2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,780 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10118915Sep 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
• 10118910Sep 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on new tools used for the Hem Flanges and how to repair and seal the flanges when the repairs are done.
• 10100046Sep 21, 2016Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no driver information center messages “ brake pedal override feature “, transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down, and diagnostic trouble codes p057b, p057c, and/or p057d may or may not be set.
• 10118925Sep 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on what vehicles need what model HMI modules due to some of the build differences in the vehicles.
• 10118979Sep 19, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers. (New models and RPOs added)
• 10118908Sep 19, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10099875Sep 19, 2016Equipment, Vehicle speed control. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have speedometer inaccurate reads 5 mph when traveling 50 mph. Engineering is working to develop a solution.
• 10118952Sep 16, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the Homelink transmitter to correct the customers concern of the garage door wont open from far distances.
• 10118914Sep 16, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
• 10118992Sep 15, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This engineering informational bulletin is requesting infrmation from the field on vehicles that have the condition of the rear view camera being inopperative.
• 10118909Sep 14, 2016Tires. This GM of Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program and GWM Transaction Submission Information Bulletin provides information for the new tires that the vehicle are equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage) and for vehicles within this warranty period, the defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata…
• 10119001Sep 13, 2016Electrical system. 16016 - Service Update. The connector position assurance (CPA) on the brake apply sensor (BAS) electrical connector may not be engaged, or the connector may not be fully seated. Dealers are to ensure that brake apply sensor connector and CPA are seated and engaged. Additionally, verify that the adjustable pedal motor control connector (if equipped) and accelerator pedal position sensor harness connectors are fully…
• 10118986Sep 13, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need of information from the field on vehicles with the condition of a rattle noise from the second row seat.
• 10118922Sep 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10118921Sep 7, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on GM offering the Android Auto feature upgrade for 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles and how to proceed with reprogramming the vehicles to include this application for use.
• 10118984Sep 6, 2016Equipment. This engineering information bulletin annouces the end for the need for information from the field and to refer dealers to normal diagnostics.
• 10118989Sep 1, 2016Engine. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles with the condition of a check engine light illuminated and a DTC of P0751, in addition the vehicles have less then 5,000 miles.
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10082412Aug 31, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10082277Aug 30, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the correct information that is needed to correctly know what tpm sensor is needed to be installed on vehicles if there is accessory wheels installed and who to contact when the accessory wheels will not learn the tpm's to the vehicles.
• 10083325Aug 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assistance center. Dealer will need to contact general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10126154Aug 26, 2016Wheels. 53440 - Service Update Bulletin. Vehicles ordered with pickup box delete (ZW9) and / or Chassis cab with option (5V1) Carrier Hoist with spare wheel, no tire, did not receive the spare wheel as ordered.
• 10082411Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to enable the 4g lte wifi on newly delivered vehicles for some vehicles that were not shipped with the feature not enabled.
• 10126151Aug 22, 2016Brakes. 17650 - Customer Advisory Letter. If this condition affects your vehicle you may noticed the CNG odor or hear a hissing sound. To check for this condition, please have a certified CNG technician inspect the manual shut-off valve in accordance with GM Service Information procedures for CNG leakage and damage. This inspection should be performed regularly as part of the updated maintenance schedule.
• 10081880Aug 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082880Aug 15, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of usb port inoperative.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082406Aug 10, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the rear entertainment media disc player using a provided dvd to correct the condition of the rear entertainment player freezes on start up menu due to a calibration concern.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10082423Aug 1, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides additional information about the def use and treatment of the fluid.
• 10135433Jul 29, 2016Engine cooling. 44120 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles, equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, may have a condition in which the 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston is out of specification. Parts as installed exhibited a crack condition as cast after machining. As a result the vehicle could exhibit 1-2 upshift slipping or a flaring condition.
• 10135429Jul 22, 2016Body and structure, Engine cooling. 52990 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the body seam sealer in the plenum/cowl area is short, allowing a water leak path that runs into the driver side foot well of the vehicle. Reseal plenum with Kent Automotive High Tech Seam Sealer P10200.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10074343Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 10094768Jun 23, 2016Suspension, Steering, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a procedure for diagnosing and repairing vibrations caused by the wheel and tire, axle components and/or propeller shafts.

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