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.

• 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.
• 10217763Jul 5, 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.
• 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.
• 10215648Jun 30, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P06DD, P2B60, P26BB, P1098 Set.
• 10216377Jun 29, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information on correcting a rattle noise from the underbody exhaust heat shield
• 10216376Jun 29, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. Technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. Technician should replace the head gasket if they are found installed backwards.
• 10215658Jun 29, 2022Engine cooling. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information regarding oil leaking from the lower oil pan seal area.
• 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.
• 10215633Jun 24, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
• 10215628Jun 24, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10215627Jun 24, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides service information/procedures on continuous improvement Radio Software Version V158 Update to address customer comments on software related issues.
• 10215629Jun 23, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
• 10216372Jun 22, 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.
• 10215624Jun 22, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Blue or Black Screen and Service Rear Vision System Message on Radio Display Shifting into Reverse.
• 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
• 10214710Jun 17, 2022Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Black Radio Display Screen and No Communication with the Video Processing Module (VPM).
• 10216366Jun 16, 2022Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without Regular Production Option Code AVF. If the vehicle was built with regular production code BTM and AVF only has a 1 hour idle time.
• 10216364Jun 15, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if a customer comments that their vehicle equipped with a 6L80, 6L90, 8L90, 10L80, or 10L1000 transmission has a harsh shift, shudder, stall or high transmission fluid temperature concern they should inspect for a twisted transmission cooler line. Technicians are instructed to disconnect the cooler line and untwist it then reconnect the cooler…
• 10216363Jun 15, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates a condtion where SD card removed is being displayed on the radio display intermittently. ThisPI advises that engineering is working on a fix for this issue
• 10214874Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel injector and the wiring harness to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206 and/or P0216 Set.
• 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.
• 10214872Jun 14, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises to replace the camshaft cover if found within the Julian date and the cause of a customer concern of possible oil consumption with or without DTC P06DD.
• 10214860Jun 14, 2022Electrical system. This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer other wise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
• 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.
• 10216358Jun 9, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates diagnostics aids for rear view camera issues that may be encountered.
• 10214502Jun 9, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Aero Shutter Related Diagnostic Codes.
• 10214511Jun 8, 2022Body and structure. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to take pictures of decals wrinkling, peeling, bubbling, discoloration, delaminating and/or coming off and contact the engineer listed.
• 10214510Jun 8, 2022Engine cooling. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from the field in regards Service Emission System and/or DEF Level Low message on driver information center (DIC).
• 10214501Jun 6, 2022Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213716Jun 2, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to take pictures of decals wrinkling, peeling, bubbling, discoloration, delaminating and/or coming off and contact the engineer listed.
• 10213713Jun 2, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp illuminated and/or “Service Emissions System” message on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
• 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.
• 10213535May 27, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
• 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.
• 10213523May 25, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.
• 10213517May 24, 2022Engine cooling. THis informational bulletin advises the tech not to replace the exhaust system if they smell plastic or rubber.
• 10213515May 24, 2022Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on Common Customer Trailer Side Faults.
• 10213802May 19, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates an issue with poor heater performance and advises dealerships to inspect the heater core inlet and outlet hoses for being twisted or kinked.
• 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.
• 10213243May 19, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel injector and the wiring harness to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206 and/or P0216 Set.
• 10213229May 19, 2022Transmission 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.
• 10213034May 19, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
• 10213032May 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
• 10213800May 18, 2022Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with Any Combination of DTCs P0011 P0014 P0016 P0017 Setting. Advises to perform Strategy Based Diagnosis and to replace the affected Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet as necessary.
• 10213028May 18, 2022Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the pickup box being out of alignment.
• 10213798May 17, 2022Exterior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates an issue where GM Accessory Illuminated Emblem may cause an issue with the left headlight/turn signal and dealership are to disable the Accessory Illuminated Emblem until a fix is available.

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