2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,063 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10118658Oct 24, 2012Fuel system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides Information for Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Service Regeneration Documentation.
• 10085115Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to perform an air leak inspection to correct a customer concern on an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil), and a reduced engine power message displayed due to the engine control module (ecm) detecting that the diesel particulate filter (dpf) has accumulated 70 grams or more of soot.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10118641Oct 16, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Available BCM Calibrations to Restore Bulb Outage Detection on Vehicles Produced by a Second Stage Manufacturer (Upfitter), Turn Signals Flash Fast after Factory Box Removed
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118640Oct 15, 2012Fuel system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for Identifying Non-GM ECM Calibration Use and Power-up Hardware Detection in Duramax Diesel Engines - Photograph Tech 2 Calibration IDs, Calibration Verification Numbers (CVNs) and Transmission Data Screen
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10085128Oct 15, 2012Engine. This informational bulletin provides information for identifying non-gm ecm calibration use and power-up hardware detection in duramax diesel engines - photograph tech 2 calibration ids, calibration verification numbers (cvns) and transmission data screen
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118632Oct 12, 2012Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10118630Oct 11, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean overspray from chorme bumpers for concerns related to an apperance of discoloration or corrosion near edges/openings of chrome bumpers
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10084685Oct 11, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean overspray from chorme bumpers for concerns related to an apperance of discoloration or corrosion near edges/openings of chrome bumpers
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10254213Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Appearance of Discoloration or Corrosion Near Edges.
• 10253172Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Vibration On Dry Pavement.
• 10253171Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. NQG 4WD Models With Noise Vibration On Dry Pavement
• 10247742Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247741Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control, Steering. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10247730Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Seats. Power Seat Moves In Short Bursts and/or Heated Seats
• 10247660Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Normal Characteristic - RKE Inoperative / Unable To Program Fobs.
• 10247656Oct 1, 2012Other or unknown, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. Cruise Control Inoperative.
• 10247655Oct 1, 2012Other or unknown, Tires. Questions Regarding Reducing Tire Pressures.
• 10247087Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247086Oct 1, 2012Steering, Vehicle speed control. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10247075Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Seats. Power Seat Moves In Short Bursts and/or Heated Seats
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245299Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Normal Characteristic - RKE Inoperative / Unable To Program Fobs.
• 10245295Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cruise Control Inoperative.
• 10245294Oct 1, 2012Tires. Questions Regarding Reducing Tire Pressures.
• 10073941Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073939Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073926Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071989Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253136Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Valve Body.
• 10247740Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247739Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. SES MIL With P057C And/Or P057D Service Stability Message.
• 10247737Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247735Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Inaccurate Or Slow Response Of Outside Air Temperature Display.
• 10247721Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting, Air bags. Stability Message Low Power Brake Light And Cruise Control Operation.
• 10247720Sep 1, 2012Brakes. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10247704Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack

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