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Service bulletins for the 2018 GMC Canyon

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.

1246 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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17-NA-2442017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.
17-NA-2422017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of SPS that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
17-NA-2302017-12-22. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on mcgard wheel locks and if the key ever fractures that they will replace it via the website provided.
17-NA-1702017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
04-00-89-015P2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
PIT56002017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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.
PIC6315A2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
PIC63152017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
PIC3100F2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
PIP5428C2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the ECM part numbers 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIT55922017-11-14. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when in reverse the rear camera display is too bright at night. Dealer should cover and uncover the while at a stop and in reverse to determine if the display stays bright when covered. Dealer will need to check for any related Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Dealer should not replace any parts for this concern. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIP5493D2017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on XT5 and cylinder 4 misfire on LaCrosse both of which are 2017. Changes to Preliminary informationinclude adding MY2018, advising of calibration for previous investigation and adding pictures to identify concern.
PIP55262017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has a part restriction for the 8L45 and 8L90 park actuator rod. The dealer technician is advised to call the GM Product Quality Center for further assistance.
PIT5516A2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of theaccessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
PIT5505A2017-11-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnosing the concern and the repair rattle noise coming from the engine bay.
PIT5492A2017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the battery is discharged overnight. Technician will need to inspect X301 for bent pins as shown below. Repair or replace terminals as needed.
PIP5428B2017-11-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyons equipped with the 2.8L Diesel engine Regular Production Option Code (LWN) E98 Engine Control Module part numbers 55487860, 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5428A2017-11-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyons equipped with the 2.8L Diesel engine Regular Production Option Code (LWN) E98 Engine Control Module part numbers 55487860, 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIT5353B2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
PIP5216F2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of these instances would be a cause to replace the engine instead of repair.
PIP5348B2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut or debris such as a rock wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stray debris.

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