Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 Impala are official communications between Chevrolet & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
CHEVROLET: FLUID LEAKS FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ON CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CLAMP CURRENTLY LISTED IN ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ON CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CLAMP CURRENTLY LISTED IN ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG. Read More »
CHEVROLET: FLUID LEAKS FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR A NORMAL CONDITION OF GREASE OR SEALANT ON EXTERIOR CASE OF GEAR DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS." Read More »
GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. THERE IS A GROWL NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING 20-50MPH. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF PRELOAD ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *RM Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE ABS LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0035 C0040 OR UNWANTED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK/PONTIAC: WHEN TURNING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-2015 IMPALA, GRAND PRIX, LACROSSE. *PE Read More »
GM: AFTER A HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL IT IS TOUGH TO REMOVE ALL THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINES. *RM UPDATED 3/12112. *PE UPDATED 4/9/13. *PE UPDATED 3/20/14. Read More »
GM: AFTER A HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL IT IS TOUGH TO REMOVE ALL THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINES. *RM UPDATED 3/12112. *PE UPDATED 4/9/13. *PE UPDATED 3/20/14. Read More »
CHEVROLET: ON RARE OCCASIONS THE BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE A SLIGHT APPLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT TO RETURN FULLY TO THE REST POSITION. *PE Read More »
CHEVROLET: VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS - INSPECT CLEARANCE OF BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO MAG BEAM (REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD). ON RARE OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE A SLIGHT APPLY. Read More »
CHEVROLET: VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS - INSPECT CLEARANCE OF BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO MAG BEAM (REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD). ON RARE OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE A SLIGHT APPLY. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
GMC: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON, DTCS C0035-C0052 SET (PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY). *PE UPDATED 5/6/09. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE ABS LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0035 C0040 OR UNWANTED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK/PONTIAC: WHEN TURNING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-2015 IMPALA, GRAND PRIX, LACROSSE. *PE Read More »
GMC: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON, DTCS C0035-C0052 SET (PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY). *PE UPDATED 5/6/09. Read More »
ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY TELL TALES ON (DTC C0035-C0052). THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING TELLTALES ILLUMINATE. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE ABS LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0035 C0040 OR UNWANTED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK/PONTIAC: WHEN TURNING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-2015 IMPALA, GRAND PRIX, LACROSSE. *PE Read More »
GMC: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON, DTCS C0035-C0052 SET (PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY). *PE UPDATED 5/6/09. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
14636 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. SOME 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE AND ALLURE VEHICLES AND 2009-2011 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN SOLDER CONNECTION WITHIN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: WHEN MESSAGE REDUCED ENGINE POWER IS DISPLAYED, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATED DUE TO POSSIBLE CAUSE OF TP SENSOR 1 AND TP SENSOR 2 EXCEEDING CALIBRATED VALUE FOR 2 SECONDS OR MORE. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: AFTER INSTALLING REMAN HVV6 ENGINE, WOULD BE CONCERN WITH ROUGH RUNNING OR MISFIRE ON ONE OR BOTH BANKS OF ENGINE OR IDLE SURGING. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, NO OIL PRESSURE, AND/OR ENGINE NOISE. THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF A STICKING OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. *KB Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR BLUE EXHAUST SMOKE. ITS MORE APPARENT WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED. RARE INSTANCES, A SES LIGHT AND ENGINE MISFIRE MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WITH A P0300 DTC. Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/BUICK/GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/HUMMER: VEHICLE START AND STALLS AFTER THEFT DETERRENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. MODEL YEARS 2006-2011. DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM. Read More »
CHEVROLET: SES LIGHT ON AND/OR REDUCED ENGINE POWER ECM SETTING MULTIPLE DTC'S. PRIOR TO REPLACING EITHER THE APP (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION) SENSOR OR THE ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) PLEASE CHECK THESE COMMON CAUSES OF CONCERN-CHECK ... Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO TEST THE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT FOR RESISTANCE IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAN MOTORS FROM LOSING PERFORMANCE ON POLICE VEHICLES. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CHANGES IN EXHAUST TONE FOR ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT ENGINES WHEN IN THREE OR FOUR CYLINDER MODE. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATE OF EMPTY, LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0461 AND/OR P0463 SET (CHECK TERMINALS IN CONNECTOR X405). Read More »
GMC: INACCURATE FUEL GAGE AND/OR DTC P0461. INTERFERENCE IS SUSPECTED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FLOAT ARM WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SENDING UNIT AND THE CONVOLUTED TUBING THAT IS PART OF THE SENDING UNIT. *PE UPDATED 3/13/09. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN, AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ... Read More »
GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DTC P0841. THE CONCERN MAY BE INTERMITTENT. OTHER DTCS THAT MAY SET ARE P0532, P0522, P0452, P0335, P0106, P0101 AND P0068. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHERE AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING OR SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ARE NOTED. DTC B0021 MAY BE SET. THE RATE OF THIS OCCURRENCE COULD INCREASE WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS BEEN LOWERED. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SATURN: PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) MAY COMMAND PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR AND SEAT BELT REMINDER ON WHEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES (COMPUTERS, MP3 PLAYER, CELL PHONES, TECH 2, ETC. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DTC P0841. THE CONCERN MAY BE INTERMITTENT. OTHER DTCS THAT MAY SET ARE P0532, P0522, P0452, P0335, P0106, P0101 AND P0068. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BUICK/CHEVROLET: INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START, BLOWN FUEL PUMP FUSE. WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY IS ROTATED TO THE START POSITION. THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE IS BLOWN. *PE UPDATED 8/4/10. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START, BLOWN FUEL PUMP FUSE. WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY IS ROTATED TO THE START POSITION. THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE IS BLOWN. *PE UPDATED 8/4/10. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THE EXCHANGE CENTER IS UNABLE TO PROGRAM THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE ODOMETER OR THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHERE AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING OR SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ARE NOTED. DTC B0021 MAY BE SET. THE RATE OF THIS OCCURRENCE COULD INCREASE WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS BEEN LOWERED. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SATURN: PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) MAY COMMAND PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR AND SEAT BELT REMINDER ON WHEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES (COMPUTERS, MP3 PLAYER, CELL PHONES, TECH 2, ETC. Read More »
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHERE AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING OR SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ARE NOTED. DTC B0021 MAY BE SET. THE RATE OF THIS OCCURRENCE COULD INCREASE WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS BEEN LOWERED. Read More »
PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) MAY COMMAND PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR AND SEAT BELT REMINDER ON WHEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES (COMPUTERS, MP3 PLAYERS, CELL PHONES, DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL, ETC. Read More »
GM: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR MAY LIGHT WHEN ELECTRONICS ARE PLACED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE ELECTRONICS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO THINK THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT. *RM UPDATED 6/24/11. Read More »
CHEVROLET: THE I/P ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP AND DTC B0014 IS SET. IF DIAGNOSIS LEADS YOU TO THE LEFT FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT MODULE, CHECK FOR PINCHED OR CUT MODULE WIRES AT THE SEAT RECLINER HINGE. Read More »
PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) MAY COMMAND PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR AND SEAT BELT REMINDER ON WHEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES (COMPUTERS, MP3 PLAYERS, CELL PHONES, DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL, ETC. Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WATER LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. WATER COULD SHOW UP IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, EXPECIALLY IF THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IS IN THE ROOF PANEL AREA. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WATER LEAKS INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. WATER COULD SHOW UP IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, EXPECIALLY IF THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IS IN THE ROOF PANEL AREA. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO POSSIBLE FAULTY BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ENGAGE OR STAY ENGAGED. *PE Read More »
14636 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. SOME 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE AND ALLURE VEHICLES AND 2009-2011 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN SOLDER CONNECTION WITHIN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: SOME VEHICLES WILL OR MAY HAVE, WITHIN ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR, A BROKEN SOLDER CONNECTION CAUSING REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL ASSIST LOSS. MODEL 2009 LACROSSE, ALLURE, 2009-11 IMPALA. Read More »
CHEVROLET: SES LIGHT ON AND/OR REDUCED ENGINE POWER ECM SETTING MULTIPLE DTC'S. PRIOR TO REPLACING EITHER THE APP (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION) SENSOR OR THE ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) PLEASE CHECK THESE COMMON CAUSES OF CONCERN-CHECK ... Read More »
GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. A CLUNK NOISE IS COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGED MOUNTING AREAS. Read More »
ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY TELL TALES ON (DTC C0035-C0052). THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING TELLTALES ILLUMINATE. *PE Read More »
ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY TELL TALES ON (DTC C0035-C0052). THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING TELLTALES ILLUMINATE. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ON CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CLAMP CURRENTLY LISTED IN ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THE EXCHANGE CENTER IS UNABLE TO PROGRAM THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE ODOMETER OR THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT GENERAL MOTORS AND GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY DO NOT SUPPORT CROSS BORDER SALES. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM?S POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. Read More »
