2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,464 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 11007743Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 11007736Sep 12, 2024Suspension. This Preliminary information communicates an issues of the left rear leaf spring making a squeaking noise due to diesel fuel contamination that may occur during refueling after the fuel nozzle is removed from the fuel filler pipe. Dealers are to create a foam seal around the fuel filler pipe to prevent fuel from leaking onto the left spring.
• 11008962Sep 11, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.
• 11007717Sep 11, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates that a dealer may find the underhood beauty covers missing. The dealer is advised that these are missing by design and should not be ordered for the vehicle.
• 11007703Sep 11, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic information for vehicles with transmission noise
• 11007691Sep 11, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 11007687Sep 11, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps to resolve the issue of an oily substance that may be found on the inside windshield surface, and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician will remove the moisture sensor and clean the glass and mounting bracket with alcohol wipe. If the gel separates from the sensor the sensor will need to be replaced.
• 11007686Sep 11, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which is causing DTC C1114 to set.
• 11009037Sep 10, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 11008966Sep 9, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for the techs to replace the forward check ball and separator plate if found the cause of the customers concern of No Forward Gear When Shifting from Park to Drive and/or Reverse to Drive.
• 11008959Sep 9, 2024Suspension. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a squeak and/or clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
• 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11007405Sep 6, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
• 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11007196Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 11007183Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for an SES MIL at startup with DTC U0100. Dealer are to test the accessory wake up circuit to the ECM for power.
• 11007011Sep 4, 2024Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where a vehicle may be exhibiting an engine noise condiion. The dealer is instructed on how to isolate the noise to a specific area of the engine for further diagnosis.
• 11006988Sep 4, 2024Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a wind noise while driving at highway speeds and dealers are to inspect the body harness pass through for being full seated into the cowl.
• 11008090Aug 30, 2024Engine. This bulletin advises the tech to validate the vibration and to perform an Engine mount balance to verify if the mounts were binding and the cause of the customer concern.
• 11008895Aug 29, 2024Engine, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information for Engine Wire Harness Chafing to correct customer concerns of IPC Gauges Sweep, IPC Warning Message, SES/Check Engine/MIL, No Start/ No Crank, Runs Rough, Stalls, Reduced Engine Power, Various DTCs.
• 11006649Aug 28, 2024Electrical system. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which a transmission control body screen detaches from the spacer plate when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold weather conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the Transmission Control Module.
• 11008898Aug 27, 2024Other or unknown. The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
• 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined…
• 11007936Aug 22, 2024Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007935Aug 22, 2024Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11008906Aug 19, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 11007721Aug 16, 2024Electrical system, Engine. This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
• 11006500Aug 16, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. Starting with 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane…
• 11006495Aug 16, 2024Other or unknown. his Preliminary information communicates an issue that when an engine mount is replaced there may be additional parts replaced along with the engine mount and dealership are to reference the parts catalog to determine if additional parts are needed.
• 11006487Aug 16, 2024Engine. 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. Temporarily on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended and reinstating the PI.
• 11006456Aug 16, 2024Engine. This Preliminary information communicates a part restriction for certain MY 2.7 L3B service engines
• 11006413Aug 15, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the part ordering restriction of the 6.2L L87 engine.
• 11006399Aug 15, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the out of park signal, used by upfitters, being inoperative. Dealers are to reprogram the BCM with updated cals to enable the upfitter out of park signal.
• 11006324Aug 13, 2024Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
• 11006322Aug 13, 2024Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates an issues of the left rear leaf spring making a squeaking noise due to diesel fuel contamination that may occur during refueling after the fuel nozzle is removed from the fuel filler pipe. Dealers are to create a foam seal around the fuel filler pipe to prevent fuel from leaking onto the left spring.
• 11006317Aug 13, 2024Seats. This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
• 11006316Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
• 11006293Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. 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.
• 11006291Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.
• 11006285Aug 13, 2024Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician a service Diagnostic / Repair tip to avoid causing the crankshaft sprocket to disengage from the crankshaft during crankshaft balancer or cam drive system component related service procedures.
• 11006283Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
• 11006274Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 11006269Aug 13, 2024Suspension. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for a thump, click, pop, clunk type noise that is heard from the front end. Dealers are to inspect for something contacting the grill shutters as they open and close.
• 11007718Aug 12, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF system contamination.
• 11007202Aug 9, 2024Fuel system. This bulletin advises the tech that there are extra characters on the fuel injector and to ignore the last numbers when identifying flow rate.
• 11007154Aug 9, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides a diagnostic aid procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 11007123Aug 9, 2024Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
• 11006714Aug 9, 2024Engine. This Informational bulletin advises the technician of possible areas the oil may leak from the engine.
• 11006682Aug 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 11007155Aug 8, 2024Engine. This informational bulletin advises the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the tech did not properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech.

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