2010 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,689 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. 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.

• 10062872Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10133133Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on high feature V6 timing chains kits and chain guide replacements.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10112726Jan 16, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have excessive oil consumption and/or that they have to add oil between oil changes. Technician should reprogram the Engine Control Module with the latest TIS2web calibrations to adjust the engine oil life monitor to a maximum of 7,500 miles. Technician should also inspect for any obvious oil leaks that may explain…
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112714Jan 14, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have excessive oil consumption and/or that they have to add oil between oil changes. Technician should reprogram the Engine Control Module with the latest TIS2web calibrations to adjust the engine oil life monitor to a maximum of 7,500 miles.
• 10112708Jan 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0690 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician should update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web to address the concern.
• 10133119Jan 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on components that must be transferred over from the original engine for the Ecotec 2.4L.
• 10112700Jan 4, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
• 10245792Jan 3, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement Labor Operation N1720 Fuse Replacement
• 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.
• 10247710Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling, Other or unknown. Reprogram ECM.
• 10247055Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Reprogram ECM.
• 10063387Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063386Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062885Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10138539Dec 19, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the release of 3 high feature v6 timing chain part kits. To help ease the ordering of large amounts of parts during service.
• 10113848Dec 19, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the release of 3 high feature v6 timing chain part kits. To help ease the ordering of large amounts of parts during service.
• 10112695Dec 18, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have excessive oil consumption. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web. Technician will also perform an oil consumption test by following the latest version of bulletin 01-06-01-011.
• 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
• 10112653Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for the OnStar back-up battery failure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1446 or B1447 and the OnStar LED is red. Technician should never disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar fuse with the ignition key in any position other than off.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10138543Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10113836Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
• 10112632Dec 6, 2012Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have excessive oil consumption. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web. Technician will also perform an oil consumption test by following the latest version of bulletin 01-06-01-011.
• 10112629Dec 5, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver's door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10112627Dec 5, 2012Engine cooling, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P01285 and or P0171. Technician will need to use published Service Information diagnostics first. Technician will update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web if published Service Information…
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10138551Dec 4, 2012Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat, DTCs 5045 or B0074 0F May Set in PPS Module
• 10113831Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10113825Dec 4, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat, DTCs 5045 or B0074 0F May Set in PPS Module
• 10112624Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have excessive oil consumption. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web. Technician will also perform an oil consumption test by following the latest version of bulletin 01-06-01-011.
• 10246853Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10245780Dec 1, 2012Other or unknown. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements, P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
• 10062511Dec 1, 2012Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10043830Dec 1, 2012Air bags, Seat belts. Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b0074 0f set in pps module. *js updated 2/21/13.
• 10138220Nov 30, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10137478Nov 30, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10126188Nov 28, 2012Engine. This preliminary information bulletin provides information regarding all the components that are included when ordering a new service 2.4L Ecotec engine.
• 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.

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