Car Issues - Fix It Right the First Time

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Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information / Bulletin Number

2007-2010

Acadia, AURA, Avalanche, Cobalt, DTS, Enclave, Escalades, G5, G6, G8, H2, Impala, Malibu, OUTLOOK, Sierra, Silverado, SKY, Solstice, Tahoe, Torrent, Traverse, VUE, Yukons - GM Accessory 2-way remote start transmitter battery

Ensure that the transmitter is not in second vehicle mode and the battery is not dead

Do not replace the battery if it is less than five months old or replace a transmitter because it is set for the wrong vehicle

09-08-52-004A

2008-2009

Astra - Chirp noise from accessory drive belt with A/C compressor on

Replace the generator pulley

Do not replace the generator or drive belt

10-06-01-001

2006-2010

CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS - Shifter binds, ignition key sticks, shift to Park message, dead battery

Adjust the shift linkage

Do not replace the shifter without verifying the shift linkage is correctly adjusted

07-07-30-032C

2006-2008

Aveo - Poor acceleration, throttle body frozen shut in extremely low temperatures

Install the PCV valve kit and reprogram the ECM

Do not perform on inventory vehicles or replace the throttle body

08-06-04-004B

2004-2009

Aveo, G3 - HVAC blower motor inoperative, blower motor operates on high speed only

Replace both the blower motor and the resistor

Do not replace only a blower motor or only a resistor

10-01-37-001

2008-2010

Allure, Camaro, Equinox, G8, LaCrosse, Terrain - Key cutting procedure for obtaining replacement key

Obtain the correct key code

Do not use a four-digit key code

09-00-89-029C

2008-2009

G8 - Vibration in steering wheel, moan noise at highway speeds

Replace the engine mounts, propshaft, balance wheel/tire assemblies or correct the brake rotor runout

Do not replace the tires before completing the root cause

10-03-09-001

2007-2010

All Vehicles - Refinishing aluminum wheels

Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures is allowed

Do not attempt any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining of the wheel

99-08-51-007D

2008-2009

Cobalt, HHR, SKY, Solstice - Ticking noise heard during cold start

Compare to other vehicles to ensure the noise is not excessive

Do not replace the high pressure fuel pump

06-06-93-001F

2010

Camaro - Accessory drive moan noise when A/C compressor cycles

Replace the accessory drive belt

Do not replace the pulley

09-06-01-013A

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