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.

• 10113946Mar 18, 2016Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have the rear door handles do not retract fully into the bezel after door opened or closed. Technician will not replace any parts at this time engineering is working to revise the door handles for service.
• 10113939Mar 18, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with a manual Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Regular Production Option Code C67 with the concern of after turning the A/C compressor off during the previous ignition cycle, it turns back on by itself on the next ignition cycle. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic…
• 10113937Mar 17, 2016Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to repair vehicles with a rattle or clunk noise from the front of vehicle over bumps. Engineering has released a redesigned lower intermediate shaft for this noise concern. Replace the lower intermediate shaft with the new part number.
• 10090403Mar 17, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 21710 - service update. Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (pro n8d), may have a loose shift lever. Dealers will ensure the manual shift lever is properly secured to the transmission stub shaft.
• 10112800Mar 16, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to modify the engine heat shield to correct the condition of a exhaust manifold rattle noise or electrical problems caused by the shield rubbing on misc components
• 10113931Mar 15, 2016Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System or Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated. Also Low Brake Fluid lamp on with the master cylinder fluid level is full or a Service Trailer Brake message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find codes C0035, C0040, C0045, C0050, C0055, C0267, U0121, U0415 or U0420.
• 10112797Mar 15, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides multiple procedure to correcting the concern for an audio system speaker rattle, buzz noise, poor sound when playing radio or other music due to multiple causes including loose fasteners, and harnesses in need of rerouting
• 10112795Mar 15, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on what is needed to be prepared for TAC, caller preparedness and checklists and contacting U.S. technical Assistance and the use of strategy based diagnostics
• 10112791Mar 14, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs
• 10112789Mar 14, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to relearn the power folding mirriors and road test to correct a conditon of power fold away mirriors glass shakes or flutters at normal driving speeds
• 10112787Mar 11, 2016Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on Adding Adhesive Pad To The Right And Left Rear Corner Pads to correct a conditon of Accessory Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Prevents Endgate/Tailgate From Closing
• 10112785Mar 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers
• 10112779Mar 7, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak and that this is considered a normal conditon and no repairs are necessary
• 10113914Mar 4, 2016Engine 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 coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10112778Mar 4, 2016Wheels. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of accessory wheel flares warping or accessory wheel flare tape seperating from the body of the vehicles
• 10112773Mar 3, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on If the radar does not see any vehicles, structures, or objects for 15-25 minutes of driving, the system may think its blocked and display the ?Side Object Detection System Disabled? message.
• 10112772Mar 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing
• 10113894Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on vehicles with navigation radio Regular Production Option Code IO6 or UY4 that defaults to West Virginia instead of Virginia on a manual entry. General Motors engineering is currently working on a solution for this concern.
• 10113893Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when the radio display is continuously flashing on and off every five seconds the Human Machine Interface will need to be replaced.
• 10112771Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Delivering Quality Vehicles and Generating Higher CSi Scores
• 10112770Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability
• 10112769Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)
• 10112768Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly maintain vehicles in the dealer inventory
• 10112764Mar 1, 2016Equipment. This warranty informational bulletin provides a list of all the required operating procedures and explains them out to what is acceptable and not.
• 10116924Feb 26, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering assist motor for vehicles with the condition of Service Power Steering System Message on the DIC, Increased Steering Effort, Dtc C056D Set
• 10116914Feb 23, 2016Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel)
• 10116912Feb 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information Regarding Servicing Components Located Near SIR Components and how to properly disable the SIR system for repairs at or near
• 10096130Feb 22, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician rear wheel drive manual transmissions have been placed on restriction. Dealer will need to contact general motors product quality center for further assistance.
• 10096129Feb 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician rear wheel drive manual transmissions have been placed on restriction. Dealer will need to contact general motors product quality center for further assistance.
• 10116896Feb 12, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper ways to repair spray in bed liners and general information on the procedures around the spray in bed liners
• 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
• 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)
• 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.
• 10116883Feb 10, 2016Equipment, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on reprogramming the engine control module for vehicles with the condition of malfunction indicator lamp on and DTC P11CC set
• 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
• 10096238Feb 8, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a fuel gauge that does not read below half a tank. Technician will gain access to the fuel pump and inspect to see if the level sender contacting the side of the fuel tank. The fuel tank fuel pump module fuel level sensor will need to be replaced for this concern.
• 10096236Feb 8, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the battery is discharged overnight. Technician will need to inspect x301 for bent pins as shown below. Repair or replace terminals as needed.
• 10116872Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove door trim panles and replace chime speaker pigtail connectors for vehicles with the condition of intermittent loss of chime from speaker
• 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
• 10096234Feb 4, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicle with poor heat. Technician will remove the temperature actuator and inspect for cracks. If the shaft is cracked in one place, install a #4 hose clamp over the temperature valve shaft. If the shaft is cracked in more than one place or a piece is missing, the temperature valve must be replaced.
• 10095977Feb 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the transmission for the colorado and canyon regular production option code n8d the exchange program has ended.
• 10250072Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Ticking Noise and/or Noise When Turning Vehicle Off
• 10246559Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Ticking Noise and/or Noise When Turning Vehicle Off
• 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
• 10248431Jan 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10080077Jan 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 15805 - service update. Inspect the transmission oil cooler line connections at the radiator on certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine (rpo lcv) or 3.6l engine (rpo lfx). These vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line connection that is not fully seated or secure at the radiator.
• 10112295Jan 26, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information referring technicians to refer to an emerging issues post in regards to a ticking noise or noise when turning the vehicle off

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