2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Technical Service Bulletins

145 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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.

• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.
• 10015005Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised inspection/maintenance (I/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure.
• 10014945Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
• 10011756Jan 31, 2005Body and structure. Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns.
• 10011729Jan 31, 2005Engine cooling. Resonance noise at idle.
• 10011692Jan 28, 2005Engine cooling. Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
• 10011592Jan 27, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent sir lamp with diagnostic trouble code b0044 or b0026.
• 10013440Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Onstar system inoperative onstar system status light is red radio locked in phone mode or dtc b1000.
• 10012569Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Driver unable to configure onstar system. *tt update.
• 10012149Jan 1, 2005Tires. Spare tire is different size than other tires. This service bulletin replaces 020310001. *eh update.
• 10012733Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Diagnostic information for moan groan or boom noise at idle vibration in steering wheel or felt through floor when ac compressor engages do not replace ac compressor.
• 10012731Oct 1, 2004Equipment. High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when ac compressor is engaged.
• 10012727Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Hvac not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage .
• 10011125Oct 1, 2004Brakes. Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated
• 10011236Aug 1, 2004Body and structure. Running board cover is loose.
• 10011227Aug 1, 2004Other or unknown. Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw.
• 10011223Aug 1, 2004Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. This bulletin replaces previous bulletin 00-02-35-003e.
• 10011201Aug 1, 2004Brakes. Revised brake pads replacement-rear.
• 10011191Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
• 10011190Aug 1, 2004Equipment. Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool ge-47742.
• 10014251Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. Buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005
• 10012127Jul 1, 2004Seat belts. Repairing napped seat fabric.
• 10012096Jul 1, 2004Body and structure. Stowage box lid strap breaking.
• 10011145Jul 1, 2004Body and structure. Cargo covers and/or body cladding discolored (chalky). *tt this bulletin replaced previous bulletin 04-08-111-001, dated 01/01/2004.
• 10012542Jun 1, 2004Air bags. Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement.
• 10012532Jun 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windrush around windshield.
• 10012173Jun 1, 2004Equipment. Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode.
• 10012160Jun 1, 2004Tires. Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
• 10012155Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control.
• 10012143Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior year service usage.
• 10012614Apr 1, 2004Equipment. Revised air conditioning (a/c) system performance test.
• 10012682Mar 1, 2004Seat belts. Enabling memory seat feature via dic if feature appears inoperative.
• 10012680Mar 1, 2004Electrical system. Personal trip business trip feature must be on for trip odometer to accumulate.
• 10012703Feb 1, 2004Engine cooling. Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery.
• 10011144Feb 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
• 10013030Jan 29, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
• 10016226Oct 1, 2003Seats. Repairing napped fabric-seats may have been upholstered in napped fabrics with dorchester on the bolster and honeycomb on the insert.
• 10012577Aug 1, 2003Steering. Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
• 10012557Aug 1, 2003Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leak from front of vehicle add teflon tape to front axle vent plug threads.
• 10012576Jul 1, 2003Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left camper mirror will not lock into detent when mirror is folded inward.

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