Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Malibu 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.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON A RUBBER SQUEAK TYPE NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE SEAL FOR THE INTERMEDIATE ... Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO AN IMPROPER JUMP START, THE POWER STEERING FUSE WAS EITHER BLOWN OR FAILED, CAUSING A HARD STEERING. OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. Read More »
14232 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCREASED FRICTION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO STICK IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: WHILE STEERING, STEERING WHEEL HAS STICK SLIP OR NOTCHY FEEL DUE TO INCREASED EFFORTS TO OVERCOME FORCE TO TURN GEARS INSIDE STEERING GEAR. MODEL 201-2014 VERANO, CRUZE, MALIBU. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FUSE FOR A CONDITION OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO AN IMPROPER JUMP START, THE POWER STEERING FUSE WAS EITHER BLOWN OR FAILED, CAUSING A HARD STEERING. OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. Read More »
GEMS/CHEVROLET/BUICK: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK IN STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER LONG DISTANCE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT HIGHWAY DUE TO STEERING SYSTEM HAVING AN INCREASED ... Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/OPEL: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MALFUNCTIONS WHILE EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. MODELS 2012 OPEL AMPERA, VOLT, 2013 LACROSSE, REGAL, EQUINOX, MALIBU, TERRAIN, OPEL INSIGNIA. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. 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 »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO AN IMPROPER JUMP START, THE POWER STEERING FUSE WAS EITHER BLOWN OR FAILED, CAUSING A HARD STEERING. OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. Read More »
14232A - SPECIAL COVERAGE (WARRANTY TRANSACTION INFORMATION REVISED). SOME 2012-2014 MODEL YEAR (MY) BUICK VERANO, 2011-2014 MY CHEVROLET CRUZE AND VOLT, 2010-2014 MY CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN, AND 2013-2014 MY CHEVROLET MALIBU ... Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/OPEL: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MALFUNCTIONS WHILE EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. MODELS 2012 OPEL AMPERA, VOLT, 2013 LACROSSE, REGAL, EQUINOX, MALIBU, TERRAIN, OPEL INSIGNIA. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) HAS ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WHERE MESSAGE DISPLAYED, SERVICE POWER STEERING AND NO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND/OR SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHTS ARE ON. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RAISE AFTER APPLY BRAKES REMAIN APPLIED OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON UNWANTED. THE CONDITION MAY OCCUR IN HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND MAY NOT BE REPEATABLE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND/OR SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHTS ARE ON. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) HAS ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WHERE MESSAGE DISPLAYED, SERVICE POWER STEERING AND NO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: EVAP LEAK IN THE SMALL CANISTER VENT SOLENOID (CVS) VALVE NOT SEALING UNDER VACUUM. THE LEAK MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND PRESENT IN COLDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS. *KB Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GENERAL MOTORS: EVAP LEAK IN THE SMALL CANISTER VENT SOLENOID (CVS) VALVE NOT SEALING UNDER VACUUM. THE LEAK MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND PRESENT IN COLDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS. *KB Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND/OR SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHTS ARE ON. Read More »
GM: THE BRAKE, TRACTION, OR STABILITY LIGHTS ARE ON BECAUSE OF DEBRIS STUCK ON THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. UPDATED ON 06/15/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/20/2011. *RM UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE UPDATED 10/3/11. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE BUZZ OR HUM NOISE IS HEARD IN THE RIGHT FRONT AT TIMES. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD OR MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THERE WOULD HUMMING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ASSIST. MODELS 20132-13 BUICK LACROSS/REGAL EASSIST; CHEVROLET MAILBU ECO EASSIST. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND/OR SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHTS ARE ON. Read More »
GM: THE BRAKE, TRACTION, OR STABILITY LIGHTS ARE ON BECAUSE OF DEBRIS STUCK ON THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. UPDATED ON 06/15/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/20/2011. *RM UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE UPDATED 10/3/11. Read More »
CHEVROLET: CAN NOT PERFORM OR RELEASE PARK BRAKE CALIBRATION AFTER MESSAGE SERVICE PARK BRAKE IS DISPLAYED. MODEL 2013 MALIBU. *PE UPDATED 12/18/12. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE CALCULATION AND OPERATION OF THE ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR. THE MONITOR CALCULATES THE PERCENT OF OIL LIFE REMAINING, BASED ON 3 PATHWAYS. 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 »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN WHAT TO INSPECT IF CODES P0016 AND/OR P0017 ARE SETTING ON A PROPERLY TIMED ENGINE OR A CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LEA, LCV, AND LKW MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LEA, LCV, AND LKW MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR STEPS FOR A VEHICLE WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015B OR A REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION ADVISES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2097 MAY BE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION ADVISES THAT SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2097 MAY BE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A . THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A . THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON THAT COMES ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U0101 CURRENT OR STORED HISTORY. Read More »
Some customers may complain of an engine oil leak that appeared as they were driving the vehicle in extremely cold ambient temperatures (Generally 0 F /-17 C or Colder). Read More »
14882 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE (LAF, LEA OR LUK) THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE A FROZEN AND/OR PLUGGED PCV (POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION) SYSTEM DURING COLD ... Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: 2013-2015 BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, GMC CANYON. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION REGARDING BEARING ENGINE OR ENGINE NOT ROTATING DUE TO DAMAGED MAIN BEARINGS OR ROD. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2015: BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, CHEVROLET IMPALA. A WHINNYING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE IS LOUD DUE TO DECREASING AND INCREASING OF ENGINE RPMS. . UPDATED 6/17/15. Read More »
14591 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE (LTG) MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PISTON DAMAGE COULD OCCUR DUE TO AN ENGINE PRE-IGNITION CONDITION. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2013 CADILLAC ATS, MALIBU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. CERTAIN MODELS, EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, ARE EXPERIENCING ENGINE MISFIRE, CAUSING A POSSIBLE PISTON DAMAGE. Read More »
GM: THE ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON/LOW COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER MISFIRE. STORED DTC P0300. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A PISTON IN THE CYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN THE PISTON COMPRESSION RINGS. Read More »
GM: SOME MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOUD ENGINE NOISE OR THAT THE ENGINE IS SEIZED. THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING AND NOT RESTART. THIS MAY BE DUE TO DAMAGED OR SPUN ROD OR MAIN BEARINGS. Read More »
13387A - SERVICE UPDATE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO PERFORM A DRIVE AUDIT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE (LCV/LKW) OR 2.0L ENGINE (LTG). Read More »
GM:SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION ONDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0011 AND/OR P0014.CAMSHAFT SOLENOIDS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED, INSPECT THE SCREENS FOR DEBRIS, AND CLEANED IF NECESSARY. Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET/ GMC: DUE TO AN ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR INTERNAL BY AN OIL FILTER MISAPPLICATION, FILTER DEBRIS MAY BE TRANSFERRED THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE. Read More »
CHEVROLET: DUE TO CASTING ERROR, ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF INCORRECT DIMENSIONALLY PISTONS, WHICH CAUSES ENGINE NOISES, ROUGH RUNNING AND/OR BENT VALVES BETWEEN CYLINDER VALVES AND PISTONS. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: DURING VARIOUS POINTS IN DRIVE CYCLE, VEHICLE WOULD HAVE ROUGH IDLING AND IS INTERMITTENT BUT ROOT CAUSE(S) IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2013 MALIBU, ATS. Read More »
12270 - SERVICE UPDATE. A SMALL NUMBER OF ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRANKSHAFT BEARING NOISE CONDITION AT LOW MILEAGE. PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO A CUSTOMER, DEALERS ARE TO PERFORM A DRIVE AUDIT TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES WITH THE CONDITION. Read More »
12238 - SERVICE UPDATE. THE GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (GCM) MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MIL, AND EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL OR NO START CONDITION. 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 »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS A POSSIBLE NORMAL WHINING NOISE FROM THE BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON CERTAIN EASSIST VEHICLES, BELT FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR MAY BE NOISY, BROKEN, MISALIGNED OR WORN, RESULTING IN A NO CHARGE CONCERN WITH THE MESSAGE, BATTERY SAVER ILLUMINATED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/9/2013. Read More »
SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES. DRIVE BELT SEPARATION. THIS SERVICE UPDATE EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. GENERAL MOTORS MULTIPLE MODELS. *KB Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, CRACKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN TURBOCHARGER INLET PORT CENTER WEB AREA AND NEED NOT BE REPLACE. MODEL 2013-2015 REGAL, ATS, CTS, MALIBU. *PE 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 »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, CRACKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN TURBOCHARGER INLET PORT CENTER WEB AREA AND NEED NOT BE REPLACE. MODEL 2013-2015 REGAL, ATS, CTS, MALIBU. *PE Read More »
12292 - EMISSION RECALL. THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS FOR THE KNOCK SENSORS MAY BE REVERSED. THIS COULD CAUSE TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE SPARK ADVANCE, CAUSING PRE-IGNITION OR REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
GM: SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES TURBO-TO -EXHAUST MANIFOLD JOINT MAY RELAX EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. *JS UPDATED 04/03/2013 *JS UPDATED 07/30/2013 *JS Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A . THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON THAT COMES ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U0101 CURRENT OR STORED HISTORY. Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: REGARDING IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED SNAP RING, FOR TRANSMISSION, WHERE BURR, ON SNAP RING, CAUSES IT TO STICK TO ALUMINUM HOUSING, SNAP RING TO COMPRESS AND COME OUT OF RETAINING GROOVE, ON SOME VEHICLES. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID STICKS DUE TO DEBRIS, NEEDS REPROGRAMMING. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID STICKS DUE TO DEBRIS, NEEDS REPROGRAMMING. 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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE. 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 TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON STEPS TO PERFORM TO DETERMINE IF THE CUSTOMER'S BATTERY DRAIN CONCERN IS BEING CAUSED BY A KNOWN CONCERN WITH BLUETOOTH CALL TRANSFER OPERATION WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ,WHEN TESTING ANY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR RESISTANCE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL RELATED TERMINAL PIN FIT AND TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LEA, LCV, AND LKW MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE DURING A BLUETOOTH CALL. 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 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 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 »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, OR SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED, OR CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT ON. MODEL 2012-2014 LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU, IMPALA. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO LOOSE GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EXPERIENCE, ACCESSORIES MALFUNCTIONS, DIC MESSAGES, IPC WARNING INDICATORS, SES LIGHT ON. *PE Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE ... Read More »
12292 - EMISSION RECALL. THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS FOR THE KNOCK SENSORS MAY BE REVERSED. THIS COULD CAUSE TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE SPARK ADVANCE, CAUSING PRE-IGNITION OR REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY. 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 EASSIST DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR BATTERY MODULE PARTS RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE DURING A BLUETOOTH CALL. 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 »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND/OR ... Read More »
CHEVROLET/BUICK: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, OR SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED, OR CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT ON. MODEL 2012-2014 LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU, IMPALA. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON CERTAIN EASSIST VEHICLES, BELT FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR MAY BE NOISY, BROKEN, MISALIGNED OR WORN, RESULTING IN A NO CHARGE CONCERN WITH THE MESSAGE, BATTERY SAVER ILLUMINATED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/9/2013. Read More »
12239 - SERVICE UPDATE. THE DRIVE BELT MAY SEPARATE. THIS WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE MOTOR GENERATOR UNIT AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, DTC P0A90 WILL BE SET, AND THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »
12238 - SERVICE UPDATE. THE GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (GCM) MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MIL, AND EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL OR NO START CONDITION. Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON CERTAIN EASSIST VEHICLES, BELT FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR MAY BE NOISY, BROKEN, MISALIGNED OR WORN, RESULTING IN A NO CHARGE CONCERN WITH THE MESSAGE, BATTERY SAVER ILLUMINATED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/9/2013. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY VEHICLES ONLY LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE. INSPECT GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2013. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE BUZZ OR HUM NOISE IS HEARD IN THE RIGHT FRONT AT TIMES. Read More »
GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING MALFUNCTIONS REDUCED ENGINE POWER, NO CRANK/NO START, SERVICE STABILITRAK MESSAGE, ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND INOPERATIVE LIFTGATE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE ... 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: CAN NOT PERFORM OR RELEASE PARK BRAKE CALIBRATION AFTER MESSAGE SERVICE PARK BRAKE IS DISPLAYED. MODEL 2013 MALIBU. *PE UPDATED 12/18/12. *PE Read More »
15747 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. CERTAIN 2013 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCORE, LACROSSE, REGAL, VERANO, CHEVROLET CAMARO, CRUZE, EQUINOX, MALIBU, VOLT, GMC TERRAIN MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PANASONIC COLOR NAVIGATION AND COLOR CONNECTED ... Read More »
15747 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. CERTAIN 2013 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCORE, LACROSSE, REGAL, VERANO, CHEVROLET CAMARO, CRUZE, EQUINOX, MALIBU, VOLT, GMC TERRAIN MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PANASONIC COLOR NAVIGATION AND COLOR CONNECTED ... Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC: VEHICLES HAVE ISSUES WITH AUDIO BUTTON FUNCTION, LOW FUEL, FACTORY SETTINGS OPTION NOT WORKING OR INOPERABLE, CLOCK CAN NOT BE SET, AND SIGNAL FOR GPS IS LOST. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TINTED OR SMOKED BY AN OUTSIDE VENDOR AND GENERAL MOTORS POSITION ON ALTERING THESE COMPONENTS. Read More »
CHEVROLET: MOISTURE IS ENTERING THE TRUNK, SPARE TIRE WELL AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO MISPOSITIONED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, OPEN SEAM, TRUNK LID LINER OR LEAKAGE IN WIRE HARNESS RETAINER. *PE Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RAISE AFTER APPLY BRAKES REMAIN APPLIED OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON UNWANTED. THE CONDITION MAY OCCUR IN HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND MAY NOT BE REPEATABLE. 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 »
CHEVROLET: SDM (INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) SETUP IS INCOMPLETE AND CAUSES AIRBAG INDICATOR TO FLASH CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT TRANSITION TO ON WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. MODELS 2012 CAMARO, 2013 MALIBU. Read More »
CHEVROLET: SDM (INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) SETUP IS INCOMPLETE AND CAUSES AIRBAG INDICATOR TO FLASH CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT TRANSITION TO ON WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. MODELS 2012 CAMARO, 2013 MALIBU. Read More »
CHEVROLET: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, WHEN BRAKING HARD ON SOME ROAD SURFACES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY RESET ITSELF AND CAUSE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG LIGHT. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/BUICK/GMC: PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO POSSIBLE CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, SUCH AS TECH 2, GROCERIES, CHARGING AND AUDIO CABLES, ELECTRONIC TABLETS OR COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES, PLACED ON SEATS AND ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/BUICK/GMC: PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO POSSIBLE CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, SUCH AS TECH 2, GROCERIES, CHARGING AND AUDIO CABLES, ELECTRONIC TABLETS OR COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES, PLACED ON SEATS AND ... Read More »
CHEVROELT: WATER ON THE FLOOR OR CARPET. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY THE FRONT WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE HAVING A VOID IN THE SEALER. THIS CAN BE CORRECTED BY SEALING THE VOID. 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: MOISTURE IS ENTERING THE TRUNK, SPARE TIRE WELL AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO MISPOSITIONED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, OPEN SEAM, TRUNK LID LINER OR LEAKAGE IN WIRE HARNESS RETAINER. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF MILDEW ODOR OR WATER ON FRONT FLOOR ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
CHEVROLET: MOISTURE IS ENTERING THE TRUNK, SPARE TIRE WELL AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO MISPOSITIONED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, OPEN SEAM, TRUNK LID LINER OR LEAKAGE IN WIRE HARNESS RETAINER. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS. Read More »
CHEVROELT: WATER ON THE FLOOR OR CARPET. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY THE FRONT WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE HAVING A VOID IN THE SEALER. THIS CAN BE CORRECTED BY SEALING THE VOID. 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 »
CHEVROLET: THE PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING FAILS TO FUNCTION WHEN EXITING VEHICLE DUE TO BEING ENABLED AND BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) HAS A NEW CALIBRATION TO ENABLE THE FEATURE. MODEL 2013 MALIBU. 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 »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: VEHICLES BUILT WITH INCORRECT LINKAGE OR LINKAGES WHICH CAUSES AUTO DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FEATURE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND/OR POWER LOCKS CYCLE. *PE Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOROWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE MAY BE EXPERIENCING STICKING OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR HANDLES. *KB Read More »
CHEVROLET: MOISTURE IS ENTERING THE TRUNK, SPARE TIRE WELL AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO MISPOSITIONED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, OPEN SEAM, TRUNK LID LINER OR LEAKAGE IN WIRE HARNESS RETAINER. *PE Read More »
CHEVROLET: THE PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING FAILS TO FUNCTION WHEN EXITING VEHICLE DUE TO BEING ENABLED AND BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) HAS A NEW CALIBRATION TO ENABLE THE FEATURE. MODEL 2013 MALIBU. 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 »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: VEHICLES BUILT WITH INCORRECT LINKAGE OR LINKAGES WHICH CAUSES AUTO DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FEATURE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND/OR POWER LOCKS CYCLE. *PE Read More »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: THE MULTI-AXIS ACCELERATION SENSOR MODULE HAS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0121 (LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH EBCM) SET, WHEN PERFORMING DTC CHECK USING SCAN TOOL BY TECHNICIAN AND COMPONENTS OF THIS CONDITION NEED NOT ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: MOISTURE IS ENTERING THE TRUNK, SPARE TIRE WELL AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO MISPOSITIONED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, OPEN SEAM, TRUNK LID LINER OR LEAKAGE IN WIRE HARNESS RETAINER. *PE Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSTALL A CLIP ON THE SEAT FRAME TO ELIMINATE A NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE SEAT PAN AND SEAT FRAME COMING IN CONTACT. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHEN BACKING UP, NOTICED THE REARVISION CAMERA, ON SOME VEHICLES, FAILS TO OPERATE AS IT SHOULD AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED. MODEL 2013-2014 MALIBU. *PE Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT A NOISE OR A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE THAT SEEMS TO BE ABNORMAL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ENGINEERING IS WORKING ON THE MAP UPDATE AND HAS A TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE AROUND THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2016 TO THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2017. 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 »
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 »
BUICK/CHEVROLET: DISPLAYED IN DRIVER INDICATOR CLUSTER (DIC) IS MESSAGE REGARDING BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, AND GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE REPORTS P1A6F OR P0A90, REVEALING DRIVER MOTOR GENERATOR UNIT (MGU) BELT HAS BROKE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION OF A POSSIBLE NORMAL CONDITION OF THE WEATHER ALERTS AND TRAFFIC ALERTS BEING DISPLAYED AFTER BEING SELECTED OFF AND HOW THEY WILL RETURN AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN CYCLED. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SAAB: SOME VEHICLES HAVE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FULLY SEAT ON CARPET SIDE RETAINER DUE TO FLOOR RETAINER BEING BROKEN AND VARIOUS BREAKPOINTS FOR STYLE OF RETAINER AND BECAUSE DIFFERENT STYLES OR ... 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 THAT ENGINEERING IS WORKING ON THE MAP UPDATE AND HAS A TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE AROUND THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2016 TO THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2017. 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 »
GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND PARKED. THE BATTERY MAY ALSO GO DEAD. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A DEAD BATTERY AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE DURING A BLUETOOTH CALL. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONCERN IS THE RADIO MAY BE UNABLE TO SAVE XM FAVORITE STATIONS. 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 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN SOME VEHICLES WITH RADIO REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE UFU, UP9, OR UHQ MAY HAVE SOME BLUETOOTH ISSUES, RADIO FREEZING UP, XM GRAPHICS ISSUES OR RADIO ... 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 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 THAT ENGINEERING IS WORKING ON THE MAP UPDATE AND HAS A TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE AROUND THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2016 TO THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2017. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ENGINEERING IS WORKING ON THE MAP UPDATE AND HAS A TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE AROUND THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2016 TO THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2017. 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 POLICY INFORMATION ON USING GM SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE MANUAL THAT REPRESENT KEY GM REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE OPERATIONS. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. 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 ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT A NOISE OR A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE THAT SEEMS TO BE ABNORMAL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET/ GMC: DUE TO AN ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR INTERNAL BY AN OIL FILTER MISAPPLICATION, FILTER DEBRIS MAY BE TRANSFERRED THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SAAB: SOME VEHICLES HAVE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FULLY SEAT ON CARPET SIDE RETAINER DUE TO FLOOR RETAINER BEING BROKEN AND VARIOUS BREAKPOINTS FOR STYLE OF RETAINER AND BECAUSE DIFFERENT STYLES OR ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: IN THE BLOWER CONTROL MODULE MOTOR AREA, THERE IS WATER AND THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY OR IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2013 MALIBU EASSIST. *PE Read More »
12239 - SERVICE UPDATE. THE DRIVE BELT MAY SEPARATE. THIS WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE MOTOR GENERATOR UNIT AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, DTC P0A90 WILL BE SET, AND THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »
