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Info - Summary of Published Bulletins

Subject:Summary of Published Bulletins

Models:2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado
2003 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/C5500
2001-2003 GMC Sierra
2003 GMC TopKick C4500/C5500
with 6.6L Duramax® Diesel Engine (VIN 1 -- RPO LB7)



The following is a list of bulletins that apply to the 6.6L engine. Technicians may find this a useful reference when servicing a 6.6L Duramax® Diesel engine.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado or 2001 GMC Sierra

Month Published

Bulletin Number

Subject

October 2002

01-03-10-010B

Info - Inspection of Tire and Wheel Size Prior to Diagnosis for Transmission Shifts, Poor Performance, Speedometer, Cruise Control Concerns

February 2002

01-04-17-001B

Launch Shudder on Acceleration (Install New One-Piece Propeller Shaft)

June 2001

01-06-04-035

Info - Non-Serviceable Connectors on the Fuel Injector Control Module Harness for the Duramax 6600 Diesel Engine.

October 2001

01-06-04-050

Decreased Engine Performance/Power, Filter Minder Indicator On, Possible MIL Illuminated and DTC P0101/P0103 Set (Replace Air Cleaner/Reprogram ECM)

October 2001

01-07-30-034

5-4 Shift Busyness (Excessive Shifting) While Using Cruise Control and Towing (Reprogram PCM)

May 2002

02-00-89-007

Warranty Admin. - Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty and Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet and GMC Dealers

October 2002

02-05-22-004B

Trailer Brakes Applied when Headlights/Park Lamps are ON, Brake Controller Illumination (Modify Brake Controller Wiring Harness)

March 2002

02-06-01-008

Information on a New Engine Preluber Tool

June 2003

02-06-01-010A

Serpentine Belt Identification and Diagnosis

November 2002

02-06-01-022A

Information on Engine Ticking

September 2002

02-06-01-023A

Oil Leak at Oil Cooler to Engine Block Mating Surface (Replace O-Rings, Apply Sealant)

August 2002

02-06-01-027

Info - Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption

September 2002

02-06-01-030

SMU - Revised Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Installation Illustration

October 2002

02-06-01-036

SMU - Revised Cylinder Head M12 Bolt Fastener Tightening Specifications

December 2002

02-06-03-006A

No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diagnostic Testing, and Cadillac Roadside Service

August 2002

02-06-03-008

Info - Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output

November 2002

02-06-03-011

Electrical System Diagnostic Work Sheet, No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SiIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery/Generator Daig. Testing

November 2002

02-06-03-012

Proper Diagnostic Procedures for No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gauges, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diag. Testing

February 2002

02-06-04-002

Possible Communication Information Irregularities when using Generic Scan Tools (Reprogram PCM)

March 2002

02-06-04-015

Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt)

June 2002

02-06-04-027

SMU - Revised Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling Diagnostic

June 2002

02-06-04-028

SMU - Revised Surges/Chuggles Diagnostic

June 2002

02-06-04-029

SMU - Revised Fuel System Diagnosis - High Pressure Side

June 2002

02-06-04-030

SMU - Revised DTC P0087 Table

June 2002

02-06-04-031

SMU - Fuel Leaks (Inside of Engine) and Fuel Leaks (Outside of Engine) Diagnostics

June 2002

02-06-04-032

SMU - Revised DTC P0088 Table

June 2002

02-06-04-033

SMU - Revised DTC P0089 Table

June 2002

02-06-04-034

SMU - Revised DTC P0093 Table

June 2002

02-06-04-035

SMU - Revised DTC P0094 Table

September 2002

02-06-04-048

SMU - Revised DTC P0540

September 2002

02-06-04-049

SMU - Revised DTC P0201-P0208

March 2003

02-06-04-057A

Warranty Admin. - Labor Operation Assignments for Vehicle Control Module Reprogramming

December 2002

02-06-04-058

Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated, False DTCs P0181 and/or P0116 (Reprogram ECM)

October 2002

02-06-05-004

Info - Misfire DTCs and Catalytic Converter Damage Due to Installation of Alarm Systems

September 2002

02-07-30-004A

New Product Information - Grade Brake Feature of Allison 1000 Series Transmission

March 2003

02-07-30-029C

Info - Powertrain Quality Center for Engine and Transmission Assembly and Transfer Case Replacement

September 2002

02-07-30-034

Loss of Cruise Control, Decreased Pedal Dampening or Tip in Driveline Clunk (Inspect Wiring and NSBU Switch)

June 2002

02-09-41-001

Info - DTCs B1001, B1271 or B1780 Set When Replacing/Reprogramming other Modules

March 2003

03-00-89-005

Info - Changes to Essential and Available Too Numbering System

March 2003

03-06-01-009

Info - Lengthening of Oil Level Switch Wiring Harness After Lower Oil Pan Replacement

July 2003

03-06-02-005

Engine Coolant Loss with No Visible Leaks (Reseal Injector Sleeve)

January 2003

03-06-04-010

Info - 6.6L LB7 Duramax Diesel Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

February 2003

03-06-04-012

Info - Inspection of All Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Miscellaneous DTCs, Intermittent Driveability Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, Inoperative Air Conditioning

March 2003

03-06-04-017

Information on Diesel Additives

March 2003

03-06-04-021

SMU - Revised Intake Air Heater Relay Replacement and Glow Plug Relay Replacement Procedures

July 2003

03-06-05-007

Exhaust Rattle Noise or Vibration (Replace Turbocharger Exhaust Outlet Bracket)

2002 Chevrolet Silverado or 2002 GMC Sierra

Month Published

Bulletin Number

Subject

October 2002

01-03-10-010B

Info - Inspection of Tire and Wheel Size Prior to Diagnosis for Transmission Shifts, Poor Performance, Speedometer, Cruise Control Concerns

February 2002

01-04-17-001B

Launch Shudder on Acceleration (Install New One-Piece Propeller Shaft)

May 2002

02-00-89-007

Warranty Admin. - Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty and Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet and GMC Dealers

October 2002

02-05-22-004B

Trailer Brakes Applied when Headlights/Park Lamps are ON, Brake Controller Illumination (Modify Brake Controller Wiring Harness)

March 2002

02-06-01-008

Information on a New Engine Preluber Tool

June 2003

02-06-01-010A

Serpentine Belt Identification and Diagnosis

November 2002

02-06-01-022A

Information on Engine Ticking

September 2002

02-06-01-023A

Oil Leak at Oil Cooler to Engine Block Mating Surface (Replace O-Rings, Apply Sealant)

August 2002

02-06-01-027

Info - Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption

September 2002

02-06-01-030

SMU - Revised Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Installation Illustration

October 2002

02-06-01-036

SMU - Revised Cylinder Head M12 Bolt Fastener Tightening Specifications

December 2002

02-06-03-006A

No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diagnostic Testing, and Cadillac Roadside Service

August 2002

02-06-03-008

Info - Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output

November 2002

02-06-03-011

Electrical System Diagnostic Work Sheet, No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SiIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery/Generator Daig. Testing

November 2002

02-06-03-012

Proper Diagnostic Procedures for No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gauges, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diag. Testing

March 2002

02-06-04-015

Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt)

September 2002

02-06-04-048

SMU - Revised DTC P0540

September 2002

02-06-04-049

SMU - Revised DTC P0201-P0208

March 2003

02-06-04-057A

Warranty Admin. - Labor Operation Assignments for Vehicle Control Module Reprogramming

December 2002

02-06-04-058

Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated, False DTCs P0181 and/or P0116 (Reprogram ECM)

October 2002

02-06-05-004

Info - Misfire DTCs and Catalytic Converter Damage Due to Installation of Alarm Systems

September 2002

02-07-30-004A

New Product Information - Grade Brake Feature of Allison 1000 Series Transmission

March 2003

02-07-30-029C

Info - Powertrain Quality Center for Engine and Transmission Assembly and Transfer Case Replacement

June 2002

02-09-41-001

Info - DTCs B1001, B1271 or B1780 Set When Replacing/Reprogramming other Modules

March 2003

03-00-89-005

Info - Changes to Essential and Available Too Numbering System

March 2003

03-06-01-008

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Leaks During Extreme Cold Weather Operation (-29 Degrees C/-20 Degrees F)(Modify Oil Separator)

March 2003

03-06-01-009

Info - Lengthening of Oil Level Switch Wiring Harness After Lower Oil Pan Replacement

July 2003

03-06-02-005

Engine Coolant Loss with No Visible Leaks (Reseal Injector Sleeve)

January 2003

03-06-04-010

Info - 6.6L LB7 Duramax Diesel Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

February 2003

03-06-04-012

Info - Inspection of All Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Miscellaneous DTCs, Intermittent Driveability Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, Inoperative Air Conditioning

March 2003

03-06-04-017

Information on Diesel Additives

March 2003

03-06-04-021

SMU - Revised Intake Air Heater Relay Replacement and Glow Plug Relay Replacement Procedures

July 2003

03-06-05-007

Exhaust Rattle Noise or Vibration (Replace Turbocharger Exhaust Outlet Bracket)

2003 Chevrolet Silverado or 2003 GMC Sierra

Month Published

Bulletin Number

Subject

October 2002

01-03-10-010B

Info - Inspection of Tire and Wheel Size Prior to Diagnosis for Transmission Shifts, Poor Performance, Speedometer, Cruise Control Concerns

February 2002

01-04-17-001B

Launch Shudder on Acceleration (Install New One-Piece Propeller Shaft)

May 2002

02-00-89-007

Warranty Admin. - Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty and Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet and GMC Dealers

October 2002

02-05-22-004B

Trailer Brakes Applied when Headlights/Park Lamps are ON, Brake Controller Illumination (Modify Brake Controller Wiring Harness)

March 2002

02-06-01-008

Information on a New Engine Preluber Tool

June 2003

02-06-01-010A

Serpentine Belt Identification and Diagnosis

November 2002

02-06-01-022A

Information on Engine Ticking

September 2002

02-06-01-023A

Oil Leak at Oil Cooler to Engine Block Mating Surface (Replace O-Rings, Apply Sealant)

June 2002

02-06-01-026

Info - Engine Identification Information

August 2002

02-06-01-027

Info - Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption

December 2002

02-06-03-006A

No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diagnostic Testing, and Cadillac Roadside Service

August 2002

02-06-03-008

Info - Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output

November 2002

02-06-03-011

Electrical System Diagnostic Work Sheet, No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gages, SES, SiIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery/Generator Daig. Testing

November 2002

02-06-03-012

Proper Diagnostic Procedures for No Start, No Crank, Battery, Batteries, Generator, Gauges, SES, SIR, Brake, Security, Theft, ABS, Hot, DIC Messages, Lamp, Light, Battery and Generator Diag. Testing

March 2003

02-06-04-057A

Warranty Admin. - Labor Operation Assignments for Vehicle Control Module Reprogramming

October 2002

02-06-05-004

Info - Misfire DTCs and Catalytic Converter Damage Due to Installation of Alarm Systems

September 2002

02-07-30-004A

New Product Information - Grade Brake Feature of Allison 1000 Series Transmission

March 2003

02-07-30-029C

Info - Powertrain Quality Center for Engine and Transmission Assembly and Transfer Case Replacement

June 2002

02-09-41-001

Info - DTCs B1001, B1271 or B1780 Set When Replacing/Reprogramming other Modules

March 2003

03-00-89-005

Info - Changes to Essential and Available Too Numbering System

March 2003

03-06-01-008

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Leaks During Extreme Cold Weather Operation (-29 Degrees C/-20 Degrees F)(Modify Oil Separator)

March 2003

03-06-01-009

Info - Lengthening of Oil Level Switch Wiring Harness After Lower Oil Pan Replacement

July 2003

03-06-02-005

Engine Coolant Loss with No Visible Leaks (Reseal Injector Sleeve)

January 2003

03-06-04-010

Info - 6.6L LB7 Duramax Diesel Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

February 2003

03-06-04-012

Info - Inspection of All Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Miscellaneous DTCs, Intermittent Driveability Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, Inoperative Air Conditioning

March 2003

03-06-04-017

Information on Diesel Additives

March 2003

03-06-04-021

SMU - Revised Intake Air Heater Relay Replacement and Glow Plug Relay Replacement Procedures

April 2003

03-06-04-026

SMU - Revised Ignition Relay Diagnosis

July 2003

03-06-05-007

Exhaust Rattle Noise or Vibration (Replace Turbocharger Exhaust Outlet Bracket)

2003 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/C5500 or GMC TopKick C4500/C5500

Month Published

Bulletin Number

Subject

May 2002

02-00-89-007

Warranty Admin. - Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty and Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet and GMC Dealers

March 2002

02-06-01-008

Information on a New Engine Preluber Tool

June 2003

02-06-01-010A

Serpentine Belt Identification and Diagnosis

November 2002

02-06-01-022A

Information on Engine Ticking

September 2002

02-06-01-023A

Oil Leak at Oil Cooler to Engine Block Mating Surface (Replace O-Rings, Apply Sealant)

August 2002

02-06-01-027

Info - Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption

October 2002

02-06-01-036

SMU - Revised Cylinder Head M12 Bolt Fastener Tightening Specifications

October 2002

02-06-04-050

Info - Modification of Fuel Pipe Bracket During Fuel Rail Replacement

June 2002

02-09-41-001

Info - DTCs B1001, B1271 or B1780 Set When Replacing/Reprogramming other Modules

March 2003

03-00-89-005

Info - Changes to Essential and Available Too Numbering System

March 2003

03-06-01-008

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Leaks During Extreme Cold Weather Operation (-29 Degrees C/-20 Degrees F)(Modify Oil Separator)

July 2003

03-06-02-005

Engine Coolant Loss with No Visible Leaks (Reseal Injector Sleeve)

January 2003

03-06-04-010

Info - 6.6L LB7 Duramax Diesel Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

March 2003

03-06-04-017

Information on Diesel Additives

March 2003

03-06-04-021

SMU - Revised Intake Air Heater Relay Replacement and Glow Plug Relay Replacement Procedures