2018 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

1,255 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10211658May 2, 2022Engine, Equipment. This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
• 10211070Apr 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and test the Tcase if found that the customer has tried to shift the t-case from 4lo to Hi gears while driving.
• 10211061Apr 27, 2022Engine cooling. This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10210849Apr 20, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
• 10210841Apr 20, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10211770Apr 19, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10211769Apr 19, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole.
• 10211765Apr 13, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole.
• 10210543Apr 13, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10210441Apr 7, 2022Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10210194Apr 5, 2022Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10209477Apr 1, 2022Body and structure. Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.0L gasoline engine (RPO L96) and is a fleet government vehicle (RPO GAM), the left rear middle body mount may crack and collapse causing a metal-to-metal contact. Dealers are to inspect the integrity of 10 resistance spot welds attaching the body mount internal reinforcement to the vehicle floor forward of the left rear wheel.
• 10209980Mar 31, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10209977Mar 30, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10209953Mar 29, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a procedure to repair the valve lifter oil manifold and/or lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, ticking noise and/or MIL Illuminated.
• 10210348Mar 28, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10209743Mar 25, 2022Wheels, Equipment. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
• 10209921Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10209465Mar 16, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
• 10209138Mar 10, 2022Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for testing the battery cables for voltage drop, Checking for a bad ground at g218, Inspecting for a short at the starter B+ to shield and testing for a faulty battery.
• 10210321Mar 7, 2022Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10210319Mar 7, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information on how dealers can contact the supplier for Associated Accessories offered through GM.
• 10209096Mar 4, 2022Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio amplifier antenna if there is a condition of Poor Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Fob or Passive Unlocking Range due to a internal concerns within the antenna.
• 10209097Mar 3, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system. This service bulletin informs the technician to inspect for a possible electrical concern at the ECM X2 electrical connector to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0333 Set.
• 10209122Mar 2, 2022Engine cooling. Information bulletin explains a possible coolant leak coming from the cylinder head bolt areas.
• 10208991Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a process to correct the concern of Unable to contact OnStar after the 3G EOL on 2015-2022 model year vehicles in the United States.
• 10208988Feb 18, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about how to diagnosis a battery draw that may be caused by a module back feeding voltage in the ignition relay circuits making the vehicle think it is still awake.
• 10208983Feb 14, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw.
• 10208971Feb 3, 2022Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10213766Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10213762Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10212633Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213768Jan 27, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10213765Jan 27, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10213761Jan 27, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10212603Jan 27, 2022Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10208053Jan 24, 2022Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710. Technician should inspect for vehicles modifications before any in-depth diagnostics are performed.
• 10212628Jan 18, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Stone Chip/Membrane Damage, Broken Connector and/or Sensor Retaining Tabs, and/or Paint Damage of Park Assist Sensors.
• 10212605Jan 18, 2022Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10208036Jan 18, 2022Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. Starting with 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane…
• 10208035Jan 18, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10208034Jan 18, 2022Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10208029Jan 14, 2022Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10208027Jan 14, 2022Brakes, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10212625Jan 11, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10213760Jan 10, 2022Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
• 10212588Jan 6, 2022Other or unknown, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10208010Jan 6, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being to achieve pre-load when setting up the pinion bearing pre-loads during reassembly of the 9.5/9.76 inch rear axles. Technician will need to use pinion gear install washer part number 11609638 onto the pinion shaft between the flange and nut. Tighten the pinion nut until you achieve 10 pound inch or 1.0 newton rotating…
• 10213767Jan 4, 2022Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10213759Jan 4, 2022Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.

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