2004 Chevrolet Avalanche technical service bulletins
334 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- 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...
- This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly...
- 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 technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil...
- 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
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of...
- Wheels
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Engine and engine cooling
- General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns
- Engine
- Structure: body: tailgate
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Visibility: windshield
- This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global...
- 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...
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Equipment: mechanical
- Power train
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer...
- This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one...
- Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- Power train: axle assembly
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Electrical system
- Wheels: hub
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off,...
- Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- General motors service campaign: the HVAC blower may not work at certain functions or may become inoperable
- Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by...
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle...
- Gear box power steering pump, p/s performance concerns
- 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
- Brake pedal assembly replacement bracket 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
- Some customers may comment on various HVAC concerns including temperature doors defaulting to full hot...
- Cadillac chevrolet gmc service campaign: instrument panel cluster gauge needle function may cause...
- 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...
- Gmc: sir MIL DTC B0084 and/or B0085
- Low tire light on and/or dic check tire pressure message when cold, with rpo UJ6
- 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
- Service 4WD light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0374 set
- One of the following concerns when programming the mileage or the hours into an exchange instrument panel...
- Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse
- Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash...
- Additional diagnostic for yaw/lat sensor dtc's
- 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
- Service brake booster message
- Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent...
- Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses
- Bridgestone dueler product information update
- Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires
- Slip condition in 2ND, 3RD, or 4TH
- Service vme
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Loss of blower motor speeds except for high speed or inoperative
- Tailgate cable slack
- Door glass pops out of run channel
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
- Revised upper control arm replacement
- Snap/popping type noise coming from front of vehicle
- Supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B0026 and/or B004
- Service stability message on, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0131, C0196, C0290 and/or C0292 set
- 4L60-E/4L65-E automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (TCC) shudder, water in transmission
- 4WD inoperative and possible DTC C0327 stored in the transfer case control module
- Front HVAC blower inoperative
- Heated seat inoperative or shut off in 30 seconds
- Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature
- Intermittent no start, service stability message, anti-lock brake system (ABS) light illuminated, multiple...
- Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift
- Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005)
- 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
- Unwanted operation of rear windows
- 4L80E/4L85E harsh shift or slip no tcc apply
- Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative
- Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures
- Service brake booster message
- Tcc surge and/or fluid contamination
- Additional diagnostic information DTC P0757
- BULLETIN-SIT-BULLETIN-1656326: PIT3569
- Whine noise from rear axle
- The service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3RD and 4TH gear, the transmission does not shift...
- 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
- Check tire pressure message
- Hoot or squeak type noise on rapid brake apply
- Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration
- Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6...
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Rear floor carpet wet with dirty water
- Memory seat may not return to requested position
- Intermittent heated seats inoperative, diagnostic trouble code B3941 set
- Rear axle retainer button breakage
- Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0374 or erratic 4WD/AWD...
- Service 4WD light on with either a variety of diagnostic trouble codes or no communication with the...
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
- Steering idler arm inspection procedure
- 4L60-E/4L65-E automatic transmission second gear start, lack/loss of power when accelerating from a stop
- Sunroof jams when closing
- Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder)
- Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- Service stability message displayed in the dic
- 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
- Revised inspection/maintenance (i/m) evaporative emission (EVAP) system set procedure
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1172 and DTC P2636
- Resonance noise at idle
- Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns
- Intermittent sir lamp with diagnostic trouble code B0044 or B0026
- Rear seat audio (RSA) and/or rear HVAC inoperative
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (DIH) equipped vehicles
- Spare tire is different size than other tires
- Service stability message displayed
- Fuel filter replacement
- Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking RPM
- Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns
- Intermittent service stability message displayed, history diagnostic trouble code C0550
- No connect
- Excessive oil consumption
- Slow tire leak or low tire pressure warning message
- Diagnostic trouble code C0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting
- Harsh 1-2 shift
- Check engine light with a P0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine
- Some 2004 full size trucks and utilities may experience a diagnostic trouble code P0442
- Check tire pressure message
- Pop/clunk noise on right or left turns
- Programming onstar module for canadian french voice recognition
- Tailgate support cable
- Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse
- Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code P1516
- Engineering investigation (ei #04073) high, low or erratic oil pressure gauge reading setting diagnostic...
- Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on
- HVAC not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage
- High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when AC compressor is engaged
- Diagnostic information for moan groan or boom noise at idle vibration in steering wheel or felt through...
- Use of synthetic front axle lubricant for 4WD vehicles sold in cold weather climates
- Snap/popping type noise coming from front of vehicle
- 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...
- Service vme - switching mirrors from power folding to power extending
- No communication with any modules, multipe u-diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS), instrument panel cluster...
- 4L60E/4L65E intermittent neutral condition while accelerating from a stop or while driving
- Overcharge of refrigerant in the air condition system
- Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool...
- HVAC blower motor inoperative or stays running
- Revised brake pads replacement-rear
- Automatic dual zone HVAC battery draw
- Running board cover is loose
- Rear door puddle lamp reflector replacement
- Raised surface, dimple in body side molding
- Cargo covers and/or body cladding discolored (chalky)
- Stowage box lid strap breaking
- Engine vibration/noise at idle, rough idle, steering wheel shake
- Oil life system reset procedures-trucks
- Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior...
- Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly
- Unable to reset engine oil life monitor
- Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode
- Windrush around windshield
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) system inoperative
- Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement
- Outside rearview mirrors may blow in at highway speeds or power folding feature appears inoperative
- Proper method to secure fuel cap during refueling
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- Revised air conditioning (a/c) system performance test
- Stop delivery order inspection claim submission
- Stop delivery order on certain vehicles with 4L80E or 4L8E automatic transmission
- Stop delivery order (chevrolet bac 113611-114593)
- Please stop the delivery due to the limitations of the gm administrative message system
- 4L80E, 4L85E whine noise in first and second gear
- Air bag lamp on, passenger air bag indicator always reads off, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B0092 set
- Inoperative 4WD/AWD lamps, inoperative 4WD/AWD system
- 4L80E / 4L85E transmission may have a condition in which the transmission overdrive gear set may fail due...
- Revised wheel drive shaft nut torque specification
- Service information for front heated seat inoperative/cold
- Personal trip business trip feature must be on for trip odometer to accumulate
- Enabling memory seat feature via dic if feature appears inoperative
- 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
- Parts restriction for cargo covers cancelled
- Erratic idle, idle surge, rough run, or near stall
- D height specification missing from si
- Sizzle noise after vehicle shut off
- Inside rearview mirror compass inoperative
- Low tire pressure light illuminated on instrument cluster
- Tighten fuel cap message on the dic
- Snap and popping noise in the front suspension area
- Change in gas cap tether attachment point
- Outside rearview mirrors memory operation
- 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
- Fogging of windows in the defrost mode
- Business trip and/or personal trip odometer inoperative
- XM rapid activation utilization
- Locking gas cap availability
- Buzz noise from headliner above driver
- Windshield reveal molding flutering
- Programming control heads - HVAC AC
- Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored
- Drivers or passengers heated seats turn on by themselves
- Driver personalization regarding memory seats
- Radio cd skips/ejects or clock resets to 12:00
- Lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers
- Cargo lamp indicator turns on briefly when dome- glove box lamp is activated
- Service tire pressure monitoring system diagnostic codes
- Vehicles equipped with XM do not have audio, AM, FM work correctly
- Front door frame contacts the windshield reveal molding
- Replacement radio reads cal error, has no audio or will not program
- Diagnostic trouble code B1000
- Power folding mirrors will not fold inward
- Passenger door module lock up
- Coolant leak from head cup plugs on gen III engines
- Stained or faded cargo covers
- Secondary sunshade visor elimination
- 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
- XM error on a radio display
- Supplement to 00-02-35-003D - clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- Fuel cap tether strap too short
- Cargo covers- cladding stained or discolored
- Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate
- Water leaking from center roof console
- Front windshield wiper arm does not remain upright position as it did on prior models and as a result,...
- Erratic oil pressure gmt 610 or GMT800 with codes P0522 or P0523
- Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4L60E or 4L65E...
- Unwanted stabilitrak activation during sweeping turns
- Low audio output from speakers
- Service 4WD light on no codes besides U1000 codes or C0550
- 8.1L changes in heads, bolts and gasket for for 2004 1/2 engines
- Buzz noise and virbation in the accelerator pedal at approx
- Noise coming from instrument panel cluster or tachometer
- Elimination of low coolant message from dic
- Outside rearview mirror glass may crack
- Painted body side moldings dimple (raised surface)
- Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion
- Power steering fluid leaking at hydraulic brake booster
- Vehicles and hummer H2 with a high altitude stall
- Unwanted stabilitrak activation or stabilitrak disable message appears on the dic
- Repairing cloth seats with napped fabric
- Replacement tailgate cables bind at shoulder bolt
- Engine cylinder head cup plug coolant leak
- 04 model year 4.8.5.3.7.6.0 gen III engine piston pin information
- Service vme - 03 - 04 full size truck, utilities and hummer H2 passenger door module inoperative
- 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...
- Crank no start with no cranking RPM spark or injector pulse
- Downhill cruise control surge
- Repeat HVAC blower motor failure
- 99 through 05 year vehicles, equipped with three-button onstar systems
- 04 full size trucks and utilities with VIN g, n, t, v and u engines may have a high altitude, high ambient...
- 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
- Navigation system coverage of canada
- Erratic oil pressure with diagnostic trouble code's P0522 and/or P0523
- Instrument panel cluster parts restriction
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan
- Water intrusion into cab at midgate
- Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement
- XM radio was working prior to july 26, 2004 and it is inoperative now
- P0420 and P0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen III V-8 engines
- Gen 6 vehicles in mount airy, nc cannot connect to onstar or emergency services
- Insufficient cooling of the a/c system
- Unable to perform set up new onstar on vehicles with gen 6.05 hardware
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan in vehicles with gen III V8 engines
- Automatic dual zone HVAC battery draw supplement to 02-01-39-007A
- Service 4WD light on, the 4WD is inoperative and no codes besides U1000 codes
- Dic message that the fuel cap is not on tight
- HVAC blower motor fan stays on in the high blower position
- Low tire pressure light on after installing aftermarket wheels/tires
- Noise from lower door or running board at road speeds
- Replacement (RKE) transmitter is inoperative - service vme
- Gen III engine noise after hot soak restart
- XM radio must be tuned to channel 1 through 66 during activation attempt
- Service 4WD light on no codes besides U1000 codes
- Discoloration of cargo covers
- Information regarding cadillac escalade ext and chevrolet avalanche cargo area
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- Front power window noisy or inoperative on vehicles located in michigan only
- Starter cranks after key is released (normal condition)
- 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
- HVAC blower motor may run continuously after vehicle is turned off
- Diagnostic information for replacement remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter inoperative - unable to...
- Information on removing front door trim panel to avoid breakage
- Higher than expected oil consumption <8500 gvw. various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak...
- Information on removing the front door trim panel during switch removal to avoid breakage
- Changes in air conditioning compessor on/off instrument panel display symbol from 2003 to 2004 model year...
- Shift stabilization and tow/haul mode feature for hydra-matic 4L60-E/4L65-E and 4L80-E/4L85-E transmissions
- XM dealer assistance line information
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