2012 Chevrolet CaptivaService bulletins
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Technical Service Bulletins
1,025 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 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.
- 10138606Feb 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
- 10111909Feb 7, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.
- 10111894Feb 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. 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…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. 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…
- 10137784Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
- 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
- 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. 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 contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
- 10137780Jan 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
- 10112000Jan 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
- 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. 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.
- 10137775Jan 8, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
- 10137772Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. 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…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. 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…
- 10133102Dec 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to aid in diagnosing a possible faulty front transmission oil pump.
- 10133098Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information.
- 10133097Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not.
- 10133087Dec 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
- 10133086Dec 4, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives.
- 10118891Nov 27, 2013Equipment. Service bullentin information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surfaces preparation, applying room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
- 10118880Nov 19, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
- 10118866Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
- 10112344Nov 11, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
- 10118859Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
- 10118858Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
- 10118852Nov 6, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.
- 10118844Nov 4, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015A to add the 2012-2014 model years.
- 10246619Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10118842Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
- 10112331Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. 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 blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
- 10112329Nov 1, 2013Equipment. 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 from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
- 10112404Oct 14, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information regarding high misfire rates always on #1 cylinder. A customer may complain of misfires or roughness on cold start up with a P0300 diagnostic trouble code. Technician is to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect…
- 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. 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.
- 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. 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 control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
- 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
- 10112386Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
- 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
- 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
- 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
- 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
- 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
- 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
- 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
- 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- 10113197Aug 19, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
- 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
- 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
- 10245795Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements, DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.