2009 GMC Sierra Denali Technical Service Bulletins

1,250 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 GMC Sierra Denali. 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.

• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10112958Apr 5, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10112955Apr 4, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a cold engine tick noise for 50 seconds at start up. Technician determines if the tick noise is possibly coming from the exhaust manifold, as this noise could easily be mistaken for an engine tick noise.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10130610Apr 2, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 02-06-01-022M to add the 2013 model year.
• 10247766Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)
• 10247765Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Shows Empty After Refueling And DTC P2636.
• 10247110Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Shows Empty After Refueling And DTC P2636.
• 10112949Apr 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio display that will show "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK". Technician will need to replace the radio If the radio stills displays "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK" after SPS programming.
• 10134684Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the door panel retainers if the customers concern is a rattle noise or gap.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112926Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have navigation or radio screen is blank or flashes on and off, no sound from speakers, and rear DVD screen inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1265, B1288, or B1289. Technician will need to repair circuit 7066.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10112917Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that 2-Mode Drive Motor Generator Battery will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134646Mar 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to adjust the transmission dipstick tube and/or install the transmission fluid filler tube sleeve to eliminate a tick, buzz or rattle noise from the front of dash, transmission filler tuber cracked or broken.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10247677Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. High Voltage 2-Mode Battery Parts Restriction-TAC.
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245316Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. High Voltage 2-Mode Battery Parts Restriction-TAC.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112872Feb 20, 2013Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger Door Module. Technician should ignore the Diagnostic Trouble Code if set in a driver door module and/or Passenger Door Module on a vehicles not equipped with front door panel courtesy lights.
• 10112865Feb 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio display that will show "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK". Technician will need to replace the radio If the radio stills displays "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK" after SPS programming.
• 10112864Feb 18, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112862Feb 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a surge or stall when in gear at a stop. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0742. Technician will need to isolate if the concern is transmission internal or external. Technician will need to disconnect the 20 way connector at the transmission (C-175 for model years 2001 ? 2007 and X-175 for model…
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10112845Feb 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have no forward or reverse. Technician will need to check for metal debris in torque converter clutch valve.
• 10112842Feb 4, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 10247756Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Body and structure. Driver or Passenger Door Module DTC B2555.
• 10245777Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown. New Service Cam Bearings For Gen IV V8 Engines
• 10112837Feb 1, 2013Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a driveline noise or vibration at various speeds and operating conditions. Technician should be advised that the vehicle should always be restored to a factory configuration when diagnosing noise and vibration concerns.
• 10112836Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 that will not clear. Technician should be advised if there are any issues with the rotational position sensor, incremental position sensor, encoder motor, motor A or B circuits, rotational position sensor or incremental position sensor circuits when the transfer case control…
• 10112763Jan 31, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a cold air leak on the front passenger side while driving. Technician will need to use black RTV silicone and apply over the seam between the upper and lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning case halves.
• 10112758Jan 31, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in rare instances, if a Bluetooth call is transferred from the vehicle to the phone and, while on that call, a second Bluetooth call comes in, and the customer will hear ringing in the vehicle. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112745Jan 30, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that during the Pre-Delivery Inspection it may be noticed that the backup alarm is inoperative. Technician can locate the wire harness on the right rear of the frame. Technician can route the harness up and over the spare tire hoist tube and connect to the backup alarm.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133148Jan 28, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover-left bank and clean carbon from cylinder due to engine oil consumption on aluminum block/iron block engines.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133146Jan 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure for adding double sided tape on the right and left windshield side reveal moldings to remove tapping, clicking or ticking type noise.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133142Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10112737Jan 23, 2013Electrical 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 miles per hour at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.

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