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TSB: BUICK ASTRO, AZTEK, EXPRESS, P32/42, RENDEZVOUS, S10, SAFARI, SAVANA, SIERRA, SILVERADO, SONOMA, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, UNKNOWN, YUKON (1996-2004)

Bulletin 3081 - January 1, 2004

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID3081
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsASTRO, AZTEK, EXPRESS, P32/42, RENDEZVOUS, S10, SAFARI, SAVANA, SIERRA, SILVERADO, SONOMA, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, UNKNOWN, YUKON
Model Years1996-2004
Date IssuedJanuary 1, 2004
Date Added to NHTSANovember 17, 2004
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected77 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

BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES ON HIGH ONLY OR REPEAT BLOWER RESISTOR FAILURE. 03-05 CHEVROLET AND GMC ALL FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PONTIAC AZTEK 2004 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2004 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PONTIAC AZTEK 2003 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2003 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHEVROLET ASTRO 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PONTIAC AZTEK 2002 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2002 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHEVROLET S10 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC YUKON 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC P32/42 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC YUKON 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC YUKON 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC YUKON 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET ASTRO 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET S10 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAFARI 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SAVANA 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SIERRA 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC SONOMA 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC YUKON 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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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 (3081) 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.

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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.

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