2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

932 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10154298Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole.
• 10154290Feb 8, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the ?i? icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle.
• 10154628Jan 31, 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).
• 10154625Jan 31, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10154619Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM if found to be the cause of the customers concern.
• 10154626Jan 24, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10154630Jan 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10154629Jan 18, 2019Electrical system. This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10154627Jan 14, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10154256Jan 2, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. N182188930 - Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a Duramax Diesel engine, the transmission cooler lines may be rubbing on the front frame/bumper mount bracket. This condition could cause the cooler lines to leak. Transmission fluid may be seen on the ground under the front bumper. Some drivers may have difficulty selecting gears or experience transmission slip.
• 10155003Dec 17, 2018Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat lateral movement and/or click type noise while driving.
• 10154606Dec 17, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10154605Dec 17, 2018Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10154604Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling. 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…
• 10154601Dec 17, 2018Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10154599Dec 17, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Upfitters questions about installing aftermarket electrical accessories. Dealer should reference the latest version of General Motors Upfitter Integration Bulletin 115 for this information. It can be found at http://www.gmupfitter.com.
• 10154583Dec 13, 2018Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10154581Dec 13, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. Technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. Technician should replace the head gasket if they are found installed backwards.
• 10154577Dec 11, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer additional information on checking for the engne crankcase being overfull on oil causing an engine vibration concern. The technician is advised to inspect for contaminnants and adjust the engine oil level as needed.
• 10154566Dec 6, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10154561Dec 4, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer technicians to refer to service update bulletin N182179090 for 2018 model vehicles and to use labor operation 4029959 Emissions - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) for 2017 model year vehicles with DTC P140B setting.
• 10154559Dec 4, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer technicians to refer to service update bulletin N182179090 for 2018 model vehicles and to use labor operation 4029959 Emissions - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) for 2017 model year vehicles with DTC P140B setting.
• 10154553Dec 3, 2018Engine cooling. 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. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner's Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before doing any repairs to the vehicle.
• 10154552Dec 3, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
• 10147373Oct 12, 2018Steering. This Preliminary information communicates information on ahydrauilc rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Assist System RPO NV8 and no repairs should be made. The noise is most noticeable in the cab at idle, in park, with all accessories turned off.
• 10145478Sep 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723. Technician should follow published Service Information…
• 10187431Aug 8, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the dehydrator to correct the condition of A/C Inoperative and/or Insufficient Cooling due to the seals going bad within the part.
• 10186122Aug 8, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the dehydrator to correct the condition of A/C Inoperative and/or Insufficient Cooling due to the seals going bad within the part.
• 10141372May 24, 2018Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a diagnostic trouble code U0159 set in the instrument panel cluster and/or the body control module. For vehicles equipped with Ultrasonic Park Assist System Regular Production Option Code UD5 or UD7 technician will use Service Programming System to reprogram the Parking Assist Control Module to correct…
• 10141369May 22, 2018Tires. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician this vibration or growl noise can be difficult to diagnose and using the Pico Scope is recommended for diagnosing this concern. Customers has vibration or growl noise between 45-65 Miles-per-hour.
• 10141368May 22, 2018Equipment, Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shudder, bounce, bucking from the rear of the truck while braking when towing a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer. Technician will need to measure the actual truck and trailer weights, with the trailer loaded to the point that exhibits the condition.
• 10137207Mar 27, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a diagnostic trouble code U0159 set in the instrument panel cluster and /or the body control module. For vehicles equipped with Ultrasonic Park Assist System Regular Production Option Code UD5 or UD7 technician will use Service Programming System to reprogram the Parking Assist Control Module to correct…
• 10137170Mar 5, 2018Engine. This preliminary information explains that there are differences between the Elevated Idle, PTO and High Idle options.
• 10126993Dec 21, 2017Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the hood ajar message being displayed when the hood is not ajar. Inspect the body ground strap to insure it is connected in the proper locations and the strap eyelets are tight and do not rotate.
• 10126992Dec 21, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Trailer connection not recognized or “Check Trailer wiring” or “Service Trailer Brake” message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes C1112, C1113, C1114, C111B, U1556, and/or U1505. Technician will need to inspect the battery and Trailer Brake Power Module connector for corroded…
• 10126991Dec 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician how to diagnose for a possible damaged or broken pushrod.
• 10126990Dec 20, 2017Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have installed an aftermarket bed cap or topper may question where they can wire in the center high mounted stop light for the cap or topper. Provisions for the center high mounted stop light have been provided at the Rear Body Junction Block (X63A) connector X6 terminal 1 for 2014-2015 model years.
• 10126989Dec 20, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P026A. The owner's manual advises not to drive above 45 MPH with a snowplow installed.
• 10126984Dec 19, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. This may be caused by a broken rocker arm.Abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastrophic failure and the engine requires replacement due to cylinder head and block damage.
• 10126982Dec 19, 2017Electrical 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…
• 10126975Dec 18, 2017Engine cooling. This PI was superseded to update model years and add information concerning idle surge, reduced engine power mode, and/or DTCs P0068, P0121, P1516, P2101, P2119, and/or P2176 that may be experienced on high mileage vehicles. Please discard PIP4578.
• 10126973Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
• 10126972Dec 18, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10139195Dec 15, 2017Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on vehicles that have the condition of a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.
• 10126971Dec 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician how to diagnose for a possible damaged or broken pushrod.
• 10126970Dec 15, 2017Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 6.6L Diesel Engine exchange program has ended.
• 10139167Dec 14, 2017Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10139188Dec 13, 2017Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTCs P0335, P0340, or P0365 Set.
• 10139184Dec 12, 2017Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the valve lifter oil manifold and/or lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, ticking noise and/or MIL on.
• 10139179Dec 12, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.

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