2009 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

1,041 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 GMC Canyon. 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.

• 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.
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 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
• 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.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10046339Aug 1, 2012Brakes. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: master cylinder was unbolted from brake booster at time of applying brakes with brake pedal, that was low and possible cause was small vacuum leak between master cylinder and brake booster was found. Certain models 2009-2013 of buick, chevrolet, cadillac, gmc. *pe updated 10/15/12.
• 10032405Jul 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Chevrolet/gmc: driver door power locks and unlocks unwanted. What is unique about this concern is the vehicle is not equipped with power door locks at all. Power door lock is for driver's door only and used in conjunction with onstar in the event customer needs vehicle to be unlocked remotely. *pe updated on 6/27/2011. *kb updated 08/02/2012
• 10044370May 1, 2012Suspension. Chevrolet/gmc: when driving over bumps or imperfections in road, the front suspension would make rattling noise.
• 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.
• 10026703Jan 1, 2012Tires. Gmc: front inside tire contacts stabilizer bar when turning full, lock left or lock right. Equipped with p265/70/r17 rpo-qjp. *pe updated on 6/24/2011. *kb updated 4/4/12.
• 10032332Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 6/6/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 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.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10037553Jan 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. It is not working correctly and the battery may drain.
• 10037912Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gm: the check engine light is on. There is condensation on the fuel tank pressure sensor causing an improper reading.
• 10030725Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Saab/hummer/gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtcs p0300-p0306, engine runs rough (inspect for water intrusion in spark plug recess area, replace spark plug and ignition coil, seal ignition coil bolt hole vents and seal hood air grille). *pe updated 6/7/11.
• 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.
• 10034369Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system, Fuel system. Chevrolet/gmc/pontiac: intermittent mil/check engine light on, dtc p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0454 or p0455 (install fuel tank pressure sensor cover). This condition may be caused by normal water accumulation or condensation blocking the air reference port of the fuel tank pressure sensor. *pe updated 2/07/11. *pe updated 2/25/11.
• 10032458Sep 1, 2009Brakes. Saturn/gmc/ pontiac/ chevrolet: brake pedal spongy, increased pedal travel, increased effort to stop (inspect for leaks, replace brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv), and bleed brake system). May be caused by air accumulating in the master cylinder or by a missing filter in the brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv).
• 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers h2/h3 and saab 9-7x vehicles.
• 10032869Jun 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. During disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clutch (645) are both distressed while no other clutches are damaged.
• 10030764May 1, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Chevrolet/gmc: the driver or passenger side door glass is inoperative, has a binding condition or a rattling noise. This condition may be caused by the side door glass window regulator mounting bolts loosening.
• 10030115May 1, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the driver or passenger side door glass is inoperative; has a binding condition or a rattling noise. This condition may be caused by the side door glass window regulator mounting bolts loosening. *pe updated 11/4/09.
• 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.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.

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