2018 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

1,246 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10154257Jan 4, 2019Engine cooling. 18368 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles equipped with the 3.6L LGZ engine may experience a loss of engine oil caused by high oil pump pressure in cold weather start conditions. High oil pump pressures under these conditions may cause various components to fail, including the engine oil cooler (EOC), EOC lines, or the oil pump itself, resulting in a loss of…
• 10155010Dec 21, 2018Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).
• 10154990Dec 19, 2018Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Vibration and/or Noise Heard During Hard Acceleration at Speeds of 77 km/h (48 mph) to 83 km/h (52 mph).
• 10154606Dec 17, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10154605Dec 17, 2018Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10154604Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10154601Dec 17, 2018Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10154975Dec 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10154597Dec 14, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the restriciton on ECM part numbers 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 has ended.
• 10155014Dec 13, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10155009Dec 13, 2018Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10154583Dec 13, 2018Brakes. 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.
• 10154987Dec 12, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible short in the wiring harness located at the camshaft cover or the cylinder head.
• 10154981Dec 11, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the GEN I charging system with a GEN II charging system only if vehicles apply within the settings.
• 10154580Dec 11, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
• 10155019Dec 10, 2018Body and structure, Equipment, Exterior lighting. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on product issue with the door weather strip, door body fit, and/or rear tail lamp moisture.
• 10154566Dec 6, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10155012Dec 5, 2018Equipment, Seats. This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
• 10155011Dec 5, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10155008Dec 5, 2018Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10154989Dec 5, 2018Air bags, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the SDM and replace the airbags and pretensioners if deployed.
• 10207988Dec 4, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine…
• 10207697Dec 4, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine…
• 10154991Dec 3, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the side mirror cameras if found the cause of the reduced key fob range.
• 10154552Dec 3, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
• 10151882Nov 29, 2018Electrical system. This preliminary information describes a concern where the temperature gauge may fluctuate or possibly read higher than expected. Engineering is working towards a fix
• 10151878Nov 27, 2018Body 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.
• 10151869Nov 21, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10151854Nov 15, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This preliminary information is to alert the service technician of a potential A/C evaporator freezing concern , engineering is investigating.
• 10151831Nov 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communicates information to the technician about vehicles that may have a water rush or gurgle type noise from the center dash area. Engineering is aware of the concern and it is under investigation. Inspect the system for coolant leaks and proper coolant level. No other repairs are to be performed at this time.
• 10155101Nov 5, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10155080Nov 1, 2018Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information pictures of windshield, steering wheel and/or door trim panel for product issues covered under warranty.
• 10147401Oct 23, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates
• 10147388Oct 18, 2018Seats. This preliminary information shows how to inspect for and correct a rattle from the rear seat latches.
• 10147385Oct 17, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician the potential areas of concern in which the engine wiring harness may chafe. It describes in detail what to look for.If you encounter any of these specific described chafes, inspect, repair (as necessary) and route the wiring harness away from these possible chafe points.
• 10147368Oct 10, 2018Suspension. This preliminary information suggests the technician verify a noise from the rear is or isn't coming from the rear leaf springs before a service on the springs is performed.
• 10147367Oct 10, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10147365Oct 9, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.
• 10147363Oct 9, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician where to find the engine identification tag and what information on that tag to use during programming of someengine control modules.
• 10147362Oct 9, 2018Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician when diagnosing intermittent circuit concerns to look at the connector for missing weather pack seals that could allow water intrusion into the connector and lead to corrosion on the terminals.
• 10147355Oct 5, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the restriciton on ECM part numbers 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 has ended.
• 10147348Oct 3, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
• 10147347Oct 2, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the noise iso later for the shift boot may be out of position deforming the leather or allowing noise into the cabin.
• 10145499Sep 19, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary information explains that engineering is investigating a noise from the B-Pillar of the truck and repair instructions will be released soon.
• 10145472Sep 11, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates that acustomer may complain of the Driver Information Center(DIC) intermittently flickering or going blank. It may be noted that this only seems to occur when playing songs via IHeart or Pandora. This may be caused by a software concern in the Instrument panel Cluster(IPC). The dealer is instructed that engineering is working on a resolution to this concern and when it is…
• 10207717Sep 6, 2018Electrical system. Emission Recall. Customer Mailing completed September 4, 2018.
• 10145465Sep 5, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates direction to lubricate a noisy water pump shaft seal with coolant in the weap hole.
• 10144481Aug 30, 2018Exterior lighting. This preliminary information advises if the fog lamp indicator is inoperative after the fog lamp kit is installed the instrument cluster needs to be reprogrammed.
• 10144476Aug 28, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10144456Aug 14, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.

← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Canyon