Service bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
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.
1317 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIT5209A | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION: BACK-UP ALARM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that for no reason the alarm will go active. Technician will need to use a scan tool to verify that the alarm was activated by the inclination sensor. If the trigger is the inclination sensor, inspect the sensor's mounting location. Technician will need to relocate the sensor if it is attached to the driver's side lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning duct. Technician will need to reinstall the sensor to the top of the Body Control Module bracket. |
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| PIP4653E | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0601, P0603, P0604, P062F or P1621 stored in the Transmission Control Module. Technician will need to ensure that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are set in the Transmission Control Module. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are only set in the Transmission Control Module reprogram the Transmission Control Module. |
| PIT4261E | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. TIRES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction. |
| PIT4730B | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication a diagnostic tip if the high speed lan bus is shorted to ground, which can cause the BCM to appear off line. |
| PIC3100F | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer. |
| PIT3946B | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communicates an issues with the headliner sagging and how to reattachthe velcrousing Hardman Double Bubble Epoxy part number 04001. |
| PIC5650C | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies. |
| PIT5353B | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability. |
| PIT5236H | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version and the OnStar Customer Identifier and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PI0639D | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install adhesive back stock to the electrical connector for the steering wheel position sensor, to eleminate the excessive clearance/movement that causes the connector to loose contact and turns the Service Stabilitrak message on. |
| 11-00-89-005J | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Goodwill Tools, Customer Enthusiasm, and Policy Guidelines. |
| 09-00-89-016E | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor op 0600014. |
| 09-00-89-008C | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process. |
| 08-08-44-029G | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only. |
| 08-08-44-015G | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs |
| 07-08-49-020K | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer. |
| 07-00-89-037J | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. |
| 05-08-44-024E | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information on return or reimbursement of customer owned CDs, DVDs or Navigation Discs . |
| 05-00-89-072D | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information. |
| 02-08-98-002G | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on new tools used for the Hem Flanges and how to repair and seal the flanges when the repairs are done. |
| 01-00-89-010L | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS). |
| 00-03-10-003U | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. TIRES. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| PI0592C | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, E4404, E4413, E4414, E4423 or E4491). |
| 13-00-89-004D | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information. |
| 00-06-01-026E | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.