2008 Chevrolet Express Technical Service Bulletins

1,067 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Express. 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.

• 10118639Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides Information on Identifying Duramax Diesel Overpower Engine Breakdown/Non-Function Due to Aftermarket Power-Up Devices vs Non Overpower Engine Non-Function of Pistons, Cylinders, Valvetrain Components, DTC P003A or P111D Set
• 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
• 10085128Oct 15, 2012Engine. This informational bulletin provides information for identifying non-gm ecm calibration use and power-up hardware detection in duramax diesel engines - photograph tech 2 calibration ids, calibration verification numbers (cvns) and transmission data screen
• 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…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 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.
• 10247663Oct 1, 2012Electronic stability control, Brakes. ABS Light and/or Service Stability Message On With DTC C0045 and/or C0050.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10245302Oct 1, 2012Brakes, Electronic stability control. ABS Light and/or Service Stability Message On With DTC C0045 and/or C0050.
• 10036515Oct 1, 2012Brakes. Chevrolet/gmc: abs light and/or service stability message on with dtc c0045 and/or c0050.. This code may be caused by a wire pulling out of the crimp on a terminal at the x413 or x414 connector. *pe models 2008-2012 express, savana. Updated 12/10/12.
• 10039504Jul 1, 2012Suspension. Gm: 2006-2011 express/savana. A crack in a weld is causing the front shock absorber tower to separate from the frame. *rm updated 9/10/12.
• 10044229Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. Also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011
• 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.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10042289Oct 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages. Chevrolet/gmc: bulletin providing information regarding availability of front side door latch/lock as a separate part.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038744May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. This is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector.
• 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.
• 10039004Apr 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: there is a noise from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration and is from metal to metal contact of bushings. 2006-2012 express/savana.
• 10037884Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: the dome light is inoperative. The air bag light is on and the door ajar light is on. This is likely caused by a wiring harness. *rm updated on 6/27/2011.
• 10038605Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: information on inspecting and replacing turbos.
• 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.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10038596Jan 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The check engine light is on with the engine running rough. The spark plug wire boots don't provide enough protection.
• 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.
• 10037541Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: check engine light is on with numerous possible fault codes. There may be a short in a turbocharger sensor.
• 10037499Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit.
• 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.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036364Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/gmc: possible engine overheat or loss of coolant. Normal si diagnostics will lead to inspecting the water pump for proper operation. When water pump is removed, be sure to inspect the impeller.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.
• 10032324Nov 1, 2009Engine cooling. Gmc chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Service engine soon light illuminated-exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler plugging prevention.
• 10019434Aug 1, 2009Engine cooling. Diesel engine glow plug trouble codes. *tt updated 3/15/10.
• 10032294Jul 1, 2009Electronic stability control, Brakes. Gmc/chevrolet: unintentional stabilitrak/abs activation on banked/curved road. (reprogram electronic brake control module). The stabilitrak activates on banked curved roads during normal driving conditions for the surface. Impact to braking is minimal.
• 10032888Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling. Gmc/chevrolet: engine coolant sensor dtcs p011a, p2184, and p2185. Dealer may encounter concern of ses light on or dtcs p011a, p2184 and p2185. Diesel engines have 2 ect (engine coolant temperature) sensors.
• 10030730May 1, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Chevrolet/gmc: turbo vane position sensor wire chafe; reduced power and/or the ses/mil light on. Initial diagnosis may reveal one or a combination of turbo dtcs p003a, p0234, p0401, p0402, p0652, p0698, p0699, p2563. If one or combination of dtcs have been found, inspect for a wire chafe on the vps (vane position sensor).
• 10030110May 1, 2009Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe updated 11/23/09.
• 10030207Apr 1, 2009Engine cooling. Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. May encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power.
• 10025303Oct 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Ecm eeprom - reprogram ecm. All 2007 and certain 2008 cheverolet silverado and express and gmc sierra and savana equipped with 6.6l duramax va diesel (rpo lmm - vin 6) engine. Csc was received. *pe updated 5/5/09. Csc letter was received.
• 10026665Jul 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel rail pressure sensor performance dtc p0191. May set due to actual fuel rail pressure not dropping quickly enough when the engine is shut off.
• 10026650Jul 1, 2008Engine cooling. Gmc: oil leak at turbocharger air intake pipe. Initial inspection ma reveal a leak that looks as it is coming from the rear of the engine.
• 10026108Jul 1, 2008Engine cooling. Gmc: egr low flow dtc p0401. Vehicles that are equipped with the 6.6l diesel engine rpo code lm.
• 10026664Jun 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: leak from transmission oil cooler line fitting on vehicles built in april or may, 2008.

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