Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
RB-1116707/01/201110040505Ready08/31/2011
RB-1116707/01/201110040505Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. new calibrations to the ecm. *rm08/31/2011
PIE-011509/01/201010036184Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low f03/11/2011
SB-08-06-04-054A01/01/201010034364Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe11/08/2010
0814210/01/2008PB-08142A10025303Ecm eeprom - reprogram ecm. all 2007 and certain 2008 cheverolet silverado and express and gmc sierra and savana equipped with 6.6l duramax va diesel (rpo lmm - vin 6) engine. csc was received. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was07/28/2008
PIP432102/01/2008PIP4321A10024285Oil leak at rear of engine. equipped with a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 or 6.2 v8 engine. *nj04/01/2008
PIT428402/01/2008PIT4284A10024282Engine stalls after being remote started. *nj04/01/2008
PIP434402/01/200810024204Short duration cold start lifter tick noise. equipped with the 5.3 or 6.0 active fuel management engines. *nj03/24/2008
391712/01/20073917E10022901Engine has low power on acceleration or when towing. equipped with the 6.0l ly6 and l76 engine. *nj updated 1/29/08. *nj10/03/2007
420010022796Perceived hesitation or lack of power during throttle reapply at slow speeds. *kb09/27/2007
02-06-04-03704/01/2008020604037D634786Some customers whose vehicles are operated in dusty type environments, such as farming or mining off-road type applications, may comment about the illumination of the instrument panel ses light, with diagnostic trouble code p0446 set. *tt10/09/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-08-06-04-054A01/01/201010034364Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe11/08/2010
PIP434804/01/200810024712Duramax diesel dpf regeneration changes - vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj05/13/2008
452912/01/200710023721High idle, elevated idle, and pto all different options. *nj01/29/2008
PIP430704/01/2008PIP4307D10023740Ses light on due to dtc p0101 and/or p0106 - inspect air filter and/or map sensor . with 6.6l diesel engine (rpo, lbz, lly, or lmm). *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj01/29/2008
414712/01/20074147C10022592Duramax diesels with ses light and dtc p0402. *kb updated 2/27/08. *nj08/27/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
PIP334302/01/2008PIP3343A10024344Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj04/07/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
09/01/2009185001
 Purchased vehicle and immediately noticed a burning odor within the cab at times. this odor/fumes would burn my eyes, leave me coughing, give me headaches, and make me feel dizzy and sleepy. the problem continues and comes and goes. i have taken to the gm dealer 6 times. on 2 occasions the vehicle was brought in while the problem was there and the mechanic and service writer noted the fumes within the ca, the dealer has performed many test and repaired what they thought was the problem twice. this problem cant be repeated it but does happen quit often. the dealer and gm are not wanting to work on the vehicle because the problem is too hard to repeat. i feel this problem is a serious safety concern. i feel i could potentially pass out and at the least loose visibility because of the burning sensation in my eyes when the problem occurs. *tr
07/14/2008500
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact smelled a strong odor of carbon monoxide emitting from the cab of the vehicle. as a consequence, two employees developed severe headaches from the toxicity. the dealer cannot remedy the failure. a technician stated that the exhaust from the utility body was entering into the cab of the vehicle, which caused the failure. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 2,600.