Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Volt 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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE PART RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHILE AT STOP OR SITTING, PULSATION IS FELT WITH A SLIGHT DEPRESSING OF BRAKE PEDAL AND A DRUMMING/RINGING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE DURING LOW SPEED EV DRIVING OR WHILE IN PARK OR HEARD WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. 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/CADILLAC: A RESTRICTION HAS BEEN PLACED, THRU TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC), ON THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) AND BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BMPV) FOR VOLT. MODEL 2011-2014 VOLT, 2014 ELR. 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 »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE PART RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. 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: WHILE AT STOP OR SITTING, PULSATION IS FELT WITH A SLIGHT DEPRESSING OF BRAKE PEDAL AND A DRUMMING/RINGING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE DURING LOW SPEED EV DRIVING OR WHILE IN PARK OR HEARD WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. 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 »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: WITH ENGINE UNAVAILABLE AND PROPULSION POWER REDUCED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1B03, P0C01, P0C4E AND ROUGH OPERATION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. Read More »
14114 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL, CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS, AND FILL THE COOLANT TANK TO PROPER HEIGHT. Read More »
CHEVROLET: DO NOT REPLACE B75B MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR ECM IF EXPERIENCING CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON WITH HISTORY P0111. MODEL 2012-2013 VOLT. *PE UPDATED 11/28/12. 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 »
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 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO VACUUM FILL TO ENSURE THE COOLING SYSTEM IS PROPERLY FILLED. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO USE SPECIAL TOOL GE-47716 VAC-N-FILL COOLANT REFILL TOOL. Read More »
CADILLAC: WHEN SERVICING ANY OF THE COOLING SYSTEMS ON THE CADILLAC, CHEVROLET &OPEL AMPERA VEHICLES IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THE PROPER COOLANT AND WATER MIXTURE. *LJ UPDATED 2/25/15. *LJ Read More »
THIIS INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION EXCITER WHEEL MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY TO PREVENT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON AN INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START. Read More »
CHEVROLET: THERE MAY BE A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC), CHARGING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID MAY BE DISABLED. *KB UPDATED 1/6/14. *PE UPDATED 1/29/2014 *JS Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY AND BATTERY SECTIONS ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: THE ROTOR B BEARING NOISE, ON SOME VEHICLES, NEED A REPLACEMENT PER P/I #PIP5081 AND CAN BE DONE ON CAR, TO PROPERLY ADDRESS ISSUE. MODEL 2011-2014 VOLT, 2014 ELR. Read More »
CHEVROLET: DUE TO SOFTWARE ANOMALY, HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (HPCM2)MAY OPEN AND RESET PROPULSION POWER RELAYS, AND ELECTRIC MOTOR MAY TEMPORARILY STOP, BECAUSE OF INCORRECT DATE INFORMATION. MODEL 2013 VOLT. 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 INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES THAT ARE SHIPPED WITH THE TRANSPORT MODE ON AND HOW TO TURN IT OFF. 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 ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE PART RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. 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 »
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 »
CHEVROLET: ON SOME VEHICLES, WATER MAY TRAVEL ALONG DRIVER MOTOR 2 POSITION SENSOR WIRE SET A DIAGNOSTIC CODE, IN WET WEATHER, AND CAUSE CHECK ENGINE LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND WOULD NEED TO REPROGRAM POWER INVERTER MODULE. 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 INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SERVICEABILITY OF HIGH VOLTAGE VOLT BATTERIES AND THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS USED TO SERVICE THEM 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 THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY AND BATTERY SECTIONS ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY AND BATTERY SECTIONS ARE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A NO CRANK WITH A "WAITING TO INITIALIZE" MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. 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 »
GM: SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT CHARGE. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. CURRENT CODE P0AA6 AND/OR P1F0E MAYBE SET IN THE HPCM2.ALSO INCLUDED MAKE/MODEL CHEVROLET/VOLT, CADILLAC/ELR, AND OPEL/AMPERA. Read More »
CHEVROLET: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0D3E, OR P1E00. RELATES TO INCOMPLETE CHARGE OR THE CHARGE BEING INTERRUPTED. MODELS INCLUDE CHEVROLET VOLT MY 2011-2014 AND CADILLAC ELR MY 2014. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2016 CHEVROLET VOLT, CADILLAC ELR. SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY REPAIR AND EXCHANGE PROCESS. *LJ Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT. 2014-2016 CADILLAC ELR: INFORMATION REGARDING HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY REPAIR AND EXCHANGE PROCESS. *LJ Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE BATTERY CHARGE MODULE FOR THE CHEVROLET VOLT PART RESTRICTION HAS ENDED. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT, 2014-2015 CADILLAC: PI REGARDING ELR BATTERY CHARGE MODULE(OBCM) PART RESTRICTION. PLEASE DISCARD PI 4845D. *LJ Read More »
CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: CHARGE RECEPTACLE SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR WATER INTRUSION OR MICRO CRACKING WHEN DURING DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CHARGE RELATED ISSUES, NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY NOT CHARGING. Read More »
CHEVROLET: THERE MAY BE A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC), CHARGING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID MAY BE DISABLED. *KB UPDATED 1/6/14. *PE UPDATED 1/29/2014 *JS Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE SERVICEABILITY OF HIGH VOLTAGE VOLT BATTERIES AND THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS USED TO SERVICE THEM Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE IS BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WITH SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK, VEHICLE MAY BE SET TO POWER OFF. POWER BUTTON WAS PRESSED INADVERTENTLY INSTEAD OF DRIVE MODE BUTTON. *PE MODEL 2011-2012. UPDATED 4/22/13. Read More »
CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DOME LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE, RIGHT SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS INOPERATIVE, REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE, SUNSHADE AND MAP LAMPS INOPERATIVE AND REARVIEW BACK UP CAMERA INOPERATIVE DUE TO A POSSIBLE ... 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 »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT, 2014-2015 CADILLAC ELR, 2012-2015 OPEL AMPERA: INFORMATION ON COMMON DIC MESSAGE SEEN BY CUSTOMERS "PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED". *LJ 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 »
14522A - SERVICE UPDATE (REVISED PARTS INFORMATION SECTION). THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER AND ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VENT LINE ON CERTAIN 2014-2015 MODEL YEAR ... Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS:2010-2015 CADILLAC SRX, 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT . SOME MODEL VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE LIFTGATE STRUT ROD DETACHING. DEALERS ARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT, 2012-2015 OPEL AMPERA, 2014 CADILLAC ELR: PRELIMINARY INFORMATION REGARDING (EREV) DTC P0336 STORED IN THE T6 POWER INVERTER MODULE(HPCM). *LJ Read More »
"12187C - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (REVISED EXPIRATION DATE). CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE SERVICED WITH AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION, MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE AUTOMATIC CRASH RESPONSE SYSTEM MAY NOT WORK AS INTENDED BECAUSE OF ... Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE PROBLEM FAILS TO WORK, AS INTENDED, IN AUTOMATIC CRASH RESPONSE SYSTEM AND MAY NOT MEET SEVERITY PARAMETERS FOR CRASH NOTIFICATION IN CERTAIN REAR END ... Read More »
GM: THE HYBRID BATTERY CANNOT BE CHARGED. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. CODE P16C1 OR P16C2 MAY BE SET. THE OBCM MUST BE UPDATED. ALSO INCLUDED MAKE/MODEL CHEVROLET/VOLT, CADILLAC/ELR, AND OPEL/AMPERA. MODEL YEAR 2014. Read More »
CHEVROLET: ON SOME VEHICLES, WATER MAY TRAVEL ALONG DRIVER MOTOR 2 POSITION SENSOR WIRE SET A DIAGNOSTIC CODE, IN WET WEATHER, AND CAUSE CHECK ENGINE LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND WOULD NEED TO REPROGRAM POWER INVERTER MODULE. Read More »
12241 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. VEHICLES CAN BE AFFECTED BY INCORRECT CALENDAR DATE INFORMATION SENT THROUGH THE TELEMATICS SYSTEMS. Read More »
CHEVROLET: DUE TO SOFTWARE ANOMALY, HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (HPCM2)MAY OPEN AND RESET PROPULSION POWER RELAYS, AND ELECTRIC MOTOR MAY TEMPORARILY STOP, BECAUSE OF INCORRECT DATE INFORMATION. MODEL 2013 VOLT. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT, CADILLAC ELR, OPEL AMPERA. CUSTOMERS HAVE CONCERNS WHILE DRIVING IN MOUNTAINS THEY EXPERIENCE A MESSAGE DISPLAY "PROPULSON POWER REDUCED" AND SHOULD USE MOUNTAIN MODE DURING DRIVE. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS 2011-2014 CHEVROLET VOLT, CADILLAC ELR, OPEL AMPERA: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING SES LIGHT WITH MULTIPLE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PERFORMANCE CODES. *LJ 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 INFORMATION REGARDING A SHORTER FRONT BUMPER FASCIA AIR DEFLECTOR AVAILABLE IF A CUSTOMER CHOOSES TO PURCHASE ONE. 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 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 »
14274 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. ON CERTAIN 2010-2015 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC SRX AND 2011-2015 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET VOLT VEHICLES, THE MANUAL LIFTGATE GAS STRUT MAY DETACH FROM THE LIFTGATE WHEN THE LIFTGATE IS CLOSED AND THE PISTON ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WITH SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK, VEHICLE MAY BE SET TO POWER OFF. POWER BUTTON WAS PRESSED INADVERTENTLY INSTEAD OF DRIVE MODE BUTTON. *PE MODEL 2011-2012. UPDATED 4/22/13. Read More »
CHEVROLET: WHEN BACKING UP, EITHER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AT NIGHT, THE REARVIEW CAMERA HAS LOW CONTRAST (FUZZY, BLURRY) DISPLAY AND MAY BE CAUSED BY WHITE DIAMOND TRI COAT PAINT IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. MODEL 2011-2013 VOLT. Read More »
THIIS INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION EXCITER WHEEL MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY TO PREVENT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON AN INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN OF DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS TO TAKE WHEN THE KEY WILL NOT FOLD INTO THE FOB OR WILL NOT STAY IN THE FOLDED POSITION. 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 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 »
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE STABILITY LAMP BEING ON AND HISTORY OR CURRENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C012E, C12FE. MODEL 2011-15 VOLT, 2014-15 SPARK EV, 2014-16 ELR. Read More »
14522A - SERVICE UPDATE (REVISED PARTS INFORMATION SECTION). THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER AND ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VENT LINE ON CERTAIN 2014-2015 MODEL YEAR ... Read More »
14522 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER AND ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VENT LINE ON CERTAIN 2014-2015 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ELR AND 2011-2015 CHEVROLET ... 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 »
CHEVROLET: WHEN BACKING UP, EITHER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AT NIGHT, THE REARVIEW CAMERA HAS LOW CONTRAST (FUZZY, BLURRY) DISPLAY AND MAY BE CAUSED BY WHITE DIAMOND TRI COAT PAINT IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. MODEL 2011-2013 VOLT. 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 INFORMATION REGARDING A SHORTER FRONT BUMPER FASCIA AIR DEFLECTOR AVAILABLE IF A CUSTOMER CHOOSES TO PURCHASE ONE. 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 ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN WHAT AFFECTS ELECTRIC RANGE AND PROVIDES DRIVING TIPS FOR BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE STABILITY LAMP BEING ON AND HISTORY OR CURRENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C012E, C12FE. MODEL 2011-15 VOLT, 2014-15 SPARK EV, 2014-16 ELR. 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: WHEN BACKING UP, EITHER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AT NIGHT, THE REARVIEW CAMERA HAS LOW CONTRAST (FUZZY, BLURRY) DISPLAY AND MAY BE CAUSED BY WHITE DIAMOND TRI COAT PAINT IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. MODEL 2011-2013 VOLT. 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 WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIIS INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION EXCITER WHEEL MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY TO PREVENT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON AN INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START. 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 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 »
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 »
