2001 GMC Sierra Technical Service Bulletins

133 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 GMC Sierra. 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.

• 10012561Oct 1, 2006Engine cooling. Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07.
• 10020874Sep 23, 2006Suspension. Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
• 10020238Aug 21, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pedal fade or clutch will not disengage typically when towing.
• 10020072Jul 19, 2006Engine cooling. Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted.
• 10020839May 1, 2006Engine cooling. Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, lb7, and lly duramax diesel engine.
• 10019426Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs.
• 10018627Jan 9, 2006Exterior lighting. Fog lamps inoperative.
• 10018560Jan 6, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
• 10019474Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Information on longer main bearing cap bolts required for certain 2001-2006 lb7, lly, lbz duramax diesel engines.
• 10017303Nov 2, 2005Fuel system. Duramax diesel pilot to main injection fuel knock noise.
• 10017299Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
• 10017273Nov 1, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge is inaccurate or reads empty on diesel equipped chassis cab with dual tanks.
• 10017232Oct 29, 2005Brakes. Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
• 10017211Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Duramax diesel engine hard start, no start, stall of diagnostic trouble code p0093, p1093.
• 10017208Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. No start, hard start, loss of power, or white smoke.
• 10017191Oct 28, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
• 10017190Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
• 10017188Oct 27, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
• 10017155Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
• 10017137Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. 01-05 6.6 lly lb7 duramax diesel engine air filter usage.
• 10017764Oct 1, 2005Seats. Unwanted/loose seat movement.
• 10012150Oct 1, 2005Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase.
• 10016707Sep 28, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged.
• 10016558Sep 22, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10016715Sep 1, 2005Brakes. Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
• 10016503Aug 1, 2005Equipment. Program bulletin (customer satisfaction program)-15,000 mile (24,000 km) fuel filter change. 2002 chevrolet kodiak and 2001-2002 gmc topkick.
• 10012715Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Information on the revised fuel filter for the 6.6l duramax diesel.
• 10014953May 12, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle retainer button breakage.
• 10014923May 12, 2005Engine cooling. Rough idle, service engine soon (ses)light, unstable idle, hesitation, surge or stalling. With diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0335 or p0336.
• 10014899May 11, 2005Steering. Steering idler arm inspection procedure.
• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014865May 11, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator light is on and the vehicle has a code p0706.
• 10014863May 11, 2005Electrical system. No shift, speedometer erratic/inoperative, p0721 c0237 p0500 c0055.
• 10014809May 10, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open.
• 10014808May 10, 2005Body and structure. Door hinge replacement kit.
• 10017550May 2, 2005Electrical system. The ignition distributor cap and rotor may corrode and cause ignition system failure. A product emission recall to inspect / replace the distributor ignition system. *tt gm parts bulletins & information.
• 10013572Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013512Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel engine balance rates all showing zero.
• 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10017337Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 or p2636, fuel gauge reads empty, service engine soon (ses) light on.
• 10015034Mar 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base.
• 10015009Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2104.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.
• 10014959Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
• 10014945Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
• 10017460Feb 1, 2005Engine cooling. Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, stalls, engine cranks but does not run, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set.

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