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.

• 10112844Feb 5, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp and the engine misfires. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, and P0308. Technician will need to inspect the spark plug wires. Technician will need to replace any loose spark plug wires.
• 10112842Feb 4, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 10253144Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling. SES Light Rough Running And/Or Lack Of Power.
• 10247756Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Body and structure. Driver or Passenger Door Module DTC B2555.
• 10247662Feb 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cold Air Leak On Passenger Floor.
• 10247658Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Back Up Alarm Inoperative And Needs To Be Connected During PDI.
• 10247101Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Body and structure. Driver or Passenger Door Module DTC B2555.
• 10245777Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown. New Service Cam Bearings For Gen IV V8 Engines
• 10245765Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Fuel system. Hydraulic Power Steering Leak at Hose Connection to Steering Rack
• 10245301Feb 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cold Air Leak On Passenger Floor.
• 10245297Feb 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Back Up Alarm Inoperative And Needs To Be Connected During PDI.
• 10112837Feb 1, 2013Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a driveline noise or vibration at various speeds and operating conditions. Technician should be advised that the vehicle should always be restored to a factory configuration when diagnosing noise and vibration concerns.
• 10112836Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 that will not clear. Technician should be advised if there are any issues with the rotational position sensor, incremental position sensor, encoder motor, motor A or B circuits, rotational position sensor or incremental position sensor circuits when the transfer case control…
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133148Jan 28, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover-left bank and clean carbon from cylinder due to engine oil consumption on aluminum block/iron block engines.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133146Jan 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure for adding double sided tape on the right and left windshield side reveal moldings to remove tapping, clicking or ticking type noise.
• 10133145Jan 28, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the body mount bolt being stripped or will not loosen.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133142Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133136Jan 23, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Vehicle speed control. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on dignostics for a whine noise at varies engine speeds.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133128Jan 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on mounting points for the pickup box accessories.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112712Jan 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rough idle and/or momentary lack of power after cold starting the engine and immediately placing the transmission in gear. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics first. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10133120Jan 9, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on communication interface module replacement.
• 10112702Jan 8, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10133117Jan 3, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install the updated valve cover for models built with the prior date listed to correct oil consumption of vehicles with higher mileage.
• 10254206Jan 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10253147Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.
• 10253146Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.
• 10247747Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
• 10247092Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
• 10063394Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10138565Dec 13, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.
• 10113842Dec 13, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.
• 10112664Dec 13, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10138547Dec 11, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on installing new rivets on the accessory tonneu cover to correct a customers comments on the cover seeming loose
• 10113841Dec 11, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on installing new rivets on the accessory tonneu cover to correct a customers comments on the cover seeming loose
• 10138544Dec 7, 2012Tires. This informational bulletin provides the proper information used to determine the road force variences within new tires being installed and the proper forms used to send the tires back if the road force is not within spec.
• 10113838Dec 7, 2012Tires. This informational bulletin provides the proper information used to determine the road force variences within new tires being installed and the proper forms used to send the tires back if the road force is not within spec.
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10245772Dec 1, 2012Wheels, Other or unknown, Tires, Suspension. Diagnostic Tips for Difficult to Resolve Tire/Wheel Vibration Concerns
• 10062548Dec 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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