# Service bulletin PIT3227Q

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: 10193430
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-17
- Manufacturer's number: PIT3227Q
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10193430-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10193430-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2003 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
- 2004 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2015 to 2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 1998 to 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
- 1998 to 2004 CHEVROLET S10
- 1999 to 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2017 to 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2000 GMC C SERIES
- 1998 to 1999 GMC C/K SUBURBAN \(GMC\)
- 2004 to 2012 GMC CANYON
- 2015 to 2021 GMC CANYON
- 2006 to 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2012 to 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2017 to 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2003 to 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2015 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2020 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 1999 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2001 to 2002 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 1998 to 2004 GMC SONOMA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2022160](/recalls/tc/2022160.md), 2022-03-31: Accessories
- [21V497000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V497000.md), 2021-07-01: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [21V496000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V496000.md), 2021-07-01: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [2020165](/recalls/tc/2020165.md), 2020-04-16: Accessories
- [2019494](/recalls/tc/2019494.md), 2019-10-03: Accessories
- [2019205](/recalls/tc/2019205.md), 2019-04-26: Accessories
- [18V267000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V267000.md), 2018-04-26: EQUIPMENT
- [2015575](/recalls/tc/2015575.md), 2015-11-30: Accessories
- [13V544000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V544000.md), 2015-10-30: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [14V345000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V345000.md), 2014-06-18: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI0488C](/bulletins/10254219.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Diagnostic Information for Transmission.
- [23\-NA\-064](/bulletins/10254014.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
- [PI0718B](/bulletins/10253616.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Audio System Speaker Rattle, Buzz Noise, Poor Sound
- [PI0689B](/bulletins/10253606.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Tool or Utility Box Sagging, Mis\-aligned.
- [PI0688F](/bulletins/10253605.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
- [PI0688E](/bulletins/10253604.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
- [PI0688D](/bulletins/10253603.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
- [21\-NA\-155](/bulletins/10253528.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10253527.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [17\-NA\-052](/bulletins/10253526.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

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