Chevrolet Avalanche Service Bulletins (2003)

746 manufacturer communications on file.

• September 20, 2019•Document ID: 10166659

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA219

  Date Added:

  October 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

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• September 18, 2019•Document ID: 10166638

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17NA073

  Date Added:

  October 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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• September 5, 2019•Document ID: 10165874

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3099S

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.  Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories.  Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.

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• July 26, 2019•Document ID: 10166445

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  DOR-K2S2K-10

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This SKU is a Pitman Arm. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the spline size. If the spline size is incorrect it will not have a tight fit with the mating component, and would lead to detectable play and/or noise when steering.

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• July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10163659

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3099R

  Date Added:

  August 12, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits.  Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories.  Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.

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• June 24, 2019•Document ID: 10162149

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3665H

  Date Added:

  July 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

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• May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161932

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16NA383

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.

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• May 13, 2019•Document ID: 10161011

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3219F

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49).   These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling daytime running lamps (DRL's) or auto headlamps.

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• May 13, 2019•Document ID: 10161004

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3665G

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

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• May 7, 2019•Document ID: 10160987

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5640

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.

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• May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10160983

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5226C

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.

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• April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160679

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5669A

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

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• April 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160662

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5195E

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

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• April 2, 2019•Document ID: 10160632

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5669

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

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• March 22, 2019•Document ID: 10158861

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  070849020P

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

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• March 22, 2019•Document ID: 10156947

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3098G

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify vehicle lean. Fender wheel-opening heights are related to, but distinct from, trim height. The front wheel-opening height is known as P height, and the rear wheel-opening height is known as R height. Adjust and heights that are out of specification. After all adjustments are done, perform a front-end alignment and check headlight aim.

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• March 6, 2019•Document ID: 10156912

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3119P

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster  Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle.

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• February 19, 2019•Document ID: 10154306

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5540D

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.

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• February 18, 2019•Document ID: 10154299

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5628

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

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• February 15, 2019•Document ID: 10154641

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17NA073

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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