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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| PIT5481G | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. 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. |
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| PIT5479E | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed. |
| PIP4902P | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP5632F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP4723F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| PIP5345A | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being to achieve pre-load when setting up the pinion bearing pre-loads during reassembly of the 9.5/9.76 inch rear axles. Technician will need to use pinion gear install washer part number 11609638 onto the pinion shaft between the flange and nut. Tighten the pinion nut until you achieve 10 pound inch or 1.0 newton rotating torque. After the torque has been achieved back the nut off and remove the washer. Tighten the nut back down until you achieve 15 pound inch or 1.7 newton meters for used bearings or 20 pound inch 2.25 newton meters for new bearings. |
| N182188440 | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; AIR BAGS. Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have an incomplete or missing braze between the harness bulkhead support bracket and the fuel rail assembly. If the braze is incomplete the support bracket may detach from the fuel rail assembly over time. Wiring may sever and compromise the function of the fuel pump and/or the 4 passenger side injectors. If the function of the fuel pump and/or injectors is compromised, the Check Engine Light will come on, and you could experience reduced engine power. Loss of propulsion is possible, and there is a remote chance of fire if there is a fuel leak. Replace fuel rail assembly. |
| 21NA199 | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY. This informational bulletin advises the technician to replace the TBV if the transmission has any type of repair even if no problem was found, to replace the tbv. |
| N182188440 | 2022-02-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have an incomplete or missing braze between the harness bulkhead support bracket and the fuel rail assembly. If the braze is incomplete the support bracket may detach from the fuel rail assembly over time. Wiring may sever and compromise the function of the fuel pump and/or the 4 passenger side injectors. If the function of the fuel pump and/or injectors is compromised, the Check Engine Light will come on, and you could experience reduced engine power. Loss of propulsion is possible, and there is a remote chance of fire if there is a fuel leak. Replace fuel rail assembly. |
| PIP5811 | 2022-01-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers an issue on remanufactured engines with part numbers 19368174 and 19368176 where the incorrect crankshaft timing gear was installed. Provides dealer with information to correct this condition. |
| PIP5628E | 2022-01-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D |
| 070842006Q | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed. |
| 030310007K | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires. |
| 030091001H | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| 19NA153 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque converter and inspect the front pump and the TEHCM for metal. |
| 19NA104 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 20NA110 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This service bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 17NA345 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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. |
| PIT5544E | 2021-10-25. 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. |
| PIT5245D | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the blower motor may be noisy or vibrate when running. This concern will only occur when the temperatures is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and if the blower motor is removed while still cold, ice may be found on the blower motor cage. This concern could be caused by water leaking or snow ingestion into the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning case. Technician is to perform normal water testing diagnostics while the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning is running, looking for water leaking past the plenum cover. If water is leaking past the cover remove the cover and install a 12x12 snow resistant screen to the fresh air intake. Reseal and install the plenum cover cap using Kent air dry sealer or equivalent. |
| PIT5387K | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio station or volume changes when operating the snow plow. Please advise the customer that engineering is aware of this concern and working on this issue. |
| PIT3099U | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support. |
| PIT4261G | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. TIRES:SIDEWALL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.