2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

668 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10212616Jan 10, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.
• 10206726Dec 14, 2021Engine cooling. 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
• 10207911Dec 10, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advises the technician to replace the TBV if the transmission has any type of repair even if no problem was found, to replace the tbv.
• 10205540Nov 23, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10202385Sep 1, 2021Steering. This Preliminary information communicates information on a hydrauilc rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Assist System RPO NV8 and no repairs should be made. The noise is most noticeable in the cab at idle, in park, with all accessories turned off.
• 10201329Aug 26, 2021Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the blower motor may be noisy or vibrate when running. This concern will only occur when the temperatures is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and if the blower motor is removed while still cold, ice may be found on the blower motor cage. This concern could be caused by water leaking or snow ingestion into the…
• 10201310Aug 11, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10201177Jul 22, 2021Electrical 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…
• 10195333May 26, 2021Wheels. The complete Communication ID is: RFI20210526_939-187 and was communicated to customers on May 26, 2021. The Communication ID field did not permit me to enter the complete Communication ID as it is in our internal system. This product is a steel wheel. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the wheel for material dimension. If the material fails to meet the manufacturing…
• 10200090May 17, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10200088May 17, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10190331Apr 15, 2021Fuel system, Engine. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated (MIL) - DTC P2635 and/or P018B Set In High Ambient Temperatures With Hesitation, Surging and Stalling Condition Some customers may comment that the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is illuminated. Some customers may also comment on one or more of the following symptoms: • Hesitation • Surging • Stalling Note: In ambient temperatures 100 F (37.7 C) degrees or higher, DTCs…
• 10187773Jan 22, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reset the DTCs and take the vehicle for a test drive to verify the codes do not return.
• 10187743Jan 6, 2021Fuel system, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clean and repair the complete fuel system due to dirt getting into the fuel system causing the vehicle to have a hard or no start.
• 10184105Nov 11, 2020Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10181693Sep 9, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides a repair to correct a condition of Shudder/Surging While Driving.
• 10178960Jul 21, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel tank, sending unit and install a piece of fuel hose to the vent and route down the fuel feed line and secure with zip ties.
• 10178370Jul 13, 2020Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10178367Jul 10, 2020Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information and definitions to the technician about vehicles that have fishbite, chuggle, misfire, AFM disturbances or torque converter shudder/vibration concerns. Technician are advised to use PICO software to determine root cause of the concern. If torque converter shudder is confirmed technicians are referred to Torque Converter Diagnosis in SI.
• 10178955Jul 9, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides the technician with information on how to perform a oil consumption test and a procedure to replace the pistons if found the cause of the oil consumption.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 10173404Feb 24, 2020Equipment, Steering. This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather drivers that experience a steering hose leak.
• 10172773Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10172884Jan 31, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the software. The software may be too sensitive to the position of a locating magnet in the assembly causing the activation of the pinch point threshold prematurely. The window will stay open when it should have closed.
• 10172883Jan 31, 2020Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the software. The software may be too sensitive to the position of a locating magnet in the assembly causing the activation of the pinch point threshold prematurely. The window will stay open when it should have closed.
• 10171896Jan 28, 2020Engine. This diagnostic tip provides a procedure to aid in performing a diagnostic test to verify if the camshaft alignment pin has been sheared away to correct a crank/No Start condition.
• 10171875Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
• 10171899Jan 8, 2020Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel tank, sending unit and install a piece of fuel hose to the vent and route down the fuel feed line and secure with zip ties.
• 10171259Jan 7, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with excessive crankshaft end play). Technician will test to determine if the crank shaft end play is within specification 0.0015?0.0086 inch.
• 10171878Jan 2, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10169355Nov 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10168206Oct 31, 2019Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
• 10168210Oct 30, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10168212Oct 29, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10168181Oct 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of Intermittent Pop Noise from the Speakers Followed by a Reset of the Radio and Clock due to a software issue.
• 10168218Oct 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering information bulletin ends the need for information from the field on an Intermittent No Forward and/or No Reverse While Driving condition. If this condition is encountered, refer to SI for further diagnosis.
• 10168197Oct 17, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.
• 10168207Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10168209Oct 14, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
• 10168175Oct 14, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10168185Oct 11, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for testing the battery cables for voltage drop, Checking for a bad ground at g218, Inspecting for a short at the starter B+ to shield and testing for a faulty battery.
• 10167479Oct 11, 2019Brakes, Engine cooling. N182202780 01 - Special Coverage. Certain Vehicles may have a condition where customers may experience increased brake pedal effort, hardbrake pedal, and/or potentially increased stopping distance. The condition is more prevalent at low speed when softly applyingthe brakes. The engine mounted mechanical vacuum pump outputmay decrease over time decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist. Failure to follow…
• 10168208Oct 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10168205Oct 9, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10168215Oct 8, 2019Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on a scraping noise heard from under the vehicle while driving.
• 10168176Oct 8, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10168204Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).

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