2008 CHEVROLET W3500 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
09V042000 on 02/03/2009
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
01/31/2008 - 03/30/2008
Affected:
2,836
Defect:
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. the propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. as a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
Consequence:
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2009. owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes:
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> .
Campaign:
15V704000 on 10/25/2015
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
03/15/2005 - 08/12/2008
Affected:
13,671
Defect:
Isuzu manufacturing services of america (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 isuzu npr and npr-hd and chevrolet w3500 and w4500 trucks manufactured march 16, 2005, to august 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 gmc w3500 and w4500 trucks manufactured july 18, 2005, to august 13, 2008. the affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on december 18, 2015. the recall began on april 8, 2016. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V324000 on 05/17/2017
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
06/19/2007 - 02/18/2009
Affected:
14,807
Defect:
Isuzu technical center of america, inc. (isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 isuzu npr and npr hd vehicles and 2008-2009 gmc w3500 and gmc w4500 vehicles. the affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Consequence:
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Correction:
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2017. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 CHEVROLET W3500 TSBs (45)

Bulletin:
CB-09-B-001
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Chevrolet\gmc\isuzu service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe
Bulletin:
IB-09-J-003
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Isuzu/chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. the following table contains many possible causes for the following symptoms. hard start/no start; rough, misfire, unstable or incorrect idle; surges, lack of power, hesi
Bulletin:
SB-09-K-001
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): the transmission slips, will not shift, or may overheat. technicians may find dtcs p0894 or p0218 stored either current or in history. these conditions may be caused by friction material debonding from the torque c
Bulletin:
SB-09-N-003
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Isuzu (gmc/chevrolet): cruise control inoperative, no mil - up fitter installed led lights. some up-fitter applications, which include the use of led brake lights, may cause the factory cruise control to become inoperative. this conditio
Bulletin:
SB-09-J-006
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t
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:
SB-11-N-001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-12-J-005
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator
Bulletin:
SB-12-K-002
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser
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-03-07-29-004K
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
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:
SB-16-NA-119
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm's policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:
SB-07-06-01-016C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
Bulletin:
SB-06-08-47-001L
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
Bulletin:
SB-03-06-03-004Q
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
Bulletin:
SB-15-06-03-001B
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
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:
16NA241
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
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:
070898001B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of 'clipping' to repair collision damage to vehicles. gm has not tested or validated a 'clipped vehicle' repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
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:
PIT3271G
Component:
350000 equipment
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:
PIC5491J
Component:
110000 electrical system
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:
PIP5029G
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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. technician will need
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-848
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
44180 02 - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne

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