Chevrolet Express 2001–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin PIP5016B · NHTSA communication 10114969 · issued Dec 15, 2015
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2001–2016
model years
60
vehicle entries
Official summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides additional information to the technician when replacing the Duramax Diesel head gasket. This is a supplement to procedure found in Service Information. The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable and will block oil and coolant passages if installed incorrectly resulting in severe damage to the engine. Technician is not use any power sanding devices, wire brush or wheel as well as any chemical cleaning agents to clean the gasket surface. Leave the gaskets in the package until the surfaces are ready to install them. Do not
Vehicles covered
- 2001 Chevrolet Express
- 2002 Chevrolet Express
- 2003 Chevrolet Express
- 2004 Chevrolet Express
- 2005 Chevrolet Express
- 2006 Chevrolet Express
- 2007 Chevrolet Express
- 2008 Chevrolet Express
- 2009 Chevrolet Express
- 2010 Chevrolet Express
- 2011 Chevrolet Express
- 2012 Chevrolet Express
- 2013 Chevrolet Express
- 2014 Chevrolet Express
- 2015 Chevrolet Express
- 2016 Chevrolet Express
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2001 GMC GM
- 2002 GMC GM
- 2003 GMC G Series
- 2004 GMC G Van Bus
- 2005 GMC G Van Bus
- 2006 GMC G Van Bus
- 2001 GMC Savana
- 2002 GMC Savana
- 2003 GMC Savana
- 2004 GMC Savana
- 2005 GMC Savana
- 2006 GMC Savana
- 2007 GMC Savana
- 2008 GMC Savana
- 2009 GMC Savana
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.