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Service bulletins for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

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.

1771 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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17-NA-0672018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen, and GDS2 module identification information screen.
17-NA-0662018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
17-NA-0252018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the HMI module to correct multiple conditions including Waiting for Update Media Message, Voice Command For Calling Bluetooth Phone Contacts Inoperative, Intermittent Loss of Rear Camera Gridlines, Service Rear Vision System Message, Radio Turns On Unwanted At Startup, and/or Navigation Radio Destination State Defaults To WV, Intermittent Radio/display Resets, Volume Control Inoperative.
16-NA-3392018-05-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin aids the technician on diagnosing possible vibrations in a vehicle, methods used for testing each scenario and documenting findings. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the TRCM to correct the customers concern of the Service Transmission and MIL on. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the FVCM if the battery has issues that are related to the front camera module.
16-NA-1092018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
06-08-47-001M2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
PIE03882018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a MIL or a engine misfire due to a loose spark plug wire.
PIE0359A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This engineering information bulletin is ending the need for information on vehicles with the condition of Vehicle Crank with No Start or Stalling with DTC P0011 and/or P00C6 Set.
PI1286B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to repair information to correct a customer concern of the hood fluttering, vibrating or displaying visible motion at highway speeds or over rough road surfaces.
16-NA-3892018-05-21. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the FVCM if the battery has issues that are related to the front camera module.
16-NA-1072018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Technical Bulletin provides a fix to reprogram the radio for vehicles that may experience any of the following conditions: DTC U0184 Set, Radio Inoperative, Blue Screen, AM Clipping Noise, HD On/Off Status Not Retained in Stations, Time Lag on Transitions, No Audio with Internal Amp, Park Assist Symbol Position Wrong in Rear View Camera
03-06-03-004N2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
PI1250B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the Advanced Diagnostics - Proactive Alerts available on many models.
PIC6296A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when scanning a vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, may find a temporary loss of Human Machine Interface communication with Global Diagnostic System 2. Technician should not replace the Human Machine Interface for this concern, power cycling of the Human Machine Interface fuse should restore communication. Technician should be advised that the Human Machine Interface and Global Diagnostic System 2 interaction concern has been reported to engineering for root cause and correction.
PIT5301B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Code B127E in the Human Machine Interface with Regular Production Option Code U42 or UWG will be current when playing a DVD or Blu-Ray on the Integrated Center Stack display. When the disc is ejected the Diagnostic Trouble Code will be history. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B127E remains current after ejecting the disc follow Service Information diagnostic procedure instructions for B127E with Regular Production Option Code U42 or UWG.
PIP5335A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 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.
PIT5452B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:COLUMN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column or steering wheel when turning left or right during low speeds or parking maneuvers. Technician will need to inspect for mis-routed airbag module wiring harness for contacting vibration damper plate in steering wheel, orreplace the column upper bearing inner race, spring, and seat.
PIP5163C2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
PIP5427A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P2635, U0074 and or U18A2. Technician will need to follow published diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0074 would take priority over U18A2 if both set before addressing DTC P2635.
PIT55792018-05-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This Preliminary information communicates that a tick, creak or rattle noise may be heard while driving the vehicle. This noise may be caused by insufficient or missing spot welds on body panels or contact between body panels at the "B" or "C" pillars. The technician is instructed on how to determine the source of the noise and then repair it by replacing the spot welds or slightly separating the panels depending on the exact condition.
PIP5248D2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with excessive crankshaft end play). Technician will test to determine if the crank shaft end play is within specification 0.0015–0.0086 inch. If end play is found to be out of specification, remove engine and inspect for possible crankshaft thrust bearing and/or crankshaft for wear. Inspect thrust bearing for wear on one side and crankshaft on that “mating” surface. If the thrust bearing has three vertical channels worn off replace connecting rod bearings, main bearings, thrust bearing and crankshaft. If working on a Corvette the oil tank with lines and oil cooler are both required to be replaced if equipped.
PIC5932B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIP5498B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicatesA vehicle may have a concern ofDTCP050D settingalongwith a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. CauseCoolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
PIP5212A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. Technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. Technician should replace the head gasket if they are found installed backwards.
PIC62962018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when scanning a vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, may find a temporary loss of Human Machine Interface communication with Global Diagnostic System 2. Technician should not replace the Human Machine Interface for this concern, power cycling of the Human Machine Interface fuse should restore communication. Technician should be advised that the Human Machine Interface and Global Diagnostic System 2 interaction concern has been reported to engineering for root cause and correction.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.