2001 Chevrolet Suburban technical service bulletins
536 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR)...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Engine
- Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
- This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to...
- This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Equipment
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- Electrical system
- Suspension
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Engine
- Equipment
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Equipment: electrical
- Electrical system: software
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly...
- This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
- Electrical system: software
- Steering
- Electrical system: software
- Engine
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Engine
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that general motors and...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what...
- This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that...
- OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- Engine
- Electrical system
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of...
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- Suspension: front
- This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian...
- Equipment: electrical
- Engine and engine cooling
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster...
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement...
- This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumpsion and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface...
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered...
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Electrical system: software
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- Electrical system: software
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Suspension
- Equipment
- Engine
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using...
- This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them...
- Visibility: windshield
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with...
- Suspension.
- This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration...
- Engine and engine cooling
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 01-08-49-017A to add new pricing information and payment terms.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
- This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
- Power train
- Electrical system
- Engine and engine cooling
- Wheels
- This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to...
- Power train: axle assembly
- Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or...
- This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing...
- This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent...
- Electrical system
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Visibility: windshield
- 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...
- Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo G80
- Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new...
- 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
- Left front axle shaft difficult to remove
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Fog lamps inoperative
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- 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
- Diagnostic trouble code P0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature
- 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
- Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate
- 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
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
- Steering idler arm inspection procedure
- 4WD inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1026 atc fuse open
- 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
- Low effort parking brake apply system
- Diagnosing fuel gauge reading empty, low fuel message displayed, dtcs set
- Concerns that clunk noise CAN be heard coming from under the hood also felt in the steering wheel
- Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed
- Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure
- Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1172 and DTC P2636
- Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base
- Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns
- Misfire at idle cold and possible P0171 and or P0174
- Light service support vehicle lssv (formerly commercial utility cargo vehicle - cucv II and III) service
- 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
- Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on
- Rear window washer spray nozzle drips leaving mark on rear bumper
- 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
- The nvg 136 all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case and the 236 and 246 nvg selectable transfer cases...
- 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
- Repairing napped seat fabric
- Oil life system reset procedures-trucks
- Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control
- Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly
- Revised diagnostic system check - engine controls
- Loss of heating ventilation air conditioning
- Windrush around windshield
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- 4L80E, 4L85E whine noise in first and second gear
- Rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on
- 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
- Rear air conditioning HVAC blower motor control module information
- Erratic idle, idle surge, rough run, or near stall
- D height specification missing from si
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with a P0300 set and a misfire
- Engine whistle noise
- No 2ND, no 4TH and no reverse
- Buzz noise from headliner above driver
- Windshield reveal molding flutering
- Diagnostic trouble code B1000
- 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
- Rear air conditioning HVAC blower motor control module information
- Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate
- Owners may inquire about the proper setup for a weight distributing hitch on vehicles equipped with rpo...
- Roll-out for the gen III small block engines with iridium spark plugs
- 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
- Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor
- 4L60E, 4L65E intermittent neutral from a stop or steady speed
- Higher than expected oil consumption even after the intake bolts were replaced per 02-06-01-035
- 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...
- 6.0L LQ4 VIN u engine restriction
- Repairing cloth seats with napped fabric
- 2001 8.1 L18 federal emission position 2 O2 sensor information
- When using voice recognition dialing, some numbers or commands may not be understood by the system...
- 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
- Harsh tcc apply and or a diagnostic trouble code P1870
- 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
- When using onstar personal calling feature, the caller cannot be heard on outbound call only
- Engine tick, rattle or knock noise after cylinder head gasket replacement on the 6.0L engine
- 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
- High temperature gauge readings at an extended idle with the AC on
- Exhaust vibration resonance or moan
- Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement
- 00-01 4L80-E automatic transmission may experience a harsh tcc apply and/or diagnostic trouble code P1870...
- P0420 and P0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen III V-8 engines
- Gen III engine noise after hot soak restart
- The nvg 136 all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case and the 236 and 246 nvg selectable transfer case shudder...
- Cam sensor connector does not fit sensor when engine is replaced
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with a P0300 set and a misfire
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- 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...
- Higher than expected oil consumption <8500 gvw. various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak...
- 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
- Grille bowtie emblem may peel, delaminate or not properly adhere
- Daytime running lamp (DRL) bulb replacement
- Whine noise from rear axle
- Revised wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement
- Outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp falls out, bulb burns out
- Tire air pressure lose and/or excessive wheel vibration condition on models with six bolt 16X6-1/2...
- Intermittent traction off lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code C0287 set
- Increased accelerator pedal effort, idle instability
- Accessory drive belt whine
- Slips in 4-WHEEL drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor
- Increased accelerator pedal effort
- Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle
- Air conditioner not cold enough, air conditioner blows warm air with vehicle at extended idle
- Engine knock or lifter noise
- Light service support vehicle (LSSV)
- High oil consumption
- Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Needle bearings found in oil pan
- Center console lid hard to open or close
- 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
- Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually...
- Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure
- Some vehicles will not move when 4-WHEEL drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance,...
- Some customers may comment that the second row seat belt retractor does not automatically lock when...
- Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or...
- Some customers may comment on the service 4WD indicator illuminating with diagnostic trouble code B2725 set
- Subject regarding, 2001-2002 chevrolet and gmc c/k pickup and utility models, diagnostics for possible...
- Subject regarding, 2001-2002 chevrolet and gmc c/k pickup and utility models, diagnostics for possible...
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code P1221 servic emanual udpate
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code P1221 service manual information
- Subject regarding loss of HVAC system mode and/or temperature control
- Subject regarding diagnostic tips for slipping or missing second, third and/or fourth gear
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3RD and 4TH gear, the...
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of engine,...
- On some vehicles as well as crew cab pick-ups, customers using a child restraint on the second row bench...
- Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel
- Information regarding front and rear side access door noise
- Information regarding a/c not cold enough, a/c blows warm air with vehicle at extended idle
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with HVAC electronic climate control may experience a buzz or rattle from the roof...
- Some customer may comment on a whining-type noise that is audible inthe vehicle's passenger compartment
- Information regarding security lamp illumination on the instument panel, engine stalls
- Customers may complain of a rattle noise coming from the second row seatbelt
- Information regarding security lamp illuminating on the instrument panel, engine stall, no start, and...
- Subject regarding drive belt noise
- Concerns with scratches on the rear window lift glass caused by the rear wiper
- Information on the rear window lift gate glass
- This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that effective with vehicle production in may 1, 2001,...
- Subject regarding tires that are produced with 17 inch, but the spare is a 16 inch tire mounted on a...
- Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4L60E automatic transmission
- Subject regarding an investigation of 2-4 band or 3-4 clutch damage on 4L60E automatic transmission
- Information regarding replacement of the front seat belt retractor and buckle usage
- Some vehicles may exhibit a security lamp illuminated on the instrument panel, engine stall, no start...
- Some customers may comment that the second row folding seat on the passenger (40%) side of the vehicle...
- Information containing revised assist step (running board) installation procedures
- Subject regarding harsh shifts on automatic transmission
- The deletion of the steering column / wheel locking feature on vehicles with automatic transmissions
- Subject regarding procedures to initialize the sir (supplemental inflatable restraint) systemd uring...
- Information on exceeded tire inflation pressure (harsh ride factor)
- Information providing revised assist step (running board) installation procedure
- Subject regarding outside power mirror replacement due to vibration concerns
- Some customers may comment that the front floor carpet is wet or has a musty odor
- Brief information concern missing front door emblems
- Customers may experience insufficient heat coming from the rear heater
- Subject regarding customer complaint of an inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding rear power window motor replacement
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
- Some vehicles equipped with instrument panel clusters that contain a message center may have customer...
- This bulletin briefly states that the door emblems or badging indicating either a 1500 series or a 2500...
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Some vehicles may have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs
- General motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain vehicles
- General motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain vehicles
- Information on automatic door lcok factory setting features
- Subject regarding power window feature and customer complaints of an inoperative rear window condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit insufficient amount of heat coming from the rear heater
- Some customers may comment on an inoperative electric sliding sunroof, rpo code CF5
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