# Service bulletin PIT\-5501\-A

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10078740
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-08\-17
- Manufacturer's number: PIT\-5501\-A
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-26
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE OR HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY.

## 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

- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI0281L](/bulletins/11019516.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- [13\-02\-32\-001H](/bulletins/11017868.md), 2025-05-06, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
- [25\-NA\-065](/bulletins/11017173.md), 2025-04-24, Service bulletin: STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- [16\-NA\-109](/bulletins/11014577.md), 2025-02-28, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
- [04\-06\-01\-029K](/bulletins/11011205.md), 2024-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ENGINE. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- [24\-NA\-185](/bulletins/11009031.md), 2024-10-22, Service bulletin: STEERING; WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on Steering Bump or Clunk Noise on Rough Roads or Potholes.
- [PI1354J](/bulletins/10250245.md), 2024-02-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; SEATS; POWER TRAIN; WHEELS. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair.
- [PI3541J](/bulletins/10248260.md), 2024-01-04, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; WHEELS; SEATS. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair.
- [130232001D](/bulletins/10246639.md), 2023-12-11, Service bulletin: STEERING. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
- [03\-00\-91\-001I](/bulletins/10245395.md), 2023-11-22, Service bulletin: WHEELS; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.

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