TSB: BUICK 9-7X, BRAVADA, ENVOY, ENVOY 360, ENVOY DENALI, ENVOY DENALI XL, ENVOY XL, ENVOY XL 370, RAINIER, TRAILBLAZER, TRAILBLAZER 360, TRAILBLAZER EXT, TRAILBLAZER EXT 370, UNKNOWN (2002-2008)

Bulletin 3222 - December 16, 2004

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID3222
ManufacturerBUICK
Models9-7X, BRAVADA, ENVOY, ENVOY 360, ENVOY DENALI, ENVOY DENALI XL, ENVOY XL, ENVOY XL 370, RAINIER, TRAILBLAZER, TRAILBLAZER 360, TRAILBLAZER EXT, TRAILBLAZER EXT 370, UNKNOWN
Model Years2002-2008
Date IssuedDecember 16, 2004
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 14, 2007
ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Vehicles Affected68 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

AIRMATIC SUSPENSION. DISPLAYED WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.(MERCEDES BENZ 2004 MODEL 220,170 *JB

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
SAAB 9-7X 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
SAAB 9-7X 2008 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2008 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2008 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SAAB 9-7X 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
SAAB 9-7X 2007 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 360 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 360 2007 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2007 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2007 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SAAB 9-7X 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
SAAB 9-7X 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 360 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 360 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY DENALI 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY DENALI 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY DENALI XL 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY DENALI XL 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY XL 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY XL 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY XL 370 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY XL 370 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 2006 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SAAB 9-7X 2005 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SAAB 9-7X 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2005 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK RAINIER 2005 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360 2005 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2004 100000 POWER TRAIN
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2004 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2004 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2004 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
BUICK RAINIER 2004 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK RAINIER 2004 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2004 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2004 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2003 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2003 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2003 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2003 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003 100000 POWER TRAIN
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2002 100000 POWER TRAIN
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2002 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
GMC ENVOY 2002 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC ENVOY 2002 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2002 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2002 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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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 (3222) 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.