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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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174192021-04-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Condition Certain 2018 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engine (RPO L5P) and Allison transmission (RPO MW7), may have a condition in which the automatic transmission has rough upshifts. Correction Reprogram the transmission control module (TCM).
173672021-04-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt retractors in certain 2017 model year Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500 Series) and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500 Series) vehicles may have been built with different torsion bars than were used in testing the vehicles for the Government 5- Star Safety Ratings listed on the window sticker. While these vehicles comply with all applicable government safety standards, this condition may affect the Government 5-Star Safety Ratings listed on the window sticker. Correction Customers have the choice of whether to have this replacement performed. If the customer chooses to have it completed, dealers are to replace the driver and front passenger-side seat belt retractor assemblies with assemblies containing the correct torsion bar.
17367-012021-04-30. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt retractors in certain 2017-2018 model year Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500 Series) and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500 Series) vehicles may have been built with different torsion bars than were used in testing the vehicles for the Government 5-Star Safety Ratings listed on the window sticker. While these vehicles comply with all applicable government safety standards, this condition may affect the Government 5-Star Safety Ratings listed on the window sticker. Correction Customers have the choice of whether to have this replacement performed. If the customer chooses to have it completed, dealers are to replace the driver and front passenger-side seat belt retractor assemblies with assemblies containing the correct torsion bar.
17337-174192021-04-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). General Motors released Emission Recall 17337 and Service Update 17419 on November 1, 2017. After their release, a change occurred in Tis2Web that affects the involved 2018 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles. This change prevents programming of the engine control module (ECM) and transmission control module (TCM) separately. Tis2Web now requires the ECM and TCM in these full-size trucks to be programmed sequentially. Consequently, dealers are confused and asking for guidance relative to labor code submission requirements. Again, the Tis2Web change only affects the involved 2018 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles
173372021-04-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon; 2017 model year Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana; 2017-2018 model year Chevrolet Colorado, Cruze, Silverado HD, GMC Canyon, Sierra HD and 2018 model year Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor. Additionally, a subset of these vehicles, certain 2017 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GM Sierra HD vehicles, may in rare instances exhibit a condition in which the engine surges up to 2,800 RPM during vehicle coast or vehicle braking. Correction Program the engine control module, and transmission control module when applicable.
17337-012021-04-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon; 2017 model year Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana; 2017-2018 model year Chevrolet Colorado, Cruze, Silverado HD, GMC Canyon, Sierra HD and 2018 model year Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor. Additionally, a subset of these vehicles, certain 2017 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GM Sierra HD vehicles, may in rare instances exhibit a condition in which the engine surges up to 2,800 RPM during vehicle coast or vehicle braking. Correction Program the engine control module, and transmission control module when applicable.
PIP5163E2021-04-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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.
PIP5212C2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. Technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. Technician should replace the head gasket if they are found installed backwards.
PIC5260D2021-04-19. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
PIT5745B2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw.
PIP5540G2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
PIP5725A2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
PIT5544D2021-04-19. Service bulletin. STEERING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. 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.
PIP57842021-04-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to inspect for a missing 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal or incorrect 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal being install for a no movement concern after valve body replacement on the 8L45 or 8L90 transmissions.
PIE-0380B2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Engineering Information – BOTH Front Low Beam, High Beam, Day Time Running Lamps (DRL) and Turn Signals Inoperative Condition Some customers may comment that the front right hand AND left hand low beam, high beam, DRL, and turn signals are inoperative but the side markers still work as intended. If the turn signals are used, a turn signal bulb out message will be displayed. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix. If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, document the following information and contact one of the engineers listed below: • Is there any aftermarket electrical equipment installed on the vehicle? • Ask the customer about any aftermarket electrical devices that may have been recently connected to the vehicle. • Ask the customer about any high beam use or use of the headlamps in manual mode. • Ask the customer about the recent use of the remote start feature
PI-1255F2021-04-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Changing to Camper Outside Rearview Mirrors Some customers may request to have camper style mirrors installed on their vehicle. The new electrical architecture for the Silverado and Sierra has made swapping mirrors a more involved procedure than with previous models. The recommendation has been divided into three upgrades, depending on which mirrors the truck was built with (RPO DE2, DL8 or DL3). Please follow the correct RPO group below, because not all camper mirrors can be installed on all trucks. After selecting the correct RPO mirror the truck was built with, this PI will aid in determining which camper mirrors can be installed.
150603002H2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
150089005A2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
150089004B2021-04-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
140089004D2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Information for Fleet Vehicles – Ignition Key, Fob and Key Rings Configuration Some Customers are bundling multiple keys, fobs, and key tags together on a single crimped loop or a cable. This practice may result in unintended key rotation, and should be discontinued immediately. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key rings and key tags and applying a QR code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
140089004D2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Information for Fleet Vehicles – Ignition Key, Fob and Key Rings Configuration Some Customers are bundling multiple keys, fobs, and key tags together on a single crimped loop or a cable. This practice may result in unintended key rotation, and should be discontinued immediately. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key rings and key tags and applying a QR code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
070849020M2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
17-NA-3312021-04-15. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Rear View Camera Guidelines Not Present at Times Condition Some customers may report that the Rear View Camera (RVC) guidelines are temporarily not available at times but the RVC will remain on during the concern. Additionally, no related DTCs will be found if this bulletin applies. One example of when this concern may be observed is if a customer quickly starts the car and immediately places the shifter in Reverse while the infotainment system is still in the initial boot up process. Cause This is a result of the RVC image being provided via an alternate robust RVC feed from the Video Bypass Module (NGI systems) or from the radio (BYOM2 and Info 3.0 systems). This alternate robust RVC feed is provided in the event that the primary RVC feed is not available for any reason just to ensure that the RVC image is always present when in reverse. Correction If this concern is experienced and no related codes are present, DO NOT replace any parts as it is normal for the RVC guidelines not to be present when the RVC image being displayed is from the alternate robust RVC feed. If this occurs after quickly starting the vehicle and immediately placing the shifter in Drive, the RVC guidelines can be displayed again in most cases if they are really needed by safely coming to a stop, placing the transmission in Park for a moment, and then shifting to Reverse again.
17-NA-3372021-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. All or Some Options May Be Missing from Driver Information Center (DIC) “Info Pages” Menu Due to Them Not Being Selected Condition Some customers may comment that with the “Info” option selected from the main menu (1), the “Info Pages” are blank (2) when scrolling up and down. If information is present when scrolling up and down, they may also comment that certain items are missing when compared to other like vehicles Cause This condition may be caused when all/some of the options not being selected in the “active info pages” menu. Correction If this concern is encountered, determine if all/any of the selections in the “active info pages” menu are not selected. To do this, follow the steps listed below.
17-NA-2192021-04-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Diagnostic Tip for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P249D, P249E, U029D, U029E Set Some customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated. The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set: • U029D • U029E • P249D • P249E Note: The graphic above depicts an example of a torn and missing seal. • Moisture intrusion past a damaged (1) seal located in the connector for the NOx sensor wiring harness. • Missing (2) seal located in the connector for the NOx sensor wiring harness. Correction If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, perform normal diagnostics for the codes set. ⇒ If diagnostics lead to NOx sensor replacement, inspect the mating chassis electrical connector for corrosion. Clean and repair as necessary.

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