Chevrolet Silverado Service Bulletins (2012)

2,256 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10063157

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5082

  Date Added:

  April 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10253147

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4828B

  Date Added:

  April 15, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.

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• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10253146

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4828A

  Date Added:

  April 15, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  Power On Acceleration After Cold Start.

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• January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10051760

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-4828-A

  Date Added:

  April 10, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  CHEVROLET/GMC: AFTER COLD STARTING ENGINE AND PLACING IN GEAR, WOULD HAVE A ROUGH IDLE AND/LACK OF POWER, MOMENTARILY BEFORE STARTUP A FEW MINUTES LATER. MODELS 2009-2013 EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, SAVANA, SIERRA. *PE

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• December 27, 2012•Document ID: 10112697

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4138L

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter.

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• December 20, 2012•Document ID: 10138538

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-90-001A

  Date Added:

  May 29, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.

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• December 20, 2012•Document ID: 10113849

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-90-001A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.

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• December 18, 2012•Document ID: 10112690

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5128A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a compass that's not accurate or slow to update. Technician should check for a magnetic base roof mounted accessory interfering with the compass module.

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• December 18, 2012•Document ID: 10112688

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4600C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that 2ML70 Transmission Assembly will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10138541

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-89-005C

  Date Added:

  May 29, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10113843

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-00-89-005C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

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• December 17, 2012•Document ID: 10112687

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5687C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10138565

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0876

  Date Added:

  May 29, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.

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• December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10113842

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0876

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacing the transmission fluid level indicator if a customers comments regarding one being broken.

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• December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10112668

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4543A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the puddle light operation. Technician should be advised that the puddle lamps to operate, "Approach Lighting" must be turned on using the Drivers Information Center buttons.

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• December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10112664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC3718E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.

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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10112655

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3271F

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10112648

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4813C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a "Service Charging System" message displayed on the Driver Information Center and/or a low voltage reading on the volt gauge during the first several minutes after a cold start. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code B1517 sym 03. If this concern only occurs during the first several minutes of a cold start, no repairs should be made. Dealer should communicate to the customer that this is normal operating characteristic of vehicles equipped with the diesel engine.

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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10112641

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3173C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

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• December 11, 2012•Document ID: 10138547

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0383B

  Date Added:

  May 29, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides information on installing new rivets on the accessory tonneu cover to correct a customers comments on the cover seeming loose

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