2018 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall

Campaign:
18V342000 on 05/28/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
10/30/2017 - 11/21/2017
Affected:
71
Defect:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet sonic vehicles. a joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
Consequence:
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 18178.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 CHEVROLET SONIC TSBs (169)

Bulletin:
PIP5495A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIP5495B
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIT5353B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about what xm offerings are available for vehicles. a dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific xm offerings and availabilit
Bulletin:
PIC5492F
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a diagnostic trouble code b101d-37 history in the vehicle communication interface module or telematics communication interface contro
Bulletin:
PIC5650C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble
Bulletin:
PIP5495C
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIC3100F
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. technician should obtain a hand-held gps unit to test the odomete
Bulletin:
PIC6314
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after start up the radio display will be black for 30 seconds then turn white. dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize
Bulletin:
PIC6316
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after start up the radio resets if the customer’s phone is paired to the infotainment system. technician will need to check for diag
Bulletin:
04-00-89-015P
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Bulletin:
11-08-49-001V
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides information on transport mode on message displayed in driver information center (dic) and/or battery light is flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
Bulletin:
17-NA-170
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains the road force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
Bulletin:
17-NA-184
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4l turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
Bulletin:
17-NA-230
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on mcgard wheel locks and if the key ever fractures that they will replace it via the website provided.
Bulletin:
17-NA-242
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of sps that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
Bulletin:
17-NA-244
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on information on how to prevent inadvertent vehicle starting from key fob or onstar mobile application and where to locate the information for future use.
Bulletin:
PIC5839D
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. dealer should communicate to the customer t
Bulletin:
PIC5491K
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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. after the vehic
Bulletin:
PIT5354B
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. technician should check the regular production option code list for (vv4).
Bulletin:
PIC5650D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble
Bulletin:
PIP5540
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
Bulletin:
PIP5540A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
Bulletin:
PIP5495D
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIT3271H
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Bulletin:
PIP5226B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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. only replace the roller rocker that is
Bulletin:
PIP4670E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an engine control module or other modules from one vehicle to another. the global architecture electrical s
Bulletin:
PIC6322
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This pi was created to inform the customer of a possible concern with phone contacts not being listed when using bluetooth. the bulletin provides information and a work around while engineering investigates
Bulletin:
PIT5411J
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motor
Bulletin:
140089004D
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags, key rings, key ring sizes and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
Bulletin:
150089004B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
Bulletin:
150089005A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (u.s. only).
Bulletin:
150603002H
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Bulletin:
17NA330
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the customer to pair their phone in order for the push to talk button on the steering wheel control to work.
Bulletin:
17NA331
Component:
284100 back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the vbm taking over the rear camera option.
Bulletin:
070849020M
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide.
Bulletin:
PIC6325
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motor
Bulletin:
PIT5411K
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assista
Bulletin:
PIP5197G
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a malfunction indicator lamp. technician sho
Bulletin:
PIC6326
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the technician that gm is investigating a condition of a red onstar led. the technician is advised what dtc codes may be present, and not to replace any components at this time. further informati
Bulletin:
15NA015
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information to correct a customer concern of a steering drift or pull condition where the vehicle may appear to pull or drift in the direction of a road crown.
Bulletin:
16NA338
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides guidelines for dealers required to contact the pqc for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the pqc process, gwm transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of asse
Bulletin:
18NA066
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a i/p wiring harness that may be pinched or contacting the tie bar frame and a-pillar.
Bulletin:
18NA066
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a i/p wiring harness that may be pinched or contacting the tie bar frame and a-pillar.
Bulletin:
18NA067
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
Bulletin:
18NA073
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
Bulletin:
17NA405
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct the condition of intermittent white radio screen when starting vehicle and/or radio resets shortly after start-up with a phone paired due to an internal radio conc
Bulletin:
18NA033
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at a idle in which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
Bulletin:
18NA048
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of radio turns on unwanted or audio mutes with home or left track skip button touch due to metallic particles may have fallen into the radio d
Bulletin:
18NA057
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains to the technician not to replace parts if the codes listed have been set.
Bulletin:
030603004W
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
Bulletin:
090604015C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015b (vehicles sitting outside on dealer lots for extended periods with hard start/no start condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
Bulletin:
110089005L
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
Bulletin:
PI0725B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This pi provides information to the technician that this is a normal condition and advises not to replace the engine for this reason.
Bulletin:
PIE0447
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of infotainment system freezing and or touch screen not responding.
Bulletin:
PIE0449
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of oil leak and/or oil burning smell.
Bulletin:
17NA184
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4l turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
Bulletin:
17NA215
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of red led, no wifi operation, and/or limited onstarĀ® module functionality after onstar module replacement for another condition.
Bulletin:
000089027J
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
Bulletin:
010310003Q
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by general motors against defects in material or workmanship under the new vehicle warranty (in canada, the base warranty cover
Bulletin:
030089006P
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher csi scores.
Bulletin:
060089031E
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
Bulletin:
110089002C
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the gm factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
Bulletin:
110849001W
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides information on transport mode on message displayed in driver information center (dic) and/or battery light is flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
Bulletin:
PI0666A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the customer about the no sound coming out of the rear speakers.
Bulletin:
PIE0447A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of infotainment system freezing and or touch screen not responding.
Bulletin:
17NA238
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a correction for wi-fi hotspots or data sharing feature not working once turned on.
Bulletin:
17NA330
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the customer to pair their phone in order for the push to talk button on the steering wheel control to work.
Bulletin:
PIT5411L
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assista
Bulletin:
18NA099
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formally known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Bulletin:
080730035C
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Bulletin:
100729001C
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the 6-speed manual transaxle (rpos mf3, mr5, mr6, mz0, mz4, mzu) current service strategy for transmissions requiring internal repairs (ie: synchronizer, gear or bearing replacement) is t
Bulletin:
1208132001E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
Bulletin:
130089010B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a product assistance claim (pac) within the courtesy transportation assistance program.
Bulletin:
150603002L
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Bulletin:
150603002M
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
Bulletin:
PI0281G
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Bulletin:
PI0754C
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This pi bulletin provides information on rear and side tempered glass spots (quench marks) and they are normal characteristic.
Bulletin:
PIE0447B
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of infotainment system freezing and or touch screen not responding.
Bulletin:
PIE0449A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of oil leak and/or oil burning smell.
Bulletin:
18NA048
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of radio turns on unwanted or audio mutes with home or left track skip button touch due to metallic particles may have fallen into the radio d
Bulletin:
18NA125
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Bulletin:
18NA138
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the hmi module to correct a condition of radio control (ics) display does not remain off at times after it has been turned off in the radio settings menu due to a software concern.
Bulletin:
18NA141
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on audio volume stuck high or low with no dtcs and that this is a normal characteristic.
Bulletin:
00-03-10-002K
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels.
Bulletin:
00-06-01-012G
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
Bulletin:
03-00-89-006N
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher csi scores.
Bulletin:
04-00-89-015O
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Bulletin:
05-00-89-029D
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on general motors dealership critical equipment requirements and recommendations.
Bulletin:
16-NA-383
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Bulletin:
17-NA-066
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission oil cooler flush and flow test.
Bulletin:
17-NA-170
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains the road force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
Bulletin:
PI1410B
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
Bulletin:
PIC5932B
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using bluetooth components. technician should use the preliminary information to gather information
Bulletin:
PIC6302
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The pi was created to advise of an engineering investigation for a concern of unable to connect toonstar virtual advisor when selecting "new destination" in the onstar menu.
Bulletin:
PIP5163C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
Bulletin:
PIT5411H
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motor
Bulletin:
06-08-47-001M
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
Bulletin:
16-NA-109
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or sealant on the exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
Bulletin:
17-NA-066
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission oil cooler flush and flow test.
Bulletin:
17-NA-067
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on on rare occasions, a security code input message with sps error code e5659, m5304, and/or m5530 may be displayed in tis2web when the technician is programming any module. if this concern i
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
99-04-20-002J
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on driveline clunk noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
Bulletin:
PI0671A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
Bulletin:
17NA142
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wireless charging module diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
Bulletin:
010601011J
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Bulletin:
040730013D
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine drivability concerns and/or mil on due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
Bulletin:
070604019F
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the ip to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with reduced engine power displayed and dtc p2138
Bulletin:
16NA158
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin describes the dealer special tool loan program process.
Bulletin:
16NA356
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the xm radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some sirius xm channels but if they change channels they will find others that e
Bulletin:
17NA344
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the technician when looking up the p/n for the 3.5 mm audio jack for the usb, to make sure and enter the vin# to ensure the correct part is being ordered.
Bulletin:
17NA346
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
Bulletin:
17NA238
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a correction for wi-fi hotspots or data sharing feature not working once turned on.
Bulletin:
17NA359
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the fact that wma files are not accepted by the specific radios.
Bulletin:
17NA405
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct the condition of intermittent white or black radio screen when starting vehicle and/or radio resets shortly after start-up with a phone paired due to an internal r
Bulletin:
000310003W
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by general motors against defects in material or workmanship under the bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty.
Bulletin:
17NA359
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the fact that wma files are not accepted by the specific radios.
Bulletin:
17NA386
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (mit), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
Bulletin:
080730026E
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in park at start up after cold soak. this condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. this is a slight movement that is
Bulletin:
120089007A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
Bulletin:
150603001C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Bulletin:
150603002I
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Bulletin:
150603002J
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Bulletin:
040089015R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Bulletin:
050604022O
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the top tier detergent gasoline licensed brands and the top tier diesel fuel licensed brands that are recommended for use in all gm vehicles.
Bulletin:
070089036I
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on enhancing field product reports with digital pictures.
Bulletin:
070089037L
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
Bulletin:
16NA075
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
This bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of power foldaway mirror glass shake, flutter at normal driving speeds
Bulletin:
16NA239
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides a procedure to activate/enable 4g lte wi-fi hotspot on new vehicle.
Bulletin:
17NA074
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information and tips for customers having difficulty launching android auto or apple carplay.
Bulletin:
18NA027
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that service manuals will now be available on usb.
Bulletin:
010310003P
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by general motors against defects in material or workmanship under the new vehicle warranty (base warranty coverage). for vehic
Bulletin:
050851001I
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
Bulletin:
060089026N
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
Bulletin:
060601010D
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
Bulletin:
100864002D
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Bulletin:
150603001D
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Bulletin:
150603002K
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Bulletin:
PI0653E
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on damaged, disassembled or improperly packaged turbochargers returned to warranty part center.
Bulletin:
18048
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
18048 - service update. radio does not recognize the radio auxiliary port for audio devices. reprogram radio with updated calibration.
Bulletin:
00-06-01-026J
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
Bulletin:
03-08-46-004T
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on onstarĀ® vcim is currently restricted parts. by working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the general motors team will gain a better understand
Bulletin:
04-00-89-015Q
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Bulletin:
08-08-44-029H
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for u.s. and canada dealers only.
Bulletin:
13-08-116-001C
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket aldl or dlc interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
Bulletin:
PI1149A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ecu and reprograming the hmi software update, if the wiring or ecu
Bulletin:
17-NA-211
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides to the technician, locations to check for possible loose or damaged electrical connections that may set a dtc instead of just replacing a part.
Bulletin:
17-NA-213
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for the service parts identification (spid) label replacement.
Bulletin:
17-NA-238
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for wi-fi hotspots or data sharing feature not working once turned on.
Bulletin:
99-08-51-001D
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Thins informational bulletin provides information on paint-less dent repair process.
Bulletin:
PIP5353D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. technician may find diagnostic trouble code p0300 set in the engine control module. technician will need
Bulletin:
PIT5399A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an apple device via usb cord. technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer ap
Bulletin:
PIT5411M
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assista
Bulletin:
PIP5373B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. in some cases techline customer support center may
Bulletin:
PIC6326A
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the technician that gm is investigating a condition of a red onstar led. the technician is advised what dtc codes may be present, and not to replace any components at this time. further informati
Bulletin:
PIC5953D
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
Bulletin:
PIT5099C
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heater-vent-air conditioning blows warm air. before calling general motors technical assistance center technician will need to have hi
Bulletin:
PIC5260B
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:
PIC6095C
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. the
Bulletin:
PIP5163D
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
Bulletin:
PIP4902K
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that general motors technical assistance center may ask for global diagnostic system 2 session log. technician will need use global diagnostic system 2 to sen
Bulletin:
PIP5495E
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIC6215A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates reason forac inoperative and/or ambient temperature display missing from the radio. dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
Bulletin:
PIP5596
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
Bulletin:
PIT5099D
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heater-vent-air conditioning blows warm air. before calling general motors technical assistance center technician will need to have hi
Bulletin:
PIT4945G
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. technician will need to ensure the key fob is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previousl
Bulletin:
PIP5197H
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a malfunction indicator lamp. technician sho
Bulletin:
PIP5495G
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a malfunction indicator lamp on. the technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0299 or p0234 set. the technician is provided
Bulletin:
PIP5353E
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. technician may find diagnostic trouble code p0300 set in the engine control module. technician will need
Bulletin:
PIP5601
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates

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