2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Technical Service Bulletins

1,769 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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.

• 10096211Feb 15, 2016Brakes. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the step needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have uneven brake pad wear. Technician will need to inspect and measure the brake pads thickness. Also determine the customer’s driving style. The disc brake pads should only be replaced if the friction surface is worn to within 2.0 mm (0.079 in) of the…
• 10095945Feb 15, 2016Fuel system, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair a vehicle with an engine that runs with an intermittent crank no start with a diagnostic trouble code p0011 or p00c6 current or history. The camshaft position actuator solenoid valve may be sticking or binding causing the valve timing to be retarded. Dealer will need to cycle the camshaft position actuator…
• 10095583Feb 15, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a concern with navigation icon not showing the correct location then jumping to the correct location. The position indicator may show the vehicle turning in the opposite direction or may show the vehicle traveling off the road. Technician will inspect the human machine…
• 10116891Feb 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
• 10116890Feb 12, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
• 10096225Feb 12, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a "service front camera" message on the driver information center intermittently. When the technician uses the scan tool to check for diagnostic trouble codes a history u023a and/or u026a may be set in the instrument panel cluster and/or body control module. It is important that the technician does not…
• 10096221Feb 12, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a rattle noise from the dash. Technician will need to inspect for the rear heater pipes contacting the passenger side exhaust manifold. If the rear heater pipe is found to be contacting the exhaust manifold, reposition the heater pipe so it no longer makes contact.
• 10096033Feb 12, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician before replacing the crankshaft to review the following. Dealer should complete the service information diagnostics and the cost comparison worksheet for assembly repair vs replacement. Technician will use the latest version of 09-06-04-026g to verify the ecm calibration is not an aftermarket calibration. If the customer prefers to keep the original…
• 10116888Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
• 10096215Feb 11, 2016Tires. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have one or more tire pressures display dashes, service tire monitor system message, remote keyless entry poor range or inoperative or “no fob detected” message or passive entry system inoperative (if equipped).
• 10096026Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10096223Feb 10, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a "service front camera" message on the driver information center intermittently. When the technician uses the scan tool to check for diagnostic trouble codes a history u023a and/or u026a may be set in the instrument panel cluster and/or body control module. It is important that the technician does not…
• 10096208Feb 10, 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…
• 10116878Feb 9, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
• 10116874Feb 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
• 10096184Feb 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the general motors service policies and procedures manual section 5.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10096054Feb 8, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a high pitched whine noise from the vehicle noticed when driving in auto 4wd. When the transfer case control module has to move the transfer case actuator motor the higher current passing through the module causes an "electronic buzz or whine" within some of the capacitors in the module that can be heard by…
• 10116871Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
• 10116864Feb 2, 2016Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace 4-5-6 clutch hub to correct a condition of No Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Gears and/or Malfunction indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0796
• 10112302Jan 28, 2016Seats, Air bags. This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10112288Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational buleltin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares and information on transmission fast learns
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10075739Jan 20, 2016Engine. Some customers may comment about a rough idle and/or vibration at idle in Drive. This condition may be most noticeable following extended driving, while idling at a stop in Drive. May feel like a lopey or lumpy idle, or may be described as a low idle. This condition will not be present in Park, Reverse, or Neutral. There will not be any DTCs with this concern.
• 10248475Jan 19, 2016Equipment. Unable To Install a CD Or DVD
• 10112277Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends
• 10075754Jan 19, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10112268Jan 13, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the advanced diagnostic alerts that are sent via onstar, they inform of DTC and indicator lamps that are set within the vehicles.
• 10245977Jan 11, 2016Seats. Rattle Noise From Second Row Seat.
• 10075745Jan 11, 2016Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 10252172Jan 6, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Radio Display May Momentarily Flicker When Vehicle Is First Started.
• 10112261Jan 4, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules
• 10250074Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10115002Dec 29, 2015Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with engine oil consumption. If published Service Information for oil consumption with no fix. Remove the vacuum line from the back of the vacuum pump and inspect for oil. If oil is found then reference the latest version of PIT5361.
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114967Dec 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "Service Front Camera" message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U023A and or U026A set in the Instrument Panel Cluster and or Body Control Module. Engineering is aware of this concern and working on new software to resolve this concern. Technician should not…
• 10114958Dec 11, 2015Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have uneven brake pad wear. Technician will need to inspect and measure the brake pads thickness. Also determine the customer?s driving style. The disc brake pads should only be replaced if the friction surface is worn to within?2.0?mm (0.079?in) of the mounting plates.
• 10114957Dec 10, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random infotainment system resets while driving, screen temporarily goes blank and then returns after approximately 5 seconds, radio volume control inoperative, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls function but will not show changes on the display, seek buttons on the front controls will not function, when…
• 10114954Dec 9, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10250048Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10250047Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10246535Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10246534Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10201135Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Engineering Information - Service 4WD Messange Displayed and DTC C0398 - Equipped with Switch activated transfer case (RPO NQH)
• 10201134Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Engineering Information - Service 4WD Messange Displayed and DTC C0398 - Equipped with Switch activated transfer case (RPO NQH)

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