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Service bulletins for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado

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.

2229 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIP4379N2018-10-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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.
PIP55872018-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may come into the dealer with a lean running concern and/or air leak noise from the PCV.The air rush or whistlingnoise is caused by the fixed orifice PCV.There is not a correction for this noiseand should be considered to be normal.
PIT5241F2018-10-15. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup or SUV when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. Dealer should advise the customer it cannot be added to the vehicle.
PIT56302018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates the possible setting of B101D-39 in the OnStar module and advises of byte info to retrieve and of engineering investigation.
PIP55842018-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicatesThe vehicle may come into a dealer with a check engine lamp with any of the followingDTC P3498 Cylinder 1 Deactivation Performance DTC P3499 Cylinder 2 Deactivation Performance DTC P349A Cylinder 3 Deactivation Performance DTC P349B Cylinder 4 Deactivation Performance DTC P349C Cylinder 5 Deactivation Performance DTC P349D Cylinder 6 Deactivation Performance DTC P349E Cylinder 7 Deactivation Performance DTC P349F Cylinder 8 Deactivation Performance.A fault with the AFM oil control solenoids causing SES lamp no cylinder deactivation.
PIT56292018-09-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This Preliminary information communicates steps to enable passive door unlocking.
PIT5586B2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary information communicates a customer concern ofIPC gauges inoperative or fluctuate, No Start,No Crank,SIR Light / Service Airbag Message, Service Suspension Message,Radio display blank, Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) not illuminated, Turn Signal no audible feedback,HVAC controls inoperative. During diagnostics a technician may find any of the following DTC's: B1011, B1370, B3980, U0020, U0029, U007D, U0073, U0078, U0100, U0101, U0102, U0104, U0140, U0151, U0155, U0164,U0184, U0186, U0198, U0422. Dealer is instructed to check Serial Data Gateway Module X2 connector for terminal concerns and repair as needed.
PIP5489C2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer technicians that snow and ice build up is possible if the air filter box is not properly sealed. Aftermarket bumpers may also allow water intrusion.
PIP5477G2018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10R90 and 10L80 transmissions havebeen place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact theProduct Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
PIT5481D2018-09-17. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist.Starting with2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane that has clearly identified markings. The electric power steering provides a gentle steering correction if a lane marking has been crossed and the driver has not actively responded.
PIT5386D2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are found to have a back-up alarm inoperative during the Pre-Delivery Inspection. On trucks equipped with the Back Up Alarm (RPO 8S3), the alarm will be intentionally left disconnected from the assembly plant. Technician will reroute the harness and plug it in.
PIP5468F2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0101, P0299, P0712, P11CC, P11DC, P2002, P2463, P2627, P2A00, P2459, P22B6, P200C, P200E, P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281 and/or P0284. Technician will need to follow publish Service Information diagnostics first. If Service Information diagnostics do not isolate a root cause of the concern the technician should check for loose or leaking charged air cooler ductwork.
PIP55792018-09-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. This Preliminary information communicates that the front and rear axle assemblies are restricted from dealer ordering or replacing to assist engineering in identifying any issues.
PIP5370D2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing.
PIP55752018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the transmission control module P/N24289415 is on restriction through the PQC.
PIP55802018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates the exchange program to assist engineering in identification of any early production issues.
PIT4745E2018-08-20. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have raised dents or ripple appearance in the side outer panel of the cargo box around the perimeter of the wheel house opening. Technician should first access the rear of the inner wheelhouse area through the tail lamp cavity and the front of the wheelhouse from under the vehicle, and coat the inner hem of the wheel house to side outer panel with 3M Rust Fighter I. After allowing the 3M Rust Fighter I to dry then apply several coats of Nox Rust X-121B undercoating.
PIP5151F2018-08-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel system is cleaned out test the fuel using the latest version of PIT3173.
PIP5487B2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnosing the concern and the repair. Customer has Warning Lamps and/Or coolant leaks present.
PIT56242018-08-20. Service bulletin. SEATS. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for an issues with the heated and/or vented seats turning off and setting DTCU1524 because of a loss of voltage to the Seat Heating Control Module.
PIT5387F2018-08-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio station or volume changes when operating the snow plow. Please advise the customer that engineering is aware of this concern and working on this issue.
PIP55672018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates L84 and L86 engine are on the exchange program.
PIP3366C2018-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of grinding/ratcheting type noise when shifting the automatic transmission into park while the transfer case is in 4 wheel drive low (4LO) range. Dealers technician's are advised this condition should be deemed a normal characteristic of 4WD low operation.
181572018-08-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 18157 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain Low Cab Forward vehicles, equipped with diesel engines, may have a condition in which the Fuel Tank Sub Unit float arm in the rear-mounted fuel tank may become disconnected causing the fuel gauge to display ?Empty? (E) regardless of the actual fuel level. Dealers are to replace the Fuel Tank Sender Unit.
PIT5232E2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the display is showing 32° F (0° C) after a battery or reprogramming a module. The outside temperature will begin to update if driven above 20 mph for at least 5 minutes. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph, the timer will reset and the display will stop updating. Once the display starts to update it may take several more minutes of driving above 20 mph for the display to fully update. Also if the vehicle is shut off for more than 8 hours the display will update when the ignition is turned on.

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