TSB List for the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 Sierra 3500 are official communications between GMC & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #PI1394A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082869

      THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE. Read More »

    • TSB #000601012F

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082814

      THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #04292004

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013205

      ENGINE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE EXHAUST VALVE STEM MAY BECOME DEFORMED. THIS INCLUDES 1999-01 CHEVROLET AND GMC 4500 AND 5500 MODELS. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #PIP-4695

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032435

      GM: LOSS OF POWER HESITATES ON ACCELERATION. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 AND 6.0 ENGINES COUPLED WITH THE 4L60E OR 4L65E MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF HESITATES, MISSES OR LOSS OF POWER UNDER ACCELERATION. Read More »

    • TSB #290601

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623566

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT.*JB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #020604005

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629495

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1221 SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #020601010

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #632326

      INFORMATION ON SERPENTINE BELT IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR CERTAIN HD PICKUP MODELS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #290601

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623566

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #011200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616397

      INFORMATION ON THE K05 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #290601

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623574

      INFORMATION REGARDING DURAMAX 6600 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM.*JB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #010604037B

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627790

      INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH Read More »

    • TSB #010604037

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623426

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • TSB #010604035

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623240

      INFORMATION REGARDING NON SERVICEABLE CONNECTORS ON THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE HARNESS FOR THE DURAMAX 6600 DIESEL ENGINE. *YH Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • TSB #01349A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004135

      6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #08-07-30-001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025667

      4L80E, MT1 AND 4L85E, MN8 SIMPLIFIED VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING INSTRUCTIONS, DTC P0741, P0742, P0752, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0894, HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. Read More »

    • TSB #030730011

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022259

      DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION, COLD HESITATION, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0701, P1709, P1711, P1713, P0841, P0843, P0847, P0870, P0872, AND P0875. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #010417001B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629551

      SUBJECT REGARDING LAUNCH SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION (INSTALL NEW ONE-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT) *JG Read More »

    • TSB #000730017B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631802

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE PARTS RESRICTION PROGRAM FOR ALLISON SERIES 1000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #010730021

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619742

      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Read More »

    • TSB #010730020

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619715

      SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #010417001A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623047

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0 - 25 MPH). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #010417001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619173

      SOME EXTENDED AND CREW CAB LONG BOX PICKUP MODELS INCLUDING 1999 AND 2001 CHEVROLET K2500 MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION (LAUNCH SHUDDER) DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0-40 KM/H (0-25). Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PIT5485B

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083898

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC-5050-A

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078734

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC-4935-E

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078735

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4935E

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083484

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »

    • TSB #PIT5485A

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083900

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #PIC-4935-E

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078735

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • TSB #070501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619775

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE WIPER MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE OR THAT THE WIPER MOTOR FUSE BLOWS REPEATEDLY. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #0007

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618681

      FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING 7161 KIT FIT-UP TO YEAR 2001 GM TRUCKS. *TT Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    • TSB #SB-10-08-50-003B

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042986

      GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #PIC5050A

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083489

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #PIT5485B

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083898

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »

    • TSB #PIT5389A

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083884

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS. Read More »

    • TSB #PIT5485A

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083900

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #01021

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619770

      SUBJECT REGARDING CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INFORMATION INCORRECT. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #609

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016212

      A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DIAGNOSIS. *SC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #010856004A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627635

      INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALLS. *YH Read More »

    • TSB #010856004

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625163

      INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START, AND DIAGNOSIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #010730002B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619741

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

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