| Make: |
Model: |
Year: |
| Chevrolet |
Avalanche |
2002 |
| Complaints: |
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE BLACK POLYPROPYLENE MATERIAL THAT SURROUNDS
THE REMOVABLE BACK GLASS MAY BE CRACKED. *YH |
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SUBJECT REGARDING DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS. *SLC |
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SUBJECT REGARDING HEAD LAMP FOG LAMP AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP CONDENSATION.
*JG |
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SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE DOOR ACCESS DOOR NOISE (REPLACE
DOOR CHECK LINK). *JG |
| SUBJECT
REGARDING FRONT FACIA FIT TO FENDER. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING SOFT TONNEAU COVER SPO PART NUMBERS. *SLC |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE
USAGE. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING ROOF RACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *SLC |
| PRODUCT
FEEDBACK REQUEST FOR VEHICLE EXHIBITING REAR AXLE WHINE CONDITION
UNTIL MAY 24, 2002. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING REMOVABLE BACKGLASS ENCAPSULATION CRACKING. *YH |
| SOME
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ENDGATE APPEARS TO BE CLOSED BUT OPENS
PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING REMOVABLE BACKGLASS ENCAPSULATION CRACKING. *YH |
| REAR
AXLE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS. *MJ |
| REAR
LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE. *TT |
| 4.8L
5.3L 6.6L 8.1L P1285 P1286 OR P2133 AFTER REPLACING APP SENSOR. *MJ |
| STAINED
OR FADED CARGO COVERS. *TT |
| 4L60E,
4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE
CHANGE. *TT |
| DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMP (DRL) BULB REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING TO INSTALLATION OF THE DEALER INSTALLED ROOF RACK. *YH |
| RATTLE/SQUEAK
FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT |
| SLOW,
DIFFICULT FUEL FILL, SHORT FILL, FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. *TT |
| VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH SUNROOF AND THE OPTIONAL OR ACCESSORY ROOF RACK PACKAGE
CAN GENERATE WIND NOISE WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPEN. *JB |
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REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PAINT FOR STRUCTURAL REACTION INJECTION
MOLDING (SRIM) COMPOSITE BOX. *TT |
| NOISE
FROM LOWER DOOR OR RUNNING BOARD AT ROAD SPEEDS. *TT |
| CUSTOMERS
MAY COMMENT THAT THE END GATE DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY FROM SIDE TO
SIDE. *TT |
| INFORMATION
PERTAINING TO THE OPTIONAL ROOF RACK INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING ONSTAR ANTENNA MISSING ON THE 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE,
A DOUBLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED WITHIN PROCESS
TO ASSURE THE THE PART IS IN FACT PRESENT IN THE LOOSE PATRS BAG.
NLM |
| INFORMATION
REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH |
| INFORMATION
ON FULL SIZE 3/4 TON UITILITY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS.
*TT |
| INFORMATION
ADDRESSING HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP CONDENSATION.
*TT |
| SUBJECT
REGARDING CARGO COVER SEAL PULLS OFF. *YD |
| SERVICE
ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH P0446 DUE TO DUST IN THE EVAP VENT
VALVE ON VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED IN DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS
FARMING OR OFF-ROAD APPLICATIONS. *TT |
| INFORMATION
ON CUSTOMERS REPORTING INTERMITTENT STALL OR NO START CONDITION. *TT |
| SUBJECT
REGARDING THE OPTIONAL CHROME TUBULAR ASSIST STEPS. *TT |
| SOME
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON WATER LEAKING DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE ENDGATE.
*SLC |
| THIS
BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT EFFECTIVE WITH VEHICLE
PRODUCTION IN MAY 1, 2001, CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE BEING SHIPPED WITH
A NEW FLUORESCENT ORANGE PLASTIC ANTENNA WRENCH AS PART OF THE ANTENNA.
*TT |
| SUBJECT
REGARDING REPORTS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT THE ONSTAR ANTENNA WAS
NOT IN THE LOOSE PARTS PACKAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| INCREASED
ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, IDLE INSTABILITY. *TT |
| DISCOLORATION
OF CARGO COVERS. SERVICE DME. *TT |
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THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER THE KEY HAS BEEN TURNED
OFF OR THE A/C CONTROL HEAD LOCKING UP. *TT |
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INFORMATION WHEN PERFORMING A FOUR-WHEEL BALANCE USING LABOR CODE
E0203 AND/OR TIRE REPLACING USING LABOR CODE E0431 OR E0437. *TT |
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PARTS RESTRICTION FOR CARGO COVERS CANCELLED. SERVICE VME. THIS BULLETIN
REPLACES 01414A DATED 11/18/03. *TT |
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WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. FUNCTION, MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
MENTIONED IN THE MAY EMERGING ISSUES IDL BROADCAST. *TT |
| INFORMATION
ON DIAGNOSING CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT |
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4L80E, 4L85E WHINE NOISE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. SIT BULLETIN 1403292.
*TT |
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AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT OR TENSIONER JUMPS OR FLUTTERS CAUSING
A RATTLE NOISE. SERVICE VME. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE END GATE HANDLE BINDS WHEN OPENING.
*TT |
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TRAILER BRAKES APPLIED WHEN HEADLIGHTS / PARK LAMPS ARE ON, BRAKE
CONTROLLER ILLUMINATION. *TT |
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HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION <8500 GVW. VARIOUS MODELS
INCLUDING 2003-2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK (C4500-C5500 SERIES MODELS)AND
GMC TOPKICK (C4500-C5500 SERIES MODELS). *TT |
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D HEIGHT SPECIFICATION MISSING FROM SI. SIT BULLETIN 1410632. *TT |
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CARGO COVERS- CLADDING STAINED OR DISCOLORED. *TT |
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LOSS OF POWER, HESITATES ON ACCELERATION ON 4.8, 5.3 AND 6.0 ENGINES
COUPLED WITH THE 4L60E OR 4L65E TRANSMISSION. *TT |
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TRAILER BRAKES APPLIED WHEN HEADLIGHTS / PARK LAMPS ARE ON, BRAKE
CONTROLLER ILLUMINATION. *TT |
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CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION.
*TT |
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SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL.
*YH |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CRACK THAT SURROUNDS THE MOVEABLE BACK GLASS.
*TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK REPAIRS FOR WET CARPETING IN THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE EXT MODEL. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON TAILGATE CLOSING EFFORTS. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER SOFT TOUCHED PAINT PEEL, BLISTER,
OR CRACKING CONDITIONS, ON SOME GMC, CHVROLET, AND CADILLIAC FULL
SIZE PICKUPS AND SPORT UTILITY TRUCKS. *JB |
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REVISED WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT INNER JOINT AND SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TT |
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DISCOLORATION OF THE CARGO COVERS. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT |
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HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT |
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MIDGATE REAR GLASS STORAGE RETAINERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT |
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EXHAUST / MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD RATTLE, POPPING NOISE UNDER VEHICLE.
*TT |
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WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDING FLUTERING. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1450940.
*TT |
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8.1L CHANGES IN HEADS, BOLTS AND GASKET FOR FOR 2004 1/2 ENGINES.
VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE CHEVROLET AND GMC 2500HD/3500 MY2001-2004
AND 2001, 2002, AND 2003 GMT 560. *MJ |
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WHINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. *TT |
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THE SERVICE INFORMATION AND OWNERS MANUAL DO NOT SHOW A SERVICE INTERVAL
FOR THE 8.6, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5, AND 11.5 INCH REAR AXLES WITH OR WITHOUT
G80 (LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL). *TT |
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VEHICLE HAS NO PCM (POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE) COMMUNICATION WITH
TECH 2. SIT BULLETIN 1400427. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING OPTIONAL ROOF RACK INSTALLATION. *SLC |
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INFORMATION REGARDING END GATE LOCK CYLINDER BEING LOOSE. *YH |
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SUBJECT REGARDING REBROADCAST DATES FOR 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE KNOW
HOW SEMINAR. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK
KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT |
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THIS MESSAGE PERTAINS TO DEALER-INSTALLED ROOF RACK OR ASSIST STEP
EQUIPMENT. *TT |
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SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING LOSS OF HVAC SYSTEM MODE AND/OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
*TT |
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR COURTESY LAMP FALLS OUT, BULB BURNS OUT. *TT |
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TRAILER BRAKES APPLIED WHEN HEADLIGHTS / PARK LAMPS ARE ON, BRAKE
CONTROLLER ILLUMINATION. *TT |
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ENGINE
FLARE, DELAYED 2-3 SHIFT, SHIFTS MISSING, NO SHIFT, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES P0730, P0756, P0757. *TT |
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REAL TIME DAMPENING MODULE IDENTIFICATION. *TT |
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MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH
IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS.
VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2000-2001 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. *TT |
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NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT |
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TWEETER SPEAKER RATTLE IN FRONT SIDE DOOR(S), TWEETER SPEAKER FALLS
OUT OF POSITION. *TT |
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BUMPER FASCIA COVER RETAINERS PULLING OUT OF FASCIA. *TT |
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A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE CUSTOMER CANNOT CONTROL THE HVAC SYSTEM
MODES AND / OR THE TEMPERATURE. *TT |
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ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT WHINE. *TT |
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ENGINE KNOCK OR LIFTER NOISE. *TT |
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USE OF SYNTHETIC FRONT AXLE LUBRICANT FOR 4WD VEHICLES SOLD IN COLD
WEATHER CLIMATES. *TT |
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INNER TIE ROD RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT |
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REAR FLOOR CARPET WET WITH DIRTY WATER. *TT |
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ERRATIC IDLE, IDLE SURGE, ROUGH RUN, OR NEAR STALL. *TT |
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BUZZ NOISE FROM HEADLINER ABOVE DRIVER. *MR |
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE.
*TT |
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REVISED STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
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GEN III ENGINES WITH MAF (MASS AIRFLOW) SENSOR CODE P0101. *TT |
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CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
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CARGO COVERS- CLADDING STAINED OR DISCOLORED. *MR |
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INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT SERVICE KIT. SERVICE VME. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING
PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT |
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ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT AND CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
CARGO AREA. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM
PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG |
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INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SPARE TIRE HAVING A DIFFERENT SIZE THAN
OTHER TIRES. *TT |
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REPLACEMENT TAILGATE CABLES BIND AT SHOULDER BOLT. *MJ |
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4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM
A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE REAR AXLE OIL LEAKS. *SLC |
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REPAIRING CLOTH SEATS WITH NAPPED FABRIC. *MJ |
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THIS MESSAGE RELATES TO THE PURCHASE OF ARMOR-DILLO TO TREAT FADED
OR STAINED CARGO COVERS AND CLADDING. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING OPTIONAL ROOF RACK INSTALLAITION PROCEDURES. *SLC |
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THIS MESSAGE INVOLVES THE THREE-PIECE HARD SURFACE CARGO COVER. *TT |
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CONCERNS WITH FLAPPING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE DASH AREA, USUALLY
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE RADIO IS OFF. *TT |
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ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE
OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT |
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CAM SENSOR CONNECTOR DOES NOT FIT SENSOR WHEN ENGINE IS REPLACED.
*TT |
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NOISE COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER OR TACHOMETER. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REDUCED BRAKE POWER MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER'S
INFORMATION CENTER (DIC). *TT |
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SUPPLEMENT TO 00-02-35-003D - CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE
FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
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GEN III ENGINE NOISE AFTER HOT SOAK RESTART. *TT |
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SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT |
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EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE THE UPPER REAR CORNERS OF THE FRONT FASCIA
ARE DEFLECTED OUTBOARD OF THE FRONT FENDER AT THE WHEELHOUSE OPENING.
*TT |
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SOME VEHICLES WITH ROOF RACKS MAY EXHIBIT STAINING AND THE APPEARANCE
OF CORROSION IN THE AREAS OF THE RUBBER SEALS THAT RUN ALONG THE SIDES
OF THE ROOF PANEL ABOVE BOTH DOORS. *TT |
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE JUNE EDITION OF EMERGING ISSUES FOR VARIOUS
MODELS. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MANUAL LOCK LEVER COMES LOOSE
FROM THE DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE SERVICE 4WD INDICATOR ILLUMINATING
WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2725 SET. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING TAILGATE CLOSING EFFORT. *JG |
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INFORMATION REGARDING AVALANCHE CARGO AREA. NLM |
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF AND THE OPTION ACCESSORY ROOF
RACK CAN GENERATE WINDNOISE WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPEN DEPENDING ON
THE POSITIONING OF THE FRONT ROOF RACK CROSS BOW. *SLC |
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CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUSPECT OF A MID GATE GLASS ENCAPSULATION
CRACKING CONDITION. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE,
SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION
WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT |
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EXPERIENCING WATER ON MAT IN REAR CORNERS OF CARGO BOX. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING FLUTTER NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE LOWER WINDSHIELD
PILLARS. *TT |
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CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO COMPLETELY FILL
THE FUEL TANK. *TT |
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REVISED WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
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INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING WATER LEAKS IN THE REAR PASSENGER AND THE
FRONT SEATING AREAS. *TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING WET CARPET AT PASSENGER FOOT WELL CONDITION. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK AT THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
COVER. *YD |
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SUBJECT ON STAINING OF THE ROOF PANEL. *YH |
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INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF PREMATURELY. *YH |
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THIS MESSAGE PERTAINS TO OPTIONAL ROOF RACK OR ASSIST STEPS (RUNNING
BOARDS). *TT |
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4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.
*TT |
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SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH DAMAGED 2-4 BAND 3-4 CLUTCH ON THE
4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT *MJ |
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ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT |
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WHINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. *TT |
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UNDERHOOD AIR CONDITIONER RATTLE NOISE HEARD ON ACCELERATION OR A
SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL TANK ON 2002 CHEVROLET AND
GMC C/K SERIES IS DIFFICULT TO FILL FROM APPROXIMATELY 3/4 TO FULL
. *SLC |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITH A
SEAM THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE AREA, VEHICLES
BUILT PRIOR TO 13-JUN-2001 COULD BE AFFECTED. *SLC |
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SUBJECT REGARDING TIME VARIATIONS ON AUTO-PDI. *JG |
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SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP CONDENSATION. *TT |
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WET CARPET IN THE FRONT OR REAR FOOTWELL.
*TT |
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SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOVABLE BACK GLASS TO ADDRESS CRACKED
ENCAPSULATION. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND
/ OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT |
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR CARPET IS WET. *TT |