WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletin PIP4379N

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 id10145478
Published by NHTSA2018-10-15
Manufacturer's numberPIP4379N
Manufacturer's date2018-09-12
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P0701 first. Technician will also ensure the fluid level is at the top of the hot band when the transmission fluid temperature is 175° Fahrenheit. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723 can set by the following fluid service/filter change, transmission service involving removing the pan, low fluid level caused by leaks, or after long periods of storage. If the fluid level has been properly checked using the HOT check procedure listed in Service Information document 2408059 and any of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes reset during a cold start inspect the internal suction filter for possible cracks. If no other concerns are found inspect for a stuck lube regulator valve in the pump cover due to debris.

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

Transmission and driveline

Trouble codes named

P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894, P2723

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 15002019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC TOPKICK2003 to 2010

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20205052020-10-23. Powertrain
20V6500002020-10-22. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
14V8190002014-12-24. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
20145892014-12-22. Powertrain
20142542014-06-27. Powertrain
14V3740002014-06-27. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
20141022014-03-31. Powertrain
14V1520002014-03-31. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
20134562013-12-20. Powertrain
13V0010002013-01-02. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

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
PI0281L2025-06-12. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
23-NA-1852025-04-28. Service bulletin. This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
PIP5966A2025-03-02. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
PIP5966A2025-03-02. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
16-NA-0192025-02-19. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
PIP5175F2025-02-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the transmission is slipping when shifting into 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears. This may be due to loose stator support to pump cover bolts causing a leak at the stator support to pump cover gasket. Technician will check for the bolts to be loose. If any of the bolts are loose or the gasket is misaligned or leaking, the transmission pump cover must be replaced and the 1234 clutch plates should be inspected for being distressed and repaired as needed.
09-06-04-026Z2025-01-23. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
08-07-30-035I2024-12-19. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
PIP60142024-12-05. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect of a snap ring concern prior to installation.
04-06-01-029K2024-12-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.