2013 Buick Verano Technical Service Bulletins

1,544 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Buick Verano. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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 vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10134670Mar 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the heated oxygen sensor to remove the (SES) light being on due to the heated oxygen sensor from coming into contact with the axle shaft.
• 10112930Mar 21, 2013Equipment. 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 previously.
• 10112924Mar 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a squeak, scrape, or rub-type noise coming from the seat area during a clutch pedal apply. Technician will apply anti-itch tape between the seat cover and outboard trim panel.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10134661Mar 18, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and tighten the clamps on the air duct due to the (SES) light on with DTCs P0171, P1101, and/or P0101 being set.
• 10112910Mar 15, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Body and…. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a water leak on the driver side floor. Vehicles also may have intermittent no fob detected, no crank no start, park brake light flashing, a rough running concern, Service Engine Soon light on, power locks locking on their own, Service Park Assist message. Technician should inspect the X200 for water intrusion…
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247692Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245331Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10073148Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071595Mar 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071586Mar 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065011Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052024Mar 1, 2013Engine. Gm: service engine soon light turns on paired with dtcs p0171, p1101, and/or p0101 set.
• 10052015Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: water leak on driver floor and/or various electrical concerns. Vehicle may exhibit intermittent no fob detected, no crank no start, or lights flashing on the instrument panel.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10250083Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10246570Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10071507Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051891Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saab: some vehicles have floor mats that are difficult to fully seat on carpet side retainer due to floor retainer being broken and various breakpoints for style of retainer and because different styles or designs not interchangeable and contains non matching retainers. Models 2010-13 lacrosse, srx, 2011-13 regal, cruze, equinox, volt, terrain, 9-4x, 2012-13 verano, sonic, 2008-13 cts…
• 10060414Jan 30, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133156Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacement for the auxiliary floor mat retainer due to the floor mat retainer won't seat on the carpet.
• 10133155Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on radio reprogramming due to voice recognition, media data, route guidance, DVD playback concerns.
• 10133154Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on radio recovery and reprogramming due to the radio locked up and does not respond to user input.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10060409Jan 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133134Jan 22, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10133131Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10133119Jan 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on components that must be transferred over from the original engine for the Ecotec 2.4L.
• 10112700Jan 4, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
• 10133115Jan 2, 2013Air bags, Exterior lighting. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the driver airbag light is flashing in the cluster and/or the passenger airbag ON indicator does not illuminate when the passenger is present when the SDM setup has not been completed after reprogramming.
• 10246683Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty - Eqluipped with Connected Navigation Radio (UHQ)
• 10246682Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty
• 10245752Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)

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