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 ID | 3222 |
| Manufacturer | BUICK |
| Models | 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 |
| Model Years | 2002-2008 |
| Date Issued | December 16, 2004 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | August 14, 2007 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Vehicles Affected | 68 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
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Related BUICK Recalls
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.