2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,173 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 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.

• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10137457Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10137448Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126202Nov 8, 2012Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10126167Nov 7, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the first junction block terminal and other terminals to correct a condition of poor HVAC performance.
• 10112544Nov 6, 2012Steering, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.
• 10253610Nov 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Diagnosis and Repair HVAC Blower Function.
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10118664Oct 29, 2012Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to either refinish or replace the front rotors for a condition of brake induced pulsation, vibration felt in steering wheel, rumble noise from underbody during downhill descents.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 10118639Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides Information on Identifying Duramax Diesel Overpower Engine Breakdown/Non-Function Due to Aftermarket Power-Up Devices vs Non Overpower Engine Non-Function of Pistons, Cylinders, Valvetrain Components, DTC P003A or P111D Set
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 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
• 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.
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10247660Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Normal Characteristic - RKE Inoperative / Unable To Program Fobs.
• 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.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10118610Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover and clean the carbon deposits for conditons related to Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management
• 10023423Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cruise control inoperative - keywords abs b3894 brake cylinder ebcm inop master module pressure sensor switch trailer. With rpo jl1. *nj models 2007-2013 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe sierra, yukon, yukon denali, yukon xl, yukon denali xl. Updated 12/10/12.
• 10247740Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247737Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247720Sep 1, 2012Brakes. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10247704Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10247649Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10247085Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247082Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247065Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10245343Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10245288Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.

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