2011 Chevrolet Express Technical Service Bulletins

1,695 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 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.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245302Oct 1, 2012Electronic stability control, Brakes. ABS Light and/or Service Stability Message On With DTC C0045 and/or C0050.
• 10047820Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc/chevrolet: there may be an accumulation of diesel particulate filter soot level found when a diagnostic system check is performed and may be caused by engine control module (ecm) with a reduced engine power message. Model 2011-2013 express, silverado; savana, sierra.
• 10253607Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. MIL Illuminated.
• 10071955Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071213Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10037811Sep 1, 2012Brakes. Chevrolet/gmc: information on testing the school bus brake warning system. *rm models 2008-2013 express cutaway/cargo chassis; savana cutaway/cargo chassis. Updated 11/28/12.
• 10055803Jul 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active.
• 10045519Jul 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Gm-express/silverado/savana/sierra: due to poor connections and intermittent condition of map sensor connector wiring harness terminal crimps, trucks have a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and reduced engine power display message.
• 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.
• 10041525Jun 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc/chevrolet: vehicle fails to crank or has no start. *pe updated 2/7/12. *pe updated 6/18/12. *pe updated 7/2/12.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10043485Jan 1, 2012Equipment. Chevrolet/gmc: when hvac system is turned on , there is no air flow and the blower motor is inoperative.
• 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.
• 10041433Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling. Chevrolet:gmc: vehicle operates on compress natural gas only. Problems starting when cold and flutters when braking hard. (reprogram engine control module).
• 10041430Aug 1, 2011Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: vehicles equipped with compressed natural gas runs rough or misfires. Cng fuel injectors needs replacing with new adapters.
• 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.
• 10039507Jun 1, 2011Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: the malfunction light is on and the fuel tank is hard to fill. There are trouble codes stored.
• 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.
• 10044124Mar 1, 2011Electrical system. General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. Cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10037936Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: the auxillary transmission cooler may be leaking due to an improper crimp.
• 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.
• 10037895Dec 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there are complaints of certain gears not working or no reverse. There is also a possibility of two internal trouble codes.
• 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.
• 10037129Oct 1, 2010Brakes. Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads.

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