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.

• 10083203Aug 23, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have air conditioning may not cool or may blow hot air, driver information center messages, instrument panel cluster malfunction indicator lamp on, erratic or fluctuating engine oil pressure gauge, engine crank no start, and engine misfire. Technician will inspect the engine wire…
• 10083362Aug 19, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles accessory fender flares are pulling away from the fender and or appear loose. Technician should review the 2015 october emerging issues video before replacing the fender flare with the concern.
• 10081880Aug 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
• 10083202Aug 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have air conditioning may not cool or may blow hot air, driver information center messages, instrument panel cluster malfunction indicator lamp on, erratic or fluctuating engine oil pressure gauge, engine crank no start, and engine misfire. Technician will inspect the engine wire…
• 10083127Aug 15, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have shudder or chuggle when accelerating at low speeds of 12 to 15 miles per hour or 19-24 kilometer per hour in second gear. Also same shudder or chuggle when accelerating at speeds of 30 to 40 mph or 48-64 kilometer per hour, when accelerating in 6th gear.
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082880Aug 15, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of usb port inoperative.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10083326Aug 3, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communicates information to the technician about vehicles that may have a water rush or gurgle type noise from the center dash area. Engineering is aware of the concern and it is under investigation. Inspect the system for coolant leaks and proper coolant level. No other repairs are to be performed at this time.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10083364Aug 2, 2016Engine, Exterior lighting. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have accessory off road lights installed from the dealer. Now after the installation the lights are inoperative. Technician will need to verify the engine is running and the headlights are on and the day time running lights and the switch has been pressed for 3 seconds. Also insure the covers are not installed on…
• 10083363Aug 2, 2016Steering. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to repair vehicles with a rattle or clunk noise from the front of vehicle over bumps. Engineering has released a redesigned lower intermediate shaft for this noise concern. Replace the lower intermediate shaft with the new part number.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10248453Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10135185Jul 13, 2016Equipment. 45820 - Customer Satisfaction Program Letter Mailing.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10081046Jun 28, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp and diagnostic trouble code p16f3 set in the engine control module. If it is confirmed diagnostic trouble code p16f3 is being induced by the customer's driving habits, clear the diagnostic trouble code and review proper vehicle operation with the customer to…
• 10089403Jun 24, 2016Equipment. "45821 - service update. The purpose of this service update is to provide the customer with a goodwill gift to offset customer inconvenience, restore confidence in gm, and maintain loyalty to gm. The vehicles involved in this service update have previously had the console lid latch replaced under gm recall 16370. Some of these vehicles may have received a replacement latch that is incorrect for the vehicle.
• 10089402Jun 24, 2016Equipment. 45820 - customer satisfaction. Certain 2016 model year chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, may have a condition in which the console-compartment door latch assembly may not hold the compartment door closed tightly enough causing a possible “rattle” noise. In receiving service for the condition covered by gm recall number 16370, some of these vehicles may have received a replacement latch that is incorrect…
• 10088921Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a way to graph the dpf temperatures using the gds2.
• 10081867Jun 22, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on inspecting and/or re-adjusting both (inner and outer) intermediate steering shaft boots to squeaky and/or rubbing type noise.
• 10088746Jun 20, 2016Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace a fuel pump and seal the front seam of the pickup box to correct a customer concern on fuel odor, fuel leak or fuel weeping from the top of the fuel tank.
• 10081055Jun 14, 2016Body and structure. 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…
• 10081052Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a heater-vent-air conditioning that has a delay when switching blower speed. This is a normal operating characteristic. No repairs or part replacements should be performed for this characteristic operation.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10072078Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician about the narrowing of the bedrails. When installing a bed rail accessory the concern is made visible. This is a characteristic of the sleek design of the vehicle and no repair is necessary. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal design characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10089336Jun 10, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown. 27620 - customer satisfaction program. General motors is releasing customer satisfaction program 27620 today. Some vehicles equipped with heavy-duty trailering package, which includes a trailer hitch rated at 7,000 lb, may have been built with a 3,500 lb trailer hitch. If a 3,500 lb trailer hitch is used to tow more than 3,500 lb, cracks could develop at the hitch. Over time these cracks could potentially spread…
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10082003Jun 10, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides information on replacing the front seat back recliner handle with the newly designed part when one breaks.
• 10094785Jun 9, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This engineering information bulletin announces the end for need for information on accessory wheel flares warping or tape seperating.
• 10094788Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern on poor a/c performance or intermittent a/c.
• 10089320Jun 1, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown. 27621 - customer advisory letter mailing. Letter mailing to owners advising that the vehicle may have been built with a heavy-duty trailer hitch rated at 7,000 lb instead of the 3,500 lb trailering package vehicle build specification. If the vehicle was built with a 7,000 lb trailer hitch, it is still limited to a maximum trailer weight of 3,500 lb.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078925May 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.

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