2002 Chevrolet Avalanche technical service bulletins
277 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- Equipment: electrical
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian...
- Equipment: electrical
- Equipment: electrical
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Engine and engine cooling
- Structure: body: tailgate
- Visibility: windshield
- Gm: if the service suspension system is displayed on the dic, the trim height may be incorrect, loose...
- Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with...
- Equipment: mechanical
- Power train
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer...
- Wheels
- Power train: axle assembly
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Electrical system
- Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time
- Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation.
- Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion
- Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation
- Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: special coverage...
- Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 V-8 engines
- Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo G80
- Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) tt updated 10/18/07
- New design front axle side bearing adjusters
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Horn inoperative at times
- Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent...
- Service vme
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Tailgate cable slack
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
- Fog lamps inoperative
- Rattle/squeak from front of vehicle
- Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift
- Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or...
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo
- Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- 4L60E, 4L65E replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit
- Additional diagnostic information DTC P0757
- Whine noise from rear axle
- Unwanted/loose seat movement
- Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion
- Intermittent service 4WD light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0306 or C0308 stored in tccm
- Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Rear floor carpet wet with dirty water
- Rear axle retainer button breakage
- Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0374 or erratic 4WD/AWD...
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
- Steering idler arm inspection procedure
- Sunroof jams when closing
- Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- 4WD models with noise, vibration on dry pavement
- 4L80E output carrier thrust washer changes
- Application of horn at horn pad inoperative
- Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed
- Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure
- Proper onstar cellular antenna mast usage
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1172 and DTC P2636
- Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base
- Resonance noise at idle
- Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns
- Misfire at idle cold and possible P0171 and or P0174
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (DIH) equipped vehicles
- Spare tire is different size than other tires
- Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns
- Excessive oil consumption
- Revised steering wheel replacement procedure
- Check engine light with a P0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine
- Pop/clunk noise on right or left turns
- Tailgate support cable
- Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on
- Use of synthetic front axle lubricant for 4WD vehicles sold in cold weather climates
- Underhood air conditioner rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of air conditioner system...
- Water intrusion into cab at midgate
- The service information and owners manual do not show a service interval for the 8.6, 9.5, 9.75, 10.5, and...
- 4L60E/4L65E intermittent neutral condition while accelerating from a stop or while driving
- Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool...
- Revised brake pads replacement-rear
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Running board cover is loose
- Cargo covers and/or body cladding discolored (chalky)
- Stowage box lid strap breaking
- Repairing napped seat fabric
- Oil life system reset procedures-trucks
- Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior...
- Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control
- Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly
- Loss of heating ventilation air conditioning
- Windrush around windshield
- Revised recommendations regarding paint for structural reaction injection molding (SRIM) composite box
- This message relates to the purchase of armor-dillo to treat faded or stained cargo covers and cladding
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- 4L80E, 4L85E whine noise in first and second gear
- Revised wheel drive shaft nut torque specification
- Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly
- Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery
- Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information
- Air conditioning compressor belt or tensioner jumps or flutters causing a rattle noise
- Parts restriction for cargo covers cancelled
- Erratic idle, idle surge, rough run, or near stall
- D height specification missing from si
- Engine whistle noise
- Slip condition in 2ND, 3RD or 4TH damaged 2-4 band 3-4 clutch on the 4L60E/4L65E automatic transmission
- Vehicle has no PCM (power train control module) communication with tech 2
- Buzz noise from headliner above driver
- Windshield reveal molding flutering
- Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored
- Stained or faded cargo covers
- Intermediate steering shaft service kit
- 4L60E, 4L65E forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change
- Gen III engines with maf (mass airflow) sensor code P0101
- Supplement to 00-02-35-003D - clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored
- Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate
- Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4L60E or 4L65E...
- 8.1L changes in heads, bolts and gasket for for 2004 1/2 engines
- Noise coming from instrument panel cluster or tachometer
- The fan blower motor continues to run after the key has been turned off or the a/c control head locking up
- Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion
- Service engine soon (SES) light on with P0446 due to dust in the evap vent valve on vehicles that are...
- Repairing cloth seats with napped fabric
- Replacement tailgate cables bind at shoulder bolt
- 4.8L 5.3L 6.6L 8.1L P1285 P1286 or P2133 after replacing app sensor
- Rear axle locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns
- Various steering or suspension concerns after gm accessories 20 inch tire/wheel assemblies have been installed
- Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool
- Whistle noise from the throttle body area on light throttle acceleration on vehicles with gen III engines...
- Downhill cruise control surge
- 99 through 05 year vehicles, equipped with three-button onstar systems
- Replacement flexplate may have larger bolt holes than the original flexplate
- Service engine soon light with a P0300 misfire due to misfires mainly on cylinder 7
- Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003F
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan
- Water intrusion into cab at midgate
- Gen III engine coated piston information
- Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement
- Traction off lamp being illuminated
- P0420 and P0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen III V-8 engines
- Supplement to 00-02-35-003F clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan in vehicles with gen III V8 engines
- Real time dampening module identification
- Noise from lower door or running board at road speeds
- Gen III engine noise after hot soak restart
- Discoloration of cargo covers
- Cam sensor connector does not fit sensor when engine is replaced
- Information regarding cadillac escalade ext and chevrolet avalanche cargo area
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- Midgate rear glass storage retainers now available for service
- Information on new spark plugs and gapping
- Inner tie rod released for service
- Repairing napped fabric-seats may have been upholstered in napped fabrics with dorchester on the bolster...
- Discoloration of the cargo covers
- Higher than expected oil consumption <8500 gvw. various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak...
- Fluid leak from front of vehicle add teflon tape to front axle vent plug threads
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
- Tweeter speaker rattle in front side door(s), tweeter speaker falls out of position
- Water management system
- Daytime running lamp (DRL) bulb replacement
- Slow, difficult fuel fill, short fill, fuel gauge inaccurate
- Whine noise from rear axle
- Revised wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement
- Outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp falls out, bulb burns out
- Increased accelerator pedal effort, idle instability
- Accessory drive belt whine
- Slips in 4-WHEEL drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor
- Service engine soon indicator illuminated, transmission slips, engine flare, delayed 2-3 shift, shifts...
- Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle
- Engine knock or lifter noise
- Information when performing a four-wheel balance using labor code E0203 and/or tire replacing using labor...
- Bumper fascia cover retainers pulling out of fascia
- High oil consumption
- Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination
- Scraping noise from rear of vehicle
- Some vehicles may exhibit a reduced brake power message on the driver's information center (DIC)
- Field reports that exterior non-painted cladding and bed covers appear to lighten in color or fade
- Light colored grease like substance coming from the three-panel bed hardcover area
- Mid gate glass encapsulation cracking condition
- Roof racks exhibiting staining and the presence of corrosion in areas of the rubber seals that run along...
- Needle bearings found in oil pan
- Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption
- Some customers may comment that the manual lock lever comes loose from the door trim panel
- Subject regarding the optional chrome tubular assist steps
- This message involves the three-piece hard surface cargo cover
- Information regarding the june edition of emerging issues for various models
- Subject regarding wet carpet at passenger foot well condition
- Some customers may comment that the endgate appears to be closed but opens periodically while driving
- Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually...
- Some vehicles will not move when 4-WHEEL drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance,...
- Customers may comment that the end gate does not latch properly from side to side
- Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or...
- Information on diagnosing water leaks in the rear passenger and the front seating areas
- Certain vehicles may be suspect of a mid gate glass encapsulation cracking condition
- Subject regarding headlamp condensation
- Some customers may comment on the service 4WD indicator illuminating with diagnostic trouble code B2725 set
- Some customers may comment on water leaking down the inside of the endgate
- Some customers may comment that the fuel tank on 2002 chevrolet and gmc c/k series is difficult to fill...
- Information concerning the spare tire having a different size than other tires
- Some customers may comment that the rear floor carpet is wet
- Cargo cover seal pulls off
- Customers may comment that it may be difficult to completely fill the fuel tank
- Subject regarding flutter noise in the area of the lower windshield pillars
- Information regarding removable backglass encapsulation cracking
- Subject on staining of the roof panel
- Information regarding fuel nozzle shuts off prematurely
- Subject regarding head lamp fog lamp and daytime running lamp condensation
- Experiencing water on mat in rear corners of cargo box
- A condition may exist where the customer cannot control the HVAC system modes and / or the temperature
- Subject regarding loss of HVAC system mode and/or temperature control
- Subject regarding revised removable back glass to address cracked encapsulation
- Subject regarding front facia fit to fender
- Product feedback request for vehicle exhibiting rear axle whine condition until may 24, 2002
- Subject regarding water leak repairs for wet carpeting in the passenger compartment in certain models...
- Exhibiting a condition where the upper rear corners of the front fascia are deflected outboard of the...
- Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition
- Some customers may comment that the end gate handle binds when opening
- Information addressing headlamp, fog lamp and daytime running lamp condensation
- Information on full size 3/4 ton uitility trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks
- Concerns with flapping noise emanating from the dash area, usually when the engine is running and the...
- Information on tailgate closing efforts
- Information regarding end gate lock cylinder being loose
- Some vehicles with roof racks may exhibit staining and the appearance of corrosion in the areas of the...
- Some vehicles may have a crack that surrounds the moveable back glass
- Subject regarding time variations on auto-pdi
- Information regarding the black polypropylene material that surrounds the removable back glass may be cracked
- Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel
- Information regarding front and rear side access door noise
- Subject regarding front and rear side door access door noise (replace door check link)
- Subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever) jg
- Subject regarding optional roof rack installaition procedures
- Subject regarding optional roof rack installation
- Some vehicles may experience rear axle oil leaks
- Subject regarding reports received indicating that the onstar antenna was not in the loose parts package...
- This message pertains to optional roof rack or assist steps (running boards)
- Subject regarding tailgate closing effort
- Information regarding to installation of the dealer installed roof rack
- Information pertaining to the optional roof rack installation procedures
- Information regarding onstar antenna missing on the 2002 chevrolet avalanche, a double inspection...
- Information on instrument panel cover soft touched paint peel, blister, or cracking conditions, on some...
- This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that effective with vehicle production in may 1, 2001,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a wet carpet in the front or rear footwell
- Vehicles equipped with sunroof and the optional or accessory roof rack package CAN generate wind noise...
- This message pertains to dealer-installed roof rack or assist step equipment
- Information regarding roof rack installation instructions
- Subject regarding rebroadcast dates for 2002 chevrolet avalanche know how seminar
- Information regarding avalanche cargo area
- Information regarding replacement of the front seat belt retractor and buckle usage
- Subject regarding dealer installed options
- Information regarding soft tonneau cover spo part numbers
- Some vehicles may have been shipped from the assembly plant with a seam that is not completely sealed in...
- Some vehicles equipped with a sunroof and the option accessory roof rack CAN generate windnoise when the...
- Some vehicles may experience a fluid leak at the rear axle differential cover
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