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Service bulletins for the 2010 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.

1491 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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16-NA-0252017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on Behavior of Non-Upgraded OnStar Equipped Vehicles Operating in Canada after Decommissioning of 2G CDMA Cellular Networks
16-NA-1092017-08-31. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
10-00-89-006F2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
07-07-30-010D2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides explanation on how to take snapshot data with a Tech 2 and upload it to a computer and where to email the info to.
02-00-89-002Q2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.
99-00-89-019O2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for the (GWM) and (WPC) on parts return program.
15-NA-0172017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.
08-03-10-006F2017-08-31. Service bulletin. TIRES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface wheel bead seats. for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat)
07-08-49-020L2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
03-08-46-004S2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
PIP5232B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
PIT5214B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
PIC3100E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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.
PIT4961A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a Driver Information Center message. Technician will find there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes set. Technician will need to build the vehicle at a 2010, Ld Trk, MPV, Incomplete, Chevrolet Truck (must build as Chevrolet Truck), and ?L? Product Line. Now technician should be able to go into Body then Supplemental Inflatable Restraint. No will be able to re Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
PIT5005A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Trailer Brake System message displayed on the Driver Information Center. After the technician has performed the repairs for the Diagnostic Trouble Code found during inspection, technician will find that the Diagnostic Trouble Code will not clear. Technician will need to turn the ignition off, unplug the Trailer Brake Control module for at least 30 seconds, reconnect the module, and check for any Driver Information Center messages or Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
PIC5650B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
PIC61072017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
PIP5258A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011. If the technician has followed all published Service Information diagnosis and has not come to a conclusion, technician should check the oil pressure at the oil pressure sender. Then the number two cam bearing should be inspected.
PIT5214A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; TIRES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
PIP5069A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lack of power on initial acceleration from a stop when the ambient temperature is approximately 103 Fahrenheit or greater and may include engine detonation or pre-ignition type events as temperatures approach 120 Fahrenheit. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnosis first. If Service Information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern, take a Tech 2 snapshot of the concern happening and note the Spark Parameter in the Ignition Data List. If it drops near/below 0 degrees during the concern, check if there is a cylinder that shows any knock. If there is a knock in any cylinder perform a top engine clean. If the concern is still present, then switching to premium fuel (91 octane or higher) with detergents (Top tier fuel) when ambient temperatures exceed 110 Fahrenheit degrees, this should provide a slight improvement in engine performance when ambient temperatures are high especially as temperatures approach 120 Fahrenheit degrees.
PIT5384A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
PIP5276D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or a low oil pressure indicated after an oil change. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521. If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521 setting in cold weather and it has a PF48E oil filter, change the filter to a UPF48R if one is available.
PIP5276C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or a low oil pressure indicated after an oil change. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521. If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521 setting in cold weather and it has a PF48E oil filter, change the filter to a PF48 if one is available. If there is no availability of oil filter PF48 use oil filter UPF48R.
PIT54862017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when dialing certain numbers using OnStar Hands-free Calling, the audio is distorted or has poor quality after performing the OnStar Canada Upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIT5353A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.