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Service bulletin PIP5193

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)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10070041
Published by NHTSA2016-06-09
Manufacturer's numberPIP5193
Manufacturer's date2014-04-01
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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

Engine, Cooling system

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 15002015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 15002015 (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.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
20NA1662022-05-31. Service bulletin. 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.
18NA1032020-11-30. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
PIP5684B2020-08-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
19NA1042019-07-29. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
PI1164A2018-12-10. Service bulletin. This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to check for ice and/or snow build up and to install a radiator cover to correct the customers concern of reduced engine power and service engine message on.
PI1513D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for radiator and engine coolant thermostat replacement to eliminate coolant smell and/or a slight leak at the radiator.
PI1513C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for radiator and engine coolant thermostat replacement to eliminate coolant smell and/or a slight leak at the radiator.
PIT54972017-03-23. Service bulletin. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT SURGE TANK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE SURGE TANK. IF THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE SURGE TANK IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE CAP.