Service bulletins for the 2011 GMC Sierra
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.
2203 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIT4474D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have navigation or radio screen is blank or flashes on and off, no sound from speakers, and rear DVD screen inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1265, B1288, or B1289. Technician will need to repair circuit 7066. |
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| PIP3140E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues. |
| PI0572C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables. |
| 10-06-05-002C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared Message Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set |
| 08-00-89-014B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on what is needed to be prepared for TAC, caller preparedness and checklists and contacting U.S. technical Assistance and the use of strategy based diagnostics |
| 07-00-89-037I | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs |
| 03-00-89-006M | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Delivering Quality Vehicles and Generating Higher CSi Scores |
| 03-06-03-004O | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY) |
| 09-00-89-002M | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly maintain vehicles in the dealer inventory |
| 04-00-89-015K | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty informational bulletin provides a list of all the required operating procedures and explains them out to what is acceptable and not. |
| PIT4605D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a cold air leak on the front passenger side while driving. Technician will need to use black RTV silicone and apply over the seam between the upper and lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning case halves. |
| PIT4551E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; BACK OVER PREVENTION: BACK-UP ALARM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that during the Pre-Delivery Inspection it may be noticed that the backup alarm is inoperative. Technician can locate the wire harness on the right rear of the frame. Technician can route the harness up and over the spare tire hoist tube and connect to the backup alarm. |
| PIP4138L | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter. |
| PIT5128A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a compass that's not accurate or slow to update. Technician should check for a magnetic base roof mounted accessory interfering with the compass module. |
| PIC5687C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC5492A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation. |
| PIT4609B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a heated or cooled seat feature is inoperative for either the driver or passenger front seat. Technician will need to inspect Climate Control Seat Module C1 and X1 connector for proper pin fit. Technician will replace the Climate Control Seat Module connector if any distortion is found. |
| PIT3330F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger compartment air filter is no longer available as a factory option. |
| PIC4801E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC4310H | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system. |
| PIT4733J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system. |
| PIC5687B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIT5124A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that within 10 seconds after startup the radio will mute and phone icon displays on the radio for up to 15 seconds and then returns back to normal operation. Technician will need to use the OnStar system to contact a OnStar advisor and request a full unit configuration. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center if the concern is still present. |
| PIT4600E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about Electronic Brake Control Module relearn procedure is required anytime the Electronic Brake Control Module is replaced or has been Service Programming System reprogrammed. |
| PIT5059A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; INTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the roof beacon switch. The roof beacon switch will be left disconnected from the assembly plant. When a roof beacon light is added technician will need to plug the harness into the switch. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.