2010 GMC SANANA Recall

Campaign:
10V096000 on 03/11/2010
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system
Manufactured:
07/26/2009 - 08/30/2009
Affected:
9,137
Defect:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield wiping and washing systems." these vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. the driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.
Consequence:
If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could possibly result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace all hvac control knobs free of charge. the safety recall began on march 11, 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 10012.owners 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> .

2010 GMC SANANA TSBs (81)

Bulletin:
PIE-0047
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
General motors: engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank. some customers may comment on poor performance, decreased acceleration and/or an inoperative fuel gauge. no models listed except saturn and hummers;
Bulletin:
PIP-4819
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: ses light due to p0300-p0308 and engine misfires; inspect plug wire. this may be the result of a loose spark plug wire of the cylinder with current and/or history misfires. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4822
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: possible engine overheat or loss of coolant. normal si diagnostics will lead to inspecting the water pump for proper operation. when water pump is removed, be sure to inspect the impeller. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-4492P
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/
Bulletin:
PIP-4811
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: 6.6l duramx hp fuel injection pump tac parts restriction. this parts restriction will assist gm powertrain engineering with product feedback. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-10-02-33-001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to
Bulletin:
PIT-4730A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee
Bulletin:
PIP-4792A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gm: on a cold start there may be a hard start, brief rough running, black exhaust color, and an engine light. the symptoms diminish after running a while. *rm
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-4850
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm: there may be a no start, hard start, or extended crank which may be caused by a filter minder vacuum switch. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-10-06-04-014
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm: information on the turbocharger vane position sensor. *rm
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:
PIE0047B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. the malfunction light may also be on. *rm
Bulletin:
PI-0334
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Gm: the dome light is inoperative. the air bag light is on and the door ajar light is on. this is likely caused by a wiring harness. *rm updated on 6/27/2011. *kb
Bulletin:
09-09-40-001A
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/
Bulletin:
PI-0011A
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. all 2014 and prior gm pass
Bulletin:
PIP-4888
Component:
061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Summary:
Gm: information on inspecting and replacing turbos. *rm
Bulletin:
PIP-4895
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Gm: there may be complaints that the low coolant light is on, loss of coolant, or excessive pressure. there are no external leaks. *rm
Bulletin:
PIP-4897
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Gm: service engine soon light is on and there is an exhaust fluid message displayed. this may be caused by a previous fuel tank repair. *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:
RB-11054
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. some vehicles have an improper exhaust gas temperature sensor. this could lead to the engine light turning on and reduced engine power. *rm updated on 08.31.2011. *kb
Bulletin:
PI-0488
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Gm: the transmission is slipping or has no forward/reverse movement. *rm updated 4/16/12. *pe updated 6/18/12. *pe updated on 7/09/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SB12-08-132-001A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse an
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:
PI-0773
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active. *pe
Bulletin:
SCB-14370
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter. due to exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler, plugged with carbon, in diesel engines, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate. model 2010-2011 express,savana.
Bulletin:
PIP4887A
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14370
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIC5959A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT4648D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-NA-013
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT5058C
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT5058C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-16-NA-109
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
"this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."
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-0281-E
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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-117
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
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:
SB-10-08-46-001C
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
"this technical bulletin provides a procedure to contact onstar for hard mute request to correct a customer concern when the radio is on, it does not mute enough when the onstar® turn-by-turn navigation directions are announced due to custo
Bulletin:
SB-02-07-30-029Z
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
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:
G-208062
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
13386 - special coverage. on some vehicles equipped with a 6.6l diesel engine, the nitrogen oxide (nox) sensor may fail due to contamination between the terminals in the sensor and the wire interface. the contamination may cause the nox se
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:
16NA249
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
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:
110849001S
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. and canada.
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:
PIP5168E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. the technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the
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:
PI0086D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
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:
00-03-10-006M
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
Bulletin:
10-08-110-001E
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
Bulletin:
15114
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
15114 - special coverage. on some 2010-2012 model year chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd or 2011-2012 chevrolet express and gmc sierra hd vehicles equipped with a 6.6l duramax diesel engine (rpo lml, lgh) the malfunction indicator l
Bulletin:
PIP5204E
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the diesel oxidation converter part restriction has ended. dealer can now order the parts through the regular customer care and aftersales parts process.
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
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-814
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
44180 01 - 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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