2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
13V001000 on 01/01/2013
Component:
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Manufactured:
11/27/2012 - 12/17/2012
Affected:
54,686
Defect:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, express, silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, and tahoe; and gmc savana, sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles, manufactured between november 7, 2012, through december 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention." the vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Consequence:
As a result, the vehicle may shift from park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the off position. the vehicle may also shift out of park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Correction:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2013. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Notes:
General motors' number for this recall is 12331.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V001000 on 01/01/2013
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
11/27/2012 - 12/17/2012
Affected:
54,686
Defect:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, express, silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, and tahoe; and gmc savana, sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles, manufactured between november 7, 2012, through december 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention." the vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Consequence:
As a result, the vehicle may shift from park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the off position. the vehicle may also shift out of park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Correction:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2013. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Notes:
General motors' number for this recall is 12331.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 TSBs (91)

Bulletin:
PIT-4816A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start
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:
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:
PI0639A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js updated on 7/9/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
PI0522B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Gm: tick or rattle noise from front of dash, transmission filler tube cracked or broken (inspect filler tube, replace tube as necessary). *js updated 05/3/2013 *js
Bulletin:
PIE-0229
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: hvac system, when turned on, is very noisy and there is a lack of airflow, through vents, due to blower motor failing to work properly. models 2012-2013 escalade, esv, ext; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; s
Bulletin:
PIT-5181
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: brake pedal position (bpp) sensor has related issues after normal diagnostics, regarding connector x205, terminal concern, cruise/brake light or service stability message or reduced engine power. models 2012-2013
Bulletin:
PIT-5179
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silver
Bulletin:
PIT-5120-A
Component:
026000 traction control system
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala
Bulletin:
PIT-5184
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models
Bulletin:
PIE-0225-B
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: the 4wd fails to engage when service 4wd indicator illuminates and transfer case control module (tccm) reports possible c0379 set. models 2012-2013 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon, yukon xl. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-5206
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
General motors: owners may complain about unwanted braking, or reduced engine power. there may also be some up and down shifts with the transmission. *kb updated 10/15/14. *pe updated 11/12/14. *pe
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:
PIP-4158F
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
General motors: low engine oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. this could be the result of a sticking oil pump pressure relief valve. *kb
Bulletin:
PIT-4954-C
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Gm: if the service suspension system is displayed on the dic, the trim height may be incorrect, loose compressor inlet hose, or the compressor self test may be inoperative. also included suburban ld my 2001-2013, yukon denali xl my 2013, y
Bulletin:
SB-07-02-32-002N
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. model 2010-
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-1235
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on. *pe
Bulletin:
PI-1360
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: after positioning shift lever into park, it fails to hold and vehicle rolls when brake pedal is released. model 2013-15. ats, cts, escalade, avalanche, camaro, corvette, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe, savana
Bulletin:
PIP-5069-A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: when ambient temperature reaches 103f or greater and accelerating from a stop, there is a lack of power from engine. model 2010-14 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon. *pe
Bulletin:
PIP-5276-E
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: on some vehicles and/or trucks, instrument cluster will illuminate, after an oil change, indicating low oil pressure and/or ses lamp will illuminate. model 2007-13 canyon, sierra, savana, yukon, cts-v, escalade, av
Bulletin:
SB-12331-A
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
S8-10-08-44-004C
Component:
110000 electrical system
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:
PIT5206
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PIT5202
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
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:
PIP5080A
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
RB-12331
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SB-PIE-0225-B
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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:
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-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:
PI-1343-C
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to reset the transmission adapts and test drive the vehicle to correct a customer concern on a harsh (detent) 6-4 downshift.
Bulletin:
SB-16NA-131
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles designed to operate on gaseous fuels.
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-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-6198
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a dead battery after leaving the vehicle during a bluetooth call.
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:
PIP-3140-G
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. technician should look for non - general motors a
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:
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:
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:
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:
PI0388F
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
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:
PIC6198
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a dead battery after leaving the vehicle during a bluetooth call.
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:
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:
PIC6193A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact the gm technical assistance center for further instructions. the concern is the radio may be unable to save xm favorite stations.
Bulletin:
PIC6198A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. i
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:
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:
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:
PIP5282A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. the monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. the first pathway for oil l
Bulletin:
PIT5206E
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no driver information center messages ' br
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

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