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.

• 10095583Feb 15, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a concern with navigation icon not showing the correct location then jumping to the correct location. The position indicator may show the vehicle turning in the opposite direction or may show the vehicle traveling off the road. Technician will inspect the human machine…
• 10116896Feb 12, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper ways to repair spray in bed liners and general information on the procedures around the spray in bed liners
• 10116891Feb 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
• 10116890Feb 12, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
• 10116888Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
• 10096026Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10116883Feb 10, 2016Equipment, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on reprogramming the engine control module for vehicles with the condition of malfunction indicator lamp on and DTC P11CC set
• 10116878Feb 9, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
• 10116874Feb 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
• 10096238Feb 8, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a fuel gauge that does not read below half a tank. Technician will gain access to the fuel pump and inspect to see if the level sender contacting the side of the fuel tank. The fuel tank fuel pump module fuel level sensor will need to be replaced for this concern.
• 10096236Feb 8, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10096184Feb 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the general motors service policies and procedures manual section 5.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10116872Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove door trim panles and replace chime speaker pigtail connectors for vehicles with the condition of intermittent loss of chime from speaker
• 10116871Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
• 10096234Feb 4, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicle with poor heat. Technician will remove the temperature actuator and inspect for cracks. If the shaft is cracked in one place, install a #4 hose clamp over the temperature valve shaft. If the shaft is cracked in more than one place or a piece is missing, the temperature valve must be replaced.
• 10095977Feb 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the transmission for the colorado and canyon regular production option code n8d the exchange program has ended.
• 10096079Feb 2, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “exhaust fluid quality poor” on the driver information center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination.
• 10250072Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Ticking Noise and/or Noise When Turning Vehicle Off
• 10246559Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Ticking Noise and/or Noise When Turning Vehicle Off
• 10112302Jan 28, 2016Seats, Air bags. This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10080077Jan 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 15805 - service update. Inspect the transmission oil cooler line connections at the radiator on certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine (rpo lcv) or 3.6l engine (rpo lfx). These vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line connection that is not fully seated or secure at the radiator.
• 10112295Jan 26, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information referring technicians to refer to an emerging issues post in regards to a ticking noise or noise when turning the vehicle off
• 10112288Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational buleltin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares and information on transmission fast learns
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10248420Jan 21, 2016Engine cooling, Body and structure. Customer satisfaction program- Under hood fire
• 10080069Jan 21, 2016Electrical system. 15674 - customer satisfaction program. Vehicles may have underwent repairs to the battery charging system at the factory and may not have the connections of the battery cables fully secured. If these connections are loose, the customer may experience problems with the battery charging system, may receive a battery charging malfunction message on the instrument cluster, may receive a low battery indicator on the…
• 10112279Jan 20, 2016Steering. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information on vehicles pulling to one side or steering feels loose.
• 10075733Jan 20, 2016Steering. Engineering Information – Vehicle Pulls to One Side and/or Steering Feels Loose If you encounter a vehicle with this concern, please refer to SI diagnostics.
• 10112277Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10079723Jan 13, 2016Body and structure. 15116a - customer satisfaction program (revised part section and service procedure). Vehicles may have been built with a hood striker that may fracture over time from corrosion. During an extended durability test, the hood striker failed to retain the hood in a closed position. If the hood is not retained in a closed and locked position, the hood may open while the vehicle is being operated, which may block the…
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 10112261Jan 4, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules
• 10250074Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10248433Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Floor Console Armrest Latch
• 10248419Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling, Body and structure. Under Hood Fire
• 10247242Jan 1, 2016Body and structure, Other or unknown. Hood Striker Corrosion / Fracture
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10075017Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10115003Dec 30, 2015Engine 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.
• 10114985Dec 21, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control. 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.
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114957Dec 10, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random infotainment system resets while driving, screen temporarily goes blank and then returns after approximately 5 seconds, radio volume control inoperative, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls function but will not show changes on the display, seek buttons on the front controls will not function, when…
• 10114954Dec 9, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10114950Dec 8, 2015Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a hood that may shake or flutter while driving. Technician will need to adjust the hood bumpers for this concern.
• 10114942Dec 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stay nut.
• 10201099Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

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