2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,454 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10247361Nov 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip to inspect the main ground connection when diagnosing any lack of power steering assist issues with DTCs C1597 and/or C1599.
• 10245559Nov 16, 2023Engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
• 10247352Nov 14, 2023Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10247351Nov 9, 2023Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10245409Nov 8, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front wheel drive shaft to correct a customer concern of a Squeak/Chirp Noise from Front Axle in 2wd.
• 10247348Nov 7, 2023Equipment. This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen. While this is a customer dissatisfier, it does not pose a safety concern due to the fact that the customer will still be alerted to an approaching vehicle by the seat vibration. Dealers are advised that engineering is working on a resolution and it will be available by the end of 2023.
• 10245407Nov 7, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a broken ground stud at the NOx converter.
• 10245395Nov 6, 2023Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Wheels, Steering. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10247344Nov 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer, a potential rough running condition following an autostop event that is caused by the incorrect crankshaft position sensor.
• 10245359Nov 3, 2023Electrical system, Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Inadvertent/Unwanted Tail Gate Opening.
• 10247340Nov 2, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates how the HVAC setting operates during a remote vehicle start.
• 10245348Nov 1, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin provides a procedure to program the BCM to correct the customers concern of RKE idle Time-out.
• 10245250Oct 30, 2023Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10245241Oct 27, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin provides a procedure to program the BCM to correct the customers concern of RKE idle Time-out.
• 10245240Oct 27, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of a Ticking Noise from the Engine.
• 10245248Oct 25, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
• 10245244Oct 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system, Steering. This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
• 10246011Oct 19, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on diagnostic aids to help with the diagnosis and repair of 8 Speed Transmissions
• 10245194Oct 19, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
• 10245200Oct 17, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This information bulletin advises the technician the difference between a welch cap leak and the output seal of the t-case or transmission leaking ATF, causing the customer concern of a Red Fluid Leak from Center of Vehicle Located by Rear of Transmission or Transfer Case Area.
• 10244326Oct 11, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10245010Oct 10, 2023Equipment, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Missing French Translation Label on Fuel Cap.
• 10244949Oct 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of Rear Wheel Lock Up, ABS Event, Loud Bang and a Flashing “D” on Driver Information Center (DIC) when Lightly or Moderately Accelerating Forcing an 8-7 or 8-6 Downshift.
• 10244274Oct 6, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10244273Oct 6, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10245986Oct 4, 2023Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
• 10244315Oct 3, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 10244203Sep 28, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides a procedure to program the BCM to correct the customers concern of RKE idle Time-out.
• 10244202Sep 28, 2023Tires, Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10247780Sep 26, 2023Visibility (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.
• 10247779Sep 26, 2023Wheels, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue of the wrong part number WSS being installed during a service procedure and to warn dealership tech to make sure the correct part number WSS is installed.
• 10247778Sep 26, 2023Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10244205Sep 26, 2023Fuel system, Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.
• 10244201Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10244200Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 10244180Sep 22, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
• 10244174Sep 21, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10244171Sep 20, 2023Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.
• 10243982Sep 20, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides graphs to help identify possible issues that may cause shaking and shudders and what may be the cause of said issue.
• 10244179Sep 18, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information on Outside Rear View Mirror Defog or Defrost Times Different for Passenger and Driver Mirrors.
• 10243746Sep 14, 2023Body and structure, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10243749Sep 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
• 10242844Sep 8, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 10242935Sep 7, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of a Ticking Noise from the Engine.
• 10243717Sep 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10242936Sep 5, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on the turn signal stalk not cancelling and/or mis cancelling.
• 10242843Sep 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
• 10242842Sep 1, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10242314Aug 29, 2023Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10242309Aug 24, 2023Transmission 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.

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