2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Technical Service Bulletins

151 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10112519Oct 29, 2012Suspension, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to not clean the purged grease from the area immediately on or adjacent to the seals because this grease provides additional protection.
• 10043918Apr 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Gm: blower inoperative after control module replacement. This may occur if the speed is set to any speed position, except for low, when the key is turned off. Upon nest key up, the blower motor may be inoperative. Also included model chevrolet trailblazer xl model years 2003-2007.
• 10043536Apr 1, 2012Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe updated on 5/1/12.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038760Jan 1, 2012Equipment. General motors service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The hvac blower may not work at certain functions or may become inoperable. There could be a burning smell or smoke. *rm updated 4/6/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10043185Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10036545Oct 1, 2010Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. Do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. Technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to service just leaking pitman shaft seal. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10018591Sep 1, 2009Brakes. Brake pedal assembly replacement bracket service kit. *tt updated 3/26/10.
• 10020418Dec 1, 2008Electrical system. Loss of ignition 1 voltage to the ignition coils. Consumer experienced intermittent stall, misfire, or crank no start. There may be no trouble codes set. *kb updated 3/17/09.
• 10026804Oct 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
• 10026744Jun 1, 2008Seats, Electrical system. Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. This concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. Over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break.
• 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
• 10017373Nov 1, 2006Equipment. Ei05082 - loss of blower motor speeds except for high speed or inoperative. *tt updated. *kb updated
• 10017462Feb 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (tcc) shudder, water in transmission.
• 10014986Feb 1, 2006Brakes. Service stability message on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0131, c0196, c0290 and/or c0292 set.
• 10013456Feb 1, 2006Air bags. Supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b0026 and/or b004. To include 2003-2006 chevrolet/gmc full size pickup and utility models.
• 10018926Jan 25, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd inoperative and possible dtc c0327 stored in the transfer case control module.
• 10018623Jan 9, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front hvac blower inoperative.
• 10018607Jan 7, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Rattle noise at highway speed in 2wd.
• 10018566Jan 6, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
• 10018544Jan 6, 2006Seats. Heated seat inoperative or shut off in 30 seconds. Diagnostic trouble codes b2435, b2440, b3606 and/or b1825 set in the drivers seat module.
• 10018537Jan 6, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh 1-2 shift, malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0894 stored in pcm.
• 10017308Nov 2, 2005Suspension. Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005).
• 10017295Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leakage front pump or torque converter area.
• 10017277Nov 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Unwanted operation of rear windows.
• 10011197Nov 1, 2005Suspension. 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *tt updated.
• 10017246Oct 29, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent stall, low power, and hard restart when the vehicle is used during high ambient temperatures and in high altitudes.
• 10017149Oct 26, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof stuck open or will not close fully.
• 10017145Oct 26, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e/4l85e harsh shift or slip no tcc apply.
• 10017132Oct 25, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures.
• 10017123Oct 25, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
• 10017100Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Tcc surge and/or fluid contamination.
• 10017099Oct 24, 2005Electrical system. Stability system disabled or service stability message with diagnostic trouble code c0455.
• 10017092Oct 24, 2005Brakes. Service brake booster message.
• 10017065Oct 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. No drive in d4 or d3. To include 2005 gmc jimmy.
• 10017023Oct 21, 2005Electrical system. Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757.
• 10016866Oct 13, 2005Tires. Bridgestone dueler product information update.
• 10016821Oct 12, 2005Electrical system. Bulletin-sit-bulletin-1656326: pit3569. Low tire light on and or dic check tire pressure message when cold.
• 10017764Oct 1, 2005Seats. Unwanted/loose seat movement.
• 10016714Sep 28, 2005Suspension. Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion.
• 10016558Sep 22, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10016554Sep 21, 2005Brakes. Hoot or squeak type noise on rapid brake apply.
• 10016536Sep 21, 2005Engine cooling. Engine knock noise heard at all times.

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