Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
1723 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIP5554A | 2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates P0016 setting after internal engire repair. The engine Base timing is not being set correctly. The information in this PI will be helpful in setting the timing in the vehicle. |
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| PIP5298A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a Service Engine Soon light with a Diagnostic Trouble code P0300 set. There may be a rough running engine associated with this concern. If service information diagnostics have been completed and there is still no trouble found, the technician is to inspect for a possible terminal tension concern on the ignition coil power feed for the cause of the rough running engine and or the P0300. For the Service Engine Soon light or traction control lamp concern check the X2 connector of the under hood fuse block for poor pin retention. |
| PIP5570A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a condition where a tick noise may be present inside a vehicle while driving. This may be the result of a deformed or improperly seated steering shaft seal allowing engine compartment sounds into the vehicle. Dealers are instructed to replace or reinstall the boot as needed and are informed the condition is being reviewed by engineering. |
| PIP5609 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's service engine soon light may illuminate due to trouble codes P0601-P0604, P0606, P062B, P062F, P0630, P16F3, or P262B . The dealer is to inspect the engine control module's electrical connections and for proper powers and grounds. Dealer instructed to replace the Engine Control Module, if no other issues found. |
| PIP5159C | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 - P0308 may set. Technician will inspect for lose sparkplug wire. If a spark plug wire is found lose check for a missing ?C? clip on the wire end for the ignition coil. If the clip is missing replace the wire. |
| PIP4138R | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
| PIP5594 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that there may be a possibleMis-build of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Injector if it was built before provided break point. |
| PIP5582 | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technicians that DTC P0300 with engine misfires on paired cylinders may be caused by an internal ECM fault. |
| PIT5586B | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary information communicates a customer concern ofIPC gauges inoperative or fluctuate, No Start,No Crank,SIR Light / Service Airbag Message, Service Suspension Message,Radio display blank, Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) not illuminated, Turn Signal no audible feedback,HVAC controls inoperative. During diagnostics a technician may find any of the following DTC's: B1011, B1370, B3980, U0020, U0029, U007D, U0073, U0078, U0100, U0101, U0102, U0104, U0140, U0151, U0155, U0164,U0184, U0186, U0198, U0422. Dealer is instructed to check Serial Data Gateway Module X2 connector for terminal concerns and repair as needed. |
| PIP5468F | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0101, P0299, P0712, P11CC, P11DC, P2002, P2463, P2627, P2A00, P2459, P22B6, P200C, P200E, P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281 and/or P0284. Technician will need to follow publish Service Information diagnostics first. If Service Information diagnostics do not isolate a root cause of the concern the technician should check for loose or leaking charged air cooler ductwork. |
| PIP5163D | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of 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. |
| PIP5370D | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing. |
| PIP5487C | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnosing the concern and the repair. Customer has Warning Lamps and/Or coolant leaks present. |
| PIP5487B | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnosing the concern and the repair. Customer has Warning Lamps and/Or coolant leaks present. |
| 18185 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 18185 - Service Update - In certain vehicles, the concentration of dex-cool coolant to water may be too high and may cause degradation of cooling performance. The driver may see a DIC message at 125 degrees Celsius that the air-conditioning is disabled for engine coolant temperature (ECT), and at 128 degrees Celsius, another DIC message is displayed for Engine Overheated Idle Engine. Dealers are to drain specified coolant amount and replace with water. |
| PIP5121C | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the oil pressure gauge jumps from approximately 40 lb. to 60 lb. The 4.3L (LV3), 5.3L (L83), 6.2L (L86) engines are equipped with a two stage oil pump. Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation for these engines. |
| PIP5370C | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing. |
| PIP5151E | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
| PIP5498K | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates. A vehicle may have a concern ofDTCP050D setting along with a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. Cause Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair. |
| PIP5373B | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue. |
| PIP5498J | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates. A vehicle may have a concern of DTCP050D setting along with a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. Cause Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair. |
| 18185 | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 18185 - Service Update - In certain vehicles, the concentration of dex-cool coolant to water may be too high and may cause degradation of cooling performance. The driver may see a DIC message at 125 degrees Celsius that the air-conditioning is disabled for engine coolant temperature (ECT), and at 128 degrees Celsius, another DIC message is displayed for Engine Overheated Idle Engine. Dealers are to drain specified coolant amount and replace with water. |
| PIP5498H | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of DTCP050D setting along with a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. Cause: Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair. |
| 17-NA-253 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information for specification with the engine oil for the Duramax 6.6L engine. |
| 17-NA-219 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides to the technician a possible issue with the NOx sensor wiring harness and what to do if corrosion is found. |
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