2015 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

2,543 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10099863Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Vehicle speed control. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have speedometer inaccurate reads 5 mph when traveling 50 mph. Engineering is working to develop a solution.
• 10099769Sep 2, 2016Equipment, Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with regular production option code l83, l86, or lv3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per owner’s manual, and check the bolt torque on the valve lifter oil manifold assembly, before you contacting general motors product quality…
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10099774Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have hesitation or a stalling condition while in ambient temperatures 100 degrees or higher. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p2635 and or p018b set. The dealer is advised to replace the in tank fuel pump module assembly to correct the condition.
• 10083162Aug 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication has the steps on diagnosing the concern of excessive oil consumption for the generation 5 engine and to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance. Customer's engine is using excessive oil.
• 10082412Aug 31, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
• 10083369Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about when programing the immobilizer theft learn it may not complete and/or show "controller id not supported" after the first few minutes into the learn event. Technician will need to remove power from the onstar module before performing a immobilizer theft learn.
• 10083360Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician of addition information when diagnosing a service driver assist message with a diagnostic trouble code b172e and or a b172f. The haptic seat motor has a pigtail lead coming off of it. In many cases the wiring pigtail near the haptic seat motor has broken and will require replacement.
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10083125Aug 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a “service 4wd message” displayed in the driver information center. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes c0392 or c0396. Technician should check the terminal tension on the transfer case control module x1 connector. Technician should repair any terminal that have poor terminal tension.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10083180Aug 25, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have hesitation or a stalling condition while in ambient temperatures 100 degrees or higher. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p2635 and or p018b set. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that general motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10083249Aug 23, 2016Engine, Electrical system, Suspension. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp, antilock braking system malfunction indicator lamp, service suspension system message, misfire, hesitation, no crank, heater-vent-air conditioning inoperative. Technician may find f11ua, f104ua, f35ua, and or f60ua blown. Technician should inspect the…
• 10083251Aug 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have remote start is inoperative, power lift-gate regular production option code (tb5) is inoperative with the ignition off, and vehicles equipped with the diesel engine, the blower motor may stay on after the engine is turned off. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code p2537 set.
• 10083248Aug 19, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the door striker cover will be shipped with the vehicle from the assembly plant. Technician will ensure the rounded side of the cover is positioned towards the outboard side of the vehicle.
• 10083324Aug 17, 2016Steering, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power message, steering assist, engine stall or the instrument panel, radio, and or heater-vent-air conditioning go blank with multiple diagnostic trouble codes. If any of the following diagnostic trouble codes u0073, u0078, u0029, u0028, u0415, u0140, u0126, u0121, u0101, u0100, c0544, u1510, u0073, b127b, b2605…
• 10083280Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0513 and or p262b may also be set. Technician will pulled the driver sill plate and…
• 10083321Aug 16, 2016Suspension. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if the vehicle has been modified and inform the customer…
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10083121Aug 8, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosing the concern of a rattle, tick and/or a vibration from the rear of the vehicle. This could be coming from the fuel feed line between the fuel tank and ethanol sensor. Technician will apply pressure to the fuel line to determine if this is the source of the concern.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083140Aug 5, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with regular production option code l83, l86, or lv3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per owner’s manual, and check the bolt torque on the valve lifter oil manifold assembly, before you contacting general motors product quality…
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10083776Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. If the concern is duplicated at the dealer with the onstar led is still green after the vehicle is turned off and the bluetooth call was disconnected. Dealer should advises that…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10100806Jul 11, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter oil manifold and the lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, tick noise and mil on.
• 10100805Jul 11, 2016Seats. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field with the conditons of a rattle noise originating from the second row seat.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10080981Jun 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communicates the procedure to the technician how to regain blu-ray/cd/dvd player function on all new generation infotainment systems with regular production option code u42 or uwg blu-ray players. If this concern is encountered, cycle the cd player/media disc player fuse and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10081053Jun 27, 2016Brakes. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have issues were the customer will need increased effort to depress the brake pedal. Technician may find fluid in the brake booster and/or the booster vacuum line. Technician will need to replace vacuum pump, brake booster, master cylinder, vacuum pump belt and the vacuum line…
• 10081323Jun 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a dim driver information center when the interior of the vehicle is hot from a sun load or extended heater operation. The driver information center is designed to dim with high temperature exposure. This is done to protect the driver information center from damage.
• 10081049Jun 21, 2016Equipment, Seats. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a rattle noise from the second row seat. Technician will need to inspect the striker not aligned properly in latch opening. To repair this condition, rework/adjust the striker in the direction to center it in the latch opening. An adjustable wide mouth metal working tool may be used…
• 10089228Jun 17, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10081200Jun 17, 2016Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some vehicles the haptic seat motors can be felt in the seat. Technician will access both haptic seat motors and rotate the motors flat, and then reinstall them back into the seat cushion. This will help improve the comfort of the seat cushion.
• 10081961Jun 14, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides information on the proper reconnection of the rear window defroster tab if a customer comments one loose or broken.
• 10081241Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "check trailer wiring" or "service trailer brake system” message on the driver information center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic trouble code c1114 set in the chassis control module. Chassis control module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10081043Jun 14, 2016Fuel system, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. If the noise is heard best at the fuel line and the sound will be real loud with a stethoscope. The fuel line will need to be replaced.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10080702Jun 13, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have diagnostic trouble code p06dd or no or low oil pressure. Technician will replace timing chain tensioner guide. If oil pump face is damaged and or worn thru replace oil pump. Inspect bearings for damage wear due to debris from oil pump.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10080686Jun 8, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "check trailer wiring" or "service trailer brake" message on the driver information center. Technician will inspect and clean the ground wire (normally white wire) connection on the trailer side of the 7-pin connector. Inspect that the wires inside the trailer…

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