2008 GMC Sierra 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

478 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 GMC Sierra 3500. 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.

• 10115143Nov 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10126395Oct 27, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10126393Oct 26, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
• 10126385Oct 22, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2014 - 2016 model years to cleaning information to correct a customer concern of seeing a white film/residue on the IP pad and/or door trim panels.
• 10126375Oct 14, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs.
• 10126370Oct 13, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on proper engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
• 10126369Oct 13, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
• 10126355Oct 6, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.
• 10126350Oct 5, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
• 10126349Oct 2, 2015Wheels. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
• 10126346Oct 2, 2015Engine cooling, Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinders, valve train components, and DTC P003A or P111D set.
• 10126344Oct 2, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with repair information on removing seized exhaust temperature sensors.
• 10126343Oct 1, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with policies and procedures regarding damaged, disassembled or improperly packaged turbochargers returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10114598Jul 10, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10028831Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. Saturns). *pe updated 11/5/10. *pe updated 4/4/11. *pe updated 2/3/16.
• 10089979May 14, 2015Engine cooling. 14581 - emission recall. General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain 2008 chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, and tahoe; and gmc sierra, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles equipped with california bin 4 emissions rpo nu5. The design of the fuel control system did not adequately control carbon monoxide emissions under certain operating conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the…
• 10114474Apr 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10090079Mar 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 14308a - special coverage (revised part information, service procedure and warranty transaction information). Some vehicles equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission (rpo mw7), may have a condition in which increased transmission oil cooling circuit pressure may cause transmission fluid to weep or leak. This loss of fluid occurs near the transmission cooler at the crimp joints on the metal ends of the cooler…
• 10113514Feb 3, 2015Tires. This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
• 10139438Jan 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to correct a dealer concern of what they perceive to be paint staining when the protective shipping film is removed from certain vehicles.
• 10139437Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10139436Jan 23, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to information regarding comeback prevention and using Customer Concern Verification Sheets (CCVS).
• 10139433Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
• 10095345Jan 23, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module and accessory power module are being placed on restriction through the general motors technical assistance center. Dealer will need to contact general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10139430Jan 22, 2015Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
• 10139428Jan 22, 2015Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of reduced heater performance with winter grille cover installed.
• 10094982Jan 21, 2015Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a service engine soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10139422Jan 16, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
• 10139421Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin adds models to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.
• 10139418Jan 15, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for coolant leak at oil cooler inlet pipe o-ring after service engine replacement.
• 10139415Jan 14, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
• 10139414Jan 14, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin adds 2012 - 2015 model years to information communicating a change in the product field action customer reimbursement procedure (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10139412Jan 12, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin supplies infomation for identifying non-GM (Aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada).
• 10139411Jan 12, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
• 10139409Jan 12, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin adds 2011 - 2014 model years to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.
• 10139199Jan 6, 2015Suspension. This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10126251Dec 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin was created for the Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics. The different noises caused by driver habit, weather conditions , and normal manual transmission noises.
• 10126248Dec 18, 2014Wheels. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on how to remove stainless steel wheel nut caps with the matching depth of socket used on the wheel nut.
• 10126231Dec 10, 2014Equipment. This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
• 10126221Dec 8, 2014Electrical system. This warranty informational bulletin advised the technician that when performing a wiring repair, more information is required.
• 10247716Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247061Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10250089Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Material Over Sensing and Diagnostic Module Retaining Moisture
• 10247748Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
• 10247093Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10247056Nov 1, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Intermittent Battery Draw Dead Battery Or HVAC Odor.
• 10246576Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Material Over Sensing and Diagnostic Module Retaining Moisture
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.

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