Theres a special coverage policy for that.. take this to your dealership. . 11273B: Special Coverage Adjustment - Throttle Position Sensor Replacement - (Dec 16, 2013)
Subject:*11273B — Special Coverage Adjustment – Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
Models:*2008-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT2008-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer2008-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe2009-2011 Chevrolet Colorado2008-2009 GMC Envoy2008-2011 GMC Savana, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL2009-2011 GMC Canyon2008-2009 HUMMER H22008-2010 HUMMER H32009-2010 HUMMER H3T2008-2009 Saab 9-7xEquipped with V8 Engine (LFA, LY2, L20, LMG, LC9, LH6, LMF, LH8, LH9, L76, LS2, LY5, LY6, L92, L96, LZ1, L94, L9H)
This bulletin has been revised to include 2008-2009 Saab 9-7x export vehicles. Please discard all copies of bulletin 11273A.
ConditionOn some 2008-2009 Saab 9-7x; 2008-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer; GMC Envoy; HUMMER H2; 2008-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Savana, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; 2008-2010 HUMMER H3; 2009-2011 Chevrolet Colorado; GMC Canyon; and 2009-2010 HUMMER H3T vehicles, equipped with a V8 engine, the throttle position sensor may cause the engine to run rough and cause the malfunction indicator lamp and/or an Engine Reduced Power message to illuminate. If this occurs, it could result in reduced engine power.Special Coverage AdjustmentThis special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
Dealers are to replace the throttle position sensor and reprogram the Engine Control Module. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
Owners of 2008-2009 Saab 9-7x vehicles delivered in the U.S. or Canada will receive a separate notification and be addressed by Saab Authorized Service Centers. This bulletin applies to those 2008-2009 Saab 9-7x vehicles delivered outside of the U.S. and Canada that are subject to this special coverage.
For 2008-2010 model year vehicles: For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 21, 2012, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 21, 2012, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
For 2011 model year vehicles: For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after June 28, 2013, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to June 28, 2013, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles InvolvedAll involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Applicable Warranties section in GM Global Warranty Management system. Dealership service personnel should always check this site to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. It is important to routinely use this tool to verify eligibility because not all similar vehicles may be involved regardless of description or option content.
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