2018 Chevrolet Cruze Technical Service Bulletins

991 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10213764Jan 5, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
• 10212610Jan 5, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a procedure for A/C Leak Test and Receiver/Dehydrator Plug replacement due to refrigerant loss.
• 10213767Jan 4, 2022Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10213759Jan 4, 2022Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10213757Jan 4, 2022Tires. This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
• 10212552Dec 21, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of passive entry and passive starting functions are always inoperative on one, or both, of the RKE Fobs, possible various DIC messages.
• 10206726Dec 14, 2021Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10212551Dec 2, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at idle, which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
• 10205587Nov 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
• 10204448Nov 11, 2021Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
• 10205575Nov 9, 2021Electrical system, Engine. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an Engine Misfire, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set.
• 10205738Nov 8, 2021Wheels, Tires. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
• 10205539Nov 8, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10205737Nov 5, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10202407Sep 27, 2021Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
• 10205057Aug 20, 2021Fuel system. This service bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump.
• 10201310Aug 11, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10205059Aug 6, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10205048Aug 6, 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.
• 10201263Jul 28, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10201254Jul 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
• 10201252Jul 21, 2021Air bags, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10201251Jul 21, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10201176Jul 21, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10201250Jul 20, 2021Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10200149Jun 28, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on glass ultraviolet (UV) Ray protection and tint percentage.
• 10200148Jun 28, 2021Exterior lighting, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing moisture, condensation in one of the headlamp assemblies.
• 10201295Jun 25, 2021Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
• 10200151Jun 21, 2021Equipment, Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10200140Jun 21, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3055 Set.
• 10201285Jun 16, 2021Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
• 10199285Jun 16, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
• 10201281Jun 15, 2021Equipment. 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.
• 10200154Jun 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
• 10200152Jun 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10200153Jun 3, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10200089May 27, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10197314May 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10199281May 25, 2021Fuel system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10198890May 25, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10199235May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10198844May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10200090May 17, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10200088May 17, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10197294May 12, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10197286May 7, 2021Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10199249May 6, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10199237May 6, 2021Electrical system, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
• 10198858May 6, 2021Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10198846May 6, 2021Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.

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