TSB: CHEVROLET CANYON, COLORADO (2015–2021)

Bulletin PIP5830 — November 29, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP5830
ManufacturerCHEVROLET
ModelsCANYON, COLORADO
Model Years2015–2021
Date IssuedNovember 29, 2021
Date Added to NHTSADecember 13, 2021
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Vehicles Affected42 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This Preliminary information communicates concerns created by an aftermarket ECM calibration installed by fleet companies. The Fleet companies install aftermarket ECM calibrations to limit the vehicle speed to approximately 70 mph and redu

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
GMC CANYON 2021 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC CANYON 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC CANYON 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2021 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC CANYON 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2020 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2020 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2019 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC CANYON 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC CANYON 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2019 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2018 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC CANYON 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2018 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2017 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC CANYON 2017 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC CANYON 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2017 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2017 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2016 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
GMC CANYON 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2016 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2016 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2016 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2015 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GMC CANYON 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
GMC CANYON 2015 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2015 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2015 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHEVROLET dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIP5830) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.