2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

3,023 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10098467Sep 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will not save xm favorites. Technician will need to replace the radio to address the concern.
• 10118978Sep 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install adhesive back stock to the electrical connector for the steering wheel position sensor, to eleminate the excessive clearance/movement that causes the connector to loose contact and turns the Service Stabilitrak message on.
• 10118909Sep 14, 2016Tires. This GM of Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program and GWM Transaction Submission Information Bulletin provides information for the new tires that the vehicle are equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage) and for vehicles within this warranty period, the defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata…
• 10100305Sep 13, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory integrated trailer brake controller regular production option code (jl1) be installed on their full-size pickup or suv when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. Dealer should advise the customer it cannot be added to the vehicle.
• 10099981Sep 12, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have raised dents or ripple appearance in the side outer panel of the cargo box around the perimeter of the wheel house opening. Technician should first access the rear of the inner wheelhouse area through the tail lamp cavity and the front of the wheelhouse from under the vehicle, and coat the inner hem of the…
• 10099252Sep 9, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published service information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10099769Sep 2, 2016Equipment, Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with regular production option code l83, l86, or lv3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per owner’s manual, and check the bolt torque on the valve lifter oil manifold assembly, before you contacting general motors product quality…
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10083162Aug 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication has the steps on diagnosing the concern of excessive oil consumption for the generation 5 engine and to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance. Customer's engine is using excessive oil.
• 10082412Aug 31, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
• 10083382Aug 30, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a service trailer brake message on the driver information center. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code c111b, c1112, c1113, and/or c1114 set. Technician should check the battery state of health should be checked using the el-50313 midtronics® gr8 battery charger/tester before any in depth diagnostics.
• 10083369Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about when programing the immobilizer theft learn it may not complete and/or show "controller id not supported" after the first few minutes into the learn event. Technician will need to remove power from the onstar module before performing a immobilizer theft learn.
• 10083360Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician of addition information when diagnosing a service driver assist message with a diagnostic trouble code b172e and or a b172f. The haptic seat motor has a pigtail lead coming off of it. In many cases the wiring pigtail near the haptic seat motor has broken and will require replacement.
• 10083261Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio backlighting will stay on even after the ignition has been turned off and the key has been removed for several minutes, eventually the battery will drain. Technician may find following fuses f23dl f22dl f30dl f31dl f32dl with the ignition key in the off position to have voltage. Technician should…
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10083125Aug 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a “service 4wd message” displayed in the driver information center. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes c0392 or c0396. Technician should check the terminal tension on the transfer case control module x1 connector. Technician should repair any terminal that have poor terminal tension.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10083249Aug 23, 2016Engine, Electrical system, Suspension. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp, antilock braking system malfunction indicator lamp, service suspension system message, misfire, hesitation, no crank, heater-vent-air conditioning inoperative. Technician may find f11ua, f104ua, f35ua, and or f60ua blown. Technician should inspect the…
• 10083251Aug 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have remote start is inoperative, power lift-gate regular production option code (tb5) is inoperative with the ignition off, and vehicles equipped with the diesel engine, the blower motor may stay on after the engine is turned off. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code p2537 set.
• 10083324Aug 17, 2016Steering, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power message, steering assist, engine stall or the instrument panel, radio, and or heater-vent-air conditioning go blank with multiple diagnostic trouble codes. If any of the following diagnostic trouble codes u0073, u0078, u0029, u0028, u0415, u0140, u0126, u0121, u0101, u0100, c0544, u1510, u0073, b127b, b2605…
• 10083280Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0513 and or p262b may also be set. Technician will pulled the driver sill plate and…
• 10083321Aug 16, 2016Suspension. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if the vehicle has been modified and inform the customer…
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10083265Aug 11, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are found to have a back-up alarm inoperative during the pre-delivery inspection. On trucks equipped with the back up alarm regular production option code (8s3), the alarm will be intentionally left disconnected from the assembly plant. Technician will reroute the harness and plug it in.
• 10082406Aug 10, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the rear entertainment media disc player using a provided dvd to correct the condition of the rear entertainment player freezes on start up menu due to a calibration concern.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083366Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician about vehicles with diagnostic trouble code p0602 set in the chassis control module. Technician will remove fuse 19 (f19ua) from the under hood fuse block and discard. On some vehicles when an aftermarket or gm accessory trailer brake controller is installed, it may be noticed that there is no output to the 7-way trailer connector in the bumper for…
• 10083140Aug 5, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with regular production option code l83, l86, or lv3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per owner’s manual, and check the bolt torque on the valve lifter oil manifold assembly, before you contacting general motors product quality…
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10083776Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. If the concern is duplicated at the dealer with the onstar led is still green after the vehicle is turned off and the bluetooth call was disconnected. Dealer should advises that…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10080981Jun 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communicates the procedure to the technician how to regain blu-ray/cd/dvd player function on all new generation infotainment systems with regular production option code u42 or uwg blu-ray players. If this concern is encountered, cycle the cd player/media disc player fuse and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10089001Jun 28, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. This information bulletin provide information on a new way to look at nox sensor readings and exhaust temperature during a dpf regeneration or a reductant fluid quality test.
• 10081053Jun 27, 2016Brakes. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have issues were the customer will need increased effort to depress the brake pedal. Technician may find fluid in the brake booster and/or the booster vacuum line. Technician will need to replace vacuum pump, brake booster, master cylinder, vacuum pump belt and the vacuum line…
• 10094768Jun 23, 2016Suspension, Steering, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a procedure for diagnosing and repairing vibrations caused by the wheel and tire, axle components and/or propeller shafts.
• 10089222Jun 22, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational provides information on slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
• 10088863Jun 22, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin is a supplement to the duramax diesel coolant system fill and head gasket replacement procedure found in the service information.
• 10081323Jun 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a dim driver information center when the interior of the vehicle is hot from a sun load or extended heater operation. The driver information center is designed to dim with high temperature exposure. This is done to protect the driver information center from damage.
• 10089229Jun 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provodes information on the gm of canada onstar cellular communication upgrade.

← All problems reported for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500