| Subject: | Information on Proper Tire Pressure |
| Models: | 2008 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (including Saturn) |
| 2008 and Prior HUMMER H2, H3 |
This bulletin is being revised to add information about the 2008 HUMMER H2. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-00-90-002H (Section 00 - General Information).
Important:
| • | ALL tires (including the spare tire) MUST be set to the recommended inflation pressure stated on the vehicle's tire placard (on driver's door) during the PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). Recommended inflation pressure is not the pressure printed on
tire sidewall. |
| • | Tires may be over-inflated from the assembly plant due to the mounting process. |
| • | Generally a 5.6°C (10°F) temperature change will result in (is equivalent to) a 6.9 kPa (1 psi) tire pressure change. |
| • | 2008 HUMMER H2 Only - The H2 comes standard with Light Truck "D" Load Range tires with a recommended cold inflation pressure of 289 kPa (42 psi). These tires will alert the driver to a low pressure
situation at roughly 262 kPa (38 psi), due to a requirement in FMVSS 138, which specifies a Minimum Activation Pressure for each tire type. This creates a relatively narrow window of "usable" pressure values, and the warning
will be more sensitive to outside temperature changes during the colder months. |
| | As with other cold temperature / Tire pressure issues, there is nothing wrong with the system itself. If a vehicle is brought in with this concern,
check for tire damage and set all tires to the Recommended Cold Inflation Pressure shown on the vehicle placard. |
Accurate tire pressures ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks. It is critical that the tire pressure be adjusted to the specifications on the vehicle's tire placard during PDI.
Ride, handling and road noise concerns may be caused by improperly adjusted tire pressure.
The first step in the diagnosis of these concerns is to verify that the tires are inflated to the correct pressures. The recommended tire inflation pressure is listed on the vehicle's tire placard.
The tire placard is
located on the driver's side front or rear door edge, center pillar, or the rear compartment lid.
Tip
| • | Generally a 5.6°C (10°F) temperature increase will result in (is equivalent to) a 6.9 kPa (1 psi) tire pressure increase. |
| • | The definition of a "cold" tire is one that has been sitting for at least 3 hours, or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). |
| • | On extremely cold days, if the vehicle has been indoors, it may be necessary to compensate for the low external temperature by adding additional air to the tire during PDI. |
| • | During cold weather, the TPM indicator light (a yellow horseshoe with an exclamation point) may illuminate. If this indicator turns off after the tires warm up (reach operating temperature), the tire pressure should be reset to placard pressure
at the cold temperature. |
| • | System will work with nitrogen in tires. |
| • | System will work with the GM Tire Sealant but may not with other commercially available sealants. |
Important:
| • | Do not use the tire pressure indicated on the tire itself as a guide. |
| • | Always inspect and adjust the pressure when the tires are cold. |
| • | Vehicles that have different pressures for the front and the rear need to be adjusted after tire rotation. |
Improper tire inflation may result in any or all of the following conditions:
| • | Low Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Light ON |
| • | Low Tire Pressure Message on the Drivers Information Center (DIC) |
