2016 Chevrolet Colorado Technical Service Bulletins

1,597 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10179408Jul 10, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin provides information to dealers regarding transportation damage repair claim submission requirements.
• 10178361Jul 2, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10178352Jun 26, 2020Equipment. This 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.
• 10178348Jun 26, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
• 10178282Jun 25, 2020Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10178343Jun 23, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System? message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10178288Jun 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 10178293Jun 15, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10178312Jun 9, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
• 10178252Jun 8, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10178306Jun 5, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10178291Jun 2, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10178302Jun 1, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses. Also updated to include ALL HFV6…
• 10176336May 29, 2020Fuel system, Brakes, Steering, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a click or tick noise heard inside cab with engine running. Technician may find the engine or High Pressure Fuel Pump tick noise that is very loud in the cab of the truck. Comparison with another truck having the same powertrain could show the other truck is quieter. Technician will install an acoustic…
• 10176648May 28, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Clicking/Ticking Sound/Noise Heard During Cold Start and that this should be considered a normal characteristic.
• 10176647May 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176326May 21, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10176649May 20, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10176322May 20, 2020Air bags, Other or unknown, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System or Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated. Also Low Brake Fluid lamp on with the master cylinder fluid level is full or a Service Trailer Brake message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find codes C0035, C0040, C0045, C0050, C0055, C0267, U0121, U0415 or U0420.
• 10176607May 8, 2020Equipment, Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10176310May 8, 2020Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of…
• 10176309May 8, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the customer may experience a 2-3 slip or flare after the vehicle has been sitting for a period of time. Technician can update the Transmission Control Module if working on a model year 2007. On all other model years dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10176644May 7, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10176305May 7, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the battery is discharged overnight. Technician will need to inspect X301 for bent pins as shown below. Repair or replace terminals as needed.
• 10176646May 6, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176632May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin explains to the tech on how to order a new fuel injector by matching the part number on the part and ordering it from the EPC.
• 10176300May 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10176611May 4, 2020Equipment, Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10175850Apr 29, 2020Tires, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10175853Apr 28, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10174861Apr 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10175771Apr 20, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Normal Radio Display Operation ? Display Does Not Remain Off at Times After Being Turned Off in Settings and no parts should be replaced due to this condition.
• 10174827Apr 17, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses. Also updated to include ALL HFV6…
• 10175855Apr 14, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10174821Apr 14, 2020Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of the accessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
• 10174820Apr 14, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of the accessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
• 10175852Apr 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10175748Apr 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
• 10174304Mar 31, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin explains to the technician that when using wiring repair labor operations, additional information may be needed when submitting Global Warranty transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10174444Mar 24, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards a loud bang and/or grinding type noise heard coming from the rear axle area.
• 10174302Mar 20, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10173714Mar 20, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System? message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10174303Mar 18, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10173709Mar 18, 2020Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have a water leak into the cabin. Water staining may be seen in the headliner or water may be on the floor. Technician will inspect these areas for water intrusion roof ditch, rear glass, center high mounted stop light, windshield, cowl seam, heater-vent-air conditioning drain tube, pillar area, and the pressure…
• 10173707Mar 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of the accessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
• 10173955Mar 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emissions recall involving certain 2016-2019 model year diesel engine vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) in these vehicles may not adequately diagnose or illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine Light) when frequent regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) occurs. Dealers are to program the engine control module (ECM) with…
• 10174299Mar 6, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10174300Mar 4, 2020Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
• 10174301Mar 3, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10174307Mar 2, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.

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