Truck 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

2007-2009

Acadia, AURA, Enclave, Equinox, G6, Malibu, OUTLOOK, Torrent, Traverse, VUE - No Reverse, 3rd or 5th gear

Disassemble the transmission to clean debris generated by the broken wave plate. Replace the pump fluid filter and the control solenoid filter plate

Do not make repairs without cleaning the transmission and replacing the pump fluid filter and the control solenoid filter plate

09-07-30-012A

2010

All Vehicles - Exterior paint codes

Include the correct paint WA# when ordering paint

Do not order paint without including the WA#

10-08-51-001

2009-2010

Canyon, Cobalt, Colorado, Sierra, Silverado - Intermittent Check Engine light on, DTC P0442, P0446, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454 or P0455

Install a fuel tank pressure sensor cover

Do not replace the fuel tank pressure sensor

10-06-04-001

2006-2010

Sierra, Silverado - Fluid leak from transmission vent during cold weather

Install new vent assembly with extension hose

Do not drill a hole in the transmission filler tube or replace the transmission

10-07-30-001

2005-2007

Equinox, Torrent - Liftgate hard to open in cold weather

In extreme cold weather (below 0°C/32°F), replace both liftgate struts with new parts

Do not use the old strut part number

08-08-66-002A

2007-2010

Sierra, Silverado - Snow ingestion into air cleaner element, Engine Power Reduced message, DTC P0101

Install the winter grille opening cover

Do not modify the air filter box

08-06-04-054A

2007-2010

Avalanche, Escalades, Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe, Yukons - Correct front axle vent hose routing

Correctly route the axle vent line

Do not leave the axle vent line routed incorrectly

08-04-19-004A

2007-2009

Acadia, Enclave, OUTLOOK - Water leak into cab from front sunroof glass

Replace the seal or align the sunroof glass

Do not replace the sunroof glass or module

10-08-67-001

2010

Equinox, SRX, Terrain - Driver power seat inoperative, Park Tilt mirrors malfunction, memory remote recall intermittent, adjustable pedals inoperative

Reprogram the memory seat module

Do not replace the memory seat module

09-08-50-015B

1999-2009

Sierra, Silverado - DTC P0446, Check Engine light on

For repeat DTC P0446 from a clogged canister vent, install a sealed canister vent valve solenoid and filter box

Do not replace the EVAP canister

02-06-04-037H

2004-2010

Rainier, TrailBlazer, Colorado, Canyon, Envoy, H3, 9-7X -DTCs P1516, P2101, P2119 and/or P2176 when colder than -23°C (10°F)

Follow the diagnostic procedures in the PI.

Do not replace the throttle body or any other components

PIP4573A

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