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Service bulletin PIE-0042A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10036124
Published by NHTSA2011-03-11
Manufacturer's numberPIE-0042A
Manufacturer's date2010-09-01
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

NHTSA's summary

GMC/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE MESSAGE DISPLAYED. GM ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE MESSAGE. PRIOR TO REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. *PE

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Transmission and driveline, Transfer case

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ESCALADE2010
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE2010
CHEVROLET SILVERADO2010
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 15002010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET TAHOE2010
GMC SIERRA2010
GMC YUKON2010
GMC YUKON DENALI2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON DENALI XL2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON XL 15002010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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PIP4885F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the vehicle in four wheel drive. Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle's power train. Dealer should advise the customer not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time.
PIP4885H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the vehicle in four wheel drive. Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle?s power train. Dealer should advise the customer not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time.
PIP4885G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the vehicle in four wheel drive. Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle's power train. Dealer should advise the customer not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time.
PI-06152012-02-07. Service bulletin. GMC/CHEVROLET: BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SEAL REVISION AND THE TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT SLINGER FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCKS. *PE