# Service bulletin PIT5206B

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: 10247763
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-12\-26
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5206B
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-05\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Unwanted Grade Braking \- Low Power \- And/Or Transmission Busy Shifting.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10247763-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10247763-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2012 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2014 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2012 to 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2012 to 2015 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2012 to 2015 GMC SIERRA 3500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V289000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V289000.md), 2026-05-07: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [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
- [13V001000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V001000.md), 2013-01-02: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE

## 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [04\-06\-01\-029K](/bulletins/11011205.md), 2024-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ENGINE. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- [20\-NA\-138](/bulletins/11009756.md), 2024-11-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.

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