Service bulletins for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL
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.
2156 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIP5274 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P16F3 current or history in the Transmission Control Module. Technician should verify that the Diagnostic Trouble Code P16F3 is set in the Transmission Control Module. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code is set in the Transmission Control Module technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
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| 16NA175 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 KM/H (25 and 80 MPH) at a steady state. |
| 16-NA-361 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed. |
| 16-NA-014 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off - Torque Converter Fluid Drain Back |
| 02-07-30-029W | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified. |
| PI0938A | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This preliminary bulletin provides information on what labor operation number to use for various electrical/electronic control issues. |
| 17-NA-066 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test. |
| 060089031E | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification. |
| 16NA338 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns. |
| PI1344B | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to diagnostic tips and repair information to correct a customer concern of reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission slipping from a launch, DTC P0751 set. |
| PIP4653E | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0601, P0603, P0604, P062F or P1621 stored in the Transmission Control Module. Technician will need to ensure that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are set in the Transmission Control Module. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are only set in the Transmission Control Module reprogram the Transmission Control Module. |
| GCUS-3-295 | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 15396A - Service Update (revised to update the Parts Information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to install the original design temperature-sensor wiring harness to the valve body on certain 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with a 6.2L engine (L86) and 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U). The supplier of the transmission-wiring harness introduced an unapproved change to the temperature sensor (thermistor), resulting in incorrect oil-temperature readings during transition from cold to warm temperatures. This could cause a harsh shift when starting the vehicle at temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC); however, shift quality improves once the transmission oil warms up. |
| PIP5337F | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 mph steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will drive the vehicle and monitor the torque converter clutch slip. The torque converter clutch slip speed should be 10 rpm or less also note if the shudder takes place during torque converter clutch apply. If the torque converter clutch slip speed is in the range of 10 RPM or less the condition is possibly related to engine performance. If the shudder is only present in 4 cylinder mode and torque converter clutch slip is 10 rpm or less deem the shudder concern normal characteristic of Active Fuel Management. If the slip speed is beyond 10 rpm or there is shudder during torque converter clutch apply the torque converter will need to be replaced. Also flush the cooler lines and cooler using DT-45096 transmission oil cooling system flush and flow test tool. |
| 16-NA-338 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns. |
| 16-NA-175 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 48 and 104 KM/H (30 and 65 MPH) at a steady state. |
| 16-NA-411 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM and TCM to correct multiple transmissions concerns. |
| PIP5337 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 mph steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will drive the vehicle and monitor the torque converter clutch slip. The torque converter clutch slip speed should be 10 rpm or less also note if the shudder takes place during torque converter clutch apply. If the torque converter clutch slip speed is in the range of 10 RPM or less the condition is possibly related to engine performance. If the shudder is only present in 4 cylinder mode and torque converter clutch slip is 10 rpm or less deem the shudder concern normal characteristic of Active Fuel Management. If the slip speed is beyond 10 rpm or there is shudder during torque converter clutch apply the torque converter will need to be replaced with a updated part number. |
| PIP5446 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Harsh Shift 1/2 and 2/3 and Sputter Applying Throttle Between 0 and 30%, Rough idle. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0101, P0171, P0172, P0174, and or P0175. Technician should inspect for cast flashing near the Mass Air Flow sensor as seen below. |
| PIP5200F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 8L90 8 Speed Automatic Transmission is on exchange through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| PIP5213B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the LCT1000 6 Speed Allison automatic transmission is on restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| PI1360 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to perform a transmission inspection and adjustment before having to replace the parking pawl actuator if the inspection found no problem. |
| PIP5382H | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that generation 5 engines with Regular Production Option Code L83, L86, or LV3 may have an oil consumption concern were one quart in 2000 miles is being used. Dealer will confirm oil level was properly checked per Owner’s Manual, and check the bolt torque on the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly, before doing any repairs to the vehicle. |
| PIP5337C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician a vehicle may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 mph steady driving. Technician will drive the vehicle while monitoring Torque Converter Clutch slip speed. If the Torque Converter Clutch slip speed is in the range of 10 RPM or less the condition is possibly related to engine performance. If the slip speed is beyond 10 rpm or there is shudder during Torque Converter Clutch apply the torque converter should be replaced following the instructions published in Service Information. |
| PI1393B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. Technicians may find DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off set . |
| PI1360C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information to correct a customer concern of alleged no park, vehicle rolls in park or park will not hold. |
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