2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

726 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10138192Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10137449Nov 8, 2012Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10137448Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112544Nov 6, 2012Steering, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10032332Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 6/6/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10022671Apr 1, 2011Steering. Gear box power steering pump, p/s performance concerns. *nj updated on 6/30/2011.
• 10037492Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. There may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011.
• 10021022Nov 1, 2010Tires. P245/70r17 general ameritrac tire wear vibration. *kb updated 12/13/07. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 5/25/11.
• 10025770Sep 5, 2008Equipment. Some customers may comment on various hvac concerns including temperature doors defaulting to full hot position or unable to obtain defrost position.
• 10025326May 1, 2008Fuel system. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On-board diagnostics (obd)-fuel level sender-reprogram engine control module (ecm). Csc was received.
• 10025148Apr 1, 2008Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [I-shaft] assembly).
• 10024345Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
• 10024344Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines.
• 10024342Feb 1, 2008Tires. Low tire light on and/or dic check tire pressure message when cold, with rpo uj6.
• 10017464Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt updated 10/05/07. *nj inspect wiring harness to transfer case speed sensors, replace wiring harness. Updated 7/18/08
• 10022262Nov 1, 2007Tires. Tire pressure monitor system concerns. *kb 2008 passenger cars and trucks (including saturn). Updated 2/26/08.
• 10022769Sep 26, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated.
• 10022766Sep 26, 2007Electrical system. Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse.
• 10023217Sep 1, 2007Exterior lighting. Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass)
• 10022482Aug 15, 2007Electrical system. Additional diagnostic for yaw/lat sensor dtc's.
• 10020808Jul 1, 2007Fuel system. Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07.
• 10021676Jun 15, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
• 10021673Jun 15, 2007Interior lighting. Ipc backlighting inoperative tbc 2a fuse open.
• 10022470Jun 1, 2007Brakes. Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
• 10022369Jun 1, 2007Fuel system. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles e85 virtual flex fuel sensor (vffs) update- reprogram ecm.
• 10022260Apr 1, 2007Engine cooling. Front blower motor inoperative or may not shut off in extremely low ambient temperature conditions.
• 10021133Mar 13, 2007Brakes. Service brake booster message.
• 10021075Mar 1, 2007Tires. Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses.
• 10021023Feb 22, 2007Engine cooling. Whine howl noise from the rear differential on vehicles equipped with an 8.6 rear axle.
• 10021021Feb 22, 2007Engine cooling. Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10021015Feb 22, 2007Electrical system. Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires.
• 10021010Feb 22, 2007Tires. Bridgestone dueler product information update.

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