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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

2266 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIT5546A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates that water leaking into the headlamp assembly or headlamp assembly connections can cause an electrical short which will keep modules from shutting down causing a dead battery and a no crank condition, a crank no start,or unable to program the engine control module. Engine control module will set a diagnostic trouble code of P1682, or the engine will continue to run with the ignition off.
PIC5611E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the guidelines option.
PI0281F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
17-NA-1352017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin explains the hill decent controls and how it controls speeds when used.
17-NA-0742017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple Carplay.
16-NA-3612017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
16-NA-3552017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
16-NA-0422017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. ?
15-06-03-002F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
11-00-89-005K2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
10-08-110-001F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
PIP5371A2017-08-15. 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.
PIC61862017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a radio that turns on unwanted at start up. If the radio was shut off before the vehicle was shut off and at start up the radio turns on, please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience, and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIT5268A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a radio display that is covered when the radio station favorites list is maximized. This is a normal operating characteristic and no repair attempt should be made. The hidden screen functions will operate again after the user minimizes the favorites list by dragging it to the bottom of the display.
PIT5391A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position, Any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes may be set: B1370, B1325, P0650, P263A, P263B, P0513, and/or P0262B. Trucks equipped with 4WD may have a Service 4WD message and Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0364 and/or U0403 may set. Also the sound of a relay clicking while driving or engine stays running with ignition off until door is opened. Technician will inspect all the under-hood fuse block-X50A connectors for any backed out terminals, poor terminal fit and/or bent/twisted terminals. The most common terminals with these issues have been with terminal M5 at connector X4, for circuit 5199 and terminal M7 at connector X2, for circuit 439. Technician will inspect for any backed out terminals, poor terminal fit and/or bent/twisted terminals at the left instrument panel fuse block - X51L. The most common terminals with these issues have been terminal 42 at connector X1, for circuit 5199 and terminal 44 at connector X2, for circuit 1850. Also circuit 5199 will need to be inspected and repaired under the driver?s sill plate.
PIT5293B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with a manual Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Regular Production Option Code C67 with the concern of after turning the A/C compressor off during the previous ignition cycle, it turns back on by itself on the next ignition cycle. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIC61832017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help diagnose vehicles that may have a radio inoperative. This concern will last through multiple ignition cycles and is not intermittent. If Service Information diagnostics do not point to the Media Disc Player as being at fault, please continue with normal diagnostics. If SI diagnostics do point to the Media Disc Player being at fault, please do not unplug or remove power from the module or vehicle. Technician will contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5382A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with Regular Production Option Code L83, L86, or LV3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner?s Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before you contacting General Motors Product Quality Center.
PIP5130H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair a vehicle with an engine that runs with an intermittent crank no start with a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011 or P00C6 current or history. The Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve may be sticking or binding causing the valve timing to be retarded. Dealer will need to cycle the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve by energizing it using Global Diagnostic System 2.
PIC61792017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with front seat Regular Production Option Codes A52, AZ3, or B3F may comment about low treble, or excessive bass from the front door speakers. This is a normal design characteristic for this seat configuration. These vehicles lack a subwoofer.
PIC61772017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on vehicles with navigation radio Regular Production Option Code IO6 or UY4 that defaults to West Virginia instead of Virginia on a manual entry. General Motors engineering is currently working on a solution for this concern.
PIC61762017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when the radio display is continuously flashing on and off every five seconds the Human Machine Interface will need to be replaced.
PIT5506A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician this vibration or growl noise can be difficult to diagnose and using the Pico Scope is recommended for diagnosing this concern. Customers has vibration or growl noise between 45-65 Miles-per-hour.
PIP5234C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when Service Information diagnostics indicates a fuel injector may need to be removed for a repair or replaced the injector will need a new seal. This Preliminary Information contains all the O-ring seal and the injector kit part numbers.
PIT5457B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle with Service ABS and/or Traction control lights/message on, Service Power Steering System, Service Suspension System, and or Loss of communication with EBCM, SWPS, PSCM, and/or SCM. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0077, U0121, U0126, U0131, U0139, U0401, U0415, and/or U0428. Technician should remove the driver and passenger sill plate to gain access to the wire harness. If any open, damaged, or corroded wires should be repaired.

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