# Service bulletin PI0969 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. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10139019 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-04 - Manufacturer's number: PI0969 - Manufacturer's date: 2013\-05\-03 - NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ## NHTSA's summary This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10139019-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10139019-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Engine, Equipment and accessories ## Vehicles listed - 1996 to 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO - 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO - 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 - 1996 to 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER - 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 1999 to 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 1996 CHEVROLET G VAN - 1996 to 1999 CHEVROLET P - 2000 CHEVROLET P SERIES - 1998 to 1999 CHEVROLET P3 - 1997 CHEVROLET P30 CHASSIS - 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP - 1996 CHEVROLET S/T PICKUP - 1997 to 2002 CHEVROLET S10 - 1996 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP - 1999 to 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD - 1999 to 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD - 1999 to 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC - 1996 to 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 1996 to 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2000 CHEVROLET V SERIES - 2000 CHEVROLET W SERIES - 1998 GMC ENVOY - 2000 GMC ENVOY - 2002 GMC ENVOY - 1999 to 2000 GMC G SERIES - 1997 GMC G VAN - 2000 GMC G VAN BUS - 2001 to 2002 GMC GM - 1996 GMC GMC TRUCK - 1996 to 2002 GMC JIMMY - 2000 GMC M/L VAN - 1997 to 1999 GMC P - 1996 to 2002 GMC SAFARI - 1997 to 2002 GMC SAVANA - 1996 to 2002 GMC SONOMA - 1996 to 2000 GMC SUBURBAN - 2001 GMC SUBURBAN - 1996 to 2002 GMC YUKON - 2000 to 2002 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2000 to 2002 GMC YUKON XL ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [08V650000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V650000.md), 2008-12-10: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY - [08V649000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V649000.md), 2008-12-09: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY - [2007363](/recalls/tc/2007363.md), 2007-11-09: Engine - [07V521000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V521000.md), 2007-11-07: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - [04V289000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V289000.md), 2004-06-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - [2004195](/recalls/tc/2004195.md), 2004-06-11: Engine - [03V250000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V250000.md), 2003-07-15: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL - [00V258001](/recalls/nhtsa/00V258001.md), 2000-09-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS - [1997201](/recalls/tc/1997201.md), 1997-11-18: Engine ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [03\-06\-01\-023I](/bulletins/11012907.md), 2025-01-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil. - [03\-06\-01\-023H](/bulletins/11010544.md), 2024-11-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil. - [16\-NA\-383](/bulletins/11004761.md), 2024-07-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build\-up. - [PIT5353](/bulletins/10252163.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation. - [16\-NA\-383](/bulletins/10251890.md), 2024-03-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build\-up. - [06\-06\-01\-019C](/bulletins/10251887.md), 2024-03-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location. - [22\-NA\-074](/bulletins/10250775.md), 2024-02-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. - [140604005](/bulletins/10250012.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup \- New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available - [PIP5601B](/bulletins/10249980.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number. - [18\-NA\-099](/bulletins/10249590.md), 2024-02-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim \(PAC\), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution \(PAR\) claim. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10139019](/v1/bulletins/10139019) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20PI0969&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10139019&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20PI0969)