Engine
4.3L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 183 of 183 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 151 of 183 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
40 complaint records7 crash reports
"PLASTIC DASH HAS CRACKED NEAR AIR BAG. COULD LEAD TO SHARP PLASTIC PIECES FROM DASH BEING SENT INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYS. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Electrical system
38 complaint records8 fire reports
"WHEN GETTING ONSTAR TBT NAVIGATION THE ROUTE GUIDANCE IS DISPLAYED IN THE (DIC) RATHER THAN THE RADIO DISPLAY AS SHOWN IN ONSTAR COMMERCIALS AND DEALER DEMOS...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Brakes
35 complaint records1 crash report
"THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS, INCLUDING WHEEL SPEED SENSORS, ARE FAILING ON THESE PICKUPS. THIS IS, APPARENTLY, A KNOWN ISSUE AND GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHY NOT? THIS IS A BLATANT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA08010 opened Jun 2008 | closed Sep 2008 | Visibility | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 08V441000 IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES... |
| PE08010 opened Feb 2008 | closed Jun 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION(ODI) DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-010, GM PROVIDED ODI WITH 41 ALLEGATIONS OF NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES INCLUDING 16 ALLEGATIONS OF FIRES ORIGINATING WITH... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V441000 | Electrical System | GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021026 2021-02-05 | Airbag | 101,593 | Issue: Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. |
| 2020591 2020-12-02 | Airbag | 9,660 | Issue: Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. |
| 2016307 2016-06-15 | Airbag | 7,809 | This Safety Improvement Program was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-591. General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in vehicles that were originally sold or... |
| 2015235 2015-05-28 | Airbag | 39,630 | On certain 2500HD and 3500HD series pickup trucks, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. |
| 2014510 2014-11-07 | Airbag | 106,843 | On certain vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may corrode due to a significant quantity of snow and/or water containing road salt or other contaminants entering the vehicle and saturating the acoustical padding beneath the... |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014277 2014-07-03 | Electrical | 1,843 | On certain vehicles equipped with an optional dual batteries, the owner's manual does not specify a maximum amperage rating for the auxiliary battery to the trailer wiring harness. |
| 2011074 2011-02-21 | Heater And Defroster | 190,310 | On certain vehicles, the interface between the electrical terminals of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower relay resistor module and the wiring connector (which powers the module) may be incapable of conducting... |
| 2010189 2010-06-07 | Accessories | 99,000 | On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. |
| 2009291 2009-10-14 | Airbag | 94,975 | On certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may corrode due to a significant quantity of snow and/or water... |
| 2008313 2008-08-29 | Other | 54,431 | On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-03-09-004H Jul 2017 | Suspension | This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle. | |
| PIT5161E Feb 2017 | Fuel System | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. | |
| PIT3665E Jan 2017 | Service Brakes | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. | |
| PIP5276F Mar 2016 | Engine | This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77, L94, L96, L99, L9H, LC8, LC9, LH9, LMF, LMG, LY6, or LZ1. | |
| PIT5484A Mar 2016 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-08-46-004R Jan 2016 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only) | |
| PI0639C Jan 2016 | Steering | This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC C0455 or C0710 | |
| 13-02-32-001D Jan 2016 | Steering | This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature conditions. | |
| 06-06-01-010C Jan 2016 | Engine | This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period. | |
| 05-08-51-001H Jan 2016 | Structure | This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film | |
| 15-00-89-005 Aug 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only). | |
| 10-08-110-001D Aug 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats. | |
| 00-06-01-026G Aug 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage. | |
| 09-09-40-001C Aug 2015 | Seat Belts | This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking. | |
| 07-00-89-037H Aug 2015 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. | |
| PIP-5276-E Aug 2015 | Engine | CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. | |
| 07-06-04-019E Jun 2015 | Electrical System | This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set. | |
| 02-00-89-002O Jun 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only). | |
| 99-00-89-019M Jun 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information. | |
| 15-08-44-001C Jun 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade. | |
| 02-07-30-052J May 2015 | Power Train | This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®. | |
| 05-06-04-035E May 2015 | Fuel System | This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles. | |
| 15-00-89-004A May 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage. | |
| 00-06-01-026F May 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage. | |
| 15-08-44-001B May 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade. | |
| 15-08-44-001A May 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade. | |
| PIC4310L Apr 2015 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. | |
| 05-08-46-009D Mar 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only). | |
| 13-08-116-001B Mar 2015 | Equipment | The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. | |
| 00-05-22-002O Mar 2015 | Service Brakes | This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure. | |
| PI1440 Mar 2015 | Equipment | This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system. | |
| 09-00-89-016D Mar 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications. | |
| 04-00-89-015J Mar 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations. | |
| 12-06-01-008B Mar 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only). | |
| 15-08-44-001 Mar 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade. | |
| 15-08-73-001 Mar 2015 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian cellular upgrade. | |
| 04-06-04-051D Feb 2015 | Fuel System | This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors. | |
| 09-03-09-001C Feb 2015 | Suspension | This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. | |
| PIT5264C Feb 2015 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. | |
| 09-03-09-001B Feb 2015 | Suspension | This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. | |
| 05-00-89-055E Feb 2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases. | |
| PI1018A Feb 2015 | Equipment | This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range. | |
| PIP4568R Jan 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. | |
| PIT3271G Jan 2015 | Tires | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. | |
| PIC4310K Jan 2015 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. | |
| PIC3278F Jan 2015 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. | |
| SB-09184-A Nov 2014 | Electrical System | GMC CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MATERIAL OVER SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE RETAINING MOISTURE. | |
| PIT-4322-D Nov 2014 | Electronic Stability Control | GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, ALL YUKONS. UPDATED 11/28/12. | |
| 10-08-42-001C Nov 2014 | Exterior Lighting | GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. *PE | |
| 14-00-89-003A Oct 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time | |
| 06-08-43-003E Oct 2014 | Visibility | This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades. | |
| 07-08-49-020I Oct 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC. | |
| 04-00-89-015H Oct 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician... | |
| 08-08-44-015E Oct 2014 | Equipment | This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs | |
| SB-07-08-42-006H Sep 2014 | Exterior Lighting | INFORMATION ON BCM CALIBRATIONS AVAILABLE TO RESTORE BULB OUTAGE DETECTION ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY A SECOND STAGE MANUFACTURER, TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST AFTER FACTORY BOX REMOVED (UPFITTER). CHASSIS CAB MODELS AND PICKUPS WITH BOX DELETE OPTION ONLY (RPO ZW9). | |
| SB-13-05-22-001 Sep 2014 | Service Brakes | CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON MODELS. | |
| SB-080604003-C Sep 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE | |
| PIP4932C Aug 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. | |
| PIT4543B Aug 2014 | Exterior Lighting | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation of the ground illumination lamp. For the puddle lamps to operate they must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons and it must be dark outside. | |
| PIT4366G Aug 2014 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "Check Trailer Wiring" message on the Driver Information Center. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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