2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,762 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10163262Jun 13, 2019Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
• 10162126Jun 13, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the valve body Part Unique Number (PUN) may contain the letter O or the number 0.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10164100Jun 10, 2019Electrical system, Engine. Service Update Bulletin. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate but maintains speed after releasing the accelerator pedal for up to approximately 65 seconds. If the customer applies the brake pedal, the vehicle will stop as designed. Reprogram the engine control module.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10161165Jun 10, 2019Engine, Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if found the cause of engine misfire, codes.
• 10161162Jun 10, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This Technical bulletin provides steps for dealers/technicians to change Wi-Fi hotspot displaying myCadillac for SSID name.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10164099Jun 5, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the vehicle was built with an incorrect bolt for the belt tensioner strut. Dealers will replace the automatic level control air compressor bracket and the lower belt tensioner bolt. Inspect the air compressor drive belt and drive belt tensioner for any signs of damage or premature wear and replace if necessary.
• 10163241Jun 5, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform a trans fluid flush to correct the customers concern.
• 10162112Jun 4, 2019Interior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates information on the third row dome lamp operation.
• 10162111Jun 4, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap.
• 10162103Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates advises the technician that the ECM part number 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.
• 10161969May 31, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10161053May 31, 2019Seats, Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the heated/vented seat switch indicators being inoperative or hard to see when the interior light dimmer switch is set to a very low/lowest position. Engineering has released updated radio software to correction these concerns.
• 10161052May 31, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with a Service Column Lock message being displayed after performing a remote engine start using their cell phone app or key fob. GM Engineering is working on the issue.
• 10161884May 30, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of water found in rear interior of cab due to water leak at rear sliding window.
• 10161880May 29, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10161050May 29, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is developing a repair for a chirp noise associated with the front axle assembly.
• 10161049May 29, 2019Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that some customers may comment the rear wheels locked up at low speeds after a hot soak. Technicians may find DTC's P2724, P2727 or P2729 set. Technician's are advised to replace the TCM to address this concern.
• 10161048May 29, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the transmission control module P/N 24289415 is on restriction through the PQC.
• 10161045May 28, 2019Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that some customers may comment the rear wheels locked up at low speeds after a hot soak. Technicians may find DTC's P2724, P2727 or P2729 set. Technician's are advised to replace the TCM to address this concern.
• 10161042May 22, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P3075 being set current or history due to low coolant level or air trapped in cooling system.
• 10161041May 22, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates that 2.7L (RPO L3B) engine are on the exchange program.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161897May 21, 2019Engine. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Engine Air Filter Life Shows 0% After Battery Disconnect.
• 10161038May 21, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to dealers advising certain Over the air updates and USB updates have been temporarily suspended.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161037May 20, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may complain of when a Bluetooth call is received the ringing will be continuous for the rest of the drive cycle . It may be noted that this only seems to occur when using an Android device on OS 9.0. This may be caused by a software concern in the phone. The dealer is instructed that the phone manufacturer is working on a software update to resolve the…
• 10161035May 20, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc P3075 being set current or history due to low coolant level or air trapped in cooling system.
• 10161028May 17, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates some diagnostic tips to inspect for no/low voltage at the ECM for a customers complaints of a SES MIL, Crank No Start, stalling DTC's: P16A7 and/or P16AF.
• 10161022May 16, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the process to inspect the Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt internal valve spring for proper operation and travel. It advises the technician to replace the Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt if a concern is isolated.
• 10161019May 15, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10161017May 15, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates an issues with a Service Brake Assist Message With DTC C05B0 and/or C058E and that engineering released updated calibrations to correct the issue.
• 10161014May 13, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel…
• 10161011May 13, 2019Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling…
• 10161004May 13, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10160996May 9, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates the location of the GM Accessory Performance Brake System Rotor Specifications
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10161931May 7, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10160989May 7, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of DTC P050D setting along with 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. Cause Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
• 10160977May 3, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160698Apr 29, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates As part of our ongoing quality improvement efforts the Engine Control Module (ECM) E90 part numbers 12690388 will be placed on a parts restriction through the Product Quality Center (PQC) This parts restriction will assist Engineering with product feedback
• 10160694Apr 29, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the following issues and directs dealership to inspect the engine harness for shorting.
• 10160109Apr 26, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Click or Tick Noise on 3-4 Shift that it should be considered a normal characteristic.
• 10160692Apr 25, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10L80 transmission has been place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact the Product Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
• 10160690Apr 24, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.

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