2005 Chevrolet Silverado technical service bulletins
365 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition...
- Structure: body: tailgate
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Equipment: electrical
- 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...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements...
- This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold...
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field...
- 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.
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- 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 explains how to care for wiper blades.
- This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
- This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged...
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with EGR system, has leakage from EGR cooler engine coolant into the combustion...
- Equipment: mechanical
- General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard AC power and with continuous usage...
- Engine
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- Power train: automatic transmission
- 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: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with...
- Equipment: mechanical
- Electrical system
- Engine surge or stall at stop and/or DTC P0742 possible tcc applied
- 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
- Electrical system
- Wheels: hub
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion
- 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...
- Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock
- 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: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing
- 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
- P245/70R17 general ameritrac tire wear vibration
- Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot
- Unable to disable auto door locks. this includes 05 chevrolet gmc cadillac full size trucks and utilities....
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit
- Inaccurate fuel gauge readings/rear float arm stuck
- Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo DTC P2563 or P003A
- Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing
- Loss of ignition 1 voltage to the ignition coils
- 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...
- 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...
- Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph
- Chevrolet gmc service campaign: on-board diagnostics (obd)-fuel level sender-reprogram engine control...
- Service engine soon (SES) light on with reduction in engine power, diagnostic trouble codes P0202 and...
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper...
- Duramax diesel injector driver codes with 6.6 engine (VIN 2 - rpo lly)
- 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...
- Allison LCT1000 harsh 3-2, 2-1 downshift, and ABS may activate
- IPC backlighting inoperative tbc 2A fuse open
- LCT1000 tow/haul indicator inoperative with rpo 5G8
- New design front axle side bearing adjusters
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Diesel engine cylinder head gasket missing thickness grade markings
- Front blower motor inoperative or may not shut off in extremely low ambient temperature conditions
- Service brake booster message
- Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses
- Bridgestone dueler product information update
- Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires
- Dual stage passenger air bag used in single stage application
- Slip condition in 2ND, 3RD, or 4TH
- Bridgestone duravis tire chip and tear issue
- Service vme
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance,...
- Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc
- Intermittent ses/MIL lamp illuminated, reduced engine power, fuel injector driver circuit
- Rear drive axle whine noise (replace slip yoke assembly)
- Loss of blower motor speeds except for high speed or inoperative
- Dual tanks fuel gauge defaults to empty - new calibrations
- Rear brake pulsation check drum to axle clearance, with rpo JF3 or JF7
- Tailgate cable slack
- Rear drum brakes excessive wear, drag, and aggressive
- Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination
- Engine with a repeat cracked flywheel
- Door glass pops out of run channel
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
- New product information, grade brake feature of allison 1000 series transmission
- Clutch pedal fade or clutch will not disengage typically when towing
- Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted
- Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, LB7, and lly duramax...
- Generation III V8 engine piston repairs
- Revised upper control arm replacement
- Cruise control inoperative and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0833 stored
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- 4L60-E/4L65-E automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (TCC) shudder, water in transmission
- Intermediate steering shaft clunk noise or stick-slip (follow strategy based diagnostics)
- Information on P245/75R16 goodyear wrangler st tire usage/identification
- 4WD inoperative and possible DTC C0327 stored in the transfer case control module
- Front HVAC blower inoperative
- Squeak noise on brake apply
- Rattle noise at highway speed in 2WD
- Oil pressure gauge reading low or near red zone
- Harsh 1-2 shift, malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P0894 stored in PCM
- Heated seat inoperative or shut off in 30 seconds
- Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year...
- Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature
- Ses light due to DTC P0116
- Intermittent no start, service stability message, anti-lock brake system (ABS) light illuminated, multiple...
- Increased steering and brake effort
- Lack of power LU3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram PCM with new service...
- Turn signals inoperative
- Fluid leakage front pump or torque converter area
- Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift
- Front door glass will not move or rattle in door
- Duramax diesel pilot to main injection fuel knock noise
- Service vme - brake pulsation due to rotor corrosion
- Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005)
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- Fuel gauge inoperative or inaccurate, the service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on, or front fuel...
- Fuel gauge is inaccurate or reads empty on diesel equipped chassis cab with dual tanks
- Fuel gauge inaccurate/ diagnostic trouble code P0461 and or P2636/ transfer pump will not shut off
- Unwanted operation of rear windows
- Low oil pressure message display and chimes activated while driving following hybrid (HP2) LM7 engine...
- Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area
- Creak/twang noise on brake pedal apply ore release
- Brake drag or highway speed vibration
- Intermittent stall, low power, and hard restart when the vehicle is used during high ambient temperatures...
- 4L65E (rpo M32) transmission accumulator spring usage
- Engine RPM surge at 1100 to 1400 RPM
- Second row seat belt does not buckle
- Coolant leak
- Ping, pop, snap or click noise from the propeller shaft
- Engine oil dipstick unseated or oil leak
- 6.6L lly engine oil leak at rear housing cover bolt
- Diesel hesitation or throttle delay
- Vehicle may be brought in for service engine soon (SES) or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) light on
- Voltmeter is flucuating between 12 and 14 volts on their new 2005 chevrolet/ gmc/ cadillac model year...
- Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror
- 01-05 6.6 lly LB7 duramax diesel engine air filter usage
- 4L80E/4L85E harsh shift or slip no tcc apply
- Diagnostic trouble code P0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature
- 6.6 lly injector driver codes
- Lower end engine knock noise
- Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative
- Rough idle, fuel knock or smoke while driving, combustion leak type noise, or a misfire
- Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures
- Duramax diesel hesitation or backfire
- Service brake booster message
- Tcc surge and/or fluid contamination
- Highway speed excessive smoke and fuel knock
- Service vme - coolant leak from radiator surge tank
- Additional diagnostic information DTC P0757
- Duramax diesel injector driver codes
- Accessory drive belt noise on cold start - reposition power steering pump pulley
- Clutch chatter on transmission engagement, hard to shift, gear clash
- No drive in D4 or D3
- Bulletin-sit-bulletin-no forward, slips, DTC P0875 P0876
- Bridgestone dueler product information update
- LM7, L59 or L33 engines with cold start rough or incorrect idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)...
- Unwanted/loose seat movement
- Intermittent service 4WD light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0306 or C0308 stored in tccm
- Service vmx - duramax injector wiring harness support bracket kit
- Engine knock noise heard at all times
- Intermittently fuel filter life displays 0%. tt
- Range inhibit and/or will not move
- Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration
- Hard start hot only after the engine has reached operating temperature and then shut off
- Reference guide for the technician to upgrade a vehicle from factory wheels and tires to 20 inch wheels...
- 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo
- Information on 4.3L engine front crankshaft pulley appearing to be out of round (normal condition)
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Diagnostic information for turbo failure due to lack of oil or repeat turbo failures
- Memory seat may not return to requested position
- Information on the revised fuel filter for the 6.6L duramax diesel
- Heated seats turn off
- Intermittent heated seats inoperative, diagnostic trouble code B3941 set
- Engine overheating
- Revised wheel alignment specifications
- Accessory drive belt chirp, squeal, or squeak type noise at cold idle
- Rough idle, service engine soon (ses)light, unstable idle, hesitation, surge or stalling
- 8.625 axle phasing, growl, cyclic, noise while driving
- Surge at idle or 1100 to 1400 RPM
- 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...
- No shift, speedometer erratic/inoperative, P0721 C0237 P0500 C0055
- Malfunction indicator light is on and the vehicle has a code P0706
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
- Investigation of pump area leaks
- 4L60E/4L65E no reverse
- Steering idler arm inspection procedure
- To better understand sprag damage an engineering investigation is being conducted
- 4L80E/4L85E automatic transmission leak concern
- There has been a high percentage of no trouble found (NTF) 6.6 lly engine control modules (ECMS) being...
- High-speed 1ST order propshaft vibration
- Door hinge replacement kit
- Noise, service engine soon (SES) light, or low power
- Information on higher than expected oil consumption
- 4L60-E/4L65-E automatic transmission second gear start, lack/loss of power when accelerating from a stop
- 4L60-E/4L65-E automatic transmission 2-3 shift clunk
- 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)
- P0622 or charge indicator on after calibrating engine control module (ECM)
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- Transmission fluid leak from the front of the transmission
- Unwanted operation of the hazard flashers
- Highway speed vibration on smooth surface
- Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4L60E automatic transmission
- 4WD models with noise, vibration on dry pavement
- Why the crew cab short bed (5 foot 8 inch) is not recommended for fifth wheel trailering
- Rust found in the injector inlet filter during injector repairs
- Engine overheat on vehicles equipped with rpo vyu snowplow prep package
- Diesel engine balance rates all showing zero
- Application of horn at horn pad inoperative
- Underbody rattle
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1172 or P2636, fuel gauge reads empty, service engine soon (SES) light on
- Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed
- Product emission recall to replace the powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM). the powertrain/engine...
- Steering gear whistle noise on turns
- Cds stick in cd player
- Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure
- Availability of new functional nut caps for steel wheels
- Revised engine electrical and automatic transmission - 4L60E/4L65E subsections - new caution statements added
- Replacement procedure if hybrid emblem is missing fallen off
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2563
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1172 and DTC P2636
- Information on resetting the battery light if it remains illuminated after (powertrain control module) PCM...
- Shift lever position indicator illumination recall campaign
- The factory lubricant fill level may appear lower than the published specification on vehicles equipped...
- Duramax air filter
- Brake twang noise
- Diagnostic trouble code C0455, service rear wheel steering, system jumps from 4-WHEEL steer to 2-WHEEL steer
- Fuel injector driver circuit codes P0201 through P0208
- Leak from the vent 4L80E/4L85E transmission
- Service 4 wheel steer message with diagnostic trouble code C0455
- Broken #2 and #7 injector connector terminals
- Diesel oil leak at right rear of engine
- Turbo air charge cooler hoses oil seepage or blows off on acceleration
- Fuel leaking from body of injector
- Service engine soon light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0171 or P0174 set
- Rear seat audio (RSA) and/or rear HVAC inoperative
- Light service support vehicle lssv (formerly commercial utility cargo vehicle - cucv II and III) service
- Information on the proper air filter for the duramax diesel
- Quadrasteer intermittent service 4-WHEEL steer message
- Accessory power outlet (APO) turns off automatically - parallel hybrid truck (rpo HP2)
- Rear axle fluid level may appear to be lower than published specification
- New essential tool j 45096 23 automatic transmission oil cooler line adapter for allison transmission
- Fuel filter replacement
- Low brake fluid level source of leak unknown
- Crank no start, stall, hard start, and no cranking RPM
- Allison LCT1000 pump separator plate change disregard additional valve
- Engine oil leak at main bering side bolt
- Excessive oil consumption
- 20 inch wheels stop sell on 1500 crew cab with 5'8' bed
- Coolant leak at engine mount bolt
- Diagnostic trouble code C0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting
- Harsh 1-2 shift
- Service 4WD light on and no communication with transfer case control module
- Allison LCT1000 clunk noise on start in park
- Availability of 20 inch wheels and tires through gmspo on 2005 models
- Excessive shifter and/or engine vibration, bearing growl and/or rattle type noise while depressing or...
- Service engine soon light illuminated
- Check engine light with a P0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine
- Stop delivery of certain full size crew cab pickup trucks
- 20 inch plus size wheel restriction - supplement to accessories bulletin ACC04-056
- 261 transfer case drivelines growl 1100-1200 RPM
- Stop delivery of certain full size crew cab pickup trucks built at the flint assembly
- Service 4WD indicator illuminated
- Ping, pop, snap, or click noise from the propeller shaft
- NVG149 NP3 transfer case may exhibit a bind or shudder on turns
- Oil leak at cooler to engine block mating surface
- This is in regards to the unnecessary changing of turbochargers due to oil seepage
- Grease leak from front hub bearing
- Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse
- Oil seepage from turbo air charge cooler hoses or hose blowing off during acceleration
- M74 allison LCT1000 pto gear applications
- Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code P1516
- Mis-machined engine oil gallery - inspect/replace engine
- Parking brake may not hold
- HVAC not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage
- High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when AC compressor is engaged
- Rattle type noise coming from the rear of the cab during body twist maneuvers or over bumps
- Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance,...
- Driver seat adjuster memory & heater switch will not illuminate
- Front hub bearing grease leak
- 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...
- Rear park brake cable may not be properly connected
- Information on allison transmission service repairs - full service of internal components
- Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool...
- HVAC blower motor inoperative or stays running
- Automatic dual zone HVAC battery draw
- Engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screw were not manufactured to specifications and may break
- Stop delivery of certain vehicles equipped with a 5.3 liter engine
- Roof beacon switch left on causing battery draw
- Oil life system reset procedures-trucks
- Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly
- Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode
- 6.6 lly duramax diesel engine turbocharger learn procedure
- 4L80E, 4L85E whine noise in first and second gear
- 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
- Cruise control and/or the power take off unit (PTO) may be inoperative
- Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool
- Crank no start with no cranking RPM spark or injector pulse
- Rattle type noise coming from the rear of the cab during body twist maneuvers or over bumps
- Downhill cruise control surge
- 02-05 onstar equipped vehicles emitting beeping noise before connecting to onstar
- 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
- Performance package rpo pcx
- Allison LCT1000 diagnostic trouble code P1711, P0872 after completing repairs
- All full size trucks pick up box sheet metal fracture/damage with aftermarket accessories installed
- Speedometer inoperative
- Smoke, fuel knock, surging, and high injector balance rates
- Excessive tire spin setting diagnostic trouble code C0543
- Instrument panel cluster parts restriction
- Gas engines exhaust buzz or rattle noise
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan
- Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement
- Onstar center unable to perform remote diagnostic
- 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
- Allison lct 1000 buzz noise feel on tcc apply
- Brake dust accumulation
- Allison lct 1000 P1781 or P0802 setting in the electronic control module
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan in vehicles with gen III V8 engines
- Allison LCT1000 overdrive disable lamp inoperative after installation of instrument panel (IP)
- Allison LCT1000 transmission hard to remove from park
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