2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,214 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10083126Aug 15, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 mph steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will drive the vehicle and monitor the torque converter clutch slip.
• 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.
• 10083200Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp when switching to compressed natural gas. Technician will find a diagnostic trouble code p2199 set. Technician should use published service information diagnostic procedures for diagnostic trouble code p2199. If the concern is not resolved using service information, engineering is…
• 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…
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 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.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10083365Aug 2, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communicates new model features of the 2016 and 2017 silverado and sierra eassist.
• 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.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10083941Aug 1, 2016Brakes. The brake pedal pivot nut on these vehicles may become loose, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle through application of the brake pedal, increasing the risk of a crash. A loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal, increasing the risk of a crash
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10135433Jul 29, 2016Engine cooling. 44120 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles, equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, may have a condition in which the 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Piston is out of specification. Parts as installed exhibited a crack condition as cast after machining. As a result the vehicle could exhibit 1-2 upshift slipping or a flaring condition.
• 10135429Jul 22, 2016Body and structure, Engine cooling. 52990 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the body seam sealer in the plenum/cowl area is short, allowing a water leak path that runs into the driver side foot well of the vehicle. Reseal plenum with Kent Automotive High Tech Seam Sealer P10200.
• 10100806Jul 11, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter oil manifold and the lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, tick noise and mil on.
• 10100805Jul 11, 2016Seats. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field with the conditons of a rattle noise originating from the second row seat.
• 10094786Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of intermittent hvac cooling issues while driving.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 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.
• 10097193Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 10089044Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on transmissions with harsh shifts after mileage accumulation without previous repairs and/or calibration updates.
• 10074343Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10081833Jun 17, 2016Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on the check valve internal to the fuel tank due to gas tank is hard to fill.
• 10081200Jun 17, 2016Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some vehicles the haptic seat motors can be felt in the seat. Technician will access both haptic seat motors and rotate the motors flat, and then reinstall them back into the seat cushion. This will help improve the comfort of the seat cushion.
• 10082009Jun 14, 2016Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides repair information on correcting a water leak into the vehicle cabin, caused by water overrunning the power rear slider window channel.
• 10081241Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "check trailer wiring" or "service trailer brake system” message on the driver information center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic trouble code c1114 set in the chassis control module. Chassis control module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10081043Jun 14, 2016Fuel system, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. If the noise is heard best at the fuel line and the sound will be real loud with a stethoscope. The fuel line will need to be replaced.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10094784Jun 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of bang or loud noise with no forward (drive) or reverse ranges.
• 10080702Jun 13, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have diagnostic trouble code p06dd or no or low oil pressure. Technician will replace timing chain tensioner guide. If oil pump face is damaged and or worn thru replace oil pump. Inspect bearings for damage wear due to debris from oil pump.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10080700Jun 10, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the allison 6 speed automatic transmission assembly regular production option code mw7 been placed on restriction through general motors product quality center. Dealer will need to call general motors product quality center for further assistance.
• 10097195Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the air box and air filter seal and replace if necessary to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator light (mil) is illuminated due to excessive sand and/or debris entering the air filter box and bypassing the seal of the air filter causing damage to the ho2 sensor and the catalytic converter to become blocked with sand and debris particles.
• 10081866Jun 8, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin informs the technicians on vehicles built with different hmi modules for propper replacement.
• 10080686Jun 8, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "check trailer wiring" or "service trailer brake" message on the driver information center. Technician will inspect and clean the ground wire (normally white wire) connection on the trailer side of the 7-pin connector. Inspect that the wires inside the trailer…
• 10080684Jun 8, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles with a rough idle and/or vibration at idle in drive. This condition will not be present in park, or neutral. This concern may be caused by ground out within the one or both engine mounts. Technician will use ch-51450-a (pico oscilloscope) to measure the vibration disturbance.

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