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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

1454 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIP5337H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; 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 miles per hour steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will need to run the vehicle in three different operational modes. The three modes are Normal, torque converter clutch open, and torque converter clutch closed. Technician will need to press and hold the tow-haul mode button for five seconds to disable grade braking to prevent downshifts during test. Technician will need to duplicate the concern in Normal mode. If the concern is gone in torque converter clutch open and closed then the torque converter should be replaced. If the concern is not present in normal mode, torque converter clutch open, and torque converter clutch closed the concern is not with the shudder. Technician should use of the PICO scope and Noise, Vibration and Harshness software can be used to confirm torque converter clutch shudder, Engine, Tire or Driveline component related conditions. Flush the cooler lines and cooler using DT-45096 transmission oil cooling system flush and flow test tool when the torque converter is replace.
PIP5252A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine may run hot with the snow plow installed. Do not exceed 64 kilometers per hour / 40 miles per hour with a snow plow mounted to the vehicle even if equipped with VYU. The vehicle could overheat and be damaged.
PIT55352017-08-15. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have that may have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1008 Sym 4B set. Technician will need to check the windshield to ensure it is not aftermarket. Technician will also check for anything that may impair the front view camera and ensure the camera is properly mounted.
PIT55332017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak, click, pop, and or crack type noise from the front suspension or front frame area while making tight turns. Technician will need to loosen and then re-torque the four front frame cross member nuts and bolts.
PIT5481A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING; LANE DEPARTURE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC). 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
PIC5492E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
PIC62352017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation system will be unable to enter addresses that contain diacritics using the touch screen. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIT5472A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are equipped with Hands Free Power Lift-gate Regular Production Option Code (TC2). Some customers may experience problems with the activation of the lift-gate hands free operation. Dealer will communicate to the customer some tips on the Hands free Lift-gate. The remote keyless entry FOB must be within 3 feet or 1 meter from the bumper. The foot kick is conducted at the direct center of the length of kick zone.
PIT5391C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0513 and or P262B may also be set. Technician will pulled the driver sill plate and inspect the wiring for damaged or corroded circuits. Technician will repair any damaged or corroded circuits.
PIT55322017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a squeak or chirp type noise from the rear of the vehicle. Technician should use the latest version of PI1201. If the noise is gone replace the muffler and tail pipe assembly.
03-03-10-007J2017-07-19. Service bulletin. TIRES. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
16-NA-0422017-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information on GM offering the Android Auto feature upgrade for 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles and how to proceed with reprogramming the vehicles to include this application for use.
PI1385A2017-07-18. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This informational bulletin provides information that the TPM sensors must always be relearned when accessory wheels are installed on the vehicle.
16-NA-2222017-05-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
15-06-01-002D2017-05-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE VALVE LIFTER OIL MANIFOLD AND THE LIFTERS TO CORRECT THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF ENGINE MISFIRE, TICK NOISE AND MIL ON.
PIE03702017-05-25. Service bulletin. SEATS. THIS ENGINEERING INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN IS REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE FIELD WITH THE CONDITONS OF A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
PIT5384B2017-05-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE THE ONSTAR WIRELESS FIDELITY INOPERATIVE. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WITH A SCAN TOOL CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5241D2017-05-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT CUSTOMERS THAT MAY REQUEST THE FACTORY INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE (JL1) BE INSTALLED ON THEIR FULL-SIZE PICKUP OR SUV WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ORDERED WITH THE OPTION. DEALER SHOULD ADVISE THE CUSTOMER IT CANNOT BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE.
PIT5206E2017-05-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED GRADE BRAKING, REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH NO DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MESSAGES “ BRAKE PEDAL OVERRIDE FEATURE “, TRANSMISSION BUSY OR FREQUENT SHIFTING UP OR DOWN, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P057B, P057C, AND/OR P057D MAY OR MAY NOT BE SET. TECHNICIAN WILL USE THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION TO FIND THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION DATA PARAMETERS IN THE SCAN TOOL, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE SOME ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC HELP. THESE ISSUES MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR INPUT TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY WITH THE SCAN TOOL IF THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE HAS THE CORRECT PARAMETERS FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. IF AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR RELEARN IS PERFORMED, THE TRUCK MAY BE TEMPORARILY REPAIRED UNTIL THE INTERMITTENT WIRING ISSUE BETWEEN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR OCCURS AGAIN. ON 2014 AND NEWER TRUCKS INSPECT AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO X115 AND X119. ON THE 2014 AND PREVIOUS TRUCKS INSPECT AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO X205.
PIP54272017-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2635, U0074 AND OR U18A2. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U0074 WOULD TAKE PRIORITY OVER U18A2 IF BOTH SET BEFORE ADDRESSING DTC P2635.
PIP54232017-05-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0106 AND P0506. TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT FOR A BROKEN VALVE SPRING AND REPLACE AS NEEDED.
PIP5422A2017-05-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE READS 5 MPH WHEN TRAVELING 50 MPH. ENGINEERING IS WORKING TO DEVELOP A SOLUTION.
PIP5411B2017-05-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE HESITATION OR A STALLING CONDITION WHILE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 100 DEGREES OR HIGHER. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2635 AND OR P018B SET. THE DEALER IS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
PIP5382E2017-05-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 YOU CONTACTING GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER.
PIP5282A2017-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE CALCULATION AND OPERATION OF THE ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR. THE MONITOR CALCULATES THE PERCENT OF OIL LIFE REMAINING, BASED ON 3 PATHWAYS. THE FIRST PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS ENGINE REVOLUTIONS. THE SECOND PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS THE MILEAGE FORM THE LAST REST FOR ALL GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAINS EXCEPT THE VOLT. THE THIRD PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE OIL IS IN THE ENGINE. THE VOLT USES A 2 YEAR TIMER INSTEAD OF 1 YEAR. IT ALSO USES THE ENGINE REVOLUTION COUNTER. IT DOES NOT USE THE MILEAGE PATHWAY TO COUNT DOWN.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.