2020 GMC SIERRA 1500 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–500 of 1,536, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024.
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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.
Jan 31, 2024Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIT6122
NHTSA communication ID: 10250006
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This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
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This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on installing Regular Production Option Code 9L7 Up-fitter Auxiliary Switches. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 153. The information can be found at http://www.gmupfitter.com/ under the "Technical Bulletin" Tab and then "Show all bulletins."
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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 service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
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Special Coverage. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the engineâs cylinder 2 glow plug to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Dealers are to replace the cylinder 2 glow plug as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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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 service bulletin advises the technician that the possible cause may not be from a faulty clutch piston or extension housing and to perform testing on transmission for other possible issues, but it still may be possible on high mileage vehicles that orifices in housing may have come dislodged, causing the same customer concern.
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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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
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This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · TRAILER HITCHES.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may be due to fuel movement in the fuel tank when not completely full. The condition is eliminated after completely filling the fuel tank.
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This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips when trying to root cause a SES MIL with DTC's B2B0D and B2B0E. Main cause is aftermarket electrical devices spliced into the ignition main fuses.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup or SUV when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. Dealer should advise the customer it cannot be added to the vehicle.
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This Preliminary information provides information to the technician on installing a roof beacon light. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 157. The information can be found at http://www.gmupfitter.com/ under the "Technical Bulletin" Tab and then "Show all bulletins."
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This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
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This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN · STEERING.
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This Preliminary information communicates some diagnostic tips to inspect for no/low voltage at the ECM for a customers complaints of a SES MIL, Crank No Start, stalling DTC's: P16A7 and/or P16AF.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are found to have a back-up alarm inoperative during the Pre-Delivery Inspection. On trucks equipped with the Back Up Alarm (RPO 8S3), the alarm will be intentionally left disconnected from the assembly plant. Technician will reroute the harness and plug it in.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
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This service bulletin provides repair information for Engine Wire Harness Chafing to correct customer concerns of IPC Gauges Sweep, IPC Warning Message, SES/Check Engine/MIL, No Start/ No Crank, Runs Rough, Stalls, Reduced Engine Power, Various DTCs.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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This service bulletin advises the technician of a possible loose ground that may be causing customer concerns of Loss of Steering Assist and/or Loss of Brake Assist and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST · STEERING · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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This service bulletin provides a procedure to program the glow plug control module to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with One or More Glow Plug Control DTCs Set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application.
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This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip to inspect the main ground connection when diagnosing any lack of power steering assist issues with DTCs C1597 and/or C1599.
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This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front wheel drive shaft to correct a customer concern of a Squeak/Chirp Noise from Front Axle in 2wd.
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This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · SUSPENSION · WHEELS.
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This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
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This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN · STEERING.
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This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
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This information bulletin advises the technician the difference between a welch cap leak and the output seal of the t-case or transmission leaking ATF, causing the customer concern of a Red Fluid Leak from Center of Vehicle Located by Rear of Transmission or Transfer Case Area.
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This service bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of Rear Wheel Lock Up, ABS Event, Loud Bang and a Flashing âDâ on Driver Information Center (DIC) when Lightly or Moderately Accelerating Forcing an 8-7 or 8-6 Downshift.
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This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue of the wrong part number WSS being installed during a service procedure and to warn dealership tech to make sure the correct part number WSS is installed.
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This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.
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This informational bulletin provides graphs to help identify possible issues that may cause shaking and shudders and what may be the cause of said issue.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
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The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
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This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
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This informational bulletin advises the tech to inspect the transfer case motor electrical connectors for possible damage or corrosion that might be caused by a damage grommet inside the electrical connector.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the foam strip between the I/P trim and base of the windshield detaching from the upper I/P trim panel.
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This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a squeak and/or clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
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This informational bulletin advised the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the tech didn't properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech.
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This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · SUSPENSION.
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This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owner Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.