2003 Pontiac Aztek TSBs
95 Aztek Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Pontiac to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Aztek problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
Recent 2003 Aztek TSBs
STEERING
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Description: RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ
STEERING:COLUMN
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Description: THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT A PRODUCT FIELD ACTION BULLETIN, 03009, WHICH IS FOR 2003 AZTEK AND RENDEZVOUS WITH STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNDERSIZE. *TTT
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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Description: RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
SUSPENSION
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Description: LOUD BUZZ TYPE NOISE HEARD INSIDE VEHICLE. *TT
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Description: REVISED BALL JOINT INSPECTION PROCEDURE AND INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION. *KB
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Description: A LOOSE LUMBER/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AN ALL AWD MODELS. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
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Description: BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH SPECIFICATION CORRECTION. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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Description: THE CURRENT BRAKE ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH, OR MINIMUM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION, FOUND IN THE PAST SERVICE MANUAL APPLICATIONS ARE INCORRECT. PLEASE USE CORRECT INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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Description: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DISABLED MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) SET. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description: WHISTLE NOISE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *EH
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Description: ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Description: ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
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Description: MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
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Description: ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO INJECTOR FRETTING CORROSION. *TT
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Description: AWD 2,100-2,400 ENGINE RPM MOAN/BODY BOOM NOISE. SERVICE VME. *TT
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Description: A WHISTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1406534. *TT
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Description: INTERMITTENT NO START OR CRANK - DO NOT REPLACE BCM. *TT
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Description: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT RUN. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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Description: HARD START, NO START, STALL, AND/OR FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE OR FLUCTUATES. *YH UPDATED *EH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Description: MISSING POLLEN OR CABIN FILTER. *MR
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Description: RATTLE OR BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: BUICK\CHEVROLET\PONTIAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 3/13/08. *NJ UPDATED 10/31
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Description: FUEL TANK HOUSING FRACTURE - REPLACE FUEL TANK. *NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
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Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: NEW PART RESTRICTION AT PQC ON FUEL TANKS. *TC
POWER TRAIN
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Description: UNABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. *MJ
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Description: UNABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. *TT
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Description: 4T65E TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE REVERSE SERVO COVER IN COLD WEATHER. *TT
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Description: ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION AND TURNS.*MR
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Description: MOAN GROAN FROM RDM (REAR DRIVE MODULE) DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. SIT BULLETIN 1400803. *TT
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Description: NEW INPUT AND THIRD PAWL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHANGES FOR THE 4T65-E TRANSMISSION FOR 2003 MODEL YEAR. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: 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. *PE
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Description: 4T65E TRANSMISSION 1-2 SHIFT SHUDDER AT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. REPLACE COMPLETE SECOND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *KB
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Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT UPDATE. *TT
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Description: INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFTS SLIPS 1ST AND REVERSE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH STUCK OFF ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0730, P0756, P0757, P0741, P0742. *EH *TT
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Description: SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK. *NM
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Description: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM REVERSE SERVO COVER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE DETECTED ON THE LOWER PAIN RAIL OR CASE SIDE. MOST LEAK REPORTS HAVE BEEN FOUND DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
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Description: THE 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A HARSH GARAGE SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON A COLD START. *TT
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Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT
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Description: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT
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Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT
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Description: FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION TO DEALERS REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN 020730039 - FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER / CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0742 SET. *TT
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Description: THIS SERVICE VME CONCERNS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E TRANSMISSION WHICH EXHIBITS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 WITH NO OTHER CODES STORED AND HARSH UP SHIFT AND/OR TCC SHUTTER ON DECEL. *TT
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Description: CANNOT SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH DEAD OR LOW BATTERY. *TT
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Description: REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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Description: SERVICE VME - UNABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. *TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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Description: MOAN GROAN FROM REAR DRIVE MODULE DURING PARKING LOT OR TURNING MANEUVERS. *EH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Description: BOOM OR DRONE NOISE AT 2100 RPM OR ABOUT 120 KM/H (75 MPH). *TT
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Description: PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID REPLACEMENT FOR 4T65-E, 4T40-E, AND 4T45-E TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION.*MR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR
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Description: OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED SEEMS INACCURATE.*MR
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Description: EXCESSIVE BATTERY DRAW WITH XM RADIOS. SIT BULLETIN 1456801. *TT
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Description: INTERMITTENT OR STEADY TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0240. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Description: CROSS INJECTOR WIRES CAUSING MISFIRE AT STEADY STATE SPEED AND RPM, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, AND A P0300 SET. SIT BULLETIN 1460291. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
VISIBILITY
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Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
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Description: FRONT/REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS WON'T ROLL UP OR IS OUT OF CHANNEL. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
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Description: CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
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Description: MINIMAL AIR FLOW IN VENT POSITION WITH FULL HEAT. *TT
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Description: MINIMAL AIR FLOW IN VENT POSITION WITH FULL HEAT. *TT
SEAT BELTS
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Description: 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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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Description: 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
STRUCTURE:BODY
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Description: INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR INOPERATIVE. *EH
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Description: FRONT CARPET WET AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING. *TT
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Description: STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *EH
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Description: STATIC NOISE HEARD IN RADIO SPEAKERS. *TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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Description: TAILGATE WILL NOT UNLOCK. *TT
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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Description: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RESET/LEARN-WHEN THE PRESSURE IN THE AFFECTED TIRE WAS SET TO SPECIFICATION ON SOME VEHICLES, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND OR XX TIRE HIGH/LOW DISPLAY IS CANCELED WITHIN 20 SECONDS OF THE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT. *SC
WHEELS
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Description: SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *KB
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
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Description: HORN MISSING OR SOUNDS WEAK. *TT
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Description: ELIMINATE DUAL HORNS TO NOW SINGLE HORN. *EH
EQUIPMENT
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Description: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DUAL-MODE (ANALOG/DIGITAL). *TT
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Description: WHEN USING VOICE RECOGNITION DIALING, SOME NUMBERS OR COMMANDS MAY NOT BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE SYSTEM ESPECIALLY THE NUMBER TWO (2). *TT
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Description: 99 THROUGH 05 YEAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THREE-BUTTON ONSTAR SYSTEMS. *TT
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Description: PROGRAMMING OF REPLACEMENT ONSTAR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE MODULES (VCIM). *TT
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Description: THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE DEALERS WITH AN AWARENESS OF TWO NEW COMMANDS AVAILABLE VIA VOICE RECOGNITION IN THE ONSTAR GENERATION FIVE EQUIPPED VEHICLES. THE TWO COMMANDS ARE ONSTAR AND EMERGENCY. *TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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Description: 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 R
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Description: ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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Description: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE ONSTAR SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT IS RED RADIO LOCKED IN PHONE MODE OR DTC B1000. *EH
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Description: XM ERROR ON A RADIO DISPLAY. *TT
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Description: XM RAPID ACTIVATION UTILIZATION. *MR
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Description: XM RADIO MUST BE TUNED TO CHANNEL 1 THROUGH 66 DURING ACTIVATION ATTEMPT. 2004 CHEVROLET CANYON, GMC DENALI, GMC COLORADO ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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Description: WET CARPET, ODOR IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL AREA. SERVICE VME. *TT
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Description: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE, A/C CYCLES TOO OFTEN, INSUFFICIENT COOLING, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0530. *TT
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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Description: 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 *SC
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Description: INFORMATION ON SOME OPTION PACKAGING HAS CHANGED. *EH
CHILD SEAT
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Description: THIS VME STATES THAT GM HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225 IN BOTH US AND CANADA BECAUSE THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE S
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Description: PROGRAMMING ONSTAR MODULE FOR CANADIAN FRENCH VOICE RECOGNITION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED *EH
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Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT
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Description: XM DEALER ASSISTANCE LINE INFORMATION. *TT
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Description: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT