2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

645 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10190339Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original…
• 10190338Oct 1, 2017Equipment. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
• 10190337Oct 1, 2017Suspension. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
• 10190336Oct 1, 2017Equipment. Information for Fleet Vehicles – Ignition Key, Fob and Key Rings Configuration Some Customers are bundling multiple keys, fobs, and key tags together on a single crimped loop or a cable. This practice may result in unintended key rotation, and should be discontinued immediately. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key rings and key tags and applying a QR…
• 10190329Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rear View Camera Guidelines Not Present at Times Condition Some customers may report that the Rear View Camera (RVC) guidelines are temporarily not available at times but the RVC will remain on during the concern. Additionally, no related DTCs will be found if this bulletin applies. One example of when this concern may be observed is if a customer quickly starts the car and immediately places the shifter in Reverse…
• 10190321Oct 1, 2017Equipment. Information for Fleet Vehicles – Ignition Key, Fob and Key Rings Configuration Some Customers are bundling multiple keys, fobs, and key tags together on a single crimped loop or a cable. This practice may result in unintended key rotation, and should be discontinued immediately. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key rings and key tags and applying a QR…
• 10190320Oct 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
• 10190267Oct 1, 2017Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P249D, P249E, U029D, U029E Set Some customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated. The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set: • U029D • U029E • P249D • P249E Note: The graphic above depicts an example of a torn and missing seal. • Moisture intrusion past a damaged (1) seal located in the connector for the NOx sensor wiring…
• 10159301Sep 29, 2017Equipment. 17357 and 17366 - Service update. General Motors has released four field actions related to a condition in which certain vehicles may have an incorrect torsion bar built into the front seat belt retractors. Vehicles in dealer new inventory were placed on stop delivery earlier this month and the field actions were released as parts become available. This message is being sent to provide a summary of the status of…
• 10157041Sep 28, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10157039Sep 27, 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.
• 10159297Sep 22, 2017Seat belts. 17366 Service Update. The driver?s and front passenger?s seat belt retractors in certain vehicles may have been built with different torsion bars than were used in testing the vehicles. Dealers will replace seat belt retractors for driver and front passenger seating locations.
• 10159585Sep 20, 2017Fuel system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on common diesel engine tick noises and how they are considered part of normal operation and no parts should be replaced for these conditions.
• 10159295Sep 19, 2017Equipment. 17366 Stop Delivery Population Revision. On September 14, 2017, GM ordered a stop delivery of certain vehicles. Some vehicles have been removed from this stop delivery order because they were repaired at the plant, or had been sold prior to the stop delivery and identified as such after systems refreshed. The revised list provides the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of all involved vehicles in dealer new…
• 10159294Sep 14, 2017Seat belts. 17366 Stop Delivery. Effective immediately, stop the delivery of certain vehicles in new vehicle inventory. The GM field action number is 17366. The driver?s and front passenger?s seat belt retractors in these vehicles may have been built with different torsion bars than were used in testing the vehicles. Until further instructions are received, involved vehicles that are in dealers?
• 10159293Sep 14, 2017Equipment. N172118130 Stop Delivery population revision. On September 1, 2017, GM ordered a stop delivery of certain vehicles in new vehicle inventory. Additional vehicles have been added and some vehicles have been removed from this stop delivery order. The revised list provides the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of all involved vehicles in dealer new inventory.
• 10159598Sep 13, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Technical bulletin provides information on new software to correct the rear camera display being too bright.
• 10159291Sep 12, 2017Equipment. N172118130 Stop Delivery population revision. On September 1, 2017, GM ordered a stop delivery of certain vehicles in new vehicle inventory. Additional vehicles have been added to this stop delivery order. The revised list provides the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of all involved vehicles in dealer new inventory. Until further instructions are received, involved vehicles that are in dealers?
• 10159587Sep 7, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on higher than expected oil consumption.
• 10159593Sep 6, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains to the technician how to validate software calibrations have been tampered with by means of using aftermarket mods.
• 10159588Sep 6, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on a Service Emission System Message and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated. This usually occurs after recently filling the DEF tank with the ignition in the on position due to some DEF fill equipment uses pumps that create a high level of temporary aeration of the DEF fluid being dispensed in the tank.
• 10159288Sep 6, 2017Equipment. N172118130 Stop Delivery. On September 1, 2017, GM ordered a stop delivery of certain vehicles in new vehicle inventory. Additional vehicles have been added to this stop delivery order. Until further instructions are received, involved vehicles that are in dealers? possession (new vehicle inventory) must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration purposes or…
• 10159571Sep 5, 2017Fuel system. This Informational Bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
• 10159262Sep 1, 2017Equipment. N172118130 Stop Delivery. Effective immediately, stop the delivery of certain vehicles in new vehicle inventory. We are investigating an issue relating to the accuracy of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings on the Monroney label for these vehicles. Until further instructions are received, involved vehicles that are in dealers?
• 10140293Aug 31, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage.
• 10140406Aug 23, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10140295Aug 22, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
• 10140297Aug 2, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.
• 10126113Jul 25, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.
• 10126111Jul 24, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of SPS that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
• 10126100Jul 17, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on mcgard wheel locks and if the key ever fractures that they will replace it via the website provided.
• 10137600May 22, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10137680May 19, 2017Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
• 10137601May 17, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
• 10137605May 15, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10137640May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10137635May 10, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10138025Mar 13, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10138054Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen…
• 10138053Mar 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10138014Mar 7, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
• 10253146Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.

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