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Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled (LUVW) Vehicles - Canada Only -- keyword MILCOTS (Militarized Commercial Off the Shelf)

Subject:Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled (LUVW) Vehicles -- Canada Only

Models:2003-2004 Chevrolet Silverado equipped with Military Upfit



Important:  This service bulletin is applicable to "GM of Canada" dealers ONLY. "U.S." dealers should refer to bulletin # 99-00-89-015D.

Concluding in December 2004, GM Defence has delivered to Canada Department National Defence (DND) vehicles that have been specially modified. These vehicles can include some or all of the following modifications:

LUVW Basic:

    • 24 volt electrical system
    • Blackout lights
    • Lusterless paint
    • Tie downs
    • HD front and rear bumpers
    • Rear pintle and trailer connector
    • Coolant heater
    • Gun racks
    • Special rear seating
    • Fiberglass topper
    • Military Police Kit
    • Underbody protection package

LUVW Cable Layer

    • 24 volt electrical system
    • Blackout lights
    • Lusterless paint
    • Tie downs
    • HD front and rear bumpers
    • Rear pintle and trailer connector
    • Coolant heater
    • Gun racks
    • Cable layer body

Warranty Information

Standard vehicle warranty terms with "New Vehicle Limited Warranty" coverage of 36 months or 60,000 km. This INCLUDES all of the specialty equipment installed by GM as listed above.

Service Information

On-line service information is available in .PDF format for review and/or download from the GM Fleet and Commercial website. Go to http://www.gmfleet.com/us/products/specialized/military.html.

Important:  GM of Canada dealers can also access this URL directly through the DND Truck Service Information link found under the Service & Body section on GM infoNET.

Links are displayed for:

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2003-2004 LUVW Service Manual Supplement -- Canada Only

   • 

2003-2004 LUVW LSSV Parts Manual Supplement -- Canada Only

Parts Ordering

Special upfit parts are not available from GMSPO. To order parts, refer to http://gmfleet.com/us/about/tools/index.html. Select the "LSSV/EMP Parts Ordering" tab. If the web is unavailable, you can call 1-810-239-0442 to order upfit parts. Cable Layer body and equipment service parts can only be obtained from Commercial Body Company at 1-800-665-6126.

NOTE: Site access is restricted to GM dealer personnel with a valid Autopartners ID.

Technical Support

GM dealers can obtain Technical support by contacting the GM of Canada Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty Claim Process

Special labour operations have been established for use for the unique military equipment only. These are straight time operations only. Apply standard parts markup to net item field. Detailed comments are required on all claims submitted to include failure and correction information. Use these labour operations in accordance with GM Policy and Procedures. See table below for details.

CATEGORY/TITLE

LABOUR OP

VEHICLE

NOTES

Miscellaneous

I2000

All

As required

Body:

Paint

Front bumper

Rear bumper

Topper

 

I2001

I2002

I2003

I2004

 

All

All

All

Basic

 

Repair / Refinish as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Chassis:

Underbody skid plates

Diff/t-case vent filter system

Caliper shields/flaps

 

I2006

I2010

I2011

 

Basic

All

Basic

 

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Electrical System:

24 volt system

Blackout light system

NATO slave system

 

I2012

I2013

I2014

 

All

All

All

 

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Interior:

Weapon mounts

Rear seating

Auxiliary panel

 

I2016

I2017

I2018

 

All

Basic

All

 

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed

Repair / replace as needed