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.

• 10114072Jul 13, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the…
• 10114071Jul 12, 2017Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane…
• 10118290Jun 30, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane…
• 10118265Jun 15, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will not retain the previous settings and will go to the Home Icon screen when the vehicle is restarted. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10118256Jun 12, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System.
• 10118253Jun 8, 2017Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosis and repair steering that feels loose or has excessive play. This concern could be caused by the Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment becoming misadjusted. Technician will need to replace the steering gear pitman arm shaft with an updated design.
• 10118239Jun 6, 2017Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the enter caps on chrome or polished aluminum wheels are missing or came off while driving. Technician will need to install the center caps by pressing the chrome center cap onto the wheel until an audible “click” is heard.
• 10118233Jun 2, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10137636May 31, 2017Electrical system, Lane departure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the FVCM if the battery has issues that are related to the front camera module.
• 10137683May 30, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This engineer informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Check Engine Light Illuminated and DTC P0751 Set on Vehicles Under 5,000 Miles.
• 10137665May 23, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10137600May 22, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10137680May 19, 2017Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
• 10137601May 17, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
• 10137605May 15, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10137659May 12, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the availability of a new spring replacement tonneau latch to replace an original quarter turn latch that has broken.
• 10137657May 12, 2017Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for exhaust gas recirculation valve pipe replacement (EGR Bypass Pipe) due to the EGR cooler bypass pipe being crack.
• 10137653May 10, 2017Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the difference in oil filters and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 10137640May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10137635May 10, 2017Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10137676May 5, 2017Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with information on the normal condition of white, milky or cloudy appearance of front differential fluid.
• 10137633May 4, 2017Electrical system, Engine. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of no crank / no start.
• 10137602May 4, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137603May 2, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10137606May 1, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Balancer Mounting Instructions.
• 10113885Apr 28, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician this vibration or growl noise can be difficult to diagnose and using the Pico Scope is recommended for diagnosing this concern. Customers has vibration or growl noise between 45-65 Miles-per-hour.
• 10114043Apr 27, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis.
• 10113978Apr 26, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10114055Apr 25, 2017Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for radiator and engine coolant thermostat replacement to eliminate coolant smell and/or a slight leak at the radiator.
• 10114036Apr 21, 2017Equipment. This bulletin explains the hill decent controls and how it controls speeds when used.
• 10114054Apr 20, 2017Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for radiator and engine coolant thermostat replacement to eliminate coolant smell and/or a slight leak at the radiator.
• 10114027Apr 19, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Non-Design Intent Wheel Lock Nuts and Lug Nuts.
• 10113985Apr 19, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 KM/H (25 and 80 MPH) at a steady state.
• 10113993Apr 18, 2017Equipment. this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
• 10114048Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10114000Apr 11, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple Carplay.
• 10113977Apr 10, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10113994Apr 6, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
• 10113979Apr 6, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10113976Apr 6, 2017Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10138080Mar 28, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin has a procedure to reprogram the HPCM to to correct the customers concern.
• 10138015Mar 24, 2017Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10138032Mar 20, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin aids the technician on diagnosing possible vibrations in a vehicle, methods used for testing each scenario and documenting findings. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the TRCM to correct the customers…
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138061Mar 16, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple Carplay.
• 10138033Mar 16, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct multiple transmission concerns.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10116658Mar 15, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a diagnostic trouble code U0159 set in the instrument panel cluster and /or the body control module. For vehicles equipped with Ultrasonic Park Assist System Regular Production Option Code UD5 or UD7 technician will use Service Programming System to reprogram the Parking Assist Control Module to correct…
• 10138089Mar 14, 2017Suspension. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on SUVs and how to correct and repair.

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