2016 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

1,576 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10248453Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10135185Jul 13, 2016Equipment. 45820 - Customer Satisfaction Program Letter Mailing.
• 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.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10081046Jun 28, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp and diagnostic trouble code p16f3 set in the engine control module. If it is confirmed diagnostic trouble code p16f3 is being induced by the customer's driving habits, clear the diagnostic trouble code and review proper vehicle operation with the customer to…
• 10089403Jun 24, 2016Equipment. "45821 - service update. The purpose of this service update is to provide the customer with a goodwill gift to offset customer inconvenience, restore confidence in gm, and maintain loyalty to gm. The vehicles involved in this service update have previously had the console lid latch replaced under gm recall 16370. Some of these vehicles may have received a replacement latch that is incorrect for the vehicle.
• 10089402Jun 24, 2016Equipment. 45820 - customer satisfaction. Certain 2016 model year chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, may have a condition in which the console-compartment door latch assembly may not hold the compartment door closed tightly enough causing a possible “rattle” noise. In receiving service for the condition covered by gm recall number 16370, some of these vehicles may have received a replacement latch that is incorrect…
• 10088921Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a way to graph the dpf temperatures using the gds2.
• 10081867Jun 22, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on inspecting and/or re-adjusting both (inner and outer) intermediate steering shaft boots to squeaky and/or rubbing type noise.
• 10088746Jun 20, 2016Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace a fuel pump and seal the front seam of the pickup box to correct a customer concern on fuel odor, fuel leak or fuel weeping from the top of the fuel tank.
• 10081055Jun 14, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have a water leak into the cabin. Water staining may be seen in the headliner or water may be on the floor. Technician will inspect these areas for water intrusion roof ditch, rear glass, center high mounted stop light, windshield, cowl seam, heater-vent-air conditioning drain tube, pillar area, and the pressure…
• 10081052Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a heater-vent-air conditioning that has a delay when switching blower speed. This is a normal operating characteristic. No repairs or part replacements should be performed for this characteristic operation.
• 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.
• 10072078Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician about the narrowing of the bedrails. When installing a bed rail accessory the concern is made visible. This is a characteristic of the sleek design of the vehicle and no repair is necessary. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal design characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10089336Jun 10, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown. 27620 - customer satisfaction program. General motors is releasing customer satisfaction program 27620 today. Some vehicles equipped with heavy-duty trailering package, which includes a trailer hitch rated at 7,000 lb, may have been built with a 3,500 lb trailer hitch. If a 3,500 lb trailer hitch is used to tow more than 3,500 lb, cracks could develop at the hitch. Over time these cracks could potentially spread…
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10082003Jun 10, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides information on replacing the front seat back recliner handle with the newly designed part when one breaks.
• 10094785Jun 9, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This engineering information bulletin announces the end for need for information on accessory wheel flares warping or tape seperating.
• 10094788Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern on poor a/c performance or intermittent a/c.
• 10089320Jun 1, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown. 27621 - customer advisory letter mailing. Letter mailing to owners advising that the vehicle may have been built with a heavy-duty trailer hitch rated at 7,000 lb instead of the 3,500 lb trailering package vehicle build specification. If the vehicle was built with a 7,000 lb trailer hitch, it is still limited to a maximum trailer weight of 3,500 lb.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078925May 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10078920May 24, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10114111May 17, 2016Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134568May 13, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the door handle brackets to correct a customer concern that the rear door handles do not retract fully into the bezel after door is opened or closed caused by to the door handle bracket interfering with the lock cylinder.
• 10134546May 13, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, and park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.
• 10126045May 11, 2016Equipment. 38210-01 - Service Update. (Service Procedure revised). This bulletin has been revised to add Step 3 to the Service Procedure. Please discard all copies of bulletin 38210.
• 10078878May 11, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the e80 engine control module part numbers 12669908 or 12672502 have been placed on part restriction by general motors technical assistance. Dealer will need to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10078877May 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with the steps needed to diagnose and repair a vehicle with wi-fi or bluetooth inoperative or poor performance concern. Technician will need to obtain data from global diagnostics services 2 and call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10134536May 6, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10126042May 6, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 38210 - Service Update. Vehicles equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine may have a non-functional aero shutter which can reduce fuel economy. Dealers are to replace the chassis control module and program with the proper calibration files.
• 10081365May 6, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the identification of vehicles that are shipped with the transport mode on and how to turn it off.
• 10126039May 2, 2016Equipment. 29030 - Customer Satisfaction Program. (Customer Letter Mailing) Certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu model vehicles may have been built with grease applied to the trailing arm to knuckle attachment bolts. Grease added under the shoulder of the bolts could result in the bolts slipping over time. If the bolts loosen there would be an increasing amount of noise from the rear suspension. Left unaddressed, the…
• 10078583May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to advise the customers that have enrolled their vehicle into the onstar advanced diagnostics & real time diagnostic alerts they may receive alerts from their vehicle when it is being serviced.
• 10078571May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
• 10078569May 1, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles designed to operate on gaseous fuels.
• 10078568May 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to inspect the upper valve body to determine the correct rpo usage to correct a concern that after installation of a replacement upper valve body, the transmission may have no reverse and no 2nd gear due to the installation of the incorrect upper valve body.
• 10083893Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the radio is inopertive. New software has been released to correct this concern.
• 10083782Apr 27, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
• 10083513Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.

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