2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
1 recalls, 14 complaints - 132 TSBs
05V552000 Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-99... Read more
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2016
Incident date: Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THAT FUEL WAS NOTICED LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE HOSE WAS RUBBING IN THE FUEL TANK CAU... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
DRIVING 35MPH ON DRY ROAD. 2WD JUMP OUT OF GEAR ACTED LIKE WENT INTO NEUTRAL I HAD NO DRIVE OR ANY OF MY GEARS CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH NO WARNING. WENT TO PUT IN PARK IT GRIND WITH LOUD NOISE. ONLY WAY TO GET TRUCK TO MOVE WAS TO PUT IN 4WD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
DRIVING 35MPH ON DRY ROAD. 2WD JUMP OUT OF GEAR ACTED LIKE WENT INTO NEUTRAL I HAD NO DRIVE OR ANY OF MY GEARS CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH NO WARNING. WENT TO PUT IN PARK IT GRIND WITH LOUD NOISE. ONLY WAY TO GET TRUCK TO MOVE WAS TO PUT IN 4WD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
DRIVING 35MPH ON DRY ROAD. 2WD JUMP OUT OF GEAR ACTED LIKE WENT INTO NEUTRAL I HAD NO DRIVE OR ANY OF MY GEARS CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH NO WARNING. WENT TO PUT IN PARK IT GRIND WITH LOUD NOISE. ONLY WAY TO GET TRUCK TO MOVE WAS TO PUT IN 4WD
POWER TRAIN
Jul 5, 2015
Incident date: Jul 2, 2015
I MADE A STOP, UP ON TAKING OFF MY TRUCK MADE IT TO SECOND GEAR AND I HEAR A LOUD BROKEN NOISE, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON SECOND GEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES
May 12, 2015
Incident date: May 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE LINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,0... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
I HIT SOMEONE IN THE BACK OF HIS CAR AND DID A LOT OF DAMAGE ON MY TRUCK AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN. THE REPAIR SHOP ALSO ? WHY. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK WAS PUSHED BACK APPROX. 6 TO 10 INCHES. *TR
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 1, 2013
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT PERSONALLY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 12, 2012
Incident date: Dec 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR IN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 10, 2012
Incident date: May 6, 2010
WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP IT FEELS LIKE I AM BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND, OR LIKE THE ENGINE JUST DROPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. VERY HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 50 MILES CONSECUTIVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BUT WILL GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
ENGINE
May 10, 2012
Incident date: May 6, 2010
WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP IT FEELS LIKE I AM BEING BUMPED FROM BEHIND, OR LIKE THE ENGINE JUST DROPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. VERY HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 50 MILES CONSECUTIVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BUT WILL GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jan 1, 2012
Incident date: Dec 30, 2011
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT 60 MPH AND LIGHTLY ACCELERATED AND HEARD A CLUNK. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE ALONG AND SLOWED DOWN TO EXIT OFF THE INTERSTATE. THEN WHEN GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE AND CAME UP TO A GREEN ARROW AND TURNED LEFT. THEN AS SOON AS I ACCELERATED AT 25 MPH, I FELT THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT AN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 25, 2011
Incident date: Nov 23, 2011
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, DASHBOARD SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG, AFTER VEHICLE SAT FOR AN HOUR AFTER HAVING BEEN DRIVEN FOR OVER 250 MILES THAT DAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THE LIGHT BLINKS AS IT'S SUPPOSED TO AND GOES OUT, THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS COMES BACK ON AND STAYS ON. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 28, 2010
Incident date: Oct 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. HE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD ALTHOUGH THE RPMS INCREASED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION CENTER WHE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
132 manufacturer communications from 95 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 15 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 6 |
| 190000 TIRES | 6 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
PIT5484A
Mar 1, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers
PIT5484A
Mar 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
12-03-10-001C
Feb 23, 2016
190000 TIRES
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire
12-03-10-001C
Feb 23, 2016
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire
PIP5226A
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
06-06-01-010C
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
PIP5232B
Nov 30, 2015
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
15-00-89-005
Aug 18, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
00-06-01-026G
Aug 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
150000 SEAT BELTS
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
07-00-89-037H
Aug 3, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
07-06-04-019E
Jun 23, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
07-06-04-019E
Jun 23, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
02-00-89-002O
Jun 22, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
02-07-30-052J
May 29, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
05-06-04-035E
May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
00-06-01-026F
May 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001A
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5399
Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
05-08-46-009D
Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
13-08-116-001B
Mar 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
00-05-22-002O
Mar 24, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
04-00-89-015J
Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
12-06-01-008B
Mar 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
15-08-44-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-73-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
05-00-89-055E
Feb 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
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 fo
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
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 fo
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
06-08-43-003E
Oct 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
07-08-49-020I
Oct 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
04-00-89-015H
Oct 16, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause a
08-08-44-015E
Oct 6, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
08-08-44-015E
Oct 6, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
PIP5163A
Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
05-02-32-008D
Jul 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ
05-02-32-008D
Jul 1, 2014
190000 TIRES
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ
PIP3119M
May 14, 2014
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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
PIP3119M
May 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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
PIC5953
Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIT5195A
Jan 21, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 +/
PIC5932
Nov 1, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information
PIT3189R
Oct 25, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On
PIT3189R
Oct 25, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On
PIT3189R
Oct 25, 2013
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On
PIT3237G
Oct 1, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or l
01-03-10-003K
Aug 28, 2013
190000 TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L
Aug 26, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-06-01-010B
Aug 19, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
06-06-01-010B
Aug 19, 2013
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
00-03-10-003R
Aug 5, 2013
190000 TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
PIP3119L
Jun 24, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
PIP3119L
Jun 24, 2013
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
PIP3119L
Jun 24, 2013
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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
PIT-4954-C
Jun 16, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
GM: IF THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DISPLAYED ON THE DIC, THE TRIM HEIGHT MAY BE INCORRECT, LOOSE COMPRESSOR INLET HOSE, OR THE COMPRESSOR SELF TEST MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ALSO INCLUDED SUBURBAN LD MY 2001-2013, YUKON DENALI XL MY 2013, Y
PI-0011A
Jun 1, 2013
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS
PIT5195
Jan 23, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 +/
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 Code
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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 Code
11-00-90-001A
Dec 20, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
PIP3259J
Dec 17, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 nee
11-00-89-005C
Dec 17, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
190000 TIRES
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 fo
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
200000 WHEELS
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 fo
10-00-89-017X
Dec 7, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
PIT3330F
Nov 29, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger c
PIP3720D
Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIT3078F
Oct 29, 2012
021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to n
PIT3078F
Oct 29, 2012
204000 WHEELS:HUB
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to n
PIT-3749D
Apr 1, 2012
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
PIT-5141
Apr 1, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE: IF BLOWER MOTOR IS SET TO ANY SPEED POSITION AND WHEN KEY IS OFF, IT BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND MAY STILL BE INOPERATIVE AFTER KEY IS TURNED ON. *PE UPDATED ON 5/1/12. *JS
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
SB-10240
Jan 1, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT WORK AT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR MAY BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE COULD BE A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE. *RM UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE10010
Opened: Mar 30, 2010 , Closed: Jan 5, 2011
Brake line corrosion failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Defect Petition DP10-003 on March 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (MY) 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.DP10-003 was granted and on March 30, 2010, Preliminary Ev... Read more
PE06016
Opened: May 4, 2006 , Closed: Sep 14, 2006
CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE06-016) ON MAY 4, 2006 BASED ON ELEVEN VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRES (VOQS) AND EARLY WARNING (EWR) DATA ALLEGING SUDDEN ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AS A RESULT OF CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURES IN MY 2001-2002 GENERAL MOT... Read more
DP05009
Opened: Dec 20, 2005 , Closed: May 31, 2006
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD ... Read more
EA04012
Opened: Apr 30, 2004 , Closed: Feb 28, 2005
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECT... Read more
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET AVALANCHE across all model years (2002, 2013).
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Total Recalls
2,474
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
109
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - Year by Year
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