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2001 GMC Sonoma

2001 GMC Sonoma TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 1 GMC recalls » 4 defect investigations » 79 TSBs » for the GMC Sonoma.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

SUSPENSION

• TSB #291100 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE DURING SHARP TURNING MANEUVERS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616393, NOVEMBER 29 2000)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #609 -- AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *SC (NHTSA ID #10016218, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
• TSB #061200 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #617775, DECEMBER 06 2000)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #040523008 -- REVISED REAR ROTOR MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AFTER REFINISH SPECIFICATION. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND GMC JIMMY AND THE 2001 ISUZU ASCENDER (4WD ONLY). *TT (NHTSA ID #10011051, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

• TSB #270901 -- SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG (NHTSA ID #626507, SEPTEMBER 27 2001)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #020525006 -- ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000062, JANUARY 01 2006)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

• TSB #020525006A -- ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000749, DECEMBER 01 2002)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #040603002 -- DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012703, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #01225 -- ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ (NHTSA ID #10007717, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3153 -- TRANSFER CASE OIL IN HVAC VACUUM LINES SUPPLEMENT TO 03-01-38-009. *TC UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009984, no date provided)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #030604041 -- POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE - MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004377, FEBRUARY 01 2005)
• TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004)
• TSB #040604015 -- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008673, MARCH 01 2004)
• TSB #00700A -- 4.3L L35 ENGINE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335, P0336, P0339. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007584, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3081 -- SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010375, no date provided)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #090801 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES. *JG (NHTSA ID #625380, AUGUST 09 2001)
• TSB #33 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK / NO START CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER, BUT STARTS AFTER REPEATED KEY CYCLES OR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE RISES ABOVE 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #619226, MARCH 01 2001)
• TSB #201220 -- SOME ONWERS OF CERTAIN 2001 MODELS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WON'T CRANK, WON'T START, WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 20 DEGREES. *TT (NHTSA ID #618144, DECEMBER 20 2000)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #200601 -- THIS MESSAGE STATES THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT READ FULL WHENTHE FUEL TANK IS FULL. *TT (NHTSA ID #623714, JUNE 20 2001)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

• TSB #130701 -- INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL GAUGES THAT WON'T READ FULL WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #623797, JULY 13 2001)
• TSB #220601 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL GAUGE CALIBRATION SCHEDULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #623765, JUNE 22 2001)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

• TSB #PIT-3046E -- GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026704, AUGUST 01 2008)
• TSB #57 -- FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OR INACCURATE. REFER TO BULLETIN 03-08-49-003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016445, JULY 01 2003)
• TSB #030849003 -- INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS AT 1/4 TANK OR LOWER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001283, MARCH 01 2003)
• TSB #3046A -- FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009382, no date provided)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #02086 -- 4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007782, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #01599 -- 4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007237, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #010730002C -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004354, AUGUST 01 2003)
• TSB #020421005A -- SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001110, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
• TSB #990730016A -- DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007838, OCTOBER 01 2002)
• TSB #020421005 -- SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #634905, JUNE 01 2002)
• TSB #00773 -- 4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017190, no date provided)
• TSB #3002 -- 4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008802, no date provided)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #010730036 -- SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED, INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *YH (NHTSA ID #627912, NOVEMBER 01 2001)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #030730056 -- 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005566, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
• TSB #01432 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004412, JANUARY 01 2003)
• TSB #010730043 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR SLIPPING OR MISSING SECOND, THIRD AND/OR FOURTH GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #628815, DECEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #010730038 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT (NHTSA ID #628934, DECEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #01-601 -- SUBJECT REGARDING INVESTIGATION OF HARSH SHIFTS ON 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #619762, JUNE 01 2001)
• TSB #010601 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION OF 2-4 BAND OR 3-4 CLUTCH DAMAGE ON 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #619765, JUNE 01 2001)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

• TSB #020730024A -- DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #634999, AUGUST 01 2005)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• TSB #PIT-4722 -- GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026804, OCTOBER 01 2008)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #3300 -- 4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013572, no date provided)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #040420003 -- DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE VENT HOSE TO AVOID MOISTURE/WATER INTRUSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011054, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
• TSB #07082004 -- REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013182, JULY 08 2004)
• TSB #3016 -- REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008784, JANUARY 01 2004)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #00632 -- 4.3L L35 ENGINE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 BUT NO MISFIRE CAN FELT. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007620, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3031A -- DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009647, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3130 -- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC (NHTSA ID #10010053, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #02010 -- IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER ON 99-04 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007296, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #01655 -- REPEAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 WITH WATER IN THE AIR PUMP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007628, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #01642 -- IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GAUGE FLUCTUATION AFTER KEY-OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007235, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3170B -- INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017165, no date provided)
• TSB #3359 -- INTERIOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AFTER BCM REPLACEMENT B2618 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013530, no date provided)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

• TSB #250202 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER. *TT (NHTSA ID #629824, FEBRUARY 25 2002)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #020604011 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0140. *TT (NHTSA ID #634710, MARCH 01 2002)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #00502B -- DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007905, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #280201 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS OR INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TT (NHTSA ID #619246, FEBRUARY 28 2001)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

• TSB #3170C -- INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TC (NHTSA ID #10010168, no date provided)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

• TSB #030101 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SEAT BELT NONCOMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN 00067 CLARIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #618158, JANUARY 03 2001)

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

• TSB #01136C -- CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004206, NOVEMBER 18 2003)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #57 -- WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016473, JULY 01 2003)
• TSB #020857004 -- SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT (NHTSA ID #634506, JUNE 01 2002)
• TSB #4114 -- CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN. *KB (NHTSA ID #10020462, no date provided)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #020864007 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC (NHTSA ID #631292, MARCH 01 2002)
• TSB #250102 -- CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #629723, JANUARY 25 2002)
• TSB #251001 -- SOME THREE DOOR PICK-UPS MAY HAVE A THIRD DOOR HANDLE THAT BREAKS OR IS HARD TO OPERATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #628025, OCTOBER 25 2001)

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

• TSB #3227 -- TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB (NHTSA ID #10011755, OCTOBER 04 2006)

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• TSB #06020 -- SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT. *KB (NHTSA ID #10020659, SEPTEMBER 01 2006)

WHEELS

• TSB #300801 -- INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATED IN HOT CLIMATES MAY EMIT AN ODOR FROM THE UNDER HOOD RIGHT OR LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA. *YH (NHTSA ID #625352, AUGUST 30 2001)

INTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #2010 -- INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009641, JANUARY 01 2004)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #041002 -- INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #636523, APRIL 10 2002)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

• TSB #020138005 -- REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000734, DECEMBER 01 2002)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #01582A -- HVAC MODE SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE OR IS STUCK IN VENT MODE. *MN (NHTSA ID #10005431, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #3176A -- HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010270, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #030138009 -- HVAC MODE SWITCH INOPERATIVE OR STUCK IN VENT MODE, OIL IN HVAC CONTROL HEAD AND/OR VACUUM LINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002848, JUNE 01 2003)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #060601 -- INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623792, JUNE 06 2001)
• TSB #010856001 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE SECURITY LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE S (NHTSA ID #619740, MAY 01 2001)
• TSB #300401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623398, APRIL 30 2001)

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