Chevrolet Silverado Service Bulletins
10,441 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 21, 2015•Document ID: 10090012Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15389
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
Summary15389 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, CHEVROLET SILVERADO, GMC SIERRA, YUKON DENALI AND YUKON DENALI XL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 8L90 8-SPEED (M5U) TRANSMISSION AND 6.2L (L86) ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION ALLOWS A HIGHER THAN TARGET ENERGY INPUT TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THIS MAY LEAD TO FASTER THAN EXPECTED TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MATERIAL WEAR, AND A SHUDDER FEELING WHEN THE TCC IS APPLIED.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 15, 2015•Document ID: 10113654Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-08-44-001A
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-08-42-001E
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis technical bulletin provides repair information for low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement to correct a customer concern that the low beam headlamp is inoperative.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-08-44-001B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5294
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to check the oil pan if there is a Service Engine Soon light on with a diagnostic trouble code of P0521 or P06DD. Technician is to remove the oil filter and look for a cast over passage on the inner ring of the oil filter housing. If cast over is found on the oil passage replace the oil pan.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 14, 2015•Document ID: 10114543Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5076E
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186, C0196, or C0287 are set and will not clear diagnose the Chassis bus. If no fault is found in the chassis bus check for an multiple diagnostic interface to data link connector issue. Technician is to try a different multiple diagnostic interface cable and attempt the steering angle sensor learn again following service information instruction then try to clear the codes again.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIE0337
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that one or more key transmitter(s) inoperative or lost memory.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 14, 2015•Document ID: 10089979Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 14581
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
Summary14581 - EMISSION RECALL. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, AND TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA BIN 4 EMISSIONS RPO NU5. THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSIONS UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. DEALERS ARE TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WITH A MODIFIED FUEL CONTROL CALIBRATION.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 13, 2015•Document ID: 10114541Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIC6095
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5293
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician when the customer complaint on a noise from the transmission when the engine starts. The noise may be a clunk with a bump sensation. This condition may be caused by turning the engine off and then quickly restarting it. The transmission control module doesn?t have adequate time to power down and the 1-2-7-8-R along with the 1-2-3-4-5-R clutches will apply at maximum line pressure causing this concern. This is considered normal operation if the transmission control module is not allowed to power down before restarting the engine. The transmission control module needs the transmission to be placed in park the ignition turned off and the door opened and closed. After closing the door the transmission control module requires 2 minutes before the engine should be restarted. If the concern is present and duplicated after following the power down procedure the General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further direction.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 13, 2015•Document ID: 10113646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1393A
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, and technician finding DTC P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off set.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 11, 2015•Document ID: 10113642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIE0336
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern of no forward or reverse, transmission slips or low line pressure.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 8, 2015•Document ID: 10114531Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5409
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell vehicles built with text messaging and vehicles that are not. The text messaging feature was not available at the start of production on the sport utility vehicle or heavy duty truck. The option was added mid-cycle production. These utility and heavy duty pickup models must have regular production option code AVF to have the text messaging feature. There is no upgrade available to add text messaging to a vehicle that was built without it.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 8, 2015•Document ID: 10114530Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5412
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of the snow plow headlamps inoperative after switching from the factory headlamps to the snowplow headlamps. There may be a diagnostic trouble code B2575 and or a B2699 set in the body control module. Technician is to refer to the latest version of the General Motors up-fitter integration bulletin 116 for additional information these circuits.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 8, 2015•Document ID: 10114528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5313C
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have paint peeling from the anti-chip area. Technician should test another panel on a clean surface above room temperature. Technician will use a 2 inch wide piece of masking tape to the body, and pull upward quickly. If the paint flakes or peels away, the panel in question should be repaired.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 8, 2015•Document ID: 10114527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5016A
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides additional information to the technician when replacing the Duramax Diesel head gasket. This is a supplement to procedure found in Service Information. The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable and will block oil and coolant passages if installed incorrectly resulting in severe damage to the engine. Technician is not use any power sanding devices, wire brush or wheel as well as any chemical cleaning agents to clean the gasket surface. Leave the gaskets in the package until the surfaces are ready to install them. Do not set the gaskets on workbenches or tool boxes to avoid introduction of foreign debris. The cylinder head surface is not to be machined measure the head for warpage with a straight edge and feeler gauge replacing the head with warpage in excess of .1 millimeter. All M12 head bolts must be replaced however the M8 bolts can be reused. Install 2 head bolts secured at minimal torque to minimize the chance of introducing foreign material. Use a paint pen on the M12 bolts marking the head of each bolt indicating which of the 4 torque steps have been completed to prevent missing a step or doing a step twice.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5288
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to check for an engine build code of K and the dates between 15005 and 15117, the customer concern is an engine oil leak at the oil filter location of the oil pan. A loose oil filter adapter is found to be the cause of the concern, tighten it to 55 newton meters or 40 foot pounds. It is also advised to clean any residual oil from the oil pan area.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10114522Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5408
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles the haptic seat motors can be felt in the seat. Technician will access both haptic seat motors and rotate the motors flat, and then reinstall them back into the seat cushion. This will help improve the comfort of the seat cushion.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10114521Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5279B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles that exhibit a driver?s power memory seat and power adjustable pedals inoperative. Look for poor terminal tension at the left instrument panel fuse block connector X1 terminals 27 and 28. If poor retention is found in these terminals replace them with terminated lead part number 19301761.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10113639Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1459
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of MIL illuminated with Engine Power is Reduced message displayed after cold start. Technician may find DTC P16F3 set in history.
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