2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 TSBs (99)

Bulletin:: 3259C
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: 4l80e, 4l85e whine noise in first and second gear. *tt
Bulletin:: 3189
Component:: 170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:: 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. *pe
Bulletin:: 3804
Component:: 022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:: New rear leaf spring. *tt
Bulletin:: 050310020
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Use of nitrogen gas in tires. *ak 2015 and prior gm passenger cars & trucks (including saturn) also 2008 and prior hummer h2, h3, saab 9-7x. updated 5/12/08. *nj updated 04/15/2014 *js
Bulletin:: 060604042
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Lr4, ly2, l33, lh6, lm7, l59, lc9, lmg, ly5, ls2, lq9, lq4, l76, ly6 throttle actuator control (tac). module codes, mil/ses dtc's p2108, p1516, u0107, reduced engine power. *kb
Bulletin:: 4421
Component:: 022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:: Rear axle hop during aggressive braking. *kb
Bulletin:: 4133
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb
Bulletin:: 08-07-30-001
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: 4l80e, mt1 and 4l85e, mn8 simplified valve body reconditioning instructions, dtc p0741, p0742, p0752, p0752, p0756, p0757, p0894, harsh or delayed shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *pe updated 6/11/10. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-07-06-04-019A
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe updated 11/5/10. *pe updated 4/4/1
Bulletin:: SB-09-06-03-004A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: 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). *pe up
Bulletin:: 05-09-40-002E
Component:: 151200 seat belts:front:webbing
Summary:: Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
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:: SB-080730049B
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Gm: some vehicles may have transmission fluid leaking from the coolant lines in cold temperatures. *rm
Bulletin:: PI-0754-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: 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.
Bulletin:: PIC-5260-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: 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.
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:: PIC-5374-D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: 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. the technician is provided in
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:: 16NA260
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: 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 calibr
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:: 000601026I
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:: 030603004R
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
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:: PIP4786C
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: 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. technician shoul
Bulletin:: PIT5074J
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:: PIC4707E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: 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.
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:: PIC5260A
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: 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.
Bulletin:: PIC5374D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: 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. the technician is provided in
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:: PI0373A
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: 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.
Bulletin:: PIP4568R
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: 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. technician will follow service information
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:: PIC5932
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using bluetooth components. technician should use the preliminary information to gather information
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:: PIC5491D
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: 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. after the vehic
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:: PIC4310H
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:: PIC4801E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an onstar turn-by-turn navigation the system that is inoperative. technician verifies there are no diagno
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:: 05-03-10-020F
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: This informational bulletin communicates gm's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
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:: PIC5491G
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: 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. after the vehic
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:: 12-03-10-001C
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like vibration shortly after tires are mounted/preventing vibration from wheel slip (tire
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:: 07-00-89-037E
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through gm.
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:: 09-07-30-018C
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
Bulletin:: PI0373A
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: 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.
Bulletin:: 12-00-89-007
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
Bulletin:: 09-06-04-026E
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-gm (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using tech 2 or gds 2
Bulletin:: 08-06-04-006K
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information for identifying non-gm ecm calibration use and power-up hardware detection in duramax diesel engines - photograph tech 2 calibration ids, calibration verification numbers (cvns) and transmiss
Bulletin:: GCUS-3-289
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: 14287 - customer satisfaction program. on certain 2003-2015 model year chevrolet express, 2003-2007 chevrolet silverado, 2008-2013 chevrolet silverado hd, 2003-2015 gmc savana, 2003-2007 gmc sierra 3500, and 2007-2012 gmc sierra hd model v
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:: 05-00-89-029C
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This preliminary bulletin provides a information to the dealer for the requirements need for equipment.
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:: PI0373B
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to reset the power folding mirriors after they been folded manually, to fix the customers concern of the mirriors shaking or fluttering at normal driving speeds.
Bulletin:: 050308002F
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: This informational bulletin was created to aid the technician in diagnosing the difference between a shock or strut that has a fluid residule from a possible external source from a leaking shaft seal.
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:: 05-03-07-009H
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with general motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
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:: PI0671A
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
Bulletin:: 11-00-90-001A
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on gm vehicles including information regarding the differences of the dexos oils.
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:: 17NA346
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
Bulletin:: 120089007A
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
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:: 07-06-03-009C
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This informational bulletin adds 2011 - 2014 model years to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.
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:: 07-06-03-009D
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This informational bulletin adds models to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.
Bulletin:: PI1394
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
Bulletin:: 00-03-10-002I
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
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.

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