2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,652 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10245772Dec 1, 2012Wheels, Other or unknown, Tires, Suspension. Diagnostic Tips for Difficult to Resolve Tire/Wheel Vibration Concerns
• 10063806Dec 1, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138220Nov 30, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10137478Nov 30, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138217Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10126191Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10112600Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the…
• 10138209Nov 20, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10137467Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126195Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides truck spray in bed liner general information and how to correctly repair the spray in bed liners if one was to become damaged. Also includes information on approved chemicals used to repair.
• 10126194Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126193Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Available BCM Calibrations to Restore Bulb Outage Detection on Vehicles Produced by a Second Stage Manufacturer (Upfitter), Turn Signals Flash Fast after Factory Box Removed
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137458Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137457Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10126201Nov 9, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10138192Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10137449Nov 8, 2012Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10137448Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10138189Nov 7, 2012Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10137446Nov 7, 2012Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10126167Nov 7, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the first junction block terminal and other terminals to correct a condition of poor HVAC performance.
• 10112544Nov 6, 2012Steering, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.
• 10126166Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the mobile microphone for concerns regarding poor voice quality during bluetooth call or onstar personal calls.
• 10071184Nov 2, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253603Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
• 10253145Nov 1, 2012Body and structure. Noise Heard Or Felt Inside Passenger Compartment.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10063067Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118665Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a terminal for comments regarding Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Warning Lamps and/or MIL are Illuminated, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Message Displayed, Various DTCs Set, Transmission May Not Shift or Defaults to Second Gear (Inspect Wiring Harnesses for Chafing, Connectors Not Fully Seated, and Backed Out or Damaged Terminals, Repair as Needed)
• 10118664Oct 29, 2012Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to either refinish or replace the front rotors for a condition of brake induced pulsation, vibration felt in steering wheel, rumble noise from underbody during downhill descents.
• 10084681Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a terminal for comments regarding instrument panel cluster (ipc) warning lamps and/or mil are illuminated, diesel exhaust fluid (def) message displayed, various dtcs set, transmission may not shift or defaults to second gear (inspect wiring harnesses for chafing, connectors not fully seated, and backed out or damaged terminals, repair as needed)

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