2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 11
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,001–1,069 of 1,069, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2013–Dec 17, 2015.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Dec 17, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15796A
NHTSA communication ID: 10089503
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15796A - SERVICE UPATE (REVISED). DUE TO THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED REPAIR, ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE DIVERTED BY GM TO A DESIGNATED THIRD PARTY REPAIR FACILITY PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO FINAL DESTINATION DEALERS. AFFECTED DEALERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY THEIR DISTRICT MANAGER-AFTERSALES (DMA) OR A GM REPRESENTATIVE ADVISING OF THIS NECESSARY IN-TRANSIT REPAIR AND THE DELAYED DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE PLACED ON STOP DELIVERY OCTOBER 20, 2015 UNDER THE STOP DELIVERY ORDER FOR 15796. VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES WERE MOVED TO SAFETY RECALL 15794. VEHICLES THAT WERE CONTAINED AT THE VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER OR THE PLANT, WILL REMAIN UNDER THIS BULLETIN 15796. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES DEALERS WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SUBMITTING A WARRANTY TRANSACTION FOR FLOOR PLAN REIMBURSEMENT WHEN A REPAIRED VEHICLE ARRIVES AT A DEALERSHIP.
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15796A - SERVICE UPATE (REVISED). DUE TO THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED REPAIR, ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE DIVERTED BY GM TO A DESIGNATED THIRD PARTY REPAIR FACILITY PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO FINAL DESTINATION DEALERS. AFFECTED DEALERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY THEIR DISTRICT MANAGER-AFTERSALES (DMA) OR A GM REPRESENTATIVE ADVISING OF THIS NECESSARY IN-TRANSIT REPAIR AND THE DELAYED DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE PLACED ON STOP DELIVERY OCTOBER 20, 2015 UNDER THE STOP DELIVERY ORDER FOR 15796. VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES WERE MOVED TO SAFETY RECALL 15794. VEHICLES THAT WERE CONTAINED AT THE VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER OR THE PLANT, WILL REMAIN UNDER THIS BULLETIN 15796. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES DEALERS WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SUBMITTING A WARRANTY TRANSACTION FOR FLOOR PLAN REIMBURSEMENT WHEN A REPAIRED VEHICLE ARRIVES AT A DEALERSHIP.
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Information on Exhaust fluid range, exhaust fluid quality poor, service exhaust fluid system or service emission system driver information Center Messages
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Engineering Information Service 4WD Message Displayed and DTC C0398 Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment on a Service 4WD message displayed. During diagnosis a technician may find DTC C0398 (Range Actuator Position Range Position Correlation). Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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Information on Inside Rear View Mirror and Camera Loose Some customers may comment that the inside rear view mirror or front camera is loose or that the mirror/camera mounting bracket is loose or has fallen off. If a vehicle is encountered with the above condition, do not attempt to reinstall the bracket onto the windshield. The above listed vehicles have a revised bracket design that is not serviceable. It is necessary to replace the windshield glass assembly. The bracket comes installed on the new glass assembly. Refer to Windshield Replacement in SI.
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Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps Some customers may comment on a clunking noise originating from the front of the vehicle that is more predominant during turns or traveling over bumps. This may be caused by a damaged stabilizer shaft frame bracket. There have been some cases in which the bracket is cracked, as shown. This condition has been found to be the result of insufficient welds between the bracket and frame rail. There have been some cases on older vehicles of corrosion affecting the bracket
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Information on Exhaust Fluid Range, Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor, Service Exhaust Fluid System or Service Emission System Driver Information Center Messages
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
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Recovery Process from a Controller Reprogramming Interruption During service reprogramming of the T87 TCM, some technicians may notice the TCM may fail during the reprogramming event and become unresponsive to the Service Programming System (SPS), unresponsive to the GDS2 tool. This bulletin addresses corrective actions to attempt to recover the module before declaring the TCM as a bad part and replacing. During reprogramming, an interruption can cause the module to lock up. A module reset may recover the TCM
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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15796 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE SDM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK IN ONE OF THE MOUNTING FEET SECURING THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TO THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE ISSUE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SDM TO NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. IF THE SDM DOES NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, THERE MAY BE A RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
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Grease or sealant visible on steering gear - should not be interpreted as leak. Some customers or technicians may comment on seeing grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear. The illustrations below include arrows showing the areas on the steering gear that the supplier intentionally applies sealing grease. Any of these locations have the potential of showing visible grease under normal operation.
Source components: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to repair information to correct a customer concern of the hood fluttering, vibrating or displaying visible motion at highway speeds or over rough road surfaces.
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2014 - 2016 model years to cleaning information to correct a customer concern of seeing a white film/residue on the IP pad and/or door trim panels.
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01516 - Customer Satisfaction Program (Stop Delivery Order). Certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra work trucks equipped with Power Outside Rear View Mirrors (RPO DL8 or DPN) were built without mirror switches, bezels and the associated wire harness. A part release change regarding door pad construction was missed during the assembly process. To correct this condition, dealers will install a mirror switch, bezel and wire harness in each involved vehicle.
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This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a squeak noise from the driver or passenger front door armrest area.
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This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service Stabilitrak message displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). During diagnosis, a technician may find DTC C0196-5A set in the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM).
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinders, valve train components, and DTC P003A or P111D set.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides service personnel with a guide to determine which SI documents and scan tool parameters to reference when encountering an: Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message displayed, and a Reductant Fluid Quality Test status that will Pass, Time Out, Fail or Interrupt and other DEF messages that maybe observed.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with policies and procedures regarding damaged, disassembled or improperly packaged turbochargers returned to Warranty Part Center.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with misfires or roughness on cold start up. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 stored. Technician will add coolant dye to the system, run engine through warm up, pressurize the cooling system on a cold soak engine and inspect the suspect cylinder with a bore scope for coolant dye evidence. If coolant is found in the cylinder do not replace the cylinder head because that will not repair this concern. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for engine replacement.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Part number 12638502 has been placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with information on identifying non-GM ECM Calibration use and Power-Up hardware detection in Duramax® Diesel Engines using GDS 2.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a concern where the Onstar® menu is missing from the radio display. Pressing the white Onstar® push to talk button and say hide Onstar® menu will hide the menu and saying unhide menu will make the menu come back again.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the Advanced Diagnostics - Proactive Alerts available on many models.
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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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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE DIESEL OXIDATION CONVERTER PART RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. DEALER CAN NOW ORDER THE PARTS THROUGH THE REGULAR CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES PARTS PROCESS.