2018 Chevrolet Colorado Technical Service Bulletins

1,262 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. 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.

• 10193459Apr 19, 2021Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when performing a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern.
• 10194101Apr 16, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ (U.S. Only).
• 10194081Apr 13, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10193450Apr 12, 2021Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10195128Apr 9, 2021Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 10194094Apr 9, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Engine Noise and/or Belt Squeak, MIL Illuminated.
• 10193444Apr 9, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic assistance for DTC's P219A and P219B.
• 10193443Apr 9, 2021Engine cooling, Brakes, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P06DE set in the Engine Control Module. P0651 may also be set in the ECM with the P06DE. Technician must follow published Service Information diagnostics for P06DE.
• 10193441Apr 8, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut or debris such as a rock wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stray debris.
• 10194082Apr 7, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10195149Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 10195127Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10193430Apr 1, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10191191Mar 30, 2021Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10190437Mar 30, 2021Fuel system. 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.
• 10191192Mar 29, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10190431Mar 26, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10190417Mar 22, 2021Engine cooling. 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 components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10190413Mar 19, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of…
• 10191233Mar 17, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10190403Mar 16, 2021Brakes. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
• 10190402Mar 16, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates a noise from the front end over bumps originating at the battery hold down retainer at inner fender.
• 10191232Mar 11, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10191207Mar 11, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 10191217Mar 9, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10191206Mar 9, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10190391Mar 9, 2021Interior lighting, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
• 10191163Mar 8, 2021Steering. This service 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.
• 10191168Mar 4, 2021Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for lubricating the rear leaf springs and re-torque the bolts to correct a squeak, clunking noise.
• 10190355Mar 1, 2021Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to inspect for a missing 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal or incorrect 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal being install for a no movement concern after valve body replacement on the 8L45 or 8L90 transmissions.
• 10188403Jan 29, 2021Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10188401Jan 29, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
• 10187747Jan 22, 2021Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin advises the tech of a possible normal condition when the vehicle creeps forward during start up conditions when the clutch packs are full of residual oil.
• 10187745Jan 22, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10187751Jan 14, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.
• 10187757Jan 11, 2021Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump.
• 10187205Dec 29, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
• 10185754Dec 29, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
• 10187379Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10186065Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10187625Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10186104Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10187617Dec 15, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. General Motors has determined that evaporative emissions canister service parts that were manufactured during a certain time period and installed in vehicles during a service repair were not manufactured to engineering specifications.
• 10187344Dec 15, 2020Engine cooling. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. General Motors has determined that evaporative emissions canister service parts that were manufactured during a certain time period and installed in vehicles during a service repair were not manufactured to engineering specifications.
• 10187212Dec 15, 2020Engine cooling. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. General Motors has determined that evaporative emissions canister service parts that were manufactured during a certain time period and installed in vehicles during a service repair were not manufactured to engineering specifications.
• 10186050Dec 15, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. General Motors has determined that evaporative emissions canister service parts that were manufactured during a certain time period and installed in vehicles during a service repair were not manufactured to engineering specifications.
• 10187185Dec 14, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10185734Dec 14, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10187174Dec 10, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of the accessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
• 10187173Dec 10, 2020Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have raised dents or ripple appearance in the side outer panel of the cargo box around the perimeter of the wheel house opening. Technician should first access the rear of the inner wheelhouse area through the tail lamp cavity and the front of the wheelhouse from under the vehicle, and coat the inner hem of the…

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