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Service bulletin PIE0343B

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 id10075732
Published by NHTSA2016-07-07
Manufacturer's numberPIE0343B
Manufacturer's date2015-11-12
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment on the vehicle pulling to one side and/or that the steering feels “loose or sloppy.” Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix.

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

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET COLORADO2015, 2016
GMC CANYON2015, 2016

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20211812021-03-25. Steering
21V2130002021-03-25. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
16V0540002016-02-01. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
20160432016-01-28. Steering

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

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04-06-01-029K2024-12-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
24-NA-0082024-02-10. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin advises the technician of possible concerns caused by failed or incorrectly installed parts that may cause the battery positive cable to contact the water pump pulley or alternator.
PIT53092024-01-08. Service bulletin. Electric Power Steering Gear.
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03-00-91-001I2023-11-22. Service bulletin. 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.
15-00-89-004F2023-09-08. Service bulletin. 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.
PI0281J2023-05-04. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.