Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010310010 | 01/01/2007 | 010310010F | 10021116 | Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns. *kb | 03/07/2007 |
| 3009 | 05/01/2008 | 3009H | 10021013 | Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph. *kb updated 8/25/08. *pe | 02/22/2007 |
| 020307002 | 03/01/2005 | 020307002A | 10014945 | Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. original not yet received. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 00313 | 01/01/2004 | 10008867 | Squeak or creak noise from underbody over bumps. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 3009A | 3009B | 10008845 | Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 -60 mph. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008792 | Wheel alignment specs for spring special and texas truck. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 030308003 | 11/01/2003 | 10005553 | Squeak noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 030310006 | 09/01/2005 | 10005554 | Reference guide for the technician to upgrade a vehicle from factory wheels and tires to 20 inch wheels and tires, which are available through gmspo. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 01555 | 01/01/2004 | 10005395 | D height specification missing from si. sit bulletin 1410632. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| 030309002 | 07/01/2007 | 030309002B | 10005181 | Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) *tt updated 10/18/07. *nj | 02/11/2004 |
| 010310010C | 09/01/2004 | 010310010D | 628870 | Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns. bulletin 01-03-10-010b not received. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 01712 | 01/01/2004 | 10006411 | Left front of vehicle sits low. sit bulletin 1454860. *tt | 05/03/2004 | |
| 990308002A | 05/01/2004 | 990308002B | 611289 | Front suspension coil spring noise. *tt | 06/01/2000 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||||
| 01924 | 01/01/2004 | 10006501 | Front lower control arm change. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||||
| 060308002 | 03/01/2006 | 10019852 | Revised upper control arm replacement. *tt | 05/05/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||||
| 609 | 09/01/2004 | 10016192 | Front hub bearing grease leak. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 01516 | 01/01/2004 | 10005467 | Squeak noise emanating from the front shock area. sit bulletin 1404925. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 3340 | 09/23/2006 | 3340C | 10020874 | Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. axle differential leak seal shaft. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 3078 | 3078B | 10009621 | Grease leak from front hub bearing. *tt update. *tt | 10/13/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| PIP4054A | 02/01/2008 | PIP4054B | 10024345 | Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe | 04/07/2008 |
| 3188 | 3188A | 10010615 | Squeak noise from rear leaf springs. *eh | 12/02/2004 | |
| 3000A | 01/01/2004 | 3000B | 10008901 | Rear axle locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns. *mj | 08/25/2004 |
| 3028 | 01/01/2004 | 10008797 | Replacement tailgate cables bind at shoulder bolt. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 060417002 | 12/01/2006 | 10021100 | Rear drive axle whine noise (replace slip yoke assembly). *kb | 03/05/2007 | |
| 3569 | 3569B | 10017308 | Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005). *tt | 11/02/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/02/2005 | 13996 | 1 | 08/26/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated the front brake lines were rubbing against the caliper, causing a hole/loss of fluid, and failure in the brakes. the vehicle was taken to a dealership, where they replaced the brake line, and placed a rubber boot where the wearing occurred. the dealership said defect was a result of the suspension modification to the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to another mechanic, who stated the rubber boot would not stop the wearing, and the modification could not have caused the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 5400 | 3 | |
| While driving at 5 mph or greater,and when turning left, there was a loud popping noise in the front suspension. owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the front torsion bar, and the left control arm came out of place. also, the front cross member brace came loose. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 17500 | 1 | 10/10/2004 |
| Large bolt broke and fell out that hold the lower control arm on!. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 5400 | 3 | |
| While driving at 5 mph or greater,and when turning left, there was a loud popping noise in the front suspension. owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the front torsion bar, and the left control arm came out of place. also, the front cross member brace came loose. *ak | |||