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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137369
TSB ID: 17NA110

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add 1 quart of coolant to the upper chamber of the surge tank in order to bring the level up to the bottom of the fill neck to correct a condition of the coolant surge tank appears low and/or
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137209
TSB ID: PIP5121B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the oil pressure gauge jumps from approximately 40 lb. to 60 lb. the 4.3l (l83), 5.3l (l86), 6.2l (lv3) engines are equipped with a t
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137268
TSB ID: 17NA204

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel tank and internal parts if found expanding and contacting the drive shaft.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137197
TSB ID: PIP5498G

This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
03/12/18 NHTSA ID: 10129868
TSB ID: PIP5554

This preliminary information communicatesp0016 setting after internal engire repair. the engine base timing is not being set correctly. the information in this pi will be helpful in setting the timing in the vehicle.
02/20/18 NHTSA ID: 10129091
TSB ID: PIP5498F

This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
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01/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10126970
TSB ID: PIP5434B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the 6.6l diesel engine exchange program has ended.
01/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10126984
TSB ID: PIP5522B

This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern of engine noise and/or a misfire. this may be caused by a broken rocker arm.abroken rocker arms that could result in the valve dropping to the cylinder, causing a catastr
01/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10126956
TSB ID: PIP5498E

This preliminary information communicates a vehicle may have a concern of dtcp050d setting along with a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well
12/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10125113
TSB ID: PIT5202D

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are equipped with 6l80 regular production option code (myc), 6l90 regular production option code (myd) or 8l90 regular production option c
12/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10125100
TSB ID: PIT5593

This preliminary information communicates a power steering control module calibration error that does not allow its dtc's to transition to history and they always stay current, which can mislead a technician diagnosis. dealers are to re
12/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10125098
TSB ID: PIP5531

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with exces
01/16/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10126971
TSB ID: PIP5537

This preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician how to diagnose for a possible damaged or broken pushrod.
01/16/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10126991
TSB ID: PIP5537A

This preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician how to diagnose for a possible damaged or broken pushrod.
01/16/18 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10126992
TSB ID: PIT5529A

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 ma
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137330
TSB ID: 18NA046

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a headlamp bezel loose or falling off.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137207
TSB ID: PIT5507D

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a diagnostic trouble code u0159 set in the instrument panel cluster and /or the body control module. for vehicles equipped with u
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137378
TSB ID: 17NA337

This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
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05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137514
TSB ID: PIT5593A

This preliminary information communicates a power steering control module calibration error that does not allow its dtc's to transition to history and they always stay current, which can mislead a technician diagnosis. dealers are to re
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134637
TSB ID: PIE0436

This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of speaker rattle, speaker crackle, poor sound quality, speaker pop, or speaker distortion.
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129075
TSB ID: PIP5446A

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a harsh shift 1/2 and 2/3 and sputter applying throttle between 0 and 30%, rough idle. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129101
TSB ID: PIT5546B

This preliminary information communicates that water leaking into the headlamp assembly or headlamp assembly connections can cause an electrical short which will keep modules from shutting down causing a dead battery and a no crank conditio
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129106
TSB ID: PIT5526B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the technical assistance center tac has a part restriction for the a15, starter generator (mgu). the dealer technician is advised to call the gmtechnical assistancecente
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126982
TSB ID: PIC5650D

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble
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01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126972
TSB ID: PIC5491K

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. after the vehic
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126990
TSB ID: PIT5314B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have installed an aftermarket bed cap or topper may question where they can wire in the center high mounted stop light for the cap or topp
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126973
TSB ID: PIT5354B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. technician should check the regular production option code list for (vv4).
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125106
TSB ID: PIC3100F

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. technician should obtain a hand-held gps unit to test the odomete
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125109
TSB ID: PIT5594

This preliminary information communicates a normal dic message after learning keys/fobs which indicates the drivers memory position.
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125115
TSB ID: PIC6315

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
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12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125127
TSB ID: PIC6315A

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125128
TSB ID: PIT5387E

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that instrument panel cluster, radio, and heater-vent-air conditioning display blanks out, bluetooth phone or pandora connection droppe
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125097
TSB ID: PIP5510C

This preliminary information communicates to the dealer technicians to refer to campaign 17337 for calibration updates for p20ee.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137382
TSB ID: 030089006P

This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher csi scores.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137306
TSB ID: 18NA079

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the drivers front door window regulator motor and door wiring harness if water and/or corrosion is found in the connectors.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137199
TSB ID: PIT5530B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about removing the tinnerman push nuts when installing the accessory accessory 22" wheels regular production option code (ses, seu, sey, or sez) or production
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02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129050
TSB ID: PIP5252B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine may run hot with the snow plow installed. do not exceed 64 kilometers per hour / 40 miles per hour with a snow plow mounted to
01/16/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10126993
TSB ID: PIT5576A

This preliminary information communicates and issue with the hood ajar message being displayed when the hood is not ajar. inspect the body ground strap to insure it is connected in the proper locations and the strap eyelets are tight and do
01/16/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10126989
TSB ID: PIP5481B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. technician may find diagnostic trouble code p026a. the owner's manual advises not to drive above 45 mph
12/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10125139
TSB ID: PIC6179A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that vehicles with front seat regular production option codes a52, az3, or b3f may comment about low treble, or excessive bass from the front door speakers. this is a normal
12/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10125131
TSB ID: PIT4261E

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. this is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. dealer
12/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10125130
TSB ID: PIT4250H

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have water or dust from the openings under the bed rails near the stake pockets. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.