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.

• 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
• 10248420Jan 21, 2016Engine cooling, Body and structure. Customer satisfaction program- Under hood fire
• 10080069Jan 21, 2016Electrical system. 15674 - customer satisfaction program. Vehicles may have underwent repairs to the battery charging system at the factory and may not have the connections of the battery cables fully secured. If these connections are loose, the customer may experience problems with the battery charging system, may receive a battery charging malfunction message on the instrument cluster, may receive a low battery indicator on the…
• 10112279Jan 20, 2016Steering. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information on vehicles pulling to one side or steering feels loose.
• 10075733Jan 20, 2016Steering. Engineering Information – Vehicle Pulls to One Side and/or Steering Feels Loose If you encounter a vehicle with this concern, please refer to SI diagnostics.
• 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
• 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
• 10079723Jan 13, 2016Body and structure. 15116a - customer satisfaction program (revised part section and service procedure). 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…
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 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
• 10248433Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Floor Console Armrest Latch
• 10248432Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect
• 10248419Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling, Body and structure. Under Hood Fire
• 10247242Jan 1, 2016Body and structure, Other or unknown. Hood Striker Corrosion / Fracture
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10075017Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10201099Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.
• 10089572Nov 18, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. 15708 - customer satisfaction program. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which an improperly sealed vertical seam near the driver’s side dash may cause water to leak onto the driver side cabin floor. This can result in wet carpets or a mildew smell. Dealers are to seal the vertical seam near the driver’s side dash.
• 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.
• 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.

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