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Service bulletin 18236

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 id10147335
Published by NHTSA2018-11-13
Manufacturer's number18236
Manufacturer's date2018-09-28
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA's summary

18236 - Special Coverage - On some vehicles, equipped with the LML (DURAMAX 6.6L V8 TURBO Diesel) engine, the exhaust turbocharger outlet pipe may have a bad weld. Smoke may be noticed from under the hood at a stop or while driving. The customer may also smell exhaust gas. Dealers are to replace the exhaust turbocharger outlet pipe. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

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, Exhaust and emissions, Exhaust manifold, pipes and muffler, Turbocharger or supercharger

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 15002015, 2016 (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
16NA3802020-11-30. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
16NA3802020-08-10. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
16NA3802019-09-23. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
16NA3802019-07-01. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
PI12752018-06-11. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to install an air temperature sensor package kit, to correct the customer concern for reduced engine power and /or MIL illuminated.
PI0653E2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
PI0653B2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers.
PI0235H2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to repair the joint being loose or out of position for the turbocharger to turbocharger exhaust pipe or turbocharger exhaust pipe exhaust downpipe connection, to correct the customers concern of Exhaust Leak or Vibration/Rattle Noise at Approximately 900 RPM, Fuel Smell, White Smoke, Oily Substance on Exhaust Downpipe.
16-NA-3802018-05-21. Service bulletin. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
PIP5335A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0340 and P0341 setting at times. Technician should use normal published Service Information diagnostics. If normal Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the concern, inspect for corrosion in connector X154 located on the front cover next to the vacuum pump.