2013 Chevrolet Cobalt TSBs
171 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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46 bulletinsThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical...
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Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini...
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50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
ACDelco Return Parts Application
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
New Global Labor Codes
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
ACDelco Return Parts Application
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
GM TAC Support of Vehicle Vibration Complaints.
Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...
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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S.
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Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify...
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the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the...
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interiors of GM vehicles.
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
34 bulletinsThis Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...
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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Please return service inventory of ACDelco part numbers 20964305, 20964306, 20877116, and 20898936 (Date Codes 077 13166...
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- 077 13228, June 15, 2013?August 16, 2013).
Vehicle Recalls
Please return service inventory of ACDelco part numbers 20964305, 20964306, 20877116, and 20898936 (Date Codes 077 13166...
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- 077 13228, June 15, 2013?August 16, 2013).
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to...
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submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the...
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vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted...
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to GM for payment.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part...
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identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal...
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operation.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S.
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Only).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...
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Only).
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399,...
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E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S.
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and Canada.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for...
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causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to...
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submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to...
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submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats...
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warped or misshapen.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the...
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vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with...
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independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...
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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so...
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that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
Engine
33 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple...
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repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.
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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe...
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internal engine damage.
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact...
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the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.
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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S.
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Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...
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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or...
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GDS 2.
This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle...
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Identification.
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil...
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consumption.
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper...
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service or aftermarket calibrations.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe...
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internal engine damage.
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the...
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engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and...
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Recommendations.
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions...
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and improve fuel economy.
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.
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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...
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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint.
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GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.
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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to...
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correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction.
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Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.
Electrical
14 bulletinsThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an...
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intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when...
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repairing wiring harnesses.
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.
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It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when...
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repairing wiring harnesses.
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and...
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warranty replacements.
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a...
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condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security...
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rules and regulations for Canada only.
This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security...
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rules and regulations for Canada only.
Tires & Wheels
9 bulletinsThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is...
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available.
Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are...
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Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...
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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are...
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Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate...
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ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
Body & Paint
8 bulletinsPaint-less Dent Repair Process
Paint-less Dent Repair Process
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when...
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addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal...
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characteristic.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...
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Replacement Guidelines.
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when...
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addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Infotainment
5 bulletinsXM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged...
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radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged...
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radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
Transmission
5 bulletinsChange in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear...
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due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow...
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test.
Software & Calibration
4 bulletinsVehicle Software Enhancements
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is...
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considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is...
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considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Fuel System
4 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a...
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customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel...
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Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent...
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additive.
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsSeat Belt Extender Availability
Seat Belt Extender Availability
HVAC & Climate
2 bulletinsA/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
Lighting
2 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in...
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Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
This service bulletin provides information on GM Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program for Original Equipment (OE)...
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Tires and PDI installed Limited Production Option (LPO) Tires.
Brakes
2 bulletinsThis service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive...
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disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive...
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disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinThis service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.