1998 GMC Sonoma service bulletins & manufacturer communications
76 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC Sonoma. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 76
- 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 an…PIT3227S · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 9, 2023
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2023
- 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 an…PIT3227R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 13, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 14, 2022
- 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 an…PIT3227Q · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2021
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2019
- 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 an…PIT3227P · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 17, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 20, 2017
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- 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 an…PIT3227M · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 8, 2017
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a har…PIP5340A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a har…PIP5340 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 21, 2015
- 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 an…PIT3227L · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 20, 2015
- 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 an…PIT3227K · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2015
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- 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 an…PIT3227J · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 28, 2014
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.PI0969 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 2013
- 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 an…PIT3227H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 18, 2013
- Clunk noise felt through the floor pan. *kb4114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2006
- Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated. *kb3227 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 4, 2006
- Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative. *tt3777 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 6, 2006
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt020525006 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt020730024A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2005
- 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh3300 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 21, 2005
- Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt3081 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 17, 2004
- Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt3046A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 27, 2004
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt030601024A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh040603002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0420 set. *tt040605001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt3176A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc3130 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt3031A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Daytime running lamps (drls) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. *tt00502B · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj01225 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt01599 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. Sit bulletin 1457619. *tt01727 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Clunk noise felt through floor pan. *tt01136C · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 18, 2003
- 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt030730056 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt010730002C · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Water leak in front floor carpet area. Gm tech link. *tt57 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Slips in 4-wheel drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor. *tt020421005A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt020525006A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Revised heater / vent module replacement. *tt020138005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt990730016A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Some vehicles will not move when 4-wheel drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance, transmission / transfer case slips, transmission will not upshift, slips in 4-wheel d…020421005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt020857004 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Information on over torquing or a reverse bedrail installation. *tt041002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2002
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). Nlm990602012D · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that the third door is hard to open and/or the door handle may be broken for 1996-2002 chevrolet and gmc s/t extended cab pickup models.. *slc020864007 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt250202 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2002
- Concerns with excessive effort or breaking of the third door handle on extended cab pick ups. *tt250102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 25, 2002
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg270901 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 27, 2001
- Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg220801 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 22, 2001
- Customers may complain of excessive oil consumption and having to add oil between changes. *jg090801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 9, 2001
- Information regarding improved bus seat decliner assemblies, the handle on the recliner assembly is attached with a number 20 torque with a shank length of 20 millimeters. *slc060601 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 6, 2001
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt990602012C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; the security lamp may be on or off; the security lamp is illuminated; the engine cranks but will not st…010856001 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt300800 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 30, 2000
- Some customers may experience illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light and code p0300 (general misfire), with driveability complaints of engine misfire, rough idle and h…00032 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt990602012B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt990602012A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a increased oil consumption. *yc98120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 25, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit increased oil consumption. *yc98017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 24, 1998
- Customer satisfaction campaign involving vehicles exhibiting increased oil consumption. *tt98017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Valve rocker arm cover failed, causing oil cnsumption to increase. Yd98017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Exhibiting increased oil consumption. *yc98017 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 1998