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.

• 10078520Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10083884Apr 19, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
• 10083484Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar system.
• 10078735Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar system.
• 10083578Apr 18, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078720Apr 18, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078507Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10078506Apr 18, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
• 10078504Apr 18, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
• 10137762Apr 15, 2016Tires. 29110 ? Customer Satisfaction Program. Vehicles equipped with the full size spare tire and road wheel option may have been built without a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensor installed in the spare tire. If the spare tire was to be used and the TPM system is programmed to coordinate with the wheels in use, a tire pressure monitor system error would be displayed due to the lack of a sensor in the spare tire…
• 10078774Apr 15, 2016Tires. 29110 – customer satisfaction program. Vehicles equipped with the full size spare tire and road wheel option may have been built without a tire pressure monitoring (tpm) sensor installed in the spare tire. If the spare tire was to be used and the tpm system is programmed to coordinate with the wheels in use, a tire pressure monitor system error would be displayed due to the lack of a sensor in the spare tire…
• 10078502Apr 15, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm’s policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10137760Apr 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 41710 - Service Update Bulletin. These vehicles may have loose transmission to engine fasteners. Improper alignment of the engine and transmission could potentially result in flex plate breakage. The customer may experience vibration and/or noise. Dealers are to to align the transmission to the engine.
• 10083872Apr 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern, and completing a wiring repair. The vehicle may have a service antilock braking system, traction control, power steering or suspension system message on the drivers information center.
• 10078772Apr 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Engine. 41710 - service update bulletin. These vehicles may have loose transmission to engine fasteners. Improper alignment of the engine and transmission could potentially result in flex plate breakage. The customer may experience vibration and/or noise. Dealers are to to align the transmission to the engine.
• 10078683Apr 14, 2016Brakes, Suspension, Steering. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern, and completing a wiring repair. The vehicle may have a service antilock braking system, traction control, power steering or suspension system message on the drivers information center.
• 10083585Apr 13, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician not to make any repairs or replace any parts. The technician is to contact the gm technical assistance center to review a concern when the vehicle's radio is unable to save a xm preset after saving presets.
• 10078482Apr 13, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the importance of lubricating the left tailgate hinge which incorporates an assist mechanism.
• 10078481Apr 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
• 10078480Apr 12, 2016Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to re-torque the joints of the rear leaf spring assembly to correct a customer concern of a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
• 10078473Apr 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on replacement parts for the tonneau cover.
• 10078472Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
• 10083870Apr 11, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the steps to repair the concern when the customer sees wear marks on the tailgate.
• 10083866Apr 11, 2016Suspension. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps required for the front shock absorber terminal removal.
• 10083864Apr 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps on how to program the instrument panel cluster after an android auto update. Dealer will need to contact gm technical assistance center techline customer support at 1-800-828-6860 for additional instrument panel cluster usb programming assistance.
• 10078674Apr 11, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the steps to repair the concern when the customer sees wear marks on the tailgate.
• 10078672Apr 11, 2016Suspension. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps required for the front shock absorber terminal removal.
• 10078671Apr 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps on how to program the instrument panel cluster after an android auto update. Dealer will need to contact gm technical assistance center techline customer support at 1-800-828-6860 for additional instrument panel cluster usb programming assistance.
• 10078469Apr 11, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides genernal information on spray-in bed liners and how to repair it.
• 10083849Apr 7, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication has the steps for diagnosing the concern of excessive oil consumption for the generation 5 engine. Diagnostic information is provided for the technician to gather prior to contacting the product quality center for further assistance.
• 10078663Apr 7, 2016Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle's front seat appears to be too far forward. This concern could be caused by the seat bottom trim cover not installed correctly onto the cushion/foam. Instructions are provided to correctly install the seat bottom trim cover.
• 10078610Apr 7, 2016Equipment, Engine. This preliminary information communication has the steps for diagnosing the concern of excessive oil consumption for the generation 5 engine. Diagnostic information is provided for the technician to gather prior to contacting the product quality center for further assistance.
• 10078435Apr 7, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10083862Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern when the vehicle ha sa service engine soon light, antilock braking system light or service suspension message, misfire, hesitation, no crank, air conditioning inoperative.
• 10083861Apr 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern. Customer's possible concerns are: remote keyless entry inoperative, passive entry and start inoperative, no fob detect message on drivers information center, service tire pressure system, no audio, touch screen inoperative, or radio and/or drivers information center display blank inoperative.
• 10083512Apr 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078606Apr 5, 2016Engine, Brakes, Suspension, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern when the vehicle ha sa service engine soon light, antilock braking system light or service suspension message, misfire, hesitation, no crank, air conditioning inoperative.
• 10078604Apr 5, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078602Apr 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern. Customer's possible concerns are: remote keyless entry inoperative, passive entry and start inoperative, no fob detect message on drivers information center, service tire pressure system, no audio, touch screen inoperative, or radio and/or drivers information center display blank inoperative.
• 10137755Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 16999 - Customer Satisfaction Program (Stop Delivery Order). The bolts connecting the transmission to the engine may not be tightened to specification on these vehicles (subsequently converted to Service Update Bulletin 41710).
• 10078762Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 16999 - customer satisfaction program (stop delivery order). The bolts connecting the transmission to the engine may not be tightened to specification on these vehicles (subsequently converted to service update bulletin 41710).
• 10248430Apr 1, 2016Electrical system. Emergency Vehicle Reduced Power
• 10083848Apr 1, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the 2016 6.6l duramax engine control module parts restriction has ended.
• 10083579Apr 1, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. The customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
• 10083575Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. Customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078600Apr 1, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the 2016 6.6l duramax engine control module parts restriction has ended.
• 10078590Apr 1, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. Customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078588Apr 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. The customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
• 10078434Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
• 10078430Apr 1, 2016Steering. "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."

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