2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,345 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10178306Jun 5, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10178291Jun 2, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10176634May 29, 2020Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for pad replacement due to on premature and/or uneven brake pad wear.
• 10176645May 28, 2020Engine. This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10176642May 28, 2020Electrical system, Steering. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Action Required Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care Or Service Power Steering Message And Or Current Power Steering Control Module DTCs.
• 10176823May 27, 2020Fuel system, Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles equipped with the 6.6l Duramaxdiesel engine (RPO L5P) and optional engine-block heater cord, may have a condition in which the block heater cable function was disabled. Dealers will replace the engine block heater and cord.
• 10176650May 27, 2020Engine. This informational bulletin explains the normal noises an engine may make when the ambient temperature outside is cold or the vehicle has sat for a few hours.
• 10176647May 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176326May 21, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10176649May 20, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10176313May 13, 2020Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the truck and should not be lowered.
• 10176310May 8, 2020Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of…
• 10176644May 7, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10176646May 6, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176632May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin explains to the tech on how to order a new fuel injector by matching the part number on the part and ordering it from the EPC.
• 10176300May 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10176651May 4, 2020Engine. 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 Illuminated.
• 10176611May 4, 2020Equipment, Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10175850Apr 29, 2020Tires, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10175853Apr 28, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10175746Apr 28, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.
• 10174861Apr 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. 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…
• 10174860Apr 27, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc P12A6 with the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank concern.
• 10174859Apr 27, 2020Electrical 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.
• 10174826Apr 17, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc P12A6 with the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank concern.
• 10175855Apr 14, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10174818Apr 14, 2020Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710. Technician should inspect for vehicles modifications before any in-depth diagnostics are performed.
• 10175852Apr 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10175748Apr 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
• 10174304Mar 31, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin explains to the technician that when using wiring repair labor operations, additional information may be needed when submitting Global Warranty transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10174266Mar 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
• 10174302Mar 20, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10174303Mar 18, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10174305Mar 17, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the normal noises an engine may make when the ambient temperature outside is cold or the vehicle has sat for a few hours.
• 10174306Mar 9, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine. 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 Illuminated.
• 10174299Mar 6, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10174300Mar 4, 2020Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
• 10174301Mar 3, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10174307Mar 2, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10173416Feb 28, 2020Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 10173398Feb 28, 2020Engine, Equipment. This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10173393Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10173415Feb 27, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10172670Feb 27, 2020Seats, Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles that had the front passenger seat cushion frame previously replaced, may not have had the adjuster stops transferred and are missing on the replacement part. The front passenger seat may be in a position beyond the occupant design travel range.Dealers are to inspect the front passenger seat tracks for the presence of both adjuster stops and install missing adjuster…
• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Tires, Equipment. 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.
• 10172814Feb 26, 2020Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the technician to not replace the TMAP sensor, clean it using air or harsh chemicals but allow time for the sensor to thaw.
• 10172811Feb 26, 2020Engine, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
• 10173404Feb 24, 2020Equipment, Steering. This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather drivers that experience a steering hose leak.
• 10173418Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only).
• 10173417Feb 14, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.

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