2016 Chevrolet Cruze Technical Service Bulletins

1,331 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10082880Aug 15, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of usb port inoperative.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10126144Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. 50120 01 - Customer Satisfaction (service procedure revised). Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the bolt attaching the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block may not be properly attached. This condition may prevent the vehicle from being started, or may illuminate the service engine soon light. Dealers will inspect the battery positive cable bolt and, if necessary, replace the bolt or fuse block.
• 10126143Aug 12, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 38170 - Special Coverage. The accelerator pedal can break at the stalk just below the housing due to the driver entering or exiting the vehicle with their foot resting on the accelerator pedal. If the pedal breaks, it would not be possible to operate the accelerator once the stalk has broken off. The vehicle would return to idle regardless of transmission gear position. If this condition occurs within the stated…
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10126142Aug 11, 2016Electrical system. 50120 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the bolt attaching the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block may not be properly attached. This condition may prevent the vehicle from being started, or may illuminate the service engine soon light. Dealers will inspect the battery positive cable bolt and, if necessary, replace the bolt or fuse block.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082921Aug 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that exhibit the condition of hard to shift or get into gear.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10108611Jul 22, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that exhibit the condition of hard to shift or get into gear.
• 10108605Jul 20, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that exhibit the condition of hard to shift or get into gear.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10081025Jun 30, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the engine exchange program on vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code le2 has ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular general motors customer care and aftersales parts process or product quality center process for required dealers.
• 10094605Jun 28, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. Thiis information bulletin provides information on how the exhaust and intake camshaft position exciter wheel must be installed properly to prevent a customer concern on an intermittent crank/no start.
• 10080860Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making…
• 10081363Jun 20, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct the condition of a notchy or sticky feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
• 10094782Jun 17, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fuse for a condition of loss of power steering assist and/or service power steering message displayed.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10089387Jun 8, 2016Equipment, Seats. 38240 - service update. Certain vehicles, equipped with manual seat adjusters may have been built with seat tracks that have an improperly installed track lock on either the inboard or outboard side. A pin that retains the track lock to track rail may be missing or damaged allowing the track lock to fall out of position. Vehicles with this condition may experience difficulty to unlock and move the manual seat…
• 10089201Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on using gm service policies and procedure manual that represent key gm requirements for service operations.
• 10080683Jun 7, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician upper oil pan and lower oil pan product quality center part restriction has ended. These parts can now be ordered through the regular general motors customer care and aftersales parts process or product quality center process for required dealers.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10114108May 27, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body 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.
• 10114102May 25, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer several concerns caused by to an internal software calibration.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10126056May 24, 2016Engine. 46000 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2016 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles may have a loose connection at the battery negative terminal to ground stud. This condition may cause the engine to stall while driving, may prevent the vehicle from being started, or may illuminate the service engine soon light. Dealers will add a washer to the negative ground.
• 10114099May 24, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of buzz or static noise from radio audio speakers, android auto connection issues, intermittent black screen or Sirius XM reverts to XM1 channel intermittently caused by to the current software calibration within the radio.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10078918May 20, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the step on diagnosing and repairing vehicles with inoperative air conditioning, instrument cluster, onstar, or other various electrical concerns. Technician may also find that fuses f35da, f35da, or the f37da in the x51a instrument panel fuse block may not be powered up. Gain access to connector x201 and inspect connector for being…
• 10078916May 20, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to replace the radio if the phone icon is pressed and it will highlight, or highlight and spin, but the radio will not change from that screen.
• 10114111May 17, 2016Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134546May 13, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, and park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.

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