2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

1,583 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. 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.

• 10176645May 28, 2020Engine. This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
• 10176650May 27, 2020Engine. 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.
• 10176647May 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176332May 27, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information on how dealers can contact the supplier for Associated Accessories offered through GM.
• 10176326May 21, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10176649May 20, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10176313May 13, 2020Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the truck and should not be lowered.
• 10176310May 8, 2020Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of…
• 10176644May 7, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10176306May 7, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application.
• 10176646May 6, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10176632May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin explains to the tech on how to order a new fuel injector by matching the part number on the part and ordering it from the EPC.
• 10176300May 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10176651May 4, 2020Engine. This technical 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.
• 10176611May 4, 2020Equipment, Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10175854Apr 30, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10175850Apr 29, 2020Tires, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10175853Apr 28, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 10175746Apr 28, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.
• 10174864Apr 28, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a dim Driver Information Center when the interior of the vehicle is hot from a sun load or extended heater operation. The Driver Information Center is designed to dim with high temperature exposure. This is done to protect the Driver Information Center from damage.
• 10174861Apr 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10174859Apr 27, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10175771Apr 20, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Normal Radio Display Operation ? Display Does Not Remain Off at Times After Being Turned Off in Settings and no parts should be replaced due to this condition.
• 10175855Apr 14, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10174818Apr 14, 2020Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710. Technician should inspect for vehicles modifications before any in-depth diagnostics are performed.
• 10175748Apr 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
• 10174304Mar 31, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin explains to the technician that when using wiring repair labor operations, additional information may be needed when submitting Global Warranty transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10174266Mar 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
• 10173958Mar 25, 2020Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a power sliding rear window (RPO A48) may have areas of high electrical resistance on the rear defroster circuit. This could be caused, in part, by mechanical stress from opening and closing the rear power window, intrusion of debris, and use of the rear defroster. Over time, this condition could…
• 10174302Mar 20, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10173714Mar 20, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System? message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10173713Mar 20, 2020Electrical system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Trailer Brake message in the Driver Information Center. Also the vehicle will have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U0415 set. Technician will fill the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir to the maximum level.
• 10174303Mar 18, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10174305Mar 17, 2020Engine 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.
• 10174306Mar 9, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine. This technical 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.
• 10173681Mar 9, 2020Tires. 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.
• 10173680Mar 9, 2020Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if the vehicle has been modified and inform the customer…
• 10174299Mar 6, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10174300Mar 4, 2020Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
• 10173674Mar 4, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application.
• 10174301Mar 3, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10174307Mar 2, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10173627Mar 2, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10173626Mar 2, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates repair information for the rear vision camera or surround vision camera image being: - Yellow - Blurry - Distorted - Image scrolling - Image with NO gridlines - Screen is blue with gridlines - Screen is blue with Service Rear Vision System message
• 10173416Feb 28, 2020Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 10173398Feb 28, 2020Engine, Equipment. This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10173393Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10173415Feb 27, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Tires, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10172811Feb 26, 2020Engine, Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.

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