2011 Chevrolet Cruze Technical Service Bulletins

1,658 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 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.

• 10071189Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138218Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10137476Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10126189Nov 29, 2012Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides daignostic tips for concerns regarding intermittent no crank and intermittent exhaust camshaft position sensor signal.
• 10138217Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10138216Nov 28, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove and replace the clutch actuator cylinder elbow seal for concerns regarding a fluid leak after clutch actuator replacement.
• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126161Nov 28, 2012Brakes. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove and replace the clutch actuator cylinder elbow seal for concerns regarding a fluid leak after clutch actuator replacement.
• 10112608Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10112606Nov 28, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
• 10098702Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove and replace the clutch actuator cylinder elbow seal for concerns regarding a fluid leak after clutch actuator replacement.
• 10138213Nov 26, 2012Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10137471Nov 26, 2012Wheels. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10126191Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10112599Nov 21, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10138211Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10137469Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126194Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10112594Nov 20, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a grinding/rotational noise coming from the right rear of the vehicle during brake apply. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10112568Nov 14, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a vibration that is only present in fourth gear when lugging the engine. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center if the vibration is fourth gear only verify correct shift system adjustment and if no change.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10112567Nov 13, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have oil consumption or blue smoke from the exhaust. Technician will need to inspect the engine oil level and inspect the positive crankcase ventilation hoses, turbo housing, spark plugs, cylinders, intake manifold and air ducts for signs of excessive oil. Technician will also need to follow the latest versions of…
• 10112562Nov 13, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112545Nov 6, 2012Equipment. 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 send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10138180Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Turbocharger Oil Feed and Return Line Inspection When Servicing Turbocharger Assembly.
• 10138179Nov 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the sunroof sunshade stricker for the conditions of Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch or is Difficult to Latch in the Closed Position
• 10137437Nov 1, 2012Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Turbocharger Oil Feed and Return Line Inspection When Servicing Turbocharger Assembly.
• 10137436Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Latches, locks and linkages. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the sunroof sunshade stricker for the conditions of Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch or is Difficult to Latch in the Closed Position
• 10126176Nov 1, 2012Suspension. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that during the servicing of the turbocharge to inspect the turbo oil feed and return lines for any damage.
• 10126175Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft cover to correct a condition of a whistle noise heard from engine compartment, rough idel, and/or DTC P0171 set.
• 10112534Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. 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 send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10071832Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071287Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062525Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050259Nov 1, 2012Engine. Chevrolet: service engine light comes on when running rough or whistling noise coming from engine compartment, may be due to positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) vacuum leak on camshaft cover. Model 2011-2012 cruze.

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