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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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PIP5163B2017-08-15. 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.
PIP5279A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0089, P127C, P127D, P0192, P0193, P228C, P228D, and P006C. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are stored. If Service Information does not lead to a repair for the concern, the fuel rail pressure sensor should be replaced.
PIP5507B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane levels greater than 91, Refrain from extended idleing periods if possible, park vehicles in covered garage.Replacing the fuel pump will not repare this concern.
PIP5507A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane levels greater than 91, Refrain from extended idleing periods if possible, park vehicles in covered garage.Replacing the fuel pump will not repare this concern.
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.
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.
PIT5161E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The bump clunk issue may be due to fuel movement in the fuel tank when not completely full. The condition is eliminated after completely filling the fuel tank.
PIT5510B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have fuel gauge that shows empty and the low fuel level indicator is on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2636 will be set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to install (Y) Fuel Tank Fill Vent hose. Technician will need to remove the original fuel balance pump line from the pump tube. Technician can now add a new line from the (Y) to the fuel balance pump line and reprogram the ECM with updated calibrations. If the vehicle returns with the same concern and Diagnostic Trouble Code P2636 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to reprogram the Engine Control Module with the latest calibrations.
15-NA-0672017-07-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This informational bulletin provides information when ordering the new delphi style fuel pump to refer to the parts catalog for the correct part number.
PIT54972017-03-23. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT SURGE TANK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE SURGE TANK. IF THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE SURGE TANK IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE CAP.
PIP53952016-11-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO INSPECT THE FUEL FEED LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND CHASSIS FUEL LINE.
PIT5161D2016-11-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN. CUSTOMER HEARS A CLUNK WHEN STOPPING OR LAUNCHING.
16-NA-1002016-10-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE ON THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL TO THE FUEL TANK DUE TO GAS TANK IS HARD TO FILL.
PIT55102016-10-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN HOW TO DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE FUEL GAUGE THAT SHOWS EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS ON. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2636 WILL BE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN WILL USE NORMAL SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE CONCERN. TECHNICIAN WILL OPERATE THE TRANSFER PUMP FOR 2 MINUTES AND MEASURE THE FUEL IN A CONTAINER. THERE SHOULD BE GREATER THAN 2.6 LITERS (0.70 GALLONS) OF FUEL. IF TRANSFER PUMP NOT TO MEET THE FLOW SPECIFICATIONS CHECK FOR PLUGGED FUEL TANK VENTS, KINKED FUEL LINES, A FAULTY TRANSFER PUMP, NO FUEL IN THE REAR TANK, AND LOW VOLTAGE DUE WIRING CONCERN. AFTER PERFORMING NORMAL SI SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE CONCERN AND ANOTHER ROOT CAUSE IS NOT FOUND, GENERAL MOTORS ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND IS WORKING ON A CORRECTION.
PIP5395A2016-09-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. THE NOISE MAY ALSO SOUND LIKE A LIFTER TICK. IF THE NOISE IS HEARD BEST AT THE FUEL LINE AND THE SOUND WILL BE REAL LOUD WITH A STETHOSCOPE. THE FUEL LINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
PIP-53952016-08-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO INSPECT THE FUEL FEED LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND CHASSIS FUEL LINE.
PIP-5189-B2016-08-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING.
PIT-5161-D2016-08-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN. CUSTOMER HEARS A CLUNK WHEN STOPPING OR LAUNCHING.
SB-16NA-1312016-08-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON VEHICLES DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON GASEOUS FUELS.
PIE-1250-E2016-08-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS - PROACTIVE ALERTS AVAILABLE ON MANY MODELS.

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