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A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

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Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10173718: 2019, 2020 Chevrolet Sierra 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019, 2020 Chevrolet Sierra 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10173718NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

2affected product rows

100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

This Preliminary information communicates the following issues and directs dealership to inspect the engine harness for shorting. Some customers may comment on any of the following concerns: - SES MIL - No Start - No Crank - Engine runs rough - Reduced engine power - Erratic speedo - Blown Fuse(s): F46UA, F47UA, F51UA, F78UA, F85UA, F86UA, F87UA, and/or F90UA When checking for DTC's any combination may be found: C15AA P001A P2B00 P2B01 P2B03 P2B96P001B P003D P0107 P018C P01E5 P01E6 P01E7 P0237P0340 P0341 P0355 P0365 P037C P03F0 P0521 P0522 P0532 P0616 P077C P07BF P1101 P112F P146D P159F p16A0 p16A2 P171B P2122 P26E5 P2812 P2814 P2B53 P2C05 P2C08 P2C09 P2C0C P2C0D P2C10 P2C12 P2C15 P2C16 P2C19 P305E P3084 P3089 P308E P3093 P3094 P3095 P3098P30B0 P30B3 P30CF U0073 U0100 U0101 U0140 U0644 U0672

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

ChevroletSilverado 15002019, 2020Open Carchieve vehicle page

GMCSierra 15002019, 2020Open Carchieve vehicle page

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10173718?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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