2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
06V254000 on 07/12/2006
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:air
Manufactured:
03/31/2006 - 06/29/2006
Affected:
1,184
Defect:
Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. if the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence:
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 06054. customers may also 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:
06V311000 on 08/15/2006
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
06/30/2005 - 04/29/2006
Affected:
1,369
Defect:
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. in the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.
Consequence:
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 06077.customers may also 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.

2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 TSBs (43)

Bulletin:
020310005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Diagnostic information for steering wheel shake / vibration (oscillation) concerns for c4500-c5500 conventional cabs. *tt updated 03-19-07. *kb updated 2/25/08. *nj
Bulletin:
3068
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Oil seepage from turbo air charge cooler hoses or hose blowing off during acceleration. possible diagnostic trouble code p0299. *tt updated 04-24-07. *kb
Bulletin:
040604001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt
Bulletin:
030604036
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07. *kb
Bulletin:
050857004
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Water intrusion into cab (inspect/replace roof marker lamp lens/bolts). *ak
Bulletin:
06522
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine glow plug system concern - reprogram glow plug control module. *tt
Bulletin:
4042
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnostic guide for bosch hydraulic brake booster. *tt
Bulletin:
3401
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt
Bulletin:
060522005
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Hydraulic brake booster master cylinder diagnostics, hydra max system. *kb
Bulletin:
060604066
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Lbz, lly, engine with rough idle, poor performance, black/white exhaust smoke, mil/ses light on and one or more of the following dtc's p003a, p060b, p0230, p0403, p0401, p0606, p2146, p2149, p2152, p2155. (reprogram ecm and replace egr mot
Bulletin:
070604002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Reduced engine power, ses light illuminated, dtc's p0107 or p0108 set due to map sensor disconnection (replace air cleaner assembly and reconnect map sensor connector). *kb
Bulletin:
3878
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Diesel fuel system engineering investigation. *kb
Bulletin:
4168
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Additional diagnostics for dtc's c0035-c0052. *kb
Bulletin:
06140
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Passenger side wiper pattern change. *kb
Bulletin:
070522001
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Brake light switch inoperative, brake warning buzzer sounding and brake warning light on, dtc's c0164, c0272 set. (remove and splice wire/remove chmsl fuse/replace stop lamp switch). *kb
Bulletin:
4174
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Abs control module parts restriction. *kb
Bulletin:
4173
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Hydraulic brake booster parts restriction. *kb
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:
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.

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