2016 GMC Sierra Denali Technical Service Bulletins

1,276 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10212560Dec 9, 2021Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.
• 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.
• 10205738Nov 8, 2021Wheels, Tires. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
• 10205539Nov 8, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10205737Nov 5, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10205739Nov 1, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed.
• 10205059Aug 6, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10205048Aug 6, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10205046Aug 2, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of Loss of Steering Assist due to a software abnormality.
• 10201176Jul 21, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10201180Jul 9, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a need for Camshaft replacement or have misfires on non AFM cylinders after the camshaft was replaced. The camshaft may have been boxed incorrectly
• 10200149Jun 28, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on glass ultraviolet (UV) Ray protection and tint percentage.
• 10200151Jun 21, 2021Equipment, Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10199285Jun 16, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
• 10200154Jun 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
• 10200152Jun 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10200153Jun 3, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10200089May 27, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10197314May 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10200092May 26, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10199281May 25, 2021Fuel system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10198890May 25, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10199235May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10198844May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 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.
• 10199228May 13, 2021Fuel system. 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.
• 10198837May 13, 2021Fuel system. 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.
• 10197294May 12, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10200091May 7, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
• 10197286May 7, 2021Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10199249May 6, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10199237May 6, 2021Electrical system, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
• 10198858May 6, 2021Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10198846May 6, 2021Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
• 10199271May 3, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for a customer concern of engine vibration.
• 10199241May 3, 2021Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10199238May 3, 2021Engine, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10198880May 3, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for a customer concern of engine vibration.
• 10198850May 3, 2021Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal.
• 10198847May 3, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10194079Apr 30, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Warranty Admin service 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10194110Apr 26, 2021Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a pice of foam between the heater core pipes to correct the customers concern.
• 10195150Apr 23, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed.
• 10194114Apr 23, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding Witness Marks from Panel Adjustments Made During Manufacturing and that it is considered a normal condition.
• 10195126Apr 22, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 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…
• 10194081Apr 13, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10193450Apr 12, 2021Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10195128Apr 9, 2021Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.

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