NHTSA ID Number: 11028931

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4506J

TSB/Document Date: 2026-02-23


Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" will ensure the safe handling and ride characteristics of the truck and should not be lowered.


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TSB/Document ID: PIT4506J

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MFR Communication Date: 2026-02-16

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Bulletin No.: PIT4506J

Service Bulletin

Date: February, 2026

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Questions Regarding Reducing Tire Pressures
Brand:

Model:

Model Year:
from

VIN:
to

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Engine:

Transmission:

to

Chevrolet

Silverado
2500

2007 - 2026

All

All

All

All

Chevrolet

Silverado
3500

2007 - 2026

All

All

All

All

Chevrolet

Suburban
2500

2007 - 2013

All

All

All

All

Chevrolet

Suburban
3500 HD

2016 - 2019

All

All

All

All

GMC

Sierra 2500

2007 - 2026

All

All

All

All

GMC

Sierra 3500

2007 - 2026

All

All

All

All

GMC

Yukon XL
2500

2007 - 2013

All

All

All

All

Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT4506H.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condiiton/Concern
Some owners of HD Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures from what is recommended on
the "Tire and Loading Label" if the vehicle is not being used for hauling or towing.

Recommendation/Instructions
The answer is no. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" will ensure the safe handling and ride
characteristics of the truck. Ride, handling, tire wear, fuel economy, and road noise concerns may be caused by
improperly adjusted tire pressure.
Note: If the tire pressures are lowered on a vehicle equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor, the "Check Tire Pressure"
message may display on the DIC. The Tire Pressure Monitor system was implemented to meet FMVSS 139 and
cannot be removed or disabled.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is
resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these
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technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper
TECHNICIAN
service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job
CERTIFICATION
properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your
vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
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information.

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