2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

801 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10085128Oct 15, 2012Engine. This informational bulletin provides information for identifying non-gm ecm calibration use and power-up hardware detection in duramax diesel engines - photograph tech 2 calibration ids, calibration verification numbers (cvns) and transmission data screen
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118632Oct 12, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10118630Oct 11, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean overspray from chorme bumpers for concerns related to an apperance of discoloration or corrosion near edges/openings of chrome bumpers
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10084685Oct 11, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean overspray from chorme bumpers for concerns related to an apperance of discoloration or corrosion near edges/openings of chrome bumpers
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10254213Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Appearance of Discoloration or Corrosion Near Edges.
• 10253172Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Vibration On Dry Pavement.
• 10253171Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. NQG 4WD Models With Noise Vibration On Dry Pavement
• 10247742Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247741Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control, Steering. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10247660Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Normal Characteristic - RKE Inoperative / Unable To Program Fobs.
• 10247087Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247086Oct 1, 2012Steering, Vehicle speed control. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10063071Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062524Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062501Oct 1, 2012Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253136Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Valve Body.
• 10247740Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247737Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247720Sep 1, 2012Brakes. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10247704Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10247649Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10247085Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247082Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247065Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10245343Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10245321Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10245288Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10072007Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071955Sep 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10044124Mar 1, 2011Electrical system. General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. Cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included.
• 10037627Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: some 2011 sierra and silverados are not e85 compatible.
• 10036164Dec 1, 2010Suspension. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: rear axle pinion bearing noise, gear noise and/or pinion bearing failure(8.6", 9.5", 10.5" and 11.5") aam axles. Customers hear rough growl or grating type sound coming from the rear of vehicle while driving. *pe updated 6/6/11.
• 10037139Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. Gm: the fuel tank may be slow or difficult to fill.
• 10036545Oct 1, 2010Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. Do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. Technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to service just leaking pitman shaft seal. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036344Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: ses light due to p0300-p0308 and engine misfires; inspect plug wire. This may be the result of a loose spark plug wire of the cylinder with current and/or history misfires.
• 10021443Jul 1, 2010Steering. Ei07082 - power steering fluid leaking from power steering gear/rack assembly. *kb updated on 09/21/07. *nj updated 10/5/07. *nj updated 2/15/08. *nj updated 5/19/08. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3/30/11.
• 10036511Jun 1, 2010Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: 6.6l duramx hp fuel injection pump tac parts restriction. This parts restriction will assist gm powertrain engineering with product feedback.

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