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Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only-Alternative Fueled Vehicles Buyers Guide Label Incorrect

Subject:08262 -- Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Buyers Guide Label Incorrect - Expires December 31, 2008

Models:2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV
2009 Chevrolet HHR, Suburban, Tahoe
2009 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL



THIS SERVICE UPDATE INVOLVES VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY ONLY AND WILL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2008.

Purpose

This bulletin provides a service procedure to install a corrected Alternative Fueled Vehicle Buyers Guide label on certain 2009 model year Chevrolet HHR, Suburban, Tahoe; Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. The estimated cruising range on these vehicles incorrectly indicates that the use of alternative fuel (E85) provides a greater cruising range than gasoline.

This service procedure should be completed on involved vehicles currently in dealership inventory as soon as possible but no later than December 31, 2008, at which time this bulletin will expire.

Vehicles Involved

A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available in Global Connect Message G_0000011870 .

Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

Parts Information

Labels required for this update are being provided to dealers at no charge and will be shipped the week of September 29, 2008. Additional labels, if needed, are to be obtained from the DWD Store through the DealerWorld website at www.gmdealerworld.com, and then clicking on the DWD Store link. Be sure to request the appropriate label number for service update 08262. Do NOT order labels from GMSPO.

Service Procedure


Object Number: 2188640  Size: SH
  1. Remove the Alternative Fueled Vehicle Buyers Guide from the vehicle’s window.
  2. Install the appropriate new Alternative Fueled Vehicle Buyers Guide on the window.

Claim Information

For vehicles repaired under this service update, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

V1964

Install Alternative Fuel Vehicle Buyers Guide Label

0.2