2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

523 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. 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.

• 10040505Jul 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. New calibrations to the ecm.
• 10022693Jun 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Service stability lamp dtc c0131. *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj updated 6/26/08. *nj updated 12/18/08. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10038984Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: some vehicles may have transmission fluid leaking from the coolant lines in cold temperatures.
• 10024522Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Transfer case will not shift possible dtc's c0387 and/or c0569. On vehicles equipped with a magna transfer case rpo nqf. *nj updated 3/15/10. *pe updated on 6/27/2011.
• 10022671Apr 1, 2011Steering. Gear box power steering pump, p/s performance concerns. *nj updated on 6/30/2011.
• 10037129Oct 1, 2010Brakes. Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads.
• 10036184Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system, Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: engineering information-malfunction indicator lamp (mil). Check engine light on, change fuel filter/engine power is reduced message displayed on dic, dtc p0087 set. Engineering attempting to determine root cause of the low fuel rail pressure condition.
• 10022692Jul 1, 2010Electronic stability control. Service stability lamp dtc c0710. *nj updated 3/25/11.
• 10021443Jul 1, 2010Steering. Ei07082 - power steering fluid leaking from power steering gear/rack assembly. *kb updated on 09/21/07. *nj updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 2/15/08. *nj updated 5/19/08. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3/30/11.
• 10024625Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. [check trailer wiring] message displayed on dic. With rpo jl1. *nj updated 3/28/11.
• 10024526Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Service trailer brake message with dtc c1114 and/or c1112. With rpo jl1. *nj updated 3/28/11.
• 10034364Jan 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/gmc: snow or ice ingestion into air cleaner element, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, engine power is reduced message displayed, dtc p0101 set (perform repair as outlined).
• 10030726Jun 1, 2009Suspension. Chevrolet/gmc: a whine, grind or clunk noise from the rear axle at speeds above approximately 30 mph (50kph). This condition only applies to 10.5 rear axle assemblies, which are used on 2500 and 3500 series pickups equipped with a 5.0l engine.
• 10028753Feb 1, 2009Air bags, Transmission and drivetrain. General motors: engine running with key off, continuous run; sensing diagnostic module (sdm), no communication, service air bag light illuminated (install diode to solenoid/relay).
• 10023656Feb 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Transmission overheat in extreme cold ambient temperatures - reprogram tcm. Located in alaska and minnesota; canadian yukon and northwest territories only. *nj csc was received. Updated 3/13/08. *nj updated 4/24/08. *nj updated 7/8/09. Csc letter was received.
• 10028485Nov 1, 2008Fuel system. General motors: the fuel gauge being inaccurate and the ses mil illuminated. Could be caused by the rear tank sender float arm contacting the side of the fuel tank or fuel filler spud inside the tank. (chassis cab)
• 10025303Oct 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Ecm eeprom - reprogram ecm. All 2007 and certain 2008 cheverolet silverado and express and gmc sierra and savana equipped with 6.6l duramax va diesel (rpo lmm - vin 6) engine. Csc was received. *pe updated 5/5/09. Csc letter was received.
• 10022694Sep 1, 2008Brakes. Service brakes soon message dtc c0299. *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj updated 12/5/08. No hybrids vehicles.
• 10026149Aug 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: flare and or harsh 2-3 shifts. This condition may be caused by leaking 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-r clutch fluid seal rings (230). Models cadillacs, chevrolets, gmc, hummers, pontiacs. Equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) or 6l90 (rpo myd) automatic transmission.
• 10023752Aug 1, 2008Electronic stability control. Unwanted stability activation and/or c0710 with lift/lower kits-different tires/wheel. With rpo jl4. *nj updated 12/18/08.
• 10026794Jun 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: ses mil with dtc p1682. If normal diagnostic does not lead to correction, this concern could be caused by the rear fuel tank sender assembly being mispositioned. It could give an improper fuel level reading to the ecm. *pe updated 3/19/09.
• 10024527May 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Turn signals flash fast after factory box removed. *nj updated 8/25/08.
• 10020722May 1, 2008Air bags. Passenger side airbag door does not flush with dash pad/warped. (reposition locking tabs on airbag panel). *kb updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 9/12/08.
• 10026441Apr 1, 2008Suspension. Gm: rear axle gear whine noise from hd pickup trucks equipped with 11.50: ring gear and mw7 automatic transmission (diagnose ring and pinion).
• 10025285Apr 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Ei08084 - rear axle gear whine noise from heavy duty pickup trucks equipped with 11.50" ring gear and mw7 automatic transmission (diagnose ring and pinion). Built from october 12, 2007 thru october 17, 2007.
• 10024712Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. Duramax diesel dpf regeneration changes - vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm.
• 10023740Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. Ses light on due to dtc p0101 and/or p0106 - inspect air filter and/or map sensor . With 6.6l diesel engine (rpo, lbz, lly, or lmm). *nj updated 5/13/08.
• 10024793Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Left or right power outside mirror inoperative (inspect wire harness).
• 10024785Mar 1, 2008Brakes. Diagnostic information on mil/ses with dtc p0171 (fuel trim system lean bank 1) and/or p0174 (fuel trim system lean bank 2) after brake master cylinder replacement.
• 10024601Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc u0101, no engine crank and no tech ii communication with tcm. Equipped with allison lct1000 (rpo-mw7) automatic transmission.
• 10023654Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Front axle vent tube kinked - fluid leak. *nj csc was received. Updated 4/24/08.
• 10024346Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0878, p2714, p2723, transmission slips in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gears and/or long garage shifts to drive, equipped with a 6l50 (myb), 6l80 (myc), or 6l90 (myd) transmission.
• 10024345Feb 1, 2008Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
• 10024344Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines.
• 10024342Feb 1, 2008Tires. Low tire light on and/or dic check tire pressure message when cold, with rpo uj6.
• 10024341Feb 1, 2008Fuel system. Duramax diesels with dtc p009e, vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmn. *nj updated 4/7/08.
• 10024285Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Oil leak at rear of engine. Equipped with a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 or 6.2 v8 engine.
• 10024282Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Engine stalls after being remote started.
• 10024281Feb 1, 2008Tires. Check low tire / aftermarket wheels / tire pressure monitor / fmvss 138 with (rpo uj6).
• 10024204Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Short duration cold start lifter tick noise. Equipped with the 5.3 or 6.0 active fuel management engines.
• 10023434Feb 1, 2008Brakes. Unwanted abs or valve activation on low speed turns. With stabilitrac (rpo jl4). *nj updated 4/1/08.
• 10022916Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnosis for service fast learn adapts fails, no forward or no reverse. *nj updated 4/1/08.
• 10023474Dec 13, 2007Latches, locks and linkages. Outside door handle loose, inoperative or does not retract.
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10023994Dec 1, 2007Brakes. Service stabilitrak message c0196 and/or u2142.
• 10023772Dec 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0756, p0796, p2714, p2723, tcc shudder or harsh engagement, harsh shifts, water in transmission - keywords code converter fluid torque. Equipped with 6l50, 6l80 or 6l90 (rpo's myb, myc, myd) automatic transmission.
• 10023760Dec 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. U0106 loss of communication with glow plug control module. Equipped with the 6.6l duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm.
• 10023755Dec 1, 2007Electrical system. Sir light on, dtc's b0085, b0086, b0087 and b0088.
• 10023744Dec 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 4 wheel drive inoperative front axle will not engage - keywords clunk grind growl k2 k3 equipped with a 9.25 front differential. *nj updated 2/27/08.
• 10023722Dec 1, 2007Electrical system. No start/no crank - loss of high speed gmlan communication.

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