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Service bulletin PI1513D

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 id10114055
Published by NHTSA2017-08-15
Manufacturer's numberPI1513D
Manufacturer's date2017-04-25
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Engine, Cooling system, Radiator

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ESCALADE2015, 2016
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 15002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN2015, 2016
CHEVROLET TAHOE2015, 2016
GMC SIERRA 15002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA DENALI2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON2015, 2016
GMC YUKON XL2015, 2016

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
PIE02832024-04-08. Service bulletin. Engineering Information.
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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.
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.
PIP51932016-06-09. Service bulletin. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.