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.

• 10137383Mar 28, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10137435Mar 27, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for new software available to correct the instrument panel cluster (IPC) low washer indicator for not sending a warning when empty.
• 10137381Mar 26, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10139296Mar 23, 2018Electrical system. 18078 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a tow/haul mode activation ?On? calibration (RPO 5G8) that recently had service repairs for either; #18-NA-005: Diagnostic Tip for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Low Washer Indicator Not Setting a Warning When Empty - (Jan 16, 2018) or #17466: Service Update - Timing Belt Message Displayed at 100,000 Miles (160,000 KM), Not 150,000 Miles (240,000 KM) Per…
• 10137401Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Audio speaker sound quality is poor, has a buzzing sound or rattles while listening to the radio or other music source.
• 10137194Mar 22, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10137380Mar 16, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
• 10137417Mar 13, 2018Body and structure. This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Loose, Missing, or Lifting.
• 10137186Mar 13, 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.
• 10137183Mar 13, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10137182Mar 12, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10137181Mar 12, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on XT5 and cylinder 4 misfire on LaCrosse both of which are 2017. Changes to Preliminary informationinclude adding MY2018, advising of calibration for previous investigation and adding pictures to identify concern. Also difining calibration update…
• 10137385Mar 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
• 10137301Mar 8, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
• 10137382Mar 7, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137174Mar 6, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates a possible concern with the center insert of the oil filter adapter coming out during an oil change and the necessity to replace the oil filter adapter for this concern.
• 10137390Mar 2, 2018Engine, Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTCs P2101 Throttle Actuator Position Performance and/or P2119 Throttle Closed Position Performance.
• 10137297Mar 1, 2018Wheels, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10137165Mar 1, 2018Engine, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a click or tick noise heard inside cab with engine running.Technician may find the engine or High Pressure Fuel Pump tick noise that is very loud in the cab of the truck.Comparison with another truck having the same powertrain could show the other truck is quieter.Technician will install an acoustic seal…
• 10137375Feb 28, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10129888Feb 13, 2018Fuel system, Engine. 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.
• 10129885Feb 12, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10129882Feb 12, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communicatesinformation 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.
• 10129862Feb 6, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10129857Feb 5, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10137341Feb 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10129854Feb 1, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern of a MIL on with P0459 or P0443 setting and engineering investigating this condition.
• 10139283Jan 31, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139279Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
• 10139282Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139262Jan 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a Torque Converter Shudder.
• 10137262Jan 29, 2018Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for inspecting and/or re-adjusting both (inner and outer) intermediate steering shafts boots to illuminate a squeak, buzz and/or rubbing noise coming from the steering column area
• 10139272Jan 26, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that Service Manuals will now be available on USB.
• 10129097Jan 25, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10129089Jan 23, 2018Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10137159Jan 22, 2018Engine cooling. 17337 02 Phase 3 - Product Emission. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor.
• 10129081Jan 19, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on XT5 and cylinder 4 misfire on LaCrosse both of which are 2017. Changes to Preliminary informationinclude adding MY2018, advising of calibration for previous investigation and adding pictures to identify concern.
• 10129080Jan 19, 2018Steering, Seat belts, Electrical system, Wheels, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have hard or unable to rotate ignition key concern. When the concern is present the steering wheel will need to be rotated in either direction to alleviate the pressure between the steering column lock pin and lock plate. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of…
• 10129073Jan 18, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10139280Jan 17, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10137157Jan 17, 2018Engine cooling. 17466 - Service Update. A timing belt message may be displayed at 100,000 miles (160,000 km), and not at 150,000 miles (240,000 km) per specifications. If the message is cleared, the message will not pop up again until the vehicle reaches 200,000 miles (320,000 km). The customer may unnecessarily visit the dealer for a timing belt replacement before the 150,000 mile (240,000 km) specification, and there will not be…
• 10129068Jan 16, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where there is oil getting into the cooling system and diagnosis and repair recommendations.
• 10139284Jan 12, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10139277Jan 12, 2018Equipment. This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
• 10129063Jan 12, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
• 10139267Jan 10, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTCs P2101 Throttle Actuator Position Performance and/or P2119 Throttle Closed Position Performance.

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