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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| 20NA006 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin explains there is another steering hose that can be used for cold weather drivers that experience a steering hose leak. |
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| PIT5544C | 2019-11-12. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary information communicates information on a hydrauilc rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Assist System RPO NV8 and no repairs should be made. The noise is most noticeable in the cab at idle, in park, with all accessories turned off. |
| PIT5481E | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. Starting with 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane that has clearly identified markings. The electric power steering provides a gentle steering correction if a lane marking has been crossed and the driver has not actively responded. |
| 16NA109 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
| PIT5288G | 2019-09-16. Service bulletin. STEERING; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have any of these concerns remote keyless entry, passive Entry and Start Inoperative, No Fob detect message on driver information center, service tire pressure system, no audio, touch screen Inoperative, Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative, Service Stabilitrak, rear power windows inoperative, rear wiper inoperative, and or a dead battery. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3101, B144C, C0710, C0544, U1548, U1549, U154A, U0151, U0126, U0415, U0077, U0028 and/or U0029. Technician should inspect the left instrument panel for the wire harness being pinched. Technician will need to repair the wire harness and reroute the wire harness. |
| 130232001F | 2019-07-29. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures. |
| PIT5565B | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary information communicates a repair procedure for a squeak/squawk type noise coming from the lower column/drivers footwell area when turning. It explains how to properly lubricate the column shaft boot where the shaft interacts with the boot where it passes through the boot. |
| PIT5544B | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates information on ahydrauilc rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Assist System RPO NV8 and no repairs should be made. The noise is most noticeable in the cab at idle, in park, with all accessories turned off. |
| PIT5565A | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary information communicates a repair procedure for a squeak/squawk type noise coming from the lower column/drivers foot well area when turning. It explains how to properly lubricate the column shaft boot where the shaft interacts with the boot where it passes through the boot. |
| PIT5457C | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. 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. |
| PIE0430 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a service power steering message displayed and or a power steering fluid leak. |
| PIE0428 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of the steering wheel jerks, whips or kicks back when turning. |
| PI1354F | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SEATS. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair. |
| 130232001E | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures. |
| 17NA345 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of Loss of Steering Assist due to a software abnormality. |
| 15NA082 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. This technical bulletin provides repair information for installing a new stabilizer shaft bracket to correct a customer concern of on a clunking noise originating from the front of the vehicle that is more predominant during turns or traveling over bumps. |
| PI0671A | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir. |
| 16-NA-109 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
| PIT5481C | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; STEERING; LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist.Starting with2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane that has clearly identified markings. The electric power steering provides a gentle steering correction if a lane marking has been crossed and the driver has not actively responded. |
| PIT5233D | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have hard or unable to rotate ignition key concern. When the concern is present the steering wheel will need to be rotated in either direction to alleviate the pressure between the steering column lock pin and lock plate. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. |
| PIT5544A | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. This Preliminary information communicates information on ahydrauilc rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Assist System RPO NV8 and no repairs should be made. The noise is most noticeable in the cab at idle, in park, with all accessories turned off. |
| PIT5501F | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosis and repair steering that feels loose or has excessive play. This concern could be caused by the Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment becoming misadjusted. Technician will need to replace the steering gear pitman arm shaft with an updated design. |
| PIT5501E | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosis and repair steering that feels loose or has excessive play. This concern could be caused by the Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment becoming misadjusted. Technician will need to replace the steering gear pitman arm shaft with an updated design. |
| 16-NA-109 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
| PIT5481 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE; STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. For 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane that has clearly identified markings. The electric power steering provides a gentle steering correction if a lane marking has been crossed and the driver has not actively responded. |
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