2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK Recall

Campaign:
08V385000 on 08/05/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
04/30/2007 - 05/30/2008
Affected:
319
Defect:
Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes:
Gm recall no. 08237.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK TSBs (96)

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:
3187
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms. *eh updated 6/11/10. *pe
Bulletin:
3479
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Location of auxiliary brake control harness/wire u86 option. *tt updated 12/2/08. *pe
Bulletin:
4147
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Duramax diesels with ses light and dtc p0402. *kb updated 2/27/08. *nj
Bulletin:
4143
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
U0106 loss of communication with glow plug control module. equipped with the 6.6l duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj
Bulletin:
PIP4105
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Duramax diesels with dtc p009e, vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmn. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj
Bulletin:
080604002
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101 - mass airflow sensor performance set with 6.6l duramax diesel engine (vin 6 - rpo lmm). (c4500-c5500 series). *nj
Bulletin:
PIP4348
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Duramax diesel dpf regeneration changes - vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj
Bulletin:
08-08-64-005
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Passenger side front outside door handle inoperative (replace outside door handle). *pe
Bulletin:
08179
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Service update for inventory and customer vehicles; turbocharger vane position sensor - replace; expires with 5 year/100,000 mile (160,000 km) powertrain warranty. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4380
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gmc: egr low flow dtc p0401. vehicles that are equipped with the 6.6l diesel engine rpo code lm. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4372B
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Gmc: oil leak at turbocharger air intake pipe. initial inspection ma reveal a leak that looks as it is coming from the rear of the engine. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4430
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Gmc: fuel rail pressure sensor performance dtc p0191. may set due to actual fuel rail pressure not dropping quickly enough when the engine is shut off. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4531
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
General motors: broken generator mounting bracket bolts. a loose generator bracket with broken bolts, its imperative the proper bolt is used for reassembly. its possible the retaining bolts were too long. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-08289
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Chevrolet\gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.on certain model vehicles, equipped with a 6.6l diesel v8 (rpo lmm) engine, may have the diesel idle engine shutdown system disabled. gm has decided to conduct a v
Bulletin:
TB-09-06-04-022
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4629
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. may encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4643
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: the speedometer is inoperative, abs lamp may be on and if equipped the transfer case may not shift or make random phantom shifts. models include the kodiak and topkick 4500/5500 series. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4865
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: the speedometer being inoperative and/or the ses mil on. when checking for dtcs the ecm will have a p0502 or p0500 set. this issue may be intermittent and following normal diagnositc in si2000 may not lead to a correction.
Bulletin:
SB- 09285
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gmc\chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. service engine soon light illuminated-exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler plugging prevention. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4883
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: fluid leak at steering gear input shaft. all c series models. when repairing a power steering fluid leak at the steering gear input shaft stub seal beware that the pressure seal is not available from gm spo parts. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4692
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: wire harness chafes near air cleaner and ductwork. may encounter a concern of reduced power mode or the ses light on with dtcs p0101, p0106, p0107, p0108, p0299, p0652 setting. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4705
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: loss of power snow or ice in air intake. a dealer may encounter vehicle with loss of power due to snow of ice in air intake. vehicle may or may not have dtc p0101. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4515A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4935
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo
Bulletin:
SB-08-06-04-002
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101-mass air flow sensor performance set. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4660
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: engine coolant sensor dtcs p011a, p2184, and p2185. dealer may encounter concern of ses light on or dtcs p011a, p2184 and p2185. diesel engines have 2 ect (engine coolant temperature) sensors. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-10126
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gmc\chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-check engine light illuminated due to knock sensor. vehicles equipped with 8.1l gas engine may notice the illumination of the check e
Bulletin:
SB-10-06-04-003
Component:
091120 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: rear in frame fuel tank strap bolts appear not to be tightened completely. the straps are not loose. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4379-D
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: delayed or no drive and delayed or no reverse with dtc's, range inhibit. model years 2001-2013. *pe updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 11/26/12. *pe updated 12/4/2013 *js
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:
PIP-4857
Component:
061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Summary:
Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit. *rm
Bulletin:
PIP-4483B
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gm: there may be a misfire, engine noise, or a driveability concern. there are steps to determine the cause. *rm
Bulletin:
PIP-3504C
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. starts fine when cold. there will be no internal trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:
PI-0474
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. this is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector. *rm
Bulletin:
PIP-4907
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm: service engine soon light is on with an internal trouble code stored when the vehicle is at idle. *rm
Bulletin:
PI-00983A
Component:
036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Gm: the abs warning light ison and abs wheel speed sensor trouble codes are stored. *rm
Bulletin:
10126A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Gm: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment- check engine light illuminated due to knock sensor on vehicles equipped with 8.1l v8 gas engine (l18). *js
Bulletin:
PI-0018-B
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
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. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-080604003-C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500, topkick c4500-c5500, 2006-15 express, savana. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-13082
Component:
034100 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIP5226A
Component:
350000 equipment
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:
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:
PIP4932C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp. technician may find diagnostic trouble code p0101. technician should follow published serv
Bulletin:
PIT5319
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the onstar led is staying on after the vehicle retained accessory power has turned off and/or their bluetooth phone stays connected after
Bulletin:
PIT5319A
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the onstar led is staying on after the vehicle retained accessory power has turned off and/or their bluetooth phone stays connected after
Bulletin:
05-08-51-001H
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
Bulletin:
06-06-01-010C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
Bulletin:
02-00-89-007C
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty informational bulletin provides light and medium duty truck warranty, crossline warranty eligibility and guidelines for chevrolet/gmc dealers
Bulletin:
02-00-89-007D
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty informational bulletin provides information on light and medium duty truck warranty, crossline warranty eligibility and guidelines for chevrolet/gmc dealers
Bulletin:
PIP4379K
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
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:
PIP4932B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp. technician may find diagnostic trouble code p0101. technician should follow published serv
Bulletin:
PIT4733J
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of onstar bluetooth on their vehicle. technician should be advised that vehicles with regular production opt
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:
00-03-10-003R
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
Bulletin:
06-06-01-010B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
Bulletin:
06-00-89-026L
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit ccnd.
Bulletin:
01-03-10-003K
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on gm of canada new vehicle limited warranty tire program and global warranty management (gwm) submission information.
Bulletin:
PI1018A
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced remote keyless entry (rke) or remote vehicle start (rvs) range.
Bulletin:
04-06-04-051D
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
Bulletin:
15-08-44-001B
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on a gm of canada onstar® cellular communication upgrade.
Bulletin:
15-08-44-001A
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on a gm of canada onstar® cellular communication upgrade.
Bulletin:
00-06-01-026F
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
Bulletin:
15-00-89-004A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035E
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (ffvs) and the usage of e85 fuel in gm vehicles.
Bulletin:
02-07-30-052J
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool j-45096 transflow®.
Bulletin:
02-00-89-002O
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. dealers only).
Bulletin:
07-06-04-019E
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the ip to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with reduced engine power displayed and dtc p21
Bulletin:
15-08-44-001
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on a gm of canada onstar® cellular communication upgrade.
Bulletin:
15-08-73-001
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with onstar® module after canadian cellular upgrade.
Bulletin:
02-07-30-029X
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the pqc assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact pqc prior to replacing an assembly (u.s. and canada only).
Bulletin:
12-06-01-008B
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of gm simplified maintenance schedules (canada only).
Bulletin:
09-00-89-016D
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support labor operation 0600014 - suspected tampering or vehicle modifications.
Bulletin:
04-00-89-015J
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin communicates gm required operating procedures (u.s. only) for service operations.
Bulletin:
PI1440
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from hvac system.
Bulletin:
00-05-22-002O
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
Bulletin:
12-07-30-001E
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process for service agents not required to contact pqc prior to assembly replacement.
Bulletin:
09-09-40-001C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
Bulletin:
00-06-01-026G
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
Bulletin:
10-08-110-001D
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of gm floor mats.
Bulletin:
10-00-89-017X
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
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:
11-00-89-005C
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the clarification of use for dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm
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:
08-08-44-015E
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and ipcs
Bulletin:
07-08-49-020I
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the ipc.
Bulletin:
06-08-43-003E
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
Bulletin:
14-00-89-003A
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This information for warranty administration - changes the service policy and procedures section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of technician identification and accounting of labor time
Bulletin:
PIC4310K
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:
PIC3278F
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
Bulletin:
PIT3271G
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Bulletin:
PIT5264C
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from canada to the united states. while in the united states they are unable to receive turn-by-turn directions. due to the
Bulletin:
PIC5953A
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:
PIC4310L
Component:
110000 electrical system
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:
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

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