2015 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

1,817 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 GMC Canyon. 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.

• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10248432Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect
• 10248419Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling, Body and structure. Under Hood Fire
• 10248417Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Excessive Wiring Harness Length Expires with Base Warranty
• 10248416Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Excessive Wiring Harness Length Expires with Base Warranty
• 10247242Jan 1, 2016Body and structure, Other or unknown. Hood Striker Corrosion / Fracture
• 10075017Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075012Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10115003Dec 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
• 10114988Dec 21, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about vehicles that may have a inoperative radio with Diagnostic Trouble Code U0184 set in modules and unable to communicate with the radio using the scan tool. Technician should remove power from the radio. If the radio starts working with a power cycle advise the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working…
• 10114985Dec 21, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have shudder or chuggle when accelerating at low speeds of 12 to 15 miles per hour or 19-24 kilometer per hour in second gear. Also same shudder or chuggle when accelerating at speeds of 30 to 40 MPH or 48-64 kilometer per hour, when accelerating in 6th gear.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10114950Dec 8, 2015Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a hood that may shake or flutter while driving. Technician will need to adjust the hood bumpers for this concern.
• 10114942Dec 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stay nut.
• 10201115Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Other or unknown. OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190504Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1. IPC reprogramming and setup using the service programming system (SPS). 2. Odometer setup at the electronic service center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC. 3. Tech 2® – The Tech 2 is used to set up a replacement BCM, which includes loading the odometer value that is displayed and stored in the IPC.
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10114939Dec 1, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10137258Nov 30, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for technicians on the reuse of fasteners and the proper reading of torque specifications.
• 10115143Nov 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10137255Nov 25, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technician on how to check for Tire Radial Force Variations and the difference between balancing a flange and flangeless rim.
• 10115138Nov 25, 2015Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10089564Nov 25, 2015Body and structure. 15116 - customer satisfaction program. Certain vehicles may have been built with a hood striker that may fracture over time from corrosion. During an extended durability test, the hood striker failed to retain the hood in a closed position. If the hood is not retained in a closed and locked position, the hood may open while the vehicle is being operated, which may block the driver’s vision, potentially increasing…
• 10089563Nov 25, 2015Body and structure. 15116 - customer satisfaction program (2016 my added). Certain may have been built with a hood striker that may fracture over time from corrosion. During an extended durability test, the hood striker failed to retain the hood in a closed position. If the hood is not retained in a closed and locked position, the hood may open while the vehicle is being operated, which may block the driver’s vision, potentially…
• 10115133Nov 23, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no start or multiple messages on the Driver Information Center during cold weather. Technician will need to check the Vehicle Communication Interface Module label for Assembled in China.
• 10115129Nov 23, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10115128Nov 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10075740Nov 23, 2015Engine. If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or any condition that you suspect a rod or main bearing failure.
• 10137247Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern that the left front tweeter speaker is inoperative or produces static.
• 10115125Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10137245Nov 19, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
• 10115120Nov 13, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a flashing or solid malfunction indicator lamp with a misfire, rough idle, lack of performance, stall at idle after climbing and descending a mountain grade, low speed chuggle, or a cruise engagement bump has too much feel. Technician will find diagnostic trouble code of P0326 or P0331. Reprogram the engine control…
• 10137237Nov 12, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin adds the 2016 model year to a communication which provides dealership personnel revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10137236Nov 12, 2015Steering. This engineering information bulletin adds the 2016 model year to a communication requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that the vehicle pulls to one side and/or steering feels loose.
• 10075732Nov 12, 2015Steering. Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment on the vehicle pulling to one side and/or that the steering feels “loose or sloppy.” Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition.
• 10115116Nov 10, 2015Brakes. 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.
• 10115113Nov 10, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles accessory fender flares are pulling away from the fender and or appear loose. Technician should review the 2015 October Emerging Issues video before replacing the fender flare with the concern.
• 10115109Nov 9, 2015Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Power Steering message on the Driver Information Center. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C056D is stored a Service Programming System update to the Power Steering Control Module will fix the concern. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C0545 is stored replacement of the power steering gear assembly will fix the…
• 10115108Nov 9, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with tips on the Text Messaging feature that is available on some newer General Motors infotainment systems.
• 10115103Nov 9, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Theft System message displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code B2955 stored in the Body Control Module. Technician should inspect the connections at the immobilizer and ensure there is enough slack in the harness with the column extended. Insure…
• 10075751Nov 9, 2015Steering, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137226Nov 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to diagnostic tips and repair information to correct a customer concern of reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission slipping from a launch, DTC P0751 set.
• 10137225Nov 6, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides radio programming information to correct customer concerns about no XM audio or time shift, radio lock-up, slow response, vertical line between clock and temperature, poor FM reception (Truck Only).
• 10075716Nov 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in history. This condition may be caused by the Clutch Select Solenoid Valve 2 (359), located in the lower valve body, sticking in its bore resulting in a 4th gear start. Note: This condition can be very intermittent and difficult to duplicate.
• 10115095Nov 4, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10115092Nov 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stay nut.
• 10137216Nov 3, 2015Steering. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that the vehicle pulls to one side and/or steering feels loose.
• 10137215Nov 3, 2015Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.

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