2001 Chevrolet S10 Technical Service Bulletins

279 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Chevrolet S10. 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.

• 10112655Dec 12, 2012Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10138217Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112600Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the…
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 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.
• 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 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.
• 10032435Sep 1, 2009Engine cooling. Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. The vehicle may operate as if it is in reduced power mode.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
• 10020462Oct 23, 2006Body and structure. Clunk noise felt through the floor pan.
• 10011755Oct 4, 2006Body and structure. Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated.
• 10020659Sep 1, 2006Body and structure. Special policy adjustment - tailgate support cable replacement.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
• 10017299Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
• 10017190Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
• 10017165Oct 27, 2005Electrical system. Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker.
• 10013572Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
• 10013530Apr 21, 2005Electrical system. Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code.
• 10016218Sep 1, 2004Suspension. Axle water contamination.
• 10013182Jul 8, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle water contamination.
• 10016473Jul 1, 2003Body and structure. Water leak in front floor carpet area. Gm tech link.
• 10016445Jul 1, 2003Fuel system. Fuel gauge erratic or inaccurate. Refer to bulletin 03-08-49-003.

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