TSB: CHEVROLET SIERRA 1500, SILVERADO 1500 (2007-2016)

Bulletin PIT5161D - April 21, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIT5161D
ManufacturerCHEVROLET
ModelsSIERRA 1500, SILVERADO 1500
Model Years2007-2016
Date IssuedApril 21, 2016
Date Added to NHTSANovember 3, 2016
ComponentFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Vehicles Affected20 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 COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN. CUSTOMER HEARS A CLUNK WHEN STOPPING OR LAUNCHING.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
GMC SIERRA 1500 2016 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2016 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2015 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2015 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2014 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2014 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2013 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2013 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2012 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2012 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2011 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2011 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2010 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2010 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2009 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2009 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2008 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2008 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
GMC SIERRA 1500 2007 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2007 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

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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 (PIT5161D) 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.