TSB: CADILLAC AVALANCHE 1500, AVALANCHE 2500, CORVETTE, CTS, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, SIERRA, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SRX, STS, SUBURBAN 1500, TAHOE, XLR, YUKON, YUKON XL 1500, YUKON XL 2500 (2007-2008)
Bulletin 4292 - December 1, 2007
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | 4292 |
| Manufacturer | CADILLAC |
| Models | AVALANCHE 1500, AVALANCHE 2500, CORVETTE, CTS, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, SIERRA, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SRX, STS, SUBURBAN 1500, TAHOE, XLR, YUKON, YUKON XL 1500, YUKON XL 2500 |
| Model Years | 2007-2008 |
| Date Issued | December 1, 2007 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | January 31, 2008 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Vehicles Affected | 30 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
CREAKING NOISE FROM BODY. *KB
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | SRX | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | STS | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CADILLAC | XLR | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | YUKON | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL 1500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL 2500 | 2008 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE 1500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE 2500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN 1500 | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | YUKON | 2007 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
Related CADILLAC Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CADILLAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (4292) 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.