Service bulletin PIT5213A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10062857
Published by NHTSA	2016-04-26
Manufacturer's number	PIT5213A
Manufacturer's date	2013-09-01
NHTSA component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

NHTSA's summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Steering, Power steering

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500	2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 1500	2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
17V414000	2017-06-29. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
120232002A	2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation (Replace Power Steering Fluid)
13-02-32-001C	2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair any power steering leak that may be caused from extremely low temperatures and use the recommended fluid.
12-02-32-002A	2018-04-23. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
PIT5405C	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime, engine stall, Instrument Panel Cluster going blank or inoperative, radio/Integrated Center Stack going blank, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning going blank, hood ajar message and/or dome lamps flash when shifting into reverse, alarm sounds when locking doors or door locks cycling, and or wipers continue to run for a short time after turning off and then stop/park in the incorrect location. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0073, U0078, U0029, U0028, U0415, U0140, U0126, U0121, U0101, U0100, C0544, C0710, U1510, B127B, B2605, B3600, C0800, U0428, U0452, U0131, and P0513 set in the vehicle. Check the body control module ground at the G218 location. The front dash insulator mat may be trapped between the ground eyelet and the body stud. Remove the round nut and eyelet and cut the front dash insulator mat away from the ground stud so it no longer interferes with the ground stud and reinstall the eyelet and ground nut. Technician will also inspect the starter solenoid battery cable for shorting out on the starter heat shield. Technician will need to voltage drop the battery cables. The battery should be tested using the GR8. X183 or X133 should be inspected for any broken/loose/backed out terminals.
PIT5213A	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the electric steering gear part numbers 23129054, 23129055, 23129056, 23185542, 23185540, 23185538, 23191367, 23191366, 23191365, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, 23144655, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, and 23129059 will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PIT5213	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the electric steering gear part numbers 23129054, 23129055 and 23129056 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PI0639C	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC C0455 or C0710
13-02-32-001D	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature conditions.
PIT5213C	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the electric steering gear and motor/module kit part numbers 23144655, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, 23129054, 23144658, 23185542, 23191367, 23129055, 23144657, 23185540, 23191366, 23129056, 23144656, 23185538, 23191365 and 23129059 part restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center has ended. Dealer can now order the parts through the regular Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
PI1354D	2017-03-13. Service bulletin. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY THE WHEEL AND TIRE, AXLE COMPONENTS AND/OR PROPELLER SHAFTS.