2017 Chevrolet Cobalt TSBs
128 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
Categories
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
40 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 service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be...
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shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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 bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S.
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Only).
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S.
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Dealers Only).
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 warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under...
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the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
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 Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center...
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(WPC) Parts Return Program.
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 policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under...
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the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
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 bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S.
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Only).
This warranty admin bulletin covers information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts.
This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part...
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replacements.
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 information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part...
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replacements.
This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part...
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replacements.
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...
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Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine
29 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.
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 graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...
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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
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 service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...
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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
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).
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.
Other
19 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.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers GM is working on a solution for outdated Apps
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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Only)
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.
Electrical
8 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.
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when...
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repairing wiring harnesses.
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.
Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct...
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battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
Tires & Wheels
6 bulletinsThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is...
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available.
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.
Lighting
6 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 about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty...
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Coverage Period.
This service bulletin provides information on Dealer Installed LPO Wheel Installation and Return Process.
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty...
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Coverage Period.
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.
SHAKE AND/OR SHUDDER DURING LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 AND 128 KM/H (25 AND 80 MPH) AT A STEADY STATE.
Body & Paint
5 bulletinsThis service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement...
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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.
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.
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.
Transmission
3 bulletinsThis 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.
HVAC & Climate
2 bulletinsPI to help diagnose A/C concern
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsThis 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.
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.
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinThis Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinThis service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.