Vin Check Please

cp17 · July 12, 2008

Im new at this forum stuff so please have patience. Thanks. I bought a new gmc sierra about 3 months ago. My first gm truck! I have had a power steering fluid leak the whole time. I found the thread on this subject, and was suprised to find that the BUILD SHEET showed a power leak on other trucks. is this right? so I was wondering if somebody has the time to check my VIN or BUILD SHEET for me so I can take this to the dealer. I am taking it to the dealer on monday for repair. They said they will replace the whole steering rack.

My vin # 1GTEK14088Z222695 This would be great thanks

MS3DALE · July 12, 2008

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Summary

VIN : 1GTEK14088Z222695

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Merchandising Model : TK10703 -2008 SIERRA 1500 4WD REG CAB W/T

Warranty Start Date : 04/05/2008

BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK

Delivering Dealer :

ROBERT BROGDEN S OLATHE PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC, INC.

1500 E SANTA FE

OLATHE , KS 66061-3643

(913) 782-1500

Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 44660

Business Associate Code : 131075

Service Contract : Yes

Branded Title : No

Warranty Block : No

PDI Status : Paid

REQUIRED FIELD ACTIONS

Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Campaigns

SERVICE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Type Number Description Posted Date Status

EI 07082 POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT GEAR/RACK, REF-TSB 07-02-32-002D 06/13/2008 See Bulletin

EI 08184 PAINT APPEARANCE, DIRT, ORANGE-PEEL, THIN, RUNS - REF TSB 08-08-51-004 05/20/2008 See Bulletin

ON STAR AND XM SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION

OnStar Equipped Yes

OnStar Status Active

Refer to Help page for details or:go to OnStar Online Enrollment (located on the "OnStar" tab in GM InfoNET) or (888)ONSTAR1 (888) 667-8271.

XM Equipped Yes

XM Radio ID YCD9Y0RK

XM Status Inactive

Refer to Help page for details or: www.xmradio.gm.ca or Dealer Hotline 1.877.GET.XMST (1-877-438-9677).

APPLICABLE WARRANTIES

Description Effective Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer

36/36000 BUMPER TO BUMPER LIMITED WARRANTY 04/05/2008 43 miles 04/05/2011 36043 miles

72/100000 SHEET METAL COVERAGE RUST THROUGH LIMITED WARRANTY 04/05/2008 43 miles 04/05/2014 100043 miles

96/80000 FEDERAL EMISSION CATALYTIC CONV. AND PCM 04/05/2008 43 miles 04/05/2016 80043 miles

60/100000 POWERTRAIN COVERAGE LIMITED WARRANTY 04/05/2008 43 miles 04/05/2013 100043 miles

36/36000 FEDERAL EMISSION 04/05/2008 43 miles 04/05/2011 36043 miles

CLAIM HISTORY

R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading

01/23/2008 A22695 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Vehicle Build

VIN 1GTEK14088Z222695

VEHICLE BUILD

Merchandising Model : TK10703 -2008 SIERRA 1500 4WD REG CAB W/T

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 2906 kg (6408 lb)

Order Number : MMVRK9

Build Date : 01/23/2008

Build Plant : 18Z03

GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

OPTION CODES

AE7 - CLOTH SEAT TRIM

AJ1 - SOLAR-RAY DEEP TINTED GLASS

AL0 - SENSOR INDICATOR, INFLATABLE RESTRAINT

AM1 - SEAT ADJUSTER, MANUAL

AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCKS INCL REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

B30 - CARPETED FLR COVERING W/VINYL MATS

B32 - FRONT COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS

C49 - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

C67 - MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING

C7H - 6,400 LBS GVWR

DK8 - CONSOLE, OVERHEAD DELUXE

DL8 - POWER HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS, ADJUSTABLE, MANUAL-FOLD, BLACK

E63 - WIDESIDE PICKUP BOX

FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS

FWI - ASSEMBLY PLANT, FORT WAYNE, IN

GT4 - 3.73 REAR AXLE RATIO

G80 - H.D. RR AUTO LOCK DIFFERENTIAL

JF7 - BRAKE

KG3 - 145 AMP ALTERNATOR

KNP - EXT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

K34 - CRUISE CONTROL

K47 - HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER

LMG - VORTEC 5.3L V8 FLEX FUEL ENGINE IRON BLK W/ACTIVE FUEL MGMT

M30 - 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NQG - FLOOR-MOUNTED TRANSFER CASE

NT7 - EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL TIER 2

NZ4 - 17" FULL-SIZE STEEL SPARE WHEEL

PCM - WORK TRUCK PREFERRED PACKAGE: *CRUISE CONTROL *REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY *POWER DOOR LOCKS *SOLAR-RAY DEEP TINTED GLASS

PCX - SL PACKAGE: *17" CHROME-STYLED STEEL WHEELS *CHROME SURROUND GRILLE *FRONT FOG LAMPS

PCY - WORK TRUCK TRAILERING PKG: *HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER *EXT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER *H.D. RR AUTO LOCK DIFFERENTIAL *H.D. TRAILERING EQUIPMENT *HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSP PKG PY9 - 17" CHROME-STYLED STEEL WHEELS

P03 - CHROME WHEEL CENTER CAPS

QVL - 17" P265 ALS, BW TIRES

ROO - TRACKING CODE

R9N - PROCESSING CODE - SEAT

SAF - SPARE TIRE LOCK

SLM - STOCK ORDERS

TFE - SALES INCENTIVE-COMMITMENT PLUS

T74 - HEADLAMPS CONTROL AUTO, DELAY

T96 - FRONT FOG LAMPS

UE1 - 1 YR ONSTAR SAFE & SOUND (ASK DLR ABOUT TURN-BY-TURN NAV UPGRADE)

UJ6 - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM

UQ3 - HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO SYSTEM

US8 - AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER (REPLACES STD/OPT RADIO)

U2K - XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE FEE EXTRA; 1ST 3 MONTHS INCL.

VB3 - CHROME REAR BUMPER

VG3 - BUMPER, FRONT CHROME

VH9 - ENVELOPE OWNER INFO MANUAL

VK3 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNT

VR4 - WEIGHT DIST HITCH PLATFORM

VT7 - OWNERS MANUAL ENGLISH

VXS - COMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL

V22 - CHROME SURROUND GRILLE

V73 - STATEMENT OF CERT. U.S.

V76 - FRONT TOW HOOKS

YD3 - BASE EQUIP FOR SCH GVW PLATE

YD5 - FRONT SPRING - BASE EQUIPMENT

YD6 - REAR SPRING - BASE EQUIPMENT

YK6 - SEO IDENTIFIER

ZRS - SPARE TIRE

ZY1 - SOLID PAINT

Z82 - H.D. TRAILERING EQUIPMENT

Z85 - HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSP PKG

Z88 - GMC TRUCK NAMEPLATE

1SA - WORK TRUCK PACKAGE

1SZ - OPTION PACKAGE SAVINGS

5B5 - SEO OPTION-PWR WINDOWS & MIRRORS

6XB - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT LH

7XB - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT RH

74U - FIRE RED

88B - DARK TITANIUM CLOTH

88I - DARK TITANIUM INTERIOR TRIM

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Delivery Information

VIN : 1GTEK14088Z222695

IN-SERVICE INFORMATION

In-Service Information Not On file

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Delivery Date : 04/05/2008

Delivery Type : 016 - GM SUPPLIER

Delivered Odometer : 43 miles

Delivering Dealer :

ROBERT BROGDEN S OLATHE PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC, INC.

1500 E SANTA FE

OLATHE , KS 66061-3643

(913) 782-1500

Delivery Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Delivery Site Code : 44660

Business Associate Code : 131075

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Service Contract

VIN 1GTEK14088Z222695

SERVICE CONTRACT

Policy Number : 817371732

Owner Name : PHILLIPS

Description : 72/72000 GMPP MAJOR GUARD

Deductible Amount : $ 0

Inception Date : 04/05/2008

Expiration Date : 04/05/2014

Inception Odometer : 43 miles

Expiration Odometer : 72043 miles

MS3DALE · July 12, 2008

Service Information

Document ID: 2154883

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#07-02-32-002E: EI07082 - Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly (Engineering Information) - (Jun 17, 2008)

Subject: EI07082 -- Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly (Engineering Information)

Models:

2008-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

2008-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe

2008 Chevrolet Impala

2008-2009 GMC Denali, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL

1500 Series Only

Attention: Proceed with this bulletin ONLY if the customer has commented about this concern AND the EI number is listed in GMVIS, otherwise disregard the bulletin and proceed with diagnostics found in the published service information. THIS IS NOT A RECALL. Refer to Service Bulletin 04-00-89-053A for more detail on the use of Engineering Information Bulletins.

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This bulletin is being revised to add the 2009 Fullsize Trucks and Utility vehicles. In addition, the 2007 Fullsize Trucks and Utilities are being removed. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-02-32-002D (Section 02 -- Steering).

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Condition:

Some customers may comment on a fluid leak. Upon investigation, the technician may find fluid leaking from the power steering system.

What Action to Take:

Important: All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and identified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components.

Start diagnosis by inspecting the fluid level in the Power Steering Reservoir. If the fluid level is NOT low, a careful analysis of the condition is necessary as it may involve a different type of fluid leak.

Visually inspect the components where the fluid has accumulated.

Completely clean off any fluid residue from the suspect components.

Apply tracing powder to the suspect components. This is an effective way to determine the source of a leak. As an alternative, fluorescent dye (such as Kent Moore J 28431-6) may be added to the power steering fluid.

Start the vehicle and allow the power steering system to reach normal operating temperatures.

Turn the steering wheel to the stops in each direction while bumping the steering wheel against the stops 3-4 times. This will build maximum steering system pressure and help identify the source of the leak if present.

Determine the source of the leak.

If a repeatable leak is found, use the following tables to determine if the condition is repaired and what corrective action is needed.

Repairable Leaks

Source of Leak

Correction

Pressure feed and return hoses/lines

Replace seals, hose, or line set

Power steering pump

Reseal or replace pump if necessary

Cylinder gear/rack lines

Replace O-ring seals or rack lines

Non- Repairable Leaks

Source of Leak

Correction

Porosity leak in the gear/rack housing

Replace steering gear/rack

Leak from tie rod boots

Pinion seal

Repeatable leak at steering gear adjuster plug*

See note below

*If fluid is observed at the adjuster plug during the initial visual inspection, then refer to the following:

• Seepage at the adjuster plug may not necessarily indicate an active leak. Power steering fluid is used during the manufacturing of the gear/rack. The fluid used at assembly is pushed into the pinion area during assembly. The adjuster plug and the area below the pinion are not positively sealed. Fluid trapped in this area during assembly may seep from the adjuster plug. The rack should not be replaced for this condition.

• You can distinguish seepage from an active leak by removing the left tie rod boot clamp and inspecting for the presence of fluid at the inner tie rod.

• If no fluid is found in the left tie rod boot, replace the boot clamp and clean the seepage from the rack. No further action is needed.

• If fluid is found in the left tie rod boot, replace the gear assembly.

Engineer Contact Information

Contact the appropriate engineer for additional information or guidance before repairing the vehicle. This call may result in a personal visit to your dealership or a special request to return parts that exhibit unique conditions. In either case, you should receive a response back within 2 hours on what action to take the same business day of your call (Eastern Daylight Time).

If you do not receive a response from engineering, then proceed to repair the vehicle. Use normal diagnostics and claim the repair work under the appropriate warranty labor operation.

GM Engineering is working to determine the root cause of the above conditions. GM Engineering has a need to obtain information during diagnosis and BEFORE repair. As a result, this information will be used by engineering to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix.

Parts Information

Fullsize Truck and SUV: Part Number

Description

15254058

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Right Side) - '07 thru mid-year '08 vehicles

15254059

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Left Side) - '07 thru mid-year '08 vehicles

19167837

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Left Side) - mid-year '08 thru '09

19167838

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Right Side) - mid-year '08 thru '09

11562064

Clamp, Crimp

(Boot to Rack)

11562066

Clamp, Spring

(Boot to Tie Rod)

26100863

Seal, Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose

26081619

Seal, Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe

(O-ring)

Impala: Part Number

Description

26065126

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Short)

26055484

Pipe Kit, Steering Gear (Long)

26035404

Boot Kit, Steering Gear

Warranty Information

Important: DO NOT use the labor operation listed below if engineering did not respond.

For vehicles repaired under engineering direction, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E9451*

Engineering Information-Power Steering Leak

0.6 hr

Add

Repair per Engineer Direction

Use Actual Repair Order Clock Time

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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cp17 · July 12, 2008

I cant thank you enough for running the vin check. lots of info. I hope they fix it right the first time. I hate oil leaks. Other than that it is a sweet ride. I hate to say this but I didnt realize I had heated mirrors. It didnt say on the window sticker. My wifes Jeep has little symbols on the mirrors themselves, mine does not. Anyway thanks again!