to test the odomete
Bulletin:
PIC5588B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the onstar system. for many 2008 and prior model year gm vehicles, the programming is performed using the tech 2 and the
Bulletin:
PIC5088E
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the xm band. technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current digital radio receiver status un
Bulletin:
1008110001C
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
Bulletin:
030848006J
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Bulletin:
PIC5088E
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the xm radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
Bulletin:
06-06-01-007I
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying duramax diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinder
Bulletin:
PIP3343F
Component:
092200 fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient temperatures are present. technician will need to clean the area of
Bulletin:
PIT3665F
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
PIP4138Q
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
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. technician may find diagnostic trouble code
Bulletin:
PIT3098F
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify vehicle lean.
Bulletin:
PIT5195D
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/
Bulletin:
06-00-89-026J
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. also provides information on how to submit claims within the gl
Bulletin:
PIT3219E
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to techniciansthat the daytime running lamps (drl's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (which is part of the headlamp switch), if the veh
Bulletin:
06-08-47-001M
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
Bulletin:
15-08-44-001I
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the gm of canada onstar cellular communication upgrade to 3g/4g lte for vehicles that may need an upgrade.
Bulletin:
15-08-73-001A
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains how to update the older onstar module software to new software over gsa.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
06-00-89-026J
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. also provides information on how to submit claims within the gl
Bulletin:
11-00-89-005C
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the clarification of use for dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm
Bulletin:
10-00-89-017X
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
Bulletin:
03-00-91-001G
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate vibration analysis-road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
Bulletin:
PI1391
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for coolant leak at oil cooler inlet pipe o-ring after service engine replacement.
Bulletin:
PI1394
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
Bulletin:
06-08-47-001K
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the tis service programming system (sps), set-up and warranty.
Bulletin:
10-08-45-001E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Bulletin:
PIP3366C
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatlight duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of grinding/ratcheting type noise when shifting the automatic transmiss
Bulletin:
PIP4379N
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes
Bulletin:
PIP4138R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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. technician may find diagnostic trouble code

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