2011 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

1,580 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. 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.

• 10245308Oct 1, 2013Other or unknown, Brakes. Adding Integrated Trailer Brake Controller RPO JL1.
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10113254Sep 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new fluids available for axle service and clarifies usage. Technician will use the chart to determine the proper axle lubricant to use.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10254237Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting.
• 10053864Sep 1, 2013Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. Model 2010-14 lacrosse, 2011-14 regal, 2007-14 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl, yukon denali, yukon denali xl, 2013-14 xts, 2005-14 malibu, 2007-13 avalanche, silverado, sierra…
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113491Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for the dampener, exhaust install or replacement to eliminate a drone, vibration or rattle type noise coming from the exhaust system with engine RPMs at 1700.
• 10113191Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10113188Aug 12, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10113177Aug 5, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10252870Aug 1, 2013Engine. Engineering Information.
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10130568Jul 15, 2013Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove, update and reinstall the rear side door window reveal molding due to the exterior paint finish is chipped, cracked or scratched around the rear corners of the rear side door window outer sealing strip (reveal molding).
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10113120Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10114175Jun 28, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. 11273A - Special Coverage (additional population added). The throttle position sensor may cause the engine to run rough and cause the malfunction indicator lamp and/or and Engine Reduced Power message to illuminate. If this occurs, it could result in reduced engine power. If the condition occurs within the stated terms, dealers will replace the throttle position sensor and reprogram the engine control module.
• 10059928Jun 28, 2013Equipment, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113062Jun 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or request a different mirror before they purchase the vehicle. Swapping mirrors on vehicles equipped with Side Blind Zone Alert, Regular Production Option Code UFT, is not recommended. On other vehicles tech will need to verify if the vehicle…
• 10113060Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an audible engine whine noise at 1500-1800 revolutions per minute. Technician will need to check the coolant level, remove serpentine belt to verify noise goes away, rotate the thermostat 90 degrees and retest, then replace thermostat and retest. Technician will replace the water pump if there is no change.
• 10113059Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 10134741Jun 20, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 04-00-89-015D to update content and incorporate the U.S. version of Bulletin 12-00-89-003.
• 10134739Jun 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading.
• 10134736Jun 18, 2013Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
• 10134722Jun 12, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0345B to add the 2014 model year and update the Warranty Information.
• 10113038Jun 10, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10113036Jun 10, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator light or service anti-lock brake system message displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0055 or P2771. Technician will need to check for excess movement of the tone wheel or output shaft.
• 10134627Jun 5, 2013Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.
• 10134625Jun 4, 2013Steering. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
• 10134624Jun 3, 2013Steering. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 13-02-32-001 to update the models information.
• 10113019Jun 3, 2013Suspension, Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Suspension System message on the Driver Information Center and the rear suspension ride height is incorrect. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0696 or C0711 set in Electronic Suspension Control. Technician will need to inspect air compressor assembly for wire damage and repair any damage…
• 10250100Jun 1, 2013Engine cooling. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
• 10247693Jun 1, 2013Suspension. Suspension.
• 10247653Jun 1, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN.
• 10246587Jun 1, 2013Vehicle speed control. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
• 10245332Jun 1, 2013Suspension. Suspension.

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