2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 TSBs (98)

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:
060863001
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
High closing effort of hood. *tt (align hood latch). updated 09/24/07. *nj
Bulletin:
3808
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Crank no start, rough running, or dtc p0335. *tt equipped with 5.3l, 6.0l, 6.2l engines. updated 1/30/08. *nj
Bulletin:
3993
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
No crank/no start at times. *tt updated 1/30/08. *nj
Bulletin:
060941004
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Passenger side airbag door does not flush with dash pad/warped. (reposition locking tabs on airbag panel). *kb updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 9/12/08. *pe
Bulletin:
4011
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj
Bulletin:
060845008
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Information on auxiliary power wire at trailer and installation of aftermarket trailer brake controller - towing, tow *kb updated 11/02/07. *nj
Bulletin:
3136
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj
Bulletin:
4261
Component:
192000 tires:sidewall
Summary:
Tire sidewall irregularities. *kb updated 1/30/08. *nj
Bulletin:
070232002
Component:
014200 steering:rack and pinion:rack
Summary:
Ei07082 - power steering fluid leaking from power steering gear/rack assembly. *kb updated on 09/21/07. *nj updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 2/15/08. *nj updated 5/19/08. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3/30/11. *
Bulletin:
4422
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Service tire monitor message with aftermarket wheels. *kb updated on 09/20/07. *nj
Bulletin:
PIT-4056
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Gmc: unable to communicate with the ebcm dtc u0121. *nj vehicles equipped with jl4. updated 9/30/08. *pe updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 4/6/12. *pe
Bulletin:
4225
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Service stability lamp dtc c0710. *nj updated 3/25/11. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT 4162
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Service stability lamp dtc c0131. *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj updated 6/26/08. *nj updated 12/18/08. *pe updated 8/1/11. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT4046
Component:
031100 service brakes, electric
Summary:
Service brakes soon message dtc c0299. *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj updated 12/5/08. no hybrids vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
4190
Component:
014000 steering:rack and pinion
Summary:
Engineering information request during rear ring and pinion replacement. *nj
Bulletin:
070849010
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Information on vehicles built with or without instrument panel cluster daytime backlighting- new feature. *nj
Bulletin:
070940001
Component:
151200 seat belts:front:webbing
Summary:
Front seatbelt latch plate reversed, front seatbelt twisted (perform repair to untwist seatbelt). *nj
Bulletin:
4407
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Auxiliary power to 7-way trailer connector. *kb
Bulletin:
3917
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine has low power on acceleration or when towing. equipped with the 6.0l ly6 and l76 engine. *nj updated 1/29/08. *nj
Bulletin:
3959
Component:
198000 tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Summary:
Unable to lower spare tire from underneath the vehicle. *nj
Bulletin:
070603005
Component:
111100 electrical system:battery:cables
Summary:
Replacement information for broken t-bolt on negative and/or positive battery cable terminal. *nj
Bulletin:
070847004
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on body control module (bcm) grounds. *nj updated 7/19/13. *pe
Bulletin:
070849018
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Various electrical concerns - intermittently functioning or inoperative component, ip warning light on, dic message displayed, dtc set, no crank/start (repair ip wiring harness) *nj
Bulletin:
4112
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Sag or hesitation on acceleration (normal operating characteristics). equipped w/ gasoline engine and automatic transmission. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 10/01/08. *pe updated 8/12/09. *pe updated 9/23
Bulletin:
PIT4411
Component:
046400 service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Unwanted abs or valve activation on low speed turns. with stabilitrac (rpo jl4). *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj
Bulletin:
4512
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Outside door handle loose, inoperative or does not retract. *nj
Bulletin:
4322
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Unwanted stability activation and/or c0710 with lift/lower kits-different tires/wheel. with rpo jl4. *nj updated 12/18/08. *pe
Bulletin:
4132
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Sir light on, dtc's b0085, b0086, b0087 and b0088. *nj
Bulletin:
4419
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Service stabilitrak message c0196 and/or u2142. *nj
Bulletin:
PIP4344
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Short duration cold start lifter tick noise. equipped with the 5.3 or 6.0 active fuel management engines. *nj
Bulletin:
PIT4316
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Check low tire / aftermarket wheels / tire pressure monitor / fmvss 138 with (rpo uj6). *nj
Bulletin:
PIT4284
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine stalls after being remote started. *nj
Bulletin:
PIT3569
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Low tire light on and/or dic check tire pressure message when cold, with rpo uj6. *nj
Bulletin:
PIP3343
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj
Bulletin:
PIP4054A
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe
Bulletin:
07-08-43-010
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper streak at low vehicle speeds (replace windshield wipers and arms). *nj
Bulletin:
08-06-04-016
Component:
034100 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Summary:
Diagnostic information on mil/ses with dtc p0171 (fuel trim system lean bank 1) and/or p0174 (fuel trim system lean bank 2) after brake master cylinder replacement. *nj
Bulletin:
08-08-45-002
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Left or right power outside mirror inoperative (inspect wire harness). *nj
Bulletin:
SB-10-08-42-001A
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. do not replace the entire headlamp assem
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:
SB-08-09-41-005A
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Gm: the air bag door may be warped or not sit flush with the instrument panel/dash. *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-4851
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time
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:
PIT-4322-D
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; sierra, sierra denali, a
Bulletin:
PIP-3783-C
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gm: the engine light is on and the vehicle lacks power. there are multiple possible trouble codes. *rm updated 10/15/14. *pe
Bulletin:
PI-0532
Component:
033210 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-5144
Component:
118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch. *pe
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-10-06-01-008F
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-12-03-10-003
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT5201
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT5215
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-PI-1533B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on poor radio hands-free voice recognition performance or sound quality after the onstar upgrade.
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:
16NA119
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
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:
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:
10-08-110-001E
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
Bulletin:
PIC3278F
Component:
110000 electrical system
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:
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:
PIT4211D
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an outside air temperature inoperative. to perform an instant update of the ambient temperature sensor, press and hold the recirc
Bulletin:
PIT4720D
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown
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:
PIP-5258
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have service engine soon and a diagnostic trouble code p0011. if the technician has followed service information diagnostic trouble co
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
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:
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

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