Checking for Missing Chevy Retaining Bolt

Nov. 8, 2023
This bulletin applies to 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado vehicles equipped with an 8L45 or 8L90 transmission. You may encounter no vehicle movement after a valve body replacement.

This bulletin applies to 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado vehicles equipped with an 8L45 or 8L90 transmission. You may encounter no vehicle movement after a valve body replacement. This may be caused by a plug and retaining bolt missing on the valve body. Inspect for the plug (see one in photo) and retaining bolt (2). The plug and retaining bolt are packaged as a kit.

The kit P/N is WPC 853 and can be obtained from the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) using the TSP Dealer Request Form. This form is located on “Global Connect

About the Author

Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

Sponsored Recommendations

Coming in 2025...

New year, new articles – let’s talk what’s new in 2025.

In Focus: GEARWRENCH Diagnostic Tools - GWSCAN, GWSMARTBT, and GWSMART07

The new GEARWRENCH diagnostic tools offer free software updates.

That's a wrap

In this article, we cover the basics you need to make the sale — planning, preparing, demonstrating, and more.

Hot to go

With the painted flames blazing on the sides of this truck, technicians always know when this distributor has arrived.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Vehicle Service Pros, create an account today!