Service bulletins for the 2011 GMC Savana
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.
1713 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 06-06-01-007I | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinders, valve train components, and DTC P003A or P111D set. |
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| GCUS-9-3314 | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. 16098 CWNFA Customer Advisory Letter. The letter is to reinforce the need to annually inspect the aft to aft tank flex line and the midship to aft tank flex line. Over time, a leak may occur by exposure to environmental elements and their corrosive effect on these lines. Additionally, if the lines are damaged due to hard contact with the park brake cable and/or external impact, a leak may occur. In such cases, the lines may show evidence of a jacket cut, nick, or rub-through. If this condition affects your vehicle, at fuel fill-up or start-up, you may notice a CNG odor or hear a hissing sound. If the line experiences an abrupt failure, you may hear a loud bang due to the rapid release of the gas. To check for this condition, please have a certified CNG technician inspect these lines in accordance with GM Service Information procedures for CNG leakage, corrosion and damage. This inspection should be performed annually as part of routine maintenance. |
| PIP4898B | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an engine buzz, moan, rattle, whine, or vibration type noise that can typically be heard at idle or low revolutions per minute. The noise does not indicate a problem and will not result in damage to the pump or the engine. If the customer is dissatisfied with the oil pump whine noise replacement of the oil pump will resolve the concern. |
| PIP5151B | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| PIP5204 | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| 05-00-89-072D | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information. |
| PI0845 | 2017-10-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This preliminary informational bulletin provides Information for Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Service Regeneration Documentation. |
| 08-06-04-006K | 2017-10-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. This informational bulletin provides information for Identifying Non-GM ECM Calibration Use and Power-up Hardware Detection in Duramax Diesel Engines - Photograph Tech 2 Calibration IDs, Calibration Verification Numbers (CVNs) and Transmission Data Screen |
| 16-NA-102 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clean and repair the complete fuel system due to dirt getting into the fuel system causing the vehicle to have a hard or no start. |
| PIP4864P | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have "Exhaust Fluid Low", "Exhaust Fluid Empty - Refill Now", "Exhaust Fluid Range: XXX" or "Service Exhaust Fluid - See Owners Now" on the Driver Information Center. If the technician is working on 2010 and 2011 model years campaign 11001 has now been released. Other vehicles technician will need to check the Body Control Module and the scan tool to insure the latest calibration are installed in both. Then use the scan tool to check Reductant System Data in the Engine Control Module. Ensure that all three diesel exhaust fluid level sensors are active with the diesel exhaust fluid tank level showing 100%. If the tank level is below 100% add up to 2 gallons of diesel exhaust fluid. After adding the fluid, use a scan tool to reset the reductant fluid tank level. When the reductant level warning shows "none" the diesel exhaust fluid system reset and reprogram is complete. |
| PIP4949E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a hard start or a no start. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code DTCs P0087, P0088, P0191 or P128E. Technician will need to follow all Service Information diagnose for the Diagnostic Trouble Code. If the current Service Information diagnostic has led to Fuel Injection Pump replacement, Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 must be inspected for magnetic metal debris. If there is a questionable amount of magnetic debris found on Pressure Regulator 1 remove the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor and/or Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 to inspect for magnetic metal debris. If technician will need to replace all of the parts listed under the latest version of PIP4949 found in the Service Forms section of Global Connect if debris is found. Clean and flush all fuel chassis lines, filter pipes, and other engine mounted fuel system pipes not replaced. Also the fuel filter housing must be cleaned with a new fuel filter installed. Then the fuel tank and fuel sender must be cleaned and flushed. |
| PIT4943D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay. |
| PIP3504D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a hard start when the engine is hot. If the fuel found in the vehicle has an American Petroleum Institute specific gravity reading of 39 - 44, and the fuel sample you used for comparison has an American Petroleum Institute specific gravity reading of 30 - 39, drain the fuel system and refill with a known good diesel fuel and retest. |
| PIP5163B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a 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. |
| PIP5204D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| PIP5133C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Fuel Injection Pump Part numbers 12645102, 12658095 and 12661059 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| PIP5204E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the diesel oxidation converter part restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts through the regular Customer Care and Aftersales parts process. |
| 04-06-04-047M | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin. |
| 05-06-04-022L | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available. |
| PIP5371A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the multiple alternative gaseous fuel vehicles General Motors offers. Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans 2011 through 2016 offered a dedicated Compressed Natural Gas system. Refer to the latest version of PI0417 for more information. Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 3500, 4500 Cutaway Vans 2012 through 2016 offered a dedicated Liquefied Petroleum Gas system. Refer to the latest version of PI0722 for more information. Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra's 2013 through 2016 offered a combination of Compressed Natural Gas and Gasoline fuel systems. Refer to the latest version of PI0834 for more information. Chevrolet Impala's 2015 through 2016 offered a combination of Compressed Natural Gas and Gasoline fuel systems. Refer to the latest version of PI1330 for more information. The Compressed Natural Gas fuel system operates under high pressure up to 3600 psi. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas fuel system operates under high pressure up to 300 psi. Service and repair of this system should only be performed by a General Motors trained alternative fuels service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. |
| PIP5152C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the proper steps for filling the coolant system for vehicles with a diesel engine and rear heater systems. Dealer will need to review and use Service Information procedures for Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill Diesel) after all cooling system repairs are made. When filling the cooling systems on vehicles that have been up-fitted with rear heaters, such as ambulances or buses, ensure that the rear heater is purged of all air. |
| 05-06-04-035E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles. |
| 04-06-04-051D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors. |
| PIP5151 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; 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. Technician should use Published Service Information for fuel system cleaning. |
| PIP5152 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the proper steps for filling the coolant system for vehicles with a diesel engine and rear heater systems. Dealer will need to review and use Service Information procedures for Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill Diesel) after all cooling system repairs are made. When filling the cooling systems on vehicles that have been up-fitted with rear heaters, such as ambulances or buses, ensure that the rear heater is purged of all air. |
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