2020 GMC SIERRA 1500 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 13
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,201–1,300 of 1,536, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 29, 2020–Oct 21, 2020.
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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.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
Oct 21, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
050604022R
NHTSA communication ID: 10183779
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This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards check to the engine lamp being illuminated on the drivers information center (DIC).
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a no restart after auto-stop event and/or, no crank.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with poor heater performance and advises dealerships to inspect the heater core inlet and outlet hoses for being twisted or kinked.
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This preliminary information communicates the part restriction for the diesel turbocharger and EGR components. Updated to provide instruction on gathering additional data.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a Slow Start and/or No Start, Battery Message Indicated, having to jump start on more then one occasion.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Brake Assist, Various Messages Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC), Brake Pedal Travel and Apply May Feel Different, One or More of the Following DTCs May be Set: P0606 with C0021, C05D2, C0595, C2A3B, C0024, C053D, P25A2.
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This Preliminary information communicates multiple vehicle issues caused by an aftermarket device and it gives dealership information where to inspect for this device.
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This Preliminary information communicates an XM service concern of no audio at startup until a channel change and directs to contact XM for direct support.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Hard Tri-Fold tonneau water leaks at the front corners of the pickup box.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the underhood electrical center bolts being loose which can cause any of the following symptoms: - No crank - No start - Starter grinds or reengages after engine running - Headlights flicker or flash - SES MIL - IPC gauges sweep/fluctuate and various IPC warning lights or messages - High or low system voltage Some of these concerns may be notices with powertrain movement, like when either accelerating or braking.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician diagnostic tips to aid in finding root case of P0708 setting on vehicles equipped with 8L45, 8L90, 10L60, 10L80 and 10L90 transmissions.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Engine Soon Message at Start Up or Shortly after Start Up.
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This technical bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Delayed and/or Harsh Engagement of Transmission Shift After Vehicle Sitting with Engine Off.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing that the Summit White paint on front impact bar appears off-color, slightly yellow.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of vertical misalignment between cab and pickup box on driver side of vehicle.
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Customer Satisfaction Program. As part of equipment recall N192285070, GM instructed dealers to remove recalled tri-fold tonneau covers on certain vehicles prior to delivery to the customer. GM is conducting this customer satisfaction field action to provide these customers with the improved tonneau cover system for their vehicle. Dealers will replace the tonneau rails and clamps and add a tether to prevent the tonneau from detaching onto the roadway even if improperly installed. If the vehicle was covered by equipment recall 19E031 (N192217500), the dealer will also confirm that the repair for equipment recall 19E031 (N192217500) was correctly performed.
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This informational bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause of the concerns related to the MIL or the engine running rough.
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This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of DTC P050D 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. Cause Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
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This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the SES MIL on setting DTC's P0201/P0202/P0203/P0204/P0205/P0206/P0216 and instructing dealership to inspect the engine wiring harness for damage.
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This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. This concern is caused by marshalling the vehicle around the lot before it is sold and/or short driver cycles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a noise caused by the engine harness rubbing on the floor pan. Dealers are to reposition the harness to fix the noise.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a noise coming from the window regulator area.
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
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This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a Slow Start and/or No Start, Battery Message Indicated, having to jump start on more then one occasion.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a SES MIL and the Brake System Control Module setting false DTC's during shut down. GM Engineering released updated cals for the BSCM to repair the issue.
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This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards a start/stop event or during a normal start using the push button on the dash the vehicle would not crank causing it to not start.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of water found in rear interior of cab due to water leak at rear sliding window.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Intermittent "Service Steering Column Lock" message displayed with U0155 Set.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the engine wiring harness shorting on the ecm mounting bracket and provides repair instructions.
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This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
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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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This engineering information (EI) revision ends the need for information from the field regarding Check Trailer Message on Drivers Information Center (DIC) and/or F74, F82 Fuses Blown.
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information and definitions to the technician about vehicles that have fishbite, chuggle, misfire, AFM disturbances or torque converter shudder/vibration concerns. Technician are advised to use PICO software to determine root cause of the concern. If torque converter shudder is confirmed technicians are referred to Torque Converter Diagnosis in SI.
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This Preliminary information communicates an XM service concern of no audio at startup until a channel change and directs to contact XM for direct support.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated and/or functional failures of the Airflow Shutter.
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to oil leaking from the oil pan.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This engineering information (EI) ends the needs for information from the field regarding SD Code messages displayed on the Radio Screen and/or Instrument Cluster - Navigation System Malfunction.
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This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the SES MIL on setting DTC's P0201/P0202/P0203/P0204/P0205/P0206/P0216 and instructing dealership to inspect the engine wiring harness for damage.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information and definitions to the technician about vehicles that have fishbite, chuggle, misfire, AFM disturbances or torque converter shudder/vibration concerns. Technician are advised to use PICO software to determine root cause of the concern. If torque converter shudder is confirmed technicians are referred to Torque Converter Diagnosis in SI.
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Customer Satisfaction Program. As part of equipment recall N192285070, GM instructed dealers to remove recalled tri-fold tonneau covers on certain vehicles prior to delivery to the customer. GM is conducting this customer satisfaction field action to provide these customers with the improved tonneau cover system for their vehicle. Dealers will replace the tonneau rails and clamps and add a tether to prevent the tonneau from detaching onto the roadway even if improperly installed. If the vehicle was covered by equipment recall 19E031 (N192217500), the dealer will also confirm that the repair for equipment recall 19E031 (N192217500) was correctly performed.
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This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
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This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarly on hold while PIE0572 is active. Will review for deletion or update when PIE0572 ends.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a on a no restart after auto-stop event and/or, no crank.
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This Preliminary information communicates that after installation of GM Accessory Performance Brake Pads it may be noticed the EBCM has set DTC(s) C116C 05 and/or C116B 05. There will be NO warning lights or messages displayed on the IPC/DIC. The GM Accessory Performance Brake Pads do not utilize the brake pad wear sensor. None. These DTC(s) do not cause any warning lights or messages to be displayed in the IPC/DIC. Per the GM Accessory Performance Brake installation instructions, the brake pad sensor connector should be capped with the supplied cap and the brake pad life system disabled in the DIC.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
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This Preliminary information communicates multiple vehicle issues caused by an aftermarket device and it gives dealership information where to inspect for this device.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the SES MIL on setting DTC's P0201/P0202/P0203/P0204/P0205/P0206/P0216 and instructing dealership to inspect the engine wiring harness for damage.
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the conditions that are listed in this PIE.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the transmission is slipping when shifting into 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears. This may be due to loose stator support to pump cover bolts causing a leak at the stator support to pump cover gasket. Technician will check for the bolts to be loose. If any of the bolts are loose or the gasket is misaligned or leaking, the transmission pump cover must be replaced and the 1234 clutch plates should be inspected for being distressed and repaired as needed.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS.
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This Preliminary information communicates to dealership how to test properly trailer light option on the truck and also provide additional information on trailer issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the rear door lock rod sticking in the door panel bezel and provides direction on repairing the issue.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Brake Assist, Various Messages Displayed in DIC, Brake Pedal Travel and Apply May Feel Different, DTC C0024 Set.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Brake Assist, Various Messages Displayed in DIC, Brake Pedal Travel and Apply May Feel Different, DTC C0024 Set.