2006 Chevrolet Silverado technical service bulletins
213 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2006 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: other: owners/service/other manual
- 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 warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside...
- 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 adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for...
- The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as...
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for...
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services...
- 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 warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles...
- 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
- This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including...
- 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...
- Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code
- 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
- Chevrolet gmc service campaign: enhanced calibration for transmission overheat in extreme cold air...
- Diesel engine glow plug trouble codes
- Inaccurate fuel gauge readings/rear float arm stuck
- General motors: lbz, lly, lmm MIL/ses light n DTC P0087-FUEL rail pressure (FRP) too low, lack of...
- Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated, intermittent DTC P0191, slow fuel rail...
- Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo DTC P2563 or P003A
- Chevrolet gmc service campaign: transmission overheat in extreme cold ambient temperatures
- Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing
- Loss of ignition 1 voltage to the ignition coils
- 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...
- Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- Gmc: fuel rail pressure sensor performance DTC P0191
- Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph
- Chevrolet gmc service campaign: on-board diagnostics (obd)-fuel level sender-reprogram engine control...
- Ses light on due to DTC P0101 and/or P0106 - inspect air filter and/or map sensor
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper...
- Diagnostic information on MH1, MN8, MT1, M15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/MIL...
- DTC U0101, no engine crank and no tech II communication with TCM
- 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
- Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated
- 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
- Information on 3.5L, 3.9L, and 5.3L E85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between...
- IPC backlighting inoperative tbc 2A fuse open
- New design front axle side bearing adjusters
- Service update for inventory and customer vehicles E85 virtual flex fuel sensor (VFFS) update- reprogram ECM
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- 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
- Loss of power when driving in extreme winter weather
- Lbz, lly, engine with rough idle, poor performance, black/white exhaust smoke, MIL/ses light on and one or...
- Bridgestone dueler product information update
- Power steering pump leak/ incorrect mounting bolt
- 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
- Whine howl noise from the rear differential on vehicles equipped with an 8.6 rear axle
- 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
- 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
- Allison transmission equipped vehicles setting diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0877
- Rear brake pulsation check drum to axle clearance, with rpo JF3 or JF7
- Diesel fuel system engineering investigation
- Tailgate cable slack
- Rear drum brakes excessive wear, drag, and aggressive
- Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination
- No movement when the shift lever is moved to D4 or D3
- Engine with a repeat cracked flywheel
- Door glass pops out of run channel
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
- Clutch pedal fade or clutch will not disengage typically when towing
- Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted
- Throttle body codes P2108, P1516, and U0107
- Missing mercury disposal notice label
- Product enhancement for inventory vehicles only
- Vehicle shudder when driving in 6TH gear range
- No crank, ign a 40 amp fuse blown
- Stalling ses or noise caused by distributor gear wear
- Duramax head gasket and torque specification change
- Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, LB7, and lly duramax...
- Diesel engine extended idle smoke
- Service vme - glow plug control module calibrations on tis data 2.5
- Information on 2006 6.6 lbz lly duramax diesel engine cylinder head gasket change - new head gasket and...
- Revised upper control arm replacement
- Engine glow plug system concern - reprogram glow plug control module
- Allison lct 1000 overheat diagnostic trouble code P0218, P0741 and /or P0742
- Cruise control inoperative and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0833 stored
- 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
- Wide load outside rear view mirror (rpo dpn) glass cracked, broken or fell out of mirror housing
- Engine overheating no coolant flow
- LCT1000 intermittent no drive engagement when cold
- 4WD inoperative and possible DTC C0327 stored in the transfer case control module
- Unable to remove protective coating from body
- Front HVAC blower inoperative
- Squeak noise on brake apply
- Diesel engine vibration felt at all RPM
- Rattle noise at highway speed in 2WD
- 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 - engineering is investigating glow plug failures in northern indiana, northern ohio, and...
- Calibration revision for 2006 5.3L E85 equipped vehicles
- Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year...
- Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature
- Intermittent no start, service stability message, anti-lock brake system (ABS) light illuminated, multiple...
- Diesel engine glow plug control module causing no communication with gmlan
- Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift
- 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 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
- Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area
- Ping, pop, snap or click noise from the propeller shaft
- Voltmeter is flucuating between 12 and 14 volts on their new 2005 chevrolet/ gmc/ cadillac model year...
- Highway speed excessive smoke and fuel knock
- BULLETIN-SIT-BULLETIN-1703724: rubbing noise from the rear propshaft
- Bulletin-sit-bulletin-no forward, slips, DTC P0875 P0876
- 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 vehicles with a stored history DTC B1259 antenna ground circuit
- Diagnostic information for turbo failure due to lack of oil or repeat turbo failures
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- Unwanted operation of the hazard flashers
- Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4L60E automatic transmission
- Application of horn at horn pad inoperative
- Turbo air charge cooler hoses oil seepage or blows off on acceleration
- Diagnostic trouble code C0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting
- Harsh 1-2 shift
- 261 transfer case drivelines growl 1100-1200 RPM
- The 4L60E/4L65E automatic transmission slip condition in 2ND, 3RD, or 4TH gear
- 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
- Service vme - switching mirrors from power folding to power extending
- No communication with any modules, multipe u-diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS), instrument panel cluster...
- Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 -60 mph
- 4L80E, 4L85E whine noise in first and second gear
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