2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,071 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10139116Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the technician when looking up the P/N for the 3.5 mm audio jack for the USB, to make sure and enter the VIN# to ensure the correct part is being ordered.
• 10125136Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation system will be unable to enter addresses that contain diacritics using the touch screen. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10139101Nov 27, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the FVCM if the battery has issues that are related to the front camera module.
• 10139085Nov 27, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
• 10139141Nov 22, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for rear vision camera image that is grainy, distorted and/or pixelated
• 10125131Nov 21, 2017Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
• 10125130Nov 21, 2017Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have water or dust from the openings under the bed rails near the stake pockets. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10139131Nov 20, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of OnStar, XM, GPS or antenna malfunction ? may set DTC B2462, B2470 or B125C - and/or water leak on headliner at sun visor or overhead console areas, possible battery drain concern.
• 10125128Nov 20, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio station or volume changes when operating the snow plow. Please advise the customer that engineering is aware of this concern and working on this issue.
• 10125125Nov 20, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a false setting of DTCU0121 in the FVCM due to a FVCM software anomaly. Code U0121 will set and be moved to history in the FVCM with each ignition cycle.
• 10139118Nov 17, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
• 10139108Nov 17, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information for assisting the customer in setting the position for the memory mirror and the reverse tilt
• 10125113Nov 13, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are equipped with 6L80 Regular Production Option Code (MYC), 6L90 Regular Production Option Code (MYD) or 8L90 Regular Production Option Code (M5U) Automatic Transmission, now have Powertrain Grade Braking. Powertrain grade braking assists when driving on a downhill grade to help maintain desired vehicle speed by…
• 10139105Nov 9, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information for 22" accessory wheel/tire usages.
• 10139122Nov 7, 2017Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting ball receiver in the gooseneck.
• 10125109Nov 7, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a normal DIC message after learning keys/fobs which indicates the drivers memory position.
• 10125106Nov 7, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10139117Nov 3, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of Loss of Steering Assist due to a software abnormality.
• 10125098Nov 3, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with excessive crankshaft end play). Technician will test to determine if the crank shaft end play is within specification 0.0015–0.0086 inch.
• 10123293Oct 31, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern ofDTCP050D settingalongwith a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. CauseCoolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
• 10134630Oct 12, 2017Engine. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and a DTC of P154A set.
• 10190496Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Engineering Information – Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P154A Set
• 10190342Oct 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Changing to Camper Outside Rearview Mirrors Some customers may request to have camper style mirrors installed on their vehicle. The new electrical architecture for the Silverado and Sierra has made swapping mirrors a more involved procedure than with previous models. The recommendation has been divided into three upgrades, depending on which mirrors the truck was built with (RPO DE2, DL8 or DL3).
• 10190339Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original…
• 10190338Oct 1, 2017Equipment. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
• 10190337Oct 1, 2017Suspension. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
• 10190323Oct 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Changing to Camper Outside Rearview Mirrors Some customers may request to have camper style mirrors installed on their vehicle. The new electrical architecture for the Silverado and Sierra has made swapping mirrors a more involved procedure than with previous models. The recommendation has been divided into three upgrades, depending on which mirrors the truck was built with (RPO DE2, DL8 or DL3).
• 10190320Oct 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
• 10190318Oct 1, 2017Electrical system. All or Some Options May Be Missing from Driver Information Center (DIC) “Info Pages” Menu Due to Them Not Being Selected Condition Some customers may comment that with the “Info” option selected from the main menu (1), the “Info Pages” are blank (2) when scrolling up and down.
• 10190229Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Shake and/or shudder during light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 km/h (25 and 80 mph) at a steady state.
• 10157042Sep 28, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will have an intermittent pop noise from the speakers followed by a reset of the radio and clock. Technician will need to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes and also check the battery for proper cable connections. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General…
• 10157041Sep 28, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10157037Sep 26, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with Regular Production Option Code L83, L86, or LV3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner’s Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before doing any repairs to the vehicle.
• 10159613Sep 19, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for programming the low speed LAN module due to the mirrors memory position reverse tilt position is inoperative.
• 10159628Sep 13, 2017Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for radiator and engine coolant thermostat replacement to eliminate coolant smell and/or a slight leak at the radiator.
• 10137704Aug 8, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern ofDTCP050D settingalongwith a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. CauseCoolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
• 10114095Jul 31, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that water leaking into the headlamp assembly or headlamp assembly connections can cause an electrical short which will keep modules from shutting down causing a dead battery and a no crank condition, a crank no start,or unable to program the engine control module. Engine control module will set a diagnostic trouble code of P1682, or the engine will continue to run with the…
• 10114089Jul 25, 2017Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a detent / click with a feel of increased resistance when the accelerator pedal is about ¾ of the way. The new accelerator pedal design has a built-in detent position near the last 1/4 of pedal travel. Dealer should communicate to the customer this is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle and…
• 10114088Jul 24, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the “i” icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle.
• 10108619Jul 18, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This informational bulletins provides information to the technician about false DTCs setting or stored in the hybrid powertrain control module.
• 10118269Jun 16, 2017Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a buffeting vibration and/or drone type noise, exhaust tone change, and/or body pressure booming. Replace or repair any of the issue that was found in the inspection.If the vehicle is equipped with a 4.3 liter or 5.3 liter engine an updated exhaust system is now available.
• 10118262Jun 14, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern ofDTCP050D settingalongwith a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. CauseCoolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
• 10113880Apr 27, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when Service Information diagnostics indicates a fuel injector may need to be removed for a repair or replaced the injector will need a new seal. This Preliminary Information contains all the O-ring seal and the injector kit part numbers.
• 10113854Apr 3, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have "Service 4 Wheel Drive" message on the Driver Information Center. Provides the technician with additional information to ensure that the TCCM contains the latest software released to address previous issues, also advises of default action changes. Calls out specific circuits to be inspected to help isolate…
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10138080Mar 28, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin has a procedure to reprogram the HPCM to to correct the customers concern.
• 10138174Mar 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10138015Mar 24, 2017Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10138032Mar 20, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin aids the technician on diagnosing possible vibrations in a vehicle, methods used for testing each scenario and documenting findings. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the TRCM to correct the customers…
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.

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