2004 Chevrolet Colorado Technical Service Bulletins

496 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. 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.

• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. 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
• 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
• 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…
• 10112518Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles the have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and or engine running rough. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0106, P0107, P0171, P0300, P0502, P1107, and P2431. Technician will need to inspect all Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor circuits for being broken inside of the insulation near the…
• 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.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 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.
• 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.
• 10038514Mar 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: when vehicle is in 4-wheel drive there may be a noise or there may be u-joint failure. *rm updated on 06/24/2011.
• 10035384Mar 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. This may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. The performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe updated 5/11/11. *pe updated 6/22/11.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037135Oct 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Gm: the rear carpet may be damp or wet. The vehicles center stop light might also appear to not be sealed to the cab exterior.
• 10021348Aug 1, 2009Brakes. Abs light on with ebcm dtc's c0035, c0040, c0220 and/or c0221. *kb updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 8/18/09. *pe updated 3/15/10. *pe updated 3/29.
• 10030209Apr 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Gmc/chevrolet: headlamp switch inop in manual mode only. Headlights are always functional in automatic mode. This could be the result of a relay installed in the incorrect position with the ubec.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026805Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
• 10022722Sep 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment - engine intake valve seat may wear, such that combustion leakage occurs. Equipped with either a 2.8l (rpo lk5) 4 cylinder or 3.5l (rpo l52) 5 cylinder engine. *nj csc letter was received. Updated 3/9/09.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
• 10026629Aug 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking. The affected, supplied by bridgestone/firestone, is branded tempa.
• 10026001Jul 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking (us only). 2003-04 chevrolet venture, 2004-08 colorado, 2004-08 gmc canyon, 2003-04 oldsmobile silhouette, 2003-04 pontiac montana
• 10016521Jul 1, 2008Brakes. Engineering investigation/premature rear brake shoe wear. *tt premature rear drum brake wear. Updated on 10/03/07. *nj updated 9/30/08.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024784Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Mil/ses, dtc's p060e, p1516, p2135 and/or p2138 with reduced engine power (test and charge battery) - with 2.8l, 2.9l, 3.5l or 3.7l engine (vin's 6, 8, 9, e - rpo's l52, lk5, llv, llr).
• 10024345Feb 1, 2008Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
• 10022723Aug 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Special coverage adjustment - fuel tank caps may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or the fuel tank cap won't come off, or is broken.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10020756Jan 5, 2007Brakes. Brakes seem to grab on first few brake applications.
• 10017170Oct 20, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Right rear wheel appears to extend out further than the left side.
• 10020492Sep 27, 2006Electrical system. Ses light due to a p060e dtc inspect app and tp circuits.
• 10011234Sep 1, 2006Body and structure. Water on driver's floor.
• 10019457Mar 15, 2006Electrical system. Servicing the ignition switch and/or passlock sensor.
• 10019455Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. A rough idle / running concern may be encountered with a p0014 and / or p0017 dtc.
• 10019427Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. Rough idle with dtc p0014 and/or p0017 - inspect cam actuator solenoid screens and crankshaft end play.
• 10019187Feb 16, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Blower motor inoperative in any one or more blower speed.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
• 10019180Feb 16, 2006Engine cooling. Service engine soon light after internal engine repairs due to diagnostic trouble code p0017.
• 10018577Jan 6, 2006Engine cooling. P0300 due to random misfires not felt - possible accessory pulley.
• 10012181Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Noise and bump clunk felt when transfer case shifted into four low.
• 10017301Nov 2, 2005Body and structure. Rear tailgate hard to open.
• 10017299Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
• 10017250Nov 2, 2005Electrical system. Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. No start, battery dead.
• 10017275Nov 1, 2005Electrical system. 20a stop fuse opens at times.
• 10017257Nov 1, 2005Electrical system. Cruise control and/or sunvisor vanity light inoperative fuse open.
• 10017221Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. 04-06-04-081a exhaust valve seal and spring replacement supplement.
• 10017200Oct 28, 2005Equipment. Owners manual information incorrect. The owners manual indicates for 4wd vehicles, if the vehicle is to be dinghy or dolly towed with the key in the lock position, the clstr and rdo batt fuses should be pulled from the instrument panel fuse block to cut battery power.

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