2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 13
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,201–1,300 of 1,450, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 8, 2021–May 7, 2021.
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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.
May 7, 2021Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
20NA218
NHTSA communication ID: 10199253
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This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
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This Preliminary information communicates to GM dealers that the above mentioned concern is software related and that General Motors is working on a solution.
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Information on GM Accessories - Instructions on Claim Submission on Dealer-Replaced Tonneau Covers During Warranty Period.
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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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Information on GM Accessories - Instructions on Claim Submission on Dealer-Replaced Tonneau Covers During Warranty Period.
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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 engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center.
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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 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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Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 5.3 L engine, may have a diagnostic calibration in the engine control module (ECM) causing it to stay awake resulting in a parasitic drain on the battery. This could cause diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0111 and the presence of other low voltage DTC?s. Dealers will update the ECM with the latest calibrations.
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This service bulletin provides information for customers/dealers/technicians on Normal Rearview Camera Display Operation - Flashing Diamond - Spot - or UFO like image on Rear View Camera Display.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the lower seat frame to correct the condition of Pop Noise Heard During Seat Travel and/or Inadequate Seat Rearward Travel due to a supplier installation error.
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This service bulletin provides information for customers/dealers/technicians on Normal Rearview Camera Display Operation - Flashing Diamond - Spot - or UFO like image on Rear View Camera Display.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the lower seat frame to correct the condition of Pop Noise Heard During Seat Travel and/or Inadequate Seat Rearward Travel due to a supplier installation error.
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This informational bulletin advises the technician to verify the TCM is asleep before trying to repair the transmission in order for all the codes to be re-set.
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This Warranty Admin service 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 information communicates to the technition instructions to replace the particulate matter sensor for a P1488 and to use the special labor operation for tracking purposes.
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This Preliminary information communicates to GM dealers that the above mentioned concern is software related and that General Motors is working on a solution.
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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 on a tick and/or ping type noise heard from the Propeller Shaft during acceleration and/or braking.
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This service 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.
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This service bulletin provides information regarding Witness Marks from Panel Adjustments Made During Manufacturing and that it is considered a normal condition.
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This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may exhibit a misfire condition resulting in misfire codes P0300-P308. Upon diagnosis it may be discovered the lifter has come apart. It is recommended to replace the lifter guide and the four lifters.
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This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the park assist off message or unwanted/false parking assist alerts and provide diagnostics tip for dealership to inspect the parking assist sensor/bezel mounting in the front and rear bumpers
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This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment that the SES lamp is illuminated or was Illuminated and turned off, with no driveabilty concerns. During inspection Technician may notice DTC P2635. Unknown at this time engineering is working on this concern
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This Preliminary information communicates A Vehicle may have a concern of service engine light, misfire and engine noise with possible of DTC P0300 P0106 P0506, Possible valve spring concern
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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 illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC) with DTCs P3055, P3056 Set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ (U.S. Only).
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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 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.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · LANE DEPARTURE · SERVICE BRAKES.
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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 Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the valve body Part Unique Number (PUN) may contain the letter O or the number 0.
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This Preliminary information communicates A Vehicle may have a concern of service engine light, misfire and engine noise with possible of DTC P0300 P0106 P0506,P3189, P318A, P318B, P318C, P318D, P318E, P318F, P3190 Possible broken valve spring.
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This Preliminary information communicates A Vehicle may have a concern of service engine light, misfire and engine noise with possible of DTC P0300 P0106 P0506,P3189, P318A, P318B, P318C, P318D, P318E, P318F, P3190 Possible broken valve spring.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
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This Preliminary information communicates diagnostics to the dealer involving a vehicle shudder concern caused by the camshaft actuator system that can be mistaken for a transmission issue.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the transmission valve body on 2019-2021 10 speed transmissions to correct DTCs P2812 and P2814 setting if Service Information does not lead to root case of these DTCs.
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This Preliminary information communicates to dealers there is a known condition with being able to set the Teen Driver PIN and that General Motors Engineering team is working on a correction.
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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 one or more camera views showing intermittent behavior and/or totally inoperable.
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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 Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center.
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This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment about a rough idle and/or vibration at idle. This condition may be most noticeable when the engine is completely warmed up and accessories are off, you may also feel this while idling at a stop in Drive. May feel like a misfire, stumble, lopey or lumpy idle or may be described as a low idle. This concern may be caused by several potential causes: Misfire and/or base engine concern Wrong fuel used (regular instead of premium when required) Idle speed fluctuation Engine mount pre-load
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This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the radio may display a :connection not availale, please call OnStar agent". This bulletin advises that Engineering is working on a software solution that will prevent the message from displaying when listening to non-SXM sources, but still allow the message to display when a loss of connectivity exists and the user is attempting to play Sirius XM.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the the customer may see a SD card remove message accompanied by a 0X40000 code on the DIC or radio display. This PI offers some testing tips and advises on direction depending on the tests and procedures outlined in the PI
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 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 on a turn signal not canceling and/or mis-canceling.
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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 vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. Technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. Technician should replace the head gasket if they are found installed backwards.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DTC P0101 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Performance, P1682 Set after MAF Replacement.
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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 communicates to the technician a service Diagnostic / Repair tip to avoid causing the crankshaft sprocket to disengage from the crankshaft during crankshaft balancer or cam drive system component related service procedures.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR · POWER TRAIN.
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This Preliminary information communicates diagnostics to the dealer involving a vehicle shudder concern caused by the camshaft actuator system that can be mistaken for a transmission issue.
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This Preliminary information communicates an issues will low or poor heater performance on the drivers side. Dealers are to inspect the HVAC temperature door linkage and if ok replace the heater core.
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This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians to perform a sweep of the coolant flow control valve and test the circuits before replacing the Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve, and to assist engineering in root causing the P2B60.
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This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment that the SES lamp is illuminated or was Illuminated and turned off. During inspection Technician may notice DTC, P0106 (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance), P0108 (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High) and/or P00C7 (Intake Air Pressure Measurement System Sensor and Multiple Sensors Correlation) codes active or stored in history. This condition may be caused by a faulty Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · SERVICE BRAKES.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if a customer comments that their vehicle equipped with a 6L80, 6L90, 8L90, 10L80, or 10L1000 transmission has a harsh shift, shudder or stall concern they should inspect for a twisted transmission cooler line. Technicians are instructed to disconnect the cooler line and untwist it then reconnect the cooler line and inspect the cooler line for being misshaped. Technicians are instructed to replace the cooler line if it is misshaped.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN.
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This Preliminary Information provides information to the technician about a additional diagnostic tip for a check engine lamp for DTC P3055 and P3056 and the start/Stop being inoperative.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the air bag and air bag harness to correct a condition of Airbag Malfunction Warning and Airbag Malfunction Indicator Illuminated with DTC B0001-1B due to corrosion.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2021 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH (U.S. Only).
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This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment that the SES lamp is illuminated or was Illuminated and turned off. During inspection Technician may notice DTC, P0106 (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance), P0108 (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High) and/or P00C7 (Intake Air Pressure Measurement System Sensor and Multiple Sensors Correlation) codes active or stored in history. This condition may be caused by a faulty Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · SERVICE BRAKES.
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Customer Satisfaction Program. On certain vehicles may experience brake function issues over time based on feedback received from the supplier concerning the condition of certain eBoost brake unit assemblies. Dealers are to replace the eBoost brake unit assembly.
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This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released.
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This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment that the SES lamp is illuminated or was Illuminated and turned off, with no driveabilty concerns. During inspection Technician may notice DTC P2635. Unknown at this time engineering is working on this concern
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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.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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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 Preliminary information communicates to dealers there is a known condition with being able to set the Teen Driver PIN and that General Motors Engineering team is working on a correction
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This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician a service Diagnostic / Repair tip to avoid causing the crankshaft sprocket to disengage from the crankshaft during crankshaft balancer removal.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.
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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 on a tick and/or ping type noise heard from the Propeller Shaft during acceleration and/or braking.