Technical Service Bulletins

A/C Compressor
- Information On New GE-48800 CoolTech Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Equipment (08-01-38-001)
- Information on GM ACR2000 (J-43600) and New Refrigerant Recovery Recharging Equipment Standard SAE J2788 (07-01-38-004)
Accessories & Equipment
- Announcement of Price Increase for MDI (EL-47955) (08-00-89-018A)
- Processing GM Accessories - Initial Quality Issues (04-00-89-018C)
Accessories Control Systems
- Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative, Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Conditions (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose, Washer Fluid Intrusion and Replace Washer Hose) (08-08-43-001)
Air Bag, SRS
- General Motors Position Statement on Installation of Used, Salvaged, or Imitation Air Bag System Components (08-09-41-003)
Anti-Theft Systems
- Locating Radio, Key And Immobilizer Codes (04-00-89-007G)
- Diagnostic Information for Inoperative Remote Vehicle Start (08-08-52-002)
- Door Latch Freezing In Cold Temperatures (05-08-64-002B)
Automatic Trans
- Information on 4T65-E MN7, M15, M76, MN3 Automatic Transmission Case, Cooler Fitting and Torque Converter Drain Back Check Ball Change (04-07-30-017B)
- Transmission Oil Leaking From Transmission Vent (Replace Transmission Case Cover (Channel Plate) Gasket) (01-07-30-032E)
- Diagnostic Information on Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0894 and P1870 (08-07-30-008B)
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Torque Converter Replacement (01-07-30-010C)
- Grinding and/or Growling Noise in Park on Incline (99-07-30-030F)
- Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Shift Lever May Not Shift Out of Park (Replace Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid) (07-07-30-007)
- Information on Automatic Transaxle Maintenance Schedule (06-00-90-003)
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) (01-07-30-038D)
Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Warranty Coverage for Emission-Related Reprogramming Events (PCM, ECM and TCM) (4-06-04-036E)
Body Electrical
- Electrical Concerns - Intermittent/Inoperative Components, DTC B1327, B1330 Set, ABS and T/C Lamps on, Wiring Chafed/Shorted At Transaxle Mount, Below Underhood Fuse Block, and/or Left Wheelhouse (Repair Wire Harness) (05-08-45-003E)
- Instrument Panel (I/P), Body and General Wiring Harness Repair (06-08-45-004)
Brakes Control Systems
- Electrical Concerns - Intermittent/Inoperative Components, DTC B1327, B1330 Set, ABS and T/C Lamps on, Wiring Chafed/Shorted At Transaxle Mount, Below Underhood Fuse Block, and/or Left Wheelhouse (Repair Wire Harness) (05-08-45-003E)
Charging Systems
- Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output (43-64-07A)
- Battery and Charging System Electrical Diagnostics (99-06-03-012)
Communication Devices
- Language Change For ONSTAR® System (U.S. And CANADA Only) (05-08-46-009D)
- Information on OnStar® Dual-Mode (Analog/Digital) Systems (06-08-46-008C)
- Re-establishing Communications with OnStar® Center After Battery Disconnect (00-08-46-004C)
- Availability of GM OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics and GM Goodwrench® Remote Diagnostic Services (06-08-46-002B)
- Cataloging of Electronic Service Center Parts (06-00-89-016A)
- Incorrect OnStar® Global Positioning System (GPS) Location Reported During OnStar® Call (02-08-46-006C)
- Information on OnStar® Dual-Mode (Analog/Digital) Systems (06-08-46-008A)
- Information On ONSTAR System - Possible Loss Of GPS Signal, Hands-Free Calling Minutes Expire Prematurely And/Or Inability To Add Hands-Free Calling Minutes (02-08-46-007D)
Cooling System (Mechanical)
- DEX-COOL® Coolant - New Leak Detection Dye J 46366 - Replaces J 29545-6 (05-06-02-002B)
- Introduction of New Engine Coolant - DEX-COOL(R) (GM Extended Life Coolant) (06-06-02-011)
- Engine Coolant Recycling and Warranty Information (00-06-02-006D)
Engine Control Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0111 or P0131 Set After Using Engine Coolant Heater (Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM)) (09-06-04-010A)
- Warranty Coverage for Emission-Related Reprogramming Events (PCM, ECM and TCM) (4-06-04-036E)
- Extended Cranking Time or Hard to Start (Reprogram ECM Using SPS) (06-06-04-055A)
Entertainment Systems
- Locating Radio, Key And Immobilizer Codes (04-00-89-007G)
- Poor Radio Reception Or Radio Static/Increased Interference With Rear Window Defogger On Or Some Rear Window Defogger Grids May Be Inoperative (03-08-44-005L)
- Changes to XM Network of Terrestrial Repeaters (08-08-46-006)
- Parts Restriction on Ordering XM Digital Radio Receiver (04-08-44-009A)
- Utilizing Tech 2® To Retrieve Part Numbers for Radios, Compact Disc (CD) Changers and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) (04-08-44-005C)
- Cataloging of Electronic Service Center Parts (06-00-89-016A)
- Information on Rear Seat Headphone Foam Ear Pad Replacement if Worn or Damaged (05-08-44-005A)
- Information on Radio and Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Part Restrictions (U.S. Only) (06-00-89-038)
Exterior Body Panels
- Sloshing Noise While Driving or Water Inside Rocker Panels (Drain Rocker Panels and Seal Rocker Panel Seams) (07-08-53-002)
- Metal Panel Bonding (02-08-98-001C)
- Urethane Adhesives For Stationary Glass And Other Applications (02-08-48-001A)
Exterior Lights
- Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output (43-64-07A)
- Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative, Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Conditions (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose, Washer Fluid Intrusion and Replace Washer Hose) (08-08-43-001)
Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Information on Repair of Polypropylene Energy Absorbers (63-20-02)
Front Suspension
- Noise/Rubbing Sound from Stabilizer Shaft When Driving Over Bumps at Low Speeds (Replace Insulators) (04-03-08-016B)
Fuel System
- Use of E85 Fuels in Vehicles Not Certified by GM as being FlexFuel Compatible / Aftermarket Conversion of Vehicles to Operate on E85 Fuels (06-06-04-035A)
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative, Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Conditions (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose, Washer Fluid Intrusion and Replace Washer Hose) (08-08-43-001)
- Service Alert: Concerns With Aftermarket Fuses in GM Vehicles (07-08-45-002)
- Information on Changes to the SI Table of Contents, Electrical Connectors, Terminal Testing/Repair, and the Importance of J-38125 Electrical Terminal Repair Kit Maintenance (06-08-45-001)
Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative, Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Conditions (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose, Washer Fluid Intrusion and Replace Washer Hose) (08-08-43-001)
- Utilizing Tech 2® To Retrieve Part Numbers for Radios, Compact Disc (CD) Changers and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) (04-08-44-005C)
- Cataloging of Electronic Service Center Parts (06-00-89-016A)
- Speedometer Inaccurate/Displays Higher Than Actual Speed (Replace IP Cluster) (07-08-49-017)
- PRNDL Display Reduced Visibility For Approximately One Minute (02-08-72-004A)
- Information on Radio and Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Part Restrictions (U.S. Only) (06-00-89-038)
- Instrument Panel (I/P), Body and General Wiring Harness Repair (06-08-45-004)
HVAC Control Systems
- Information On New GE-48800 CoolTech Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Equipment (08-01-38-001)
- 18 Digit "Snapshot/Charge Summary" Code No Longer Required For A/C Refrigerant System Repairs Submitted For Warranty Reimbursement (05-01-38-008B)
- Contaminated R134a Refrigerant Found on Market for Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems (06-01-39-007)
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
- Locating Radio, Key And Immobilizer Codes (04-00-89-007G)
- Ignition Key is Hot or Warm When Removed From Ignition Lock Cylinder After Driving (Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder Solenoid) (07-02-35-007)
Infotainment
- Navigation Radio Diagnostic Tips (08-08-44-010F)
- Re-establishing Communications with OnStar® Center After Battery Disconnect (00-08-46-004C)
- Cataloging of Electronic Service Center Parts (06-00-89-016A)
- Incorrect OnStar® Global Positioning System (GPS) Location Reported During OnStar® Call (02-08-46-006C)
- Information On ONSTAR System - Possible Loss Of GPS Signal, Hands-Free Calling Minutes Expire Prematurely And/Or Inability To Add Hands-Free Calling Minutes (02-08-46-007D)
- Information on Obtaining Replacement Navigation Discs When Radios are Exchanged - Order Replacement Navigation Disc Through Navigation Disc Center (07-08-44-007)
Lubrication System
- 60 Degree V6 Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Front Oil Seal (Use New Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer Tool EN-48869) (07-06-01-023)
- Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal (Install Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Using Revised Rear Main Seal Installer and Remover Tools) (05-06-01-019F)
- Engine Oil Leak at Oil Pan Drain Plug (Replace Drain Plug and Washer) (06-06-01-001A)
Mechanical
- Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal (Install Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Using Revised Rear Main Seal Installer and Remover Tools) (05-06-01-019F)
- Engine Oil Leak at Oil Pan Drain Plug (Replace Drain Plug and Washer) (06-06-01-001A)
- Revised Mass Air Flow Core Return Requirements (06-06-04-057)
Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Brake Align® System for Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Correction (01-05-23-001B)
- Brake Rotor/Drum Refinishing Labor Operations (06-05-22-007)
Mirrors
- Information On Curb Park Assist And Memory Related Issues On Outside Rearview Mirrors (07-08-64-022B)
Starter
- Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output (43-64-07A)
- GM Dealer Visits: Proper Management of Batteries in Dealer Parts Stock / Vehicle Inventory (08-06-03-005)
- Battery and Charging System Electrical Diagnostics (99-06-03-012)
- Battery Charging Tips (Includes Information References for HP2 Hybrid Truck [PHT] 42-volt System) (02-06-03-009C)
- Vehicle Battery Maintenance While in Dealer Stock (05-06-03-007A)
- Starter Cranks After Key Is Released (Normal Condition) (03-06-03-001D)
- Extended Cranking Time or Hard to Start (Reprogram ECM Using SPS) (06-06-04-055A)
- Intermittent No Crank, No Start (03-06-03-006A)
Suspension Control Systems
- Warranty Reduction - Transfer of Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Sensors to Replacement Wheels and Allowable TPM Sensor Replacements (08-03-16-003)
System
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Required On Repair Orders (06-00-89-050B)
- Electrical Concerns - Intermittent/Inoperative Components, DTC B1327, B1330 Set, ABS and T/C Lamps on, Wiring Chafed/Shorted At Transaxle Mount, Below Underhood Fuse Block, and/or Left Wheelhouse (Repair Wire Harness) (05-08-45-003E)
- MIL Illuminated with Low Ambient Temperatures (Below 0°C [32°F]), Multiple DTCs Set with Common DTC of P161B (Optra) or P0605 (Epica) (Replace MAP Sensor) (07-06-04-036)
- Information on Diagnosing DTC P2106 and P2110 - Low Voltage Condition May Be Present (07-06-04-009)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated, DTC P0133 (HO2S Slow Response Sensor 1) Set (Reprogram ECM, Check Date Code on Oxygen Sensor and Replace If Necessary) (07-06-04-006)
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) (01-07-30-038D)
- Normal Characteristics of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) During On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing (06-06-04-037)
Transmission Control Systems
- Warranty Coverage for Emission-Related Reprogramming Events (PCM, ECM and TCM) (4-06-04-036E)
- Diagnostic Information on Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0894 and P1870 (08-07-30-008A)
- Electrical Concerns - Intermittent/Inoperative Components, DTC B1327, B1330 Set, ABS and T/C Lamps on, Wiring Chafed/Shorted At Transaxle Mount, Below Underhood Fuse Block, and/or Left Wheelhouse (Repair Wire Harness) (05-08-45-003E)
- Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Shift Lever May Not Shift Out of Park (Replace Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid) (07-07-30-007)
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) (01-07-30-038D)
Wheels & Tire System
- General Motors New Vehicle Wheel Warranty Coverage (07-03-10-015B)
- GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program (01-03-10-003G)
- Performance Characteristics of Vehicles with Accessory Wheel/Tire Assemblies Installed as "Upsized" to Original Equipment (05-03-10-005D)
- Minimizing Damage to Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Sensors During Tire Mounting/Dismounting (08-03-10-007)
- Warranty Reduction - Transfer of Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Sensors to Replacement Wheels and Allowable TPM Sensor Replacements (08-03-16-003)
- Pitting and Brake Dust on Chrome Wheels (04-03-10-012B)
- Proper Use of OEM Service Wheel Weights, Marring and/or Damage Due to Use of Non-OEM and/or Incorrect Wheel Weight Installation (06-03-10-004)
Window Motors & Regulators
- Urethane Adhesives For Stationary Glass And Other Applications (02-08-48-001A)
Wiper/Washer Systems
- Rear Windshield Washer Inoperative, Washer Fluid Leak into Left Rear Passenger Compartment, Various Electrical Conditions (Inspect for Cracked Rear Washer Hose, Washer Fluid Intrusion and Replace Washer Hose) (08-08-43-001)
Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
- Information on Changes to the SI Table of Contents, Electrical Connectors, Terminal Testing/Repair, and the Importance of J-38125 Electrical Terminal Repair Kit Maintenance (06-08-45-001)