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.

• 10113913Mar 4, 2016Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair a vehicle with an engine that runs with an intermittent crank no start with a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011 or P00C6 current or history. The Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve may be sticking or binding causing the valve timing to be retarded. Dealer will need to cycle the Camshaft Position Actuator…
• 10113911Mar 4, 2016Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10113909Mar 3, 2016Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician some tailgates may make contact with the bed with or without factory spray in bed liner. Engineering has released an updated tailgate to correct this concern.
• 10113907Mar 3, 2016Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with engine Regular Production Option Code LGH or LML may have an Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician will need to complete the current Service Information diagnostic for any current Diagnostic Trouble Codes or symptoms found.
• 10112773Mar 3, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on If the radar does not see any vehicles, structures, or objects for 15-25 minutes of driving, the system may think its blocked and display the ?Side Object Detection System Disabled? message.
• 10112772Mar 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing
• 10113904Mar 2, 2016Engine. 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. Technician will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner?s Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before you contacting General Motors Product…
• 10113903Mar 2, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicle equipped with Regular Production Option Code UY2 the location of the 5th wheel harness was relocated. Starting with the 2015 model year, the location has changed to the rear of the pickup box ? forward of the rear bumper and attached to the rear frame cross member.
• 10112771Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Delivering Quality Vehicles and Generating Higher CSi Scores
• 10112770Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability
• 10112769Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)
• 10112768Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly maintain vehicles in the dealer inventory
• 10112764Mar 1, 2016Equipment. This warranty informational bulletin provides a list of all the required operating procedures and explains them out to what is acceptable and not.
• 10116914Feb 23, 2016Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel)
• 10116912Feb 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information Regarding Servicing Components Located Near SIR Components and how to properly disable the SIR system for repairs at or near
• 10116896Feb 12, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper ways to repair spray in bed liners and general information on the procedures around the spray in bed liners
• 10116892Feb 12, 2016Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have a concern on Bang or Loud Noise with No Forward (Drive) or Reverse Ranges
• 10116891Feb 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
• 10116890Feb 12, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
• 10096033Feb 12, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician before replacing the crankshaft to review the following. Dealer should complete the service information diagnostics and the cost comparison worksheet for assembly repair vs replacement. Technician will use the latest version of 09-06-04-026g to verify the ecm calibration is not an aftermarket calibration. If the customer prefers to keep the original…
• 10116888Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
• 10116884Feb 11, 2016Suspension. This preliminary informational bulletin is requesting information from the field of vehicles that have the condition of Shake or Shudder on Light Throttle Acceleration or Steady State Cruise
• 10116878Feb 9, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
• 10116874Feb 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
• 10096054Feb 8, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a high pitched whine noise from the vehicle noticed when driving in auto 4wd. When the transfer case control module has to move the transfer case actuator motor the higher current passing through the module causes an "electronic buzz or whine" within some of the capacitors in the module that can be heard by…
• 10116872Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove door trim panles and replace chime speaker pigtail connectors for vehicles with the condition of intermittent loss of chime from speaker
• 10116871Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
• 10116868Feb 4, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on vehicles that have the condition of Bang or Loud Noise with No Forward (Drive) or Reverse Ranges
• 10116864Feb 2, 2016Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace 4-5-6 clutch hub to correct a condition of No Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Gears and/or Malfunction indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0796
• 10248431Jan 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10245974Jan 15, 2016Other or unknown. Installation Of An Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller In Lieu Of Factory Trailer Brake Controller.
• 10252173Jan 13, 2016Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Radio HVAC IPC Blank Out When Operating A Snow Plow.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10252172Jan 6, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Radio Display May Momentarily Flicker When Vehicle Is First Started.
• 10250074Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10250069Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10248432Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect
• 10248427Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Soft Park Pawl
• 10246639Jan 1, 2016Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10246556Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off
• 10115002Dec 29, 2015Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with engine oil consumption. If published Service Information for oil consumption with no fix. Remove the vacuum line from the back of the vacuum pump and inspect for oil. If oil is found then reference the latest version of PIT5361.
• 10114998Dec 22, 2015Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set.
• 10089507Dec 21, 2015Brakes, Electrical system. 22860 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to do an inspection and wire repair as needed on certain 2016 model year chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, gmc sierra hd and sierra ld vehicles. These vehicles may have the condition where the brake clutch harness branch to the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor can get trapped under the top mbec (body wiring harness junction block)…
• 10089439Dec 21, 2015Brakes. 22860 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to do an inspection and wire repair as needed on certain 2016 model year chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, gmc sierra hd and sierra ld vehicles. These vehicles may have the condition where the brake clutch harness branch to the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor can get trapped under the top mbec (body wiring harness junction block)…
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10089437Dec 17, 2015Equipment. 15796a - service upate (revised). Due to the special equipment needed to perform the required repair, all involved vehicles were diverted by gm to a designated third party repair facility prior to delivery to final destination dealers. Affected dealers should have been contacted by their district manager-aftersales (dma) or a gm representative advising of this necessary in-transit repair and the delayed delivery of…
• 10114970Dec 15, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2016 6.6L Diesel Engine Control Module Part number 12662677 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.

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