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September 18, 2017 Service bulletin

Electrical system

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5481A for 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2017 GMC Sierra and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5481A
Component
Electrical system
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P026A. The owner's manual advises not to drive above 45 MPH with a snowplow installed. However, GM Engineering is aware of the concern and is investigating.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints in the electrical category.

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