2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

956 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10222776Sep 16, 2022Electrical system. The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10222771Sep 16, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10222770Sep 16, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10222766Sep 16, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10224285Sep 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10222796Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10222780Sep 14, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
• 10222779Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides a diagnostic aid procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10222778Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
• 10222772Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10222765Sep 14, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
• 10222733Sep 14, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10222783Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains how the regen works for the DEF system and how it works at different levels.
• 10222739Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 10222736Sep 13, 2022Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
• 10222734Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10222732Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10222781Sep 12, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.
• 10222773Sep 12, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
• 10222662Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform a learn procedure for the turbo actuator.
• 10222659Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides additional information on how to graph a cylinder misfire and a possible diagnostic cause.
• 10222658Sep 9, 2022Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
• 10222657Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on 6.6L Duramax Possible Oil Leak Path Information.
• 10222656Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on where to look on the Duramax engine for coolant leaks.
• 10222655Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. Informational bulletin explaining how a plow may cause overheating and engine damage when traveling over 45 mph.
• 10222654Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician of how the Soot information has changed from grams to percentage.
• 10222650Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10222649Sep 9, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10222205Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10222661Sep 8, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
• 10222652Sep 8, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on higher than expected oil consumption.
• 10222670Sep 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advises the technician of possibly installing the incorrect 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal and which seal should be used with measurements of the seal.
• 10222651Sep 7, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on common diesel engine tick noises and how they are considered part of normal operation and no parts should be replaced for these normal operating conditions.
• 10224273Sep 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10220319Sep 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
• 10220314Sep 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides information on a possible bolt and guide pin that may be missing from the control valve which will need to be installed to correct the repair.
• 10220308Sep 1, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10219277Aug 26, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10219284Aug 25, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 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.
• 10217762Jul 1, 2022Tires, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.

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