2010 Chevrolet Silverado Technical Service Bulletins

275 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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.

• 10055803Jul 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active.
• 10042386Jun 1, 2012Brakes, Electrical system. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe updated 08/5/2013
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10044229Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. Also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10044233Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: tick or rattle noise from front of dash, transmission filler tube cracked or broken (inspect filler tube, replace tube as necessary). *js updated 05/3/2013
• 10043849Mar 1, 2012Air bags. Gm: air bag warning lamp illuminated, repeat history dtc b0083 0f- b0088 0f on vehicles operated in amarillo texas area. An updated software calibration has been released to address this condition. Also included in models years 2010-2012 model:cadillac escalade hybrid; chevrolet silverado hybrid; chevrolet tahoe hybrid;gmc sierra denali; gmc sierra hybrid;gmc yukon hybrid; gmc yukon denali hybrid.
• 10043829Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101, u0102 u0121 or u0140 set (repair terminals in transmission harness connector, repair open or shorted gm high speed lan circuits, open or shorted data link…
• 10041435Mar 1, 2012Fuel system. Chevrolet/gmc: at high pressure pump to high pressure fuel lines there are signs of fuel leakage and/or fuel odor. *pe updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10026624Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc: correct front axle vent hose routing. The front axle vent hose is mounted in the left side of the engine compartment, and may not be correctly routed. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10043486Feb 1, 2012Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch.
• 10043504Jan 1, 2012Electrical system. Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. Auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10038305Dec 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the air bag warning light is on with stored trouble codes due to an electro-magnetic interference in the amarillo, texas area. *rm updated 6/24/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10043185Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range.
• 10043006Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc/chevrolet: bulletin provides information on the seal revision and the transfer case output shaft slinger for certain model year trucks.
• 10037569Nov 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: a driver motor generator control module is being put on restriction. *rm updated 2/14/12.
• 10042286Oct 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: certain model vehicles my 2010-2012, the transmission has developed a leak in the rear.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038762Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles have an improper exhaust gas temperature sensor. This could lead to the engine light turning on and reduced engine power. *rm updated on 08.31.2011. *kb updated 10/4/11.
• 10038768May 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 silverado/sierra.
• 10038744May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. This is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector.
• 10038672May 1, 2011Equipment. Gm: the carpet is curling at the top front edge. The carpet was folded prior to installation and when installed it curls back up. 2007-2012 silverado/sierra.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10030125May 1, 2011Brakes. General motors: hybrid brake noise or vibration. Brakes groan or thump noises during braking; brake pedal pushback or vibration that may resemble a pulsation as the vehicle comes to a stop; a slight drop in the brake pedal when coming to a stop. *pe updated 6/27/11.
• 10024545May 1, 2011Brakes. (hybrid) additional information on bleeding the brakes. With rpo hp2. *nj updated 6/27/11.
• 10039024Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the chrome outside door handle is cracked or loose at the screw where it attaches. Grease may have cause the screw to degrade or the torque was too high.
• 10030766Apr 1, 2011Suspension. Chevrolet/gmc: a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the technician may diagnose the noise coming from the rear suspension leaf spring area. *pe updated 6/30/2011.
• 10038647Mar 1, 2011Tires. Gm: there may be tearing of the edge of the tire treads. There is also vibration and wear on some tires.
• 10038624Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the air bag light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10038607Mar 1, 2011Fuel system. Gm: service engine soon light is on and there is an exhaust fluid message displayed. This may be caused by a previous fuel tank repair.
• 10038606Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be complaints that the low coolant light is on, loss of coolant, or excessive pressure. There are no external leaks.
• 10038605Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: information on inspecting and replacing turbos.
• 10038349Feb 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there is a whine noise when in drive or reverse. There is a bearing problem in the torque converter.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10030731Feb 1, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: on rare occasions, a vehicle may stall and a ses light may set accompanied by one or all of the following codes, p061b; p0afa; p0bbd. In most cases the vehicle will restart, but the ses lamp will remain illuminated and the dic may display service hybrid system message. *pe updated 11/24/09. *pe updated 3/15/10. *pe updated on 06/24/2011.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10037684Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. The malfunction light may also be on.
• 10037555Jan 1, 2011Seats. Gm: the driver or passenger heated seat are inoperative. They are slow to warm or may shut off. There are trouble codes set related to the ground terminal harness.
• 10037552Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there may be a bump noise or clunk feel when stopping or launching. This may be caused by a slip in the transmission.
• 10037912Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gm: the check engine light is on. There is condensation on the fuel tank pressure sensor causing an improper reading.
• 10036164Dec 1, 2010Suspension. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: rear axle pinion bearing noise, gear noise and/or pinion bearing failure(8.6", 9.5", 10.5" and 11.5") aam axles. Customers hear rough growl or grating type sound coming from the rear of vehicle while driving. *pe updated 6/6/11.
• 10037572Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Gm: on some hybrid vehicles after updating software there is an internal trouble code stored and it won't go away.
• 10037542Nov 1, 2010Brakes. Gm: there may be a pulsation or vibration in the steering wheel while going downhill. There could also be a rumbling noise. This is likely caused by the brakes.
• 10037539Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: information on the turbocharger vane position sensor.
• 10037516Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. Starts fine when cold. There will be no internal trouble codes.
• 10037506Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: malfunction light is on and the transmission may not shift correctly.
• 10037499Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit.
• 10037309Nov 1, 2010Brakes. Gm: there may be a rubbing/grinding noise when making full left turns. It is most noticeable when driving up an incline.

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