2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500

Recalls

1 recall names the 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5500. Newest first.

• Equipment

  Nov 14, 2017NHTSA 17V72600069,138 vehicles

  Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1705. Note: This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10168978This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10168212This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10168204This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10168180This informational bulletin provides the dealer with key information for cutting a new key.
• 10168174THis Informational bulletin provides important instructions for contacting the Fleet Action Center for repair authorization prior to replacement of certain parts.
• 10167455This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10167434This 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.
• 10166665This Informational Bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
• 10166659This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10165890This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage. If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced.On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.
• 10165877This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10165122This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10165121This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10165079This 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.
• 10163686This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10163676This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of a MIL illuminated with a P208E set in the DEF control module.Possible stuck DEF injectorIf the diagnostic leads to the DEF injector, replace the DEF injector and the DEF Supply Pump Filter Element
• 10157039This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage. If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced.On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.
• 10155073This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
• 10154975This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10151868This 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.
• 10140297This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.
• 10140295This 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.
• 10140293This informational bulletin provides information on Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage.
• 10139099This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal audio. This could be due to interference from transmitting sources outside of Sirius XM?s frequency range.
• 10139095This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.
• 10137605This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10137601This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
• 10137600This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10137599This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137560This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137559This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
• 10137558This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137556This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
• 10137540This Technical Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated. Technicians may find DTCs P0087, P018B, P228A, P228B or P2635 set in ECM.
• 10126984This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage. If a broken rocker arm is found check to see if the valve dropped into the cylinder if so the engine will need to be replaced.On occasions the valve will not drop, reinstall any valve keepers and replace all the intake rocker arms.
• 10125101This Preliminary information communicates to the dealerA vehicle may have a concern with Engine performance, Engine machancal (burnt pistons), fuel in oil and/orfuel system performance.Fuel fill/ fuel vent lines mis - routed kinked/pinched.Inspect the fuel tank return and fuel tank vent lines for kinks or restrictions and repare as needed.

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