Chevrolet Avalanche Service Bulletins (2005)

763 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 18, 2013•Document ID: 10112864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3227H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10112857

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5094

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  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 the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.

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• February 4, 2013•Document ID: 10112842

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3119K

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  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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• January 23, 2013•Document ID: 10112737

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5195

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  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 miles per hour at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

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• January 16, 2013•Document ID: 10133130

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-08-51-002A

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.

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• January 14, 2013•Document ID: 10133125

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-00-89-013H

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)

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• January 8, 2013•Document ID: 10112702

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4138M

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.

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• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10247747

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5195

  Date Added:

  December 26, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information

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• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10247092

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5195

  Date Added:

  December 11, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information

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• December 27, 2012•Document ID: 10112697

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4138L

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10138541

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-89-005C

  Date Added:

  May 29, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10113843

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-89-005C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10112681

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3259J

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will need to check the build date of the transmission, if it was built after 09/01/2003 and it is determined that a vehicle has an abnormal amount of noise, perform the rear unit end play check. Technician will replace the output planetary gear set if end play is out of specification. The transmission assembly will need to be replaced if the end play is with in specification.

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• December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10112664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC3718E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.

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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10112655

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3271F

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  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 for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10112641

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3173C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

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• December 7, 2012•Document ID: 10113837

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-00-89-017X

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.

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• November 30, 2012•Document ID: 10138220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-08-46-004A

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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• November 30, 2012•Document ID: 10137478

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-08-46-004A

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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• November 30, 2012•Document ID: 10126163

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  080846004A

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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