# Service bulletin PIP5345A

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: 10208010
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-02\-14
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5345A
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-01\-06
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being to achieve pre\-load when setting up the pinion bearing pre\-loads during reassembly of the 9.5/9.76 inch rear axles. Technician will need to use pinion gear install washer part number 11609638 onto the pinion shaft between the flange and nut. Tighten the pinion nut until you achieve 10 pound inch or 1.0 newton rotating torque. After the torque has been achieved back the nut off and remove the washer. Tighten the nut back down until you achieve 15 pound inch or 1.7 newton meters for used bearings or 20 pound inch 2.25 newton meters for new bearings.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10208010-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2017 to 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4500
- 2015 to 2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 to 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2017 to 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2015 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2019 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2015 to 2019 GMC YUKON

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V289000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V289000.md), 2026-05-07: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [2020505](/recalls/tc/2020505.md), 2020-10-23: Powertrain
- [20V650000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V650000.md), 2020-10-22: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [14V819000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V819000.md), 2014-12-24: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- [2014589](/recalls/tc/2014589.md), 2014-12-22: Powertrain
- [2014254](/recalls/tc/2014254.md), 2014-06-27: Powertrain
- [14V374000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V374000.md), 2014-06-27: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [2014102](/recalls/tc/2014102.md), 2014-03-31: Powertrain
- [14V152000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V152000.md), 2014-03-31: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- [2013456](/recalls/tc/2013456.md), 2013-12-20: Powertrain

## 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.
- [23\-NA\-185](/bulletins/11017255.md), 2025-04-28, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. 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.
- [PIP5966A](/bulletins/11014622.md), 2025-03-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- [PIP5966A](/bulletins/11014621.md), 2025-03-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- [16\-NA\-019](/bulletins/11014353.md), 2025-02-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- [PIP5175F](/bulletins/11014044.md), 2025-02-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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\-026Z](/bulletins/11013069.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non\-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- [PIP6008B](/bulletins/11012943.md), 2025-01-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates a possible retainer ring dis\-lodged for a DTC P2714, may not have reverse as well.
- [08\-07\-30\-035I](/bulletins/11011989.md), 2024-12-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- [PIP6014](/bulletins/11011436.md), 2024-12-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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.

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