GMC Sierra Service Bulletins (2012)

2,268 manufacturer communications on file.

June 19, 2018•Document ID: 10143448
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5370C
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing.
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June 18, 2018•Document ID: 10143447
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5151E
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel system is cleaned out test the fuel using the latest version of PIT3173.
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June 14, 2018•Document ID: 10143443
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC5953D
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
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May 23, 2018•Document ID: 10141371
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5399A
Date Added:
June 18, 2018
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
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May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141369
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIRES
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5506B
Date Added:
June 18, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician this vibration or growl noise can be difficult to diagnose and using the Pico Scope is recommended for diagnosing this concern. Customers has vibration or growl noise between 45-65 Miles-per-hour.
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May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141368
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5432B
Date Added:
June 18, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shudder, bounce, bucking from the rear of the truck while braking when towing a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer. Technician will need to measure the actual truck and trailer weights, with the trailer loaded to the point that exhibits the condition. If any weight parameter is exceeded such as the Front Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or Gross Combined Weight Rating the load must be reduced before investigating further. If evaluation of the trailer’s brakes indicates trailer brake capability is adequate, adjust brake controller per the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure described in the Driving and Operating section of the Owner’s Manual and evaluate truck and trailer combination for braking shudder.
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April 27, 2018•Document ID: 10137526
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT3219E
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling daytime running lamps (DRL's) or auto headlamps.
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April 20, 2018•Document ID: 10137556
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
1208132001E
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
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April 19, 2018•Document ID: 10137589
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
18NA125
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
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April 13, 2018•Document ID: 10137562
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mfr Comm. #:
PI0754C
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
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April 9, 2018•Document ID: 10137554
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
080730035C
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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April 6, 2018•Document ID: 10137560
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mfr Comm. #:
PI0281G
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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April 5, 2018•Document ID: 10137540
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
18NA103
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Technical Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated. Technicians may find DTCs P0087, P018B, P228A, P228B or P2635 set in ECM.
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April 4, 2018•Document ID: 10137561
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
PI0564J
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
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April 4, 2018•Document ID: 10137537
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
18NA099
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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April 3, 2018•Document ID: 10137557
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
130089010B
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
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March 28, 2018•Document ID: 10137383
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mfr Comm. #:
060089031E
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
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March 27, 2018•Document ID: 10137202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5195D
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
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 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
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March 16, 2018•Document ID: 10137380
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
000089027J
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
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March 12, 2018•Document ID: 10137182
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP4112S
Date Added:
May 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
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. This concern may also be present while crusing at highway speeds and then an aggressive increase in throttle.This is considered normal operation of the vehicle the throttle is delayed and opened slowly up to .7 seconds to help minimize driveline lash and clunking or will have approximately .5 seconds of zero torque to allow the transmission to shift to downshift.
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