# Service bulletin PIT5403D

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: 10157012
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-04\-08
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5403D
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-09\-18
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in\-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if the vehicle has been modified and inform the customer the conditions noted may not be covered under warranty. Technician will inspect for installed aftermarket suspension components. Also inspect for improperly adjusted torsion bars.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10157012-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10157012-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2007 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
- 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
- 2007 to 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2007 to 2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2007 to 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2017 GMC SIERRA
- 2007 to 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2014 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2007 to 2018 GMC YUKON

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V496000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V496000.md), 2021-07-01: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [18V267000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V267000.md), 2018-04-26: EQUIPMENT
- [2016190](/recalls/tc/2016190.md), 2016-04-28: Suspension
- [16V256000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V256000.md), 2016-04-28: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- [13V544000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V544000.md), 2015-10-30: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [14V345000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V345000.md), 2014-06-18: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- [2014216](/recalls/tc/2014216.md), 2014-06-06: Accessories
- [11V007000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V007000.md), 2011-01-06: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- [2010454](/recalls/tc/2010454.md), 2010-12-17: Suspension
- [10V643000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V643000.md), 2010-12-17: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

## 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.
- [18\-NA\-315](/bulletins/11017424.md), 2025-05-01, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- [05\-03\-07\-009L](/bulletins/11015409.md), 2025-03-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- [21\-NA\-138](/bulletins/11014358.md), 2025-02-19, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Squeak, Grind or Clunking Noise from Rear Leaf Springs.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007936.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007935.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [21\-NA\-138](/bulletins/11004990.md), 2024-07-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Squeak, Grind or Clunking Noise from Rear Leaf Springs.
- [10\-03\-10\-001G](/bulletins/11001766.md), 2024-06-18, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Balancer Mounting Instructions.
- [15\-00\-89\-004G](/bulletins/11000119.md), 2024-05-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- [PI0488C](/bulletins/10254219.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Diagnostic Information for Transmission.

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