2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

680 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. 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.

• 10169345Nov 22, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Clock Shows Dashes and Cannot be Set After Battery Disconnect.
• 10169038Nov 1, 2019Electrical system, Fuel system. This SKU is a Fuel Pump Driver Module. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the software. The software may have a fault where the readiness monitors are stuck in the not-ready or incomplete position. The readiness monitors will not cause performance or emissions issues but will prevent the emissions scanning tools from confirming the module is performing correctly, causing the…
• 10168206Oct 31, 2019Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
• 10167458Oct 25, 2019Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may be due to fuel movement in the fuel tank when not completely full. The condition is eliminated after completely filling…
• 10168207Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10168209Oct 14, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
• 10168175Oct 14, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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.
• 10168208Oct 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10168205Oct 9, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10168204Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10164752Aug 7, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10163272Jun 26, 2019Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10163270Jun 26, 2019Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
• 10163268Jun 26, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10163261Jun 26, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10163266Jun 25, 2019Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10163265Jun 25, 2019Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for re-torque the lead springs.
• 10162149Jun 24, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
• 10162113Jun 4, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information document advises technicians that a condition may occur with the listed vehicles where the radio clock may not display the time. Dealer technicians are advised of a temporary proicedure to get the clock to display until Engineering has developed the permanent repair. The listed Cadillac, Pontiac, and Corvette RPO codes do not have a temporary repair at this time as Engineering continues…
• 10162106Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10161036May 20, 2019Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to help diagnose and repair vehicles with a rattle, squeak, clunk, thump, or bump. If published Service Information diagnostics do not lead to a repair for the concern. Technician should inspect the opposite side shock/strut for the cause of the concern.
• 10161016May 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information document advises technicians that a condition may occur with the listed vehicles where the radio clock may not display the time. Dealer technicians are advised of a temporary proicedure to get the clock to display until Engineering has developed the permanent repair. The listed Cadillac and Corvette RPO codes do not have a temporary repair at this time as Engineering continues to work…
• 10161011May 13, 2019Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling…
• 10161004May 13, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. 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).
• 10160700Apr 30, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information document advises technicians that a condition may occur with the listed vehicles where the radio clock may not display the time. Dealer technicians are advised of a temporary proicedure to get the clock to display until Engineering has developed the permanent repair. The listed Cadillac and Corvette RPO codes do not have a temporary repair at this time as Engineering continues to work…
• 10160683Apr 23, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information document advises technicians that a condition may occur with the listed vehicles where the radio clock may not display the time. Dealer technicians are advised of a temporary proicedure to get the clock to display until Engineering has developed the permanent repair. The listed Cadillac and Corvette RPO codes do not have a temporary repair at this time as Engineering continues to work…
• 10160682Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10160663Apr 12, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket USB chargers causing SIR DTC's to set.
• 10160662Apr 12, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10160660Apr 12, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the need for dealers to contact SPAC to obtain qualified parts to repair SIR light on with B0081 SYM4B after replacing PPS kit.
• 10160637Apr 4, 2019Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
• 10158861Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10156942Mar 20, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Serial Data Gateway Module (SDGM) may report "Crash Sense Failed" and the 300v Hybrid Battery Contactors will remain open until the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module's (HPCM) High Voltage (HV) DTCs are reset. And How to Reset.
• 10156912Mar 6, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 10155073Feb 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
• 10154312Feb 21, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a whine noise heard from the automatic transmission fluid pan hear with the the key on and engine off, or for up to one minute after the vehicle has been shut off should be deemed a normal characteristic.
• 10154306Feb 19, 2019Engine 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.
• 10154299Feb 18, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10154297Feb 14, 2019Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's inspection and maintenance monitors along with diagnostic trouble codes may reset unprompted due to the installation of an aftermarket fuel pump control module.
• 10155069Feb 12, 2019Brakes, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for aftermarket trailer brake controller added to their vehicle, OR in lieu of the factory integrated trailer brake controller (ITBC) (RPO JL1).
• 10155072Feb 8, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message On and Off.
• 10154289Feb 8, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information document advises technicians that a condition may occur with the listed vehicles where the radio clock may not display the time. Dealer technicians are advised to contact General Motors TAC for further instructions for a temporary repair until Engineering has developed the permanent repair. The listed Cadillac and Corvette RPO codes do not have a temporary repair at this time as…
• 10154628Jan 31, 2019Equipment. 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).
• 10154625Jan 31, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10155055Jan 29, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
• 10154629Jan 18, 2019Electrical system. This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10154627Jan 14, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10155010Dec 21, 2018Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).

← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500