2013 GMC Sierra Denali Technical Service Bulletins

1,762 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10113254Sep 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new fluids available for axle service and clarifies usage. Technician will use the chart to determine the proper axle lubricant to use.
• 10113248Sep 16, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have "Exhaust Fluid Low", "Exhaust Fluid Empty - Refill Now", "Exhaust Fluid Range: XXX" or "Service Exhaust Fluid - See Owners Now" on the Driver Information Center. If the technician is working on 2010 and 2011 model years campaign 11001 has now been released.
• 10113239Sep 11, 2013Engine, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with engine Regular Production Option Code LGH or LML may have an Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician will need to complete the current Service Information diagnostic for any current Diagnostic Trouble Codes or symptoms found.
• 10113229Sep 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. 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 Partech for assistance.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113209Aug 22, 2013Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a tick ping noise on torque reversal or load. Technician will need to replace the propeller shaft. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the vehicle was built January 1, 2013 or later.
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113191Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. 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…
• 10113188Aug 12, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10113177Aug 5, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10113171Aug 1, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0461, P2066, P128E, P2632, P2633, P2634, and P2636. Technician should ensure that the scan tool is up to date with version 33.003 or higher then continue with published Service Information diagnostics for…
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10113150Jul 29, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison Transmission Control Module Part Restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10113139Jul 18, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2636 set. Technician should ensure that the scan tool is up to date with version 33.003 or higher then continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10113134Jul 16, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P2270 set with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0140, P0139, P0138, P0137, P013A, and P013B. Technician should inspect for a bent terminal on the X131 connector.
• 10130568Jul 15, 2013Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove, update and reinstall the rear side door window reveal molding due to the exterior paint finish is chipped, cracked or scratched around the rear corners of the rear side door window outer sealing strip (reveal molding).
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10113129Jul 12, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Control Module Part numbers 12648344 and 12654088 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10113128Jul 12, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Duramax Diesel Engine Fuel Injection Pump Part number 12645102 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10130563Jul 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on the transmission over temperature, MIL illuminated due to twisted or kinked transmission oil cooler lines.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10253604Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
• 10253137Jul 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Valve Body.
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10113120Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. 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…
• 10134756Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin a revision for PI0688D to update the Parts and Warranty Information.
• 10113067Jun 27, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison A1000 Valve Body part number 29545998 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10113066Jun 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Assembly will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10113064Jun 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison Transmission Control Module 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.
• 10113062Jun 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or request a different mirror before they purchase the vehicle. Swapping mirrors on vehicles equipped with Side Blind Zone Alert, Regular Production Option Code UFT, is not recommended. On other vehicles tech will need to verify if the vehicle…
• 10113060Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an audible engine whine noise at 1500-1800 revolutions per minute. Technician will need to check the coolant level, remove serpentine belt to verify noise goes away, rotate the thermostat 90 degrees and retest, then replace thermostat and retest. Technician will replace the water pump if there is no change.
• 10113059Jun 24, 2013Engine 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…
• 10134741Jun 20, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 04-00-89-015D to update content and incorporate the U.S. version of Bulletin 12-00-89-003.
• 10134739Jun 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading.
• 10134736Jun 18, 2013Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.

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