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.

• 10219278Aug 22, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10219266Aug 15, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
• 10218882Aug 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advises the technician to replace the TBV if the transmission has any type of repair even if no problem was found, to replace the tbv.
• 10218873Aug 10, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10217111Jul 26, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advises the technician to replace the TBV if the transmission has any type of repair even if no problem was found, to replace the tbv.
• 10217043Jul 22, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10217069Jul 21, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
• 10217048Jul 18, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10216054Jul 15, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Handsfree Apple Iphone Call Static conditions equipped with IOB Radio.
• 10217764Jul 5, 2022Equipment, Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 10215655Jun 28, 2022Equipment. This warranty admin bulletin covers information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts.
• 10215643Jun 27, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
• 10215628Jun 24, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10215626Jun 21, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
• 10216369Jun 17, 2022Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates the location of the GM Accessory Performance Brake System Rotor Specifications
• 10214869Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10214858Jun 15, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
• 10214859Jun 14, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a pice of foam between the heater core pipes to correct the customers concern.
• 10216361Jun 13, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10214501Jun 6, 2022Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213700Jun 1, 2022Equipment, Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10213818May 31, 2022Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10213258May 27, 2022Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting ball receiver in the gooseneck.
• 10213816May 26, 2022Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
• 10213252May 19, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on GM Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program for Original Equipment (OE) Tires and PDI installed Limited Production Option (LPO) Tires.
• 10213032May 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
• 10213007May 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10213036May 16, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling, Brakes, Wheels. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10213022May 16, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10212908May 12, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the normal noises an engine may make when the ambient temperature outside is cold or the vehicle has sat for a few hours.
• 10212910May 11, 2022Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10211684May 6, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10211658May 2, 2022Engine, Equipment. This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
• 10211070Apr 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and test the Tcase if found that the customer has tried to shift the t-case from 4lo to Hi gears while driving.
• 10211061Apr 27, 2022Engine cooling. This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10210849Apr 20, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
• 10210841Apr 20, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10211770Apr 19, 2022Visibility (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.
• 10211769Apr 19, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole.
• 10211765Apr 13, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole.
• 10210543Apr 13, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10210441Apr 7, 2022Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10210194Apr 5, 2022Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10209980Mar 31, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10209977Mar 30, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10209953Mar 29, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a procedure to repair the valve lifter oil manifold and/or lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, ticking noise and/or MIL Illuminated.
• 10210348Mar 28, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10209743Mar 25, 2022Wheels, Equipment. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
• 10209921Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10209734Mar 22, 2022Equipment, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

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