2012 Chevrolet Cruze Technical Service Bulletins

1,816 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10112835Feb 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a concern with diagnostic trouble codes P0011, P0014, P0016, or P0017 in the engine control module after a repair involving the camshaft actuators. There is a unique black plastic oil sleeve that is between the end of the cam actuator and the camshaft. This sleeve directs oil into the actuator to adjust the timing.
• 10073141Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073140Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071548Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071544Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070897Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069912Feb 1, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069911Feb 1, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063461Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063452Feb 1, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051937Feb 1, 2013Engine. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: after removal or replacement of cam actuator, by technician, one or more dtcs in ecm, p0011, p0014, p0016, p0017 are caused by missing actuator oil sleeve. Models 2012 sonic, 2011-2012 cruze, 2009-2011 aveo, 2009-2010, wave, g3, 2008-2009 astra.
• 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…
• 10050279Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling. Chevrolet: the oil feed pipe needs checking and replaced. If restricted, and turbocharger assembly should be removed and replaced, and the ecm should be verified for latest calibration to allow turbocharge to cool, to reduce likelihood of oil coking oil feed pipe. Models 2011-2012 cruze, sonic. *pe updated 4/22/13.
• 10112761Jan 31, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10112760Jan 31, 2013Equipment, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10112741Jan 25, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
• 10133138Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on inaccurate or slow response of outside air temperature display.
• 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.
• 10112732Jan 21, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about melted plastic piece in the engine block deck that may be found when performing mechanical engine repairs. If the Technician finds melted or distorted oil feed restrictor orifice is found, engine replacement is required at this time.
• 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.
• 10133129Jan 16, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on reprogramming the engine control module due to the A/C blows warm air intermittenly.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10060393Jan 11, 2013Steering, Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133118Jan 3, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on updating software for the navigation radio for loss of GPS signal, low fuel, XM volume, audio button functionality, not able to set clock.
• 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.
• 10253592Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10253580Jan 1, 2013Suspension. Knock or Pop Noise Heard When Coming to a Stop or at Low Speeds Over Small Bumps.
• 10245752Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10245751Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10071522Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071518Jan 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071517Jan 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070861Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070857Jan 1, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070803Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063983Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051863Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet: there is an oil/fluid leakage under front of vehicle, possibly from wheel drive shaft seals, and engineering is trying to determine root cause of leakage. Models 2011-2013 regal, cruze, 2012-2013 verano, sonic.
• 10051780Jan 1, 2013Brakes. Chevrolet: whenever brakes are applied, there would be a pulsating/rotational noise coming from right rear of vehicle that may be caused from cut between brake drum and brake shoe interaction. Model 2012 cruze.
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112687Dec 17, 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.

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