Traverse FWD V6-3.6L (2009)
Technical Service Bulletin # 09051A
Date: 100825
Campaign - Temporary Reduction in Power Brake Assist
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Bulletin No.: 09051A
Date: August 25, 2010
Subject: 09051A - Temporary Reduction in Power Brake Assist in Extreme Cold Weather
Models:
2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2009 GMC Acadia
2009 Saturn OUTLOOK
Registered in Canada, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York,
North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Supercede:
The expiration date of this program has been extended until June 30, 2011. Please discard all copies of bulletin 09051, issued June 2009.
THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL June 30, 2011.
Condition
Certain 2009 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles that are operated in temperatures of -5° to
-49° F (-21° to -45°C) may have a condition in which the power brake assist may be temporarily reduced. In these extreme cold temperatures, the
opening of one or both of the power brake booster vacuum check valves may be delayed, resulting in reduced power brake assist. As the valve(s) warm,
which could take more than 1 minute, the valve operation returns to normal and full power brake assist returns.
Correction
Dealers/retailers are to repair the power brake assist.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles built within these VIN
breakpoints:
Important
Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved. - GM dealers and Canadian Saturn retailers should use GMVIS. - Saturn US retailers should use the 'Investigate
Vehicle History' link on the Global Warranty Management application within DealerWorld.
For dealers/retailers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and
address information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers/retailers will not have a report available
if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
- US and Canadian dealers/retailers - GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports
- Export dealers - sent directly to dealers The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The
use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several
states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information - GM, Saturn Canada Only