2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Technical Service Bulletins

360 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 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.

• 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.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 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.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 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.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 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.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 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.
• 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.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026629Aug 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking. The affected, supplied by bridgestone/firestone, is branded tempa.
• 10026001Jul 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking (us only). 2003-04 chevrolet venture, 2004-08 colorado, 2004-08 gmc canyon, 2003-04 oldsmobile silhouette, 2003-04 pontiac montana
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10025065Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips.
• 10022359Aug 3, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. All wheel drive disable lamp on.
• 10012694Aug 1, 2007Steering. Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
• 10011200Jul 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Boom or drone noise at 2100 rpm or about 120 km/h (75 mph).
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10020812May 1, 2006Suspension. Revised ball joint inspection procedure and independent rear suspension.
• 10019928Dec 1, 2005Suspension. New automatic level control sensor link ball stud replacement (irs) procedure, automatic level control sensor link replacement (irs) procedure, automatic level control sensor replacement (irs) procedure.
• 10017233Oct 29, 2005Brakes. Intermittent abs indicator light illuminating.
• 10017223Oct 28, 2005Fuel system. Inaccurate fuel gage reading.
• 10017152Oct 26, 2005Electrical system. Power door lock inoperative.
• 10016528Sep 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Repeat failures of all-wheel drive transfer case and/or transmission - unable to attain correct transfer case selective washer measurement.
• 10017815Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front suspension fastener tightening specifications.
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10012633Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction.
• 10017491Jul 1, 2005Seats. Child comfort clip comes off from seat.
• 10011225Jun 1, 2005Electrical system. Moisture in headlamps.
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10012534Apr 1, 2005Seats. Heated seat inoperative. *tt updated
• 10017453Feb 1, 2005Body and structure. Left hand power sliding side door inoperative.
• 10013475Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Whistle noise on light acceleration.
• 10013440Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Onstar system inoperative onstar system status light is red radio locked in phone mode or dtc b1000.
• 10017438Dec 1, 2004Body and structure. Revised frame bolt (frt) tightening specification and addition of rear crossmember to body mounting bolts fastener tightening specification.
• 10012745Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action.
• 10012728Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Revised case side cover replacement procedure.
• 10011237Aug 1, 2004Body and structure. Power sliding side door inoperative.
• 10014251Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. Buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005

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