TSB: BUICK AVALANCHE, BRAVADA, ENVOY, ESCALADE, H2, MONTANA, RAINIER, SIERRA, SILHOUETTE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TRAILBLAZER, TRANS SPORT, VENTURE, YUKON (1997-2005)

Bulletin 3042 - January 1, 2004

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID3042
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsAVALANCHE, BRAVADA, ENVOY, ESCALADE, H2, MONTANA, RAINIER, SIERRA, SILHOUETTE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TRAILBLAZER, TRANS SPORT, VENTURE, YUKON
Model Years1997-2005
Date IssuedJanuary 1, 2004
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 14, 2004
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected50 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PONTIAC MONTANA 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ENVOY 2004 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
PONTIAC MONTANA 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK RAINIER 2004 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2004 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2003 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
GMC ENVOY 2003 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HUMMER H2 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PONTIAC MONTANA 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC SIERRA 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC YUKON 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2002 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
GMC ENVOY 2002 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
PONTIAC MONTANA 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2002 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC MONTANA 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC MONTANA 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC MONTANA 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 1999 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC MONTANA 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC MONTANA 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VENTURE 1997 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (3042) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.