2010 Chevrolet Express Technical Service Bulletins

1,538 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10041435Mar 1, 2012Fuel system. Chevrolet/gmc: at high pressure pump to high pressure fuel lines there are signs of fuel leakage and/or fuel odor. *pe 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.
• 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.
• 10040503Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The fuel injection system may not operate as intended. If this occurs the malfunction light may illuminate, and vehicle speed could be limited. *rm updated 10/4/11.
• 10038762Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles have an improper exhaust gas temperature sensor. This could lead to the engine light turning on and reduced engine power. *rm updated on 08.31.2011. *kb updated 10/4/11.
• 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.
• 10039026Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: 2010-2012 express/savana. There is a transmission fluid leak at the rear of the transmission. There is a missing plug.
• 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.
• 10037939Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there is a diesel fuel warning message displayed or the message will not reset in cold weather. *rm updated 6/14/11. *pe updated on 6/27/2011.
• 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.
• 10035424Apr 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages. Chevrolet/gmc: disable auto door locking for emergency response vehicles. In order to disable the auto door locking function, it is necessary to reprogram the bcm. *pe updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10038607Mar 1, 2011Fuel system. Gm: service engine soon light is on and there is an exhaust fluid message displayed. This may be caused by a previous fuel tank repair.
• 10038606Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be complaints that the low coolant light is on, loss of coolant, or excessive pressure. There are no external leaks.
• 10038605Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: information on inspecting and replacing turbos.
• 10038285Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: information on filling diesel fuel in the tank.
• 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.
• 10038349Feb 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there is a whine noise when in drive or reverse. There is a bearing problem in the torque converter.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037554Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the malfunction light is on and the engine performance is poor. *rm updated on 6/14/2011.
• 10038574Jan 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: wires in a harness have been reversed in the emission control system causing an excessive amount of pollutants released.
• 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.
• 10037930Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there is a vibration when driving at highway speeds and there could be a transmission fluid leak under the vehicle.
• 10037684Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. The malfunction light may also be on.
• 10037539Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: information on the turbocharger vane position sensor.
• 10037501Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: there may be a no start, hard start, or extended crank which may be caused by a filter minder vacuum switch.
• 10037499Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit.
• 10037127Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gm: on a cold start there may be a hard start, brief rough running, black exhaust color, and an engine light. The symptoms diminish after running a while.
• 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.
• 10033364Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. General motors: engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank. Some customers may comment on poor performance, decreased acceleration and/or an inoperative fuel gauge. No models listed except saturn and hummers; includes all passenger cars and light duty trucks. *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.
• 10036344Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: ses light due to p0300-p0308 and engine misfires; inspect plug wire. This may be the result of a loose spark plug wire of the cylinder with current and/or history misfires.
• 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.
• 10036511Jun 1, 2010Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: 6.6l duramx hp fuel injection pump tac parts restriction. This parts restriction will assist gm powertrain engineering with product feedback.
• 10034632May 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: prndl display inoperative. The mil is illuminated. Upon further investigation, technicians may find dtc p182e and/or p1915 as an active or history code in the tcm.

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