2004 GMC Topkick Technical Service Bulletins

430 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 GMC Topkick. 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.

• 10139433Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
• 10139422Jan 16, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
• 10139418Jan 15, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for coolant leak at oil cooler inlet pipe o-ring after service engine replacement.
• 10114352Jan 15, 2015Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10114343Jan 14, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This…
• 10114342Jan 14, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10094888Jan 14, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This…
• 10139199Jan 6, 2015Suspension. This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10126237Dec 11, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
• 10114778Dec 11, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle with a clunk type noise on start up with the vehicle in park when the vehicle is equipped Allison LCT1000 transmission. This condition is considered to be an operating characteristic of the Allison LCT1000 transmission.
• 10126231Dec 10, 2014Equipment. This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
• 10114759Nov 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114746Nov 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10114705Nov 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114240Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10114239Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10135356Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10114315Oct 27, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumpsion and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10135342Oct 20, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135337Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10135322Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135321Oct 10, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
• 10112251Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10150637Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10142226Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10137805Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10150627Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10142208Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10137787Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10056354Sep 1, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500, topkick c4500-c5500, 2006-15 express, savana.
• 10138703Aug 28, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new testing tool for EGR cooling pressure tester.
• 10138697Aug 26, 2014Engine, Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information on identifying duramax aftermarket power up devices that may cause damage to the engine and not covered under warranty.
• 10138696Aug 26, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains possible normal diesel engine noises.
• 10112160Aug 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10112137Jul 30, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10140437Jul 25, 2014Equipment, Engine. This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool.
• 10138592Jul 25, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool.
• 10137842Jul 25, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool.
• 10112116Jul 17, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10140428Jul 16, 2014Engine cooling. This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
• 10140367Jul 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
• 10138583Jul 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
• 10138582Jul 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
• 10137833Jul 16, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. This information bulletin advises of a new tool used to aid in installing Duramax glow plugs.
• 10137832Jul 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
• 10140363Jul 11, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10138578Jul 11, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10137828Jul 11, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.

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