Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09186B
Date: 110314
Campaign - Brake Lamps Inoperative Or Continuously On
SPECIAL COVERAGE
Bulletin No.: 09186B
Date: March 14, 2011
Subject: 09186B - SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION
Models:
2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO
2004-2009 GMC CANYON
Supercede:
The Part Information, Service Procedure, and Warranty Transaction Information sections in this bulletin have been revised to include the replacement of
burned out brake lamp bulb(s).Prior to performing this repair, check to see if the vehicle is involved in Safety Recall 06030. If the vehicle is involved in
Safety Recall 06030 and the repair has not been performed, perform the repair using Safety Recall 06030 (labor code V1508). If the vehicle is not
involved in the safety recall or has already had the safety recall performed, proceed with repairs using this Special Coverage bulletin.Please discard all
copies of bulletin 09186A, issued October 2010.
Condition
Some customers of 2004-2009 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles may comment about the loss of brake lamps or continuous
illumination of the brake lamps. This may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. The performance of the brakes is not affected. Also, if
equipped, they may comment about the loss of cruise control.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date
the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
Dealers are to install a new brake lamp switch assembly. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 28, 2010, 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 28, 2010, must
be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2004-2009 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Important
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Applicable Warranties section in the Global Warranty
Management system.
Parts Information
