2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,837 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 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.

• 10254236Apr 1, 2013Body and structure. Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting.
• 10247766Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)
• 10247765Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Shows Empty After Refueling And DTC P2636.
• 10247651Apr 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Seat belts, Air bags, Electrical system. Passenger Air Bag And Seat Belt Indicator / Switch Information.
• 10247111Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)
• 10247110Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Shows Empty After Refueling And DTC P2636.
• 10246616Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246615Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246614Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Vehicle Software Enhancements
• 10245819Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Generation 9 OnStar® Modules Inoperative, Bluetooth Inoperative and Possible Battery Discharge Condition (Replace OnStar® VCIM)
• 10245773Apr 1, 2013Other or unknown, Body and structure. Transfer Case Identification First Design vs. Second Design
• 10245290Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Passenger Air Bag And Seat Belt Indicator / Switch Information.
• 10063963Apr 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063450Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052297Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse and no problem with vehicle identified. Models years 2010-2014 trucks and passenger. No models.
• 10134684Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the door panel retainers if the customers concern is a rattle noise or gap.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10112938Mar 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 Transmission Regular Production Option Code MW7 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10134674Mar 22, 2013Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on how to remove the body mount bolt due to being stripped or will not loosen.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10134665Mar 20, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary information bulletin provides information and additional diagnostics on park assist blocked being messaged on the DIC.
• 10112926Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have navigation or radio screen is blank or flashes on and off, no sound from speakers, and rear DVD screen inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1265, B1288, or B1289. Technician will need to repair circuit 7066.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10112917Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that 2-Mode Drive Motor Generator Battery will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134649Mar 7, 2013Fuel system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for installing a zip tie for the fuel level sensor to correct the fuel gauge intermittently not reading full when the fuel tank is filled.
• 10134646Mar 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to adjust the transmission dipstick tube and/or install the transmission fluid filler tube sleeve to eliminate a tick, buzz or rattle noise from the front of dash, transmission filler tuber cracked or broken.
• 10134644Mar 4, 2013Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a whine noise that varies with engine speeds.
• 10134643Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to re-align the exhaust pipe and replace the gasket to eliminate an exhaust leak or vibration/rattle noise heard approximately 900 RPM, fuel smell, white smoke, oily substance on the exhaust downpipe.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247677Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. High Voltage 2-Mode Battery Parts Restriction-TAC.
• 10247654Mar 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Navigation or Radio Display Blank Or Flashing DTC B1265 B1288 Or B1289.
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245316Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. High Voltage 2-Mode Battery Parts Restriction-TAC.
• 10245293Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Navigation or Radio Display Blank Or Flashing DTC B1265 B1288 Or B1289.
• 10063234Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112877Feb 22, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service four wheel drive message displayed in the driver?s information center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0387. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code if it is a current code. Technician will need to attempt to duplicate the…
• 10112872Feb 20, 2013Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a driver door module and/or Passenger Door Module on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel courtesy lights.
• 10112864Feb 18, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112862Feb 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a surge or stall when in gear at a stop. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0742. Technician will need to isolate if the concern is transmission internal or external. Technician will need to disconnect the 20 way connector at the transmission (C-175 for model years 2001 ? 2007 and X-175 for model…
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical 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.
• 10112845Feb 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have no forward or reverse. Technician will need to check for metal debris in torque converter clutch valve.

← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500