2019 Chevrolet Cruze Technical Service Bulletins

728 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10162120Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10161880May 29, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10161878May 23, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161025May 17, 2019Electrical 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, F36DA, 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…
• 10161014May 13, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel…
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10161931May 7, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160428Apr 30, 2019Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin explains to the technician to inspect the pistons for damage and not just replace the engine assembly if the pistons are the only cause of damage.
• 10160690Apr 24, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
• 10160421Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
• 10160653Apr 10, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates noises are considered to be normal operating characteristics of the vehicle when shut off. It will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle.
• 10160633Apr 2, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10160133Apr 2, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.
• 10160135Apr 1, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10160132Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10158864Mar 26, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10158859Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10158856Mar 25, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
• 10158855Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10158867Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10158857Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10158848Mar 19, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a accessory front floor liner warped, bent inward.
• 10158863Mar 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with "conductive finish".
• 10158862Mar 14, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10158821Mar 14, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for A/C Leak Test and Receiver/Dehydrator Plug replacement due to refrigerant loss.
• 10158822Mar 13, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
• 10158865Mar 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10158858Mar 7, 2019Fuel system, Equipment. 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.
• 10158838Mar 1, 2019Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal engine operating condition for faster emission warm up time.
• 10154638Feb 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10155073Feb 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
• 10154539Feb 25, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains a normal characteristic of a trans shift when cold temps are present.
• 10155068Feb 15, 2019Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10154641Feb 15, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10155072Feb 8, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message On and Off.
• 10155071Feb 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
• 10155070Feb 5, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10154269Feb 5, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the possible setting of B101D-39 in the OnStar module and advises of byte info to retrieve while engineering completes further investigation.
• 10154265Feb 4, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine shut down is a design characteristic and no repairs should be attempted.
• 10154628Jan 31, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10154625Jan 31, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10154626Jan 24, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10155051Jan 23, 2019Wheels. This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.

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