GMC Sierra Service Bulletins (2016)

2,265 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 18, 2016•Document ID: 10114840

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5434A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician only to provide additional tips when diagnosing a front heated seat concern and is not meant to be a diagnostic flow chart or replace Service Information. Always, perform and refer to Service Information for the latest diagnostic information and procedures. Trucks equipped with heated and cooled seats Regular Production Option Code (KB6), may comment on any of the following front heated seat concerns. Condition 1, a front heated seat (back and/or cushion) is inoperative. Technician should diagnosis each affected seat heater individually. Technician should test all four circuits Power, Ground, Control (from Body Control Module) and Heating Element Supply Power. The Power, Ground, Control (from Body Control Module) can easily be checked by starting the engine and turn on the cooled seat. When the cooled seats are turned on the blower in each seat back and cushion will turn on at that point technician will be able to hear the blower moving. The heating element supply power circuit can be test by disconnecting the affected heating element and connect a voltmeter across the heating element supply power and ground circuit. Then start the engine and turn on the heated seat, the blower will supply system voltage on the element supply power circuit for 1 to 2 seconds. With the heated seat element disconnected, use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance of the heating element. If all of the above steps check ok or the heating element resistance is close to the approximate spec, reconnect all disconnected connectors. Connect a voltmeter across the affected heated seat element connectors supply power and ground circuits back probing the connector. Then check the resistance of the heating element. The resistance should be close to the same resistance as when testing with the connector unplugged. Now check the voltage with the engine running and the heated sets on high. Condition 2, the front heate

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• November 18, 2016•Document ID: 10114839

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5529

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Trailer connection not recognized or ?Check Trailer wiring? or ?Service Trailer Brake? message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes C1112, C1113, C1114, C111B, U1556, and/or U1505. Technician will need to inspect the Trailer Brake Power Module connector for corroded terminals and replace as necessary.

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• November 17, 2016•Document ID: 10137951

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-014

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off - Torque Converter Fluid Drain Back

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• November 16, 2016•Document ID: 10137990

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-382

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding formulation of a lighter variant paint being made available in order to match the paint on trucks exhibiting a lighter color due to mis-application at the plant.

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• November 16, 2016•Document ID: 10137988

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-380

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.

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• November 16, 2016•Document ID: 10137617

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-06-01-027D

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on higher then expected oil consumption.

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• November 16, 2016•Document ID: 10114835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5337G

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 miles per hour steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will need to run the vehicle in three different operational modes. The three modes are Normal, torque converter clutch open, and torque converter clutch closed. Technician will need to press and hold the tow-haul mode button for five seconds to disable grade braking to prevent downshifts during test. Technician will need to duplicate the concern in Normal mode. If the concern is gone in torque converter clutch open and closed then the torque converter should be replaced. If the concern is not present in normal mode, torque converter clutch open, and torque converter clutch closed the concern is not with the shudder. Technician should use of the PICO scope and Noise, Vibration and Harshness software can be used to confirm torque converter clutch shudder, Engine, Tire or Driveline component related conditions. Flush the cooler lines and cooler using DT-45096 transmission oil cooling system flush and flow test tool when the torque converter is replace.

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• November 16, 2016•Document ID: 10114834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5501D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosis and repair steering that feels loose or has excessive play. This concern could be caused by the Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment becoming misadjusted. Technician will need to replace the steering gear pitman arm shaft with an updated design.

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• November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10114831

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5163B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, an out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.

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• November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10114830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5437A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have harsh concerns. Technician are advised to use GDS2 software to confirm which shift is causing the concern. On low mileage vehicles technician are instructed to perform a drive learn procedure. On higher mileage vehicles technicians are instructed to remove the transmission fluid pan and inspect for debris. If debris is found technicians should disassemble and inspect for root cause of the concern and repair the transmission as needed. If no debris is found technicians are advised to replace the valve body.

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• November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10114829

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5442

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an exhaust leak, noisy exhaust, or noise mid-vehicle. Technician will need to check for an unseated pipe to pipe mid-joint connection. Technician will need to install new exhaust band.

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• November 14, 2016•Document ID: 10138013

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIE0388

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a MIL or a engine misfire due to a loose spark plug wire.

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• November 14, 2016•Document ID: 10137624

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-89-004B

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on the change in product field action customer reimbursement procedure.

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• November 10, 2016•Document ID: 10137953

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-107

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Technical Bulletin provides a fix to reprogram the radio for vehicles that may experience any of the following conditions: DTC U0184 Set, Radio Inoperative, Blue Screen, AM Clipping Noise, HD On/Off Status Not Retained in Stations, Time Lag on Transitions, No Audio with Internal Amp, Park Assist Symbol Position Wrong in Rear View Camera

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• November 10, 2016•Document ID: 10137622

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-08-64-001D

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Informational bulletin describes warranty part reviews where door glass had chips or scratches.

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• November 9, 2016•Document ID: 10137616

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; TIRES; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-03-10-003M

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.

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• November 8, 2016•Document ID: 10114825

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5437

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have harsh shifts concerns. Technicians will use Global Diagnostic System 2 software to confirm which shift is causing the concern. On low mileage vehicles technician are instructed to perform a drive learn procedure. On higher mileage vehicles technicians are instructed to remove the transmission fluid pan and inspect for debris. If debris is found in the pan, technicians should disassemble and inspect for root cause of the concern and repair the transmission as needed. If no debris is found technicians are advised to replace the valve body.

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• November 7, 2016•Document ID: 10137625

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-08-49-001T

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.

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• November 7, 2016•Document ID: 10137615

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  00-03-10-003V

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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• November 7, 2016•Document ID: 10114824

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5389B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

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