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.

• 10227058Nov 9, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This information advises the technician the difference between a welch cap leak and the output seal of the t-case or transmission leaking ATF causing the customers concern.
• 10227056Nov 9, 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.
• 10227054Nov 9, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin advises the technician of a possible coolant hose that might be kinked causing the customers concern.
• 10227052Nov 7, 2022Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
• 10227041Nov 7, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel 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.
• 10226118Nov 4, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
• 10226117Nov 4, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides radio software version 135120 (IOR) update procedures to correct customer concerns of software related issues.
• 10227655Nov 1, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates how the HVAC setting operates during a remote vehicle start.
• 10225749Oct 31, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician on normal noises produced by the engine and to explain this to the customer.
• 10226400Oct 28, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information provides a proactive communication to dealers advising that engineering is aware of the Turn by Turn concern, and working on a resolution. It also advises that once a repair is available that the PI will be replaced by a Service Bulletin.
• 10225734Oct 28, 2022Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Body Control Module Programming due to Window Motor Changes Related to Microprocessor Shortage.
• 10225719Oct 26, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin advises the technician to Inspect the position of the head gasket locating tabs to determine if the head gasket(s) has been possibly installed backwards to correct a concern of an Engine Thermostat Tick Noise and/or Running Hot.
• 10225708Oct 25, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the MIL and diagnose additional DTCs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.
• 10226385Oct 19, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if the vehicle's engine coolant reservoir has transmission fluid in it or if Glycol it found in the transmission fluid the dealer should replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger. The dealer should refer to bulletin 08-07-30-035 for the recommended components that should be replaced in the transmission and to flush the engine…
• 10225615Oct 19, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
• 10226384Oct 18, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the transmission is slipping when shifting into 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears. This may be due to loose stator support to pump cover bolts causing a leak at the stator support to pump cover gasket. Technician will check for the bolts to be loose.
• 10226382Oct 18, 2022Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
• 10225612Oct 18, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides radio software version 135120 (IOR) update procedures to correct customer concerns of software related issues.
• 10226379Oct 17, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may notice that the gridlines on the backup camera are very dim. They may mention that this occurred after an OTA update. The dealer technician is advised to perform no repairs. The technician is advised that engineering is looking into a resolution and the resolution will be communicated through this PI or a bulletin when it becomes available.
• 10226370Oct 14, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates and issue when driving at highway speeds (above 60 mph) that there is a noise from the rear seat area that could be described as a buffering, pulsing, vibrating, roaring, booming type noise. Dealers are to fill the C pillar cavities with sound deadening material to correct the issue.
• 10226369Oct 13, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on installing Regular Production Option Code 9L7 Up-fitter Auxiliary Switches. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 153. The information can be found at http://www.gmupfitter.com/ under the "Technical Bulletin" Tab and then "Show all bulletins."
• 10224856Oct 10, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Engine Wire Harness Chafing.
• 10224850Oct 10, 2022Electrical system, Fuel system, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a possible location of a bad connection at the reductant fluid tanks electrical connector.
• 10226364Oct 7, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates to dealer of a possible concern with a display and the actions needed to correct the concern.
• 10224820Oct 7, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10222648Oct 6, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Certain vehicles may have a condition where the Front Camera Module (FCM) becomes unresponsive and generates a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Dealers are to re-program the FCM with the latest software available.
• 10224831Oct 4, 2022Body and structure. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 10226356Oct 3, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic aid to help isolate possible repeat thermal by-pass valve concern.
• 10222263Oct 3, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). In certain vehicles, equipped with a manual HVAC system (RPO: C4P), the K33 HVAC Control Module may not properly enable the heater auxiliary coolant pump to maintain cabin heater temperature during engine auto stop events. Reprogram the K33 HVAC Control Module with updated software.
• 10222842Sep 29, 2022Engine cooling. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from the field in regards to Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp illuminated and/or “Service Emissions System” message on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
• 10224304Sep 28, 2022Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10224302Sep 28, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10222839Sep 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
• 10222832Sep 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains how the trans slip or flare can be a normal condition.
• 10222841Sep 27, 2022Electrical system. This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10222824Sep 27, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10222823Sep 27, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
• 10222827Sep 26, 2022Body and structure, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Aero Shutter Related Diagnostic Codes.
• 10222807Sep 20, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides diagnostic information when checking the exhaust system for leaks.
• 10222777Sep 16, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Engine cooling, Suspension, Steering. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 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.
• 10222801Sep 14, 2022Suspension. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the front upper control arm ball joint separated from the socket.
• 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.

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