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.

• 10118625Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provieds a procedure for installing multiple coax cables to correct the condition of a poor AM radio reception or static noise heard.
• 10084192Oct 10, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provieds a procedure for installing multiple coax cables to correct the condition of a poor am radio reception or static noise heard.
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10118612Oct 2, 2012Engine cooling. This preliminary information provides a procedure to replace the water pump and balance chain for a condition of a rattle or knock type noise from front of engine at idle
• 10084194Oct 2, 2012Engine cooling. This preliminary information provides a procedure to replace the water pump and balance chain for a condition of a rattle or knock type noise from front of engine at idle
• 10247717Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown, Steering. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247713Oct 1, 2012Other or unknown, Body and structure. Power Liftgate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10247698Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Wiper and/or Front Rain Sense Wipers.
• 10247697Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Wiper and/or Front Rain Sense Wipers.
• 10247691Oct 1, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. A Door May Not Open With The Outside Handle And/Or The Inside Handle.
• 10247062Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247058Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Power Liftgate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245337Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Wiper and/or Front Rain Sense Wipers.
• 10245336Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Wiper and/or Front Rain Sense Wipers.
• 10245330Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. A Door May Not Open With The Outside Handle And/Or The Inside Handle.
• 10071814Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071813Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071178Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071176Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10032453Oct 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/buick: a door may not open, intermittently, w/the outside handle and/or the inside handle. May be caused if the linkage on the door latch is not allowed to fully return to its relaxed position. *pe updated on 06/24/2011. *kb models 2010-2013 lacrosse, camaro, equinox, terrain. Updated 11/28/12.
• 10253625Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Information on Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Concerns with Components Fused Through Instrument Panel Fuse Block.
• 10247712Sep 1, 2012Equipment, Other or unknown. Power Lift Gate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10247057Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Power Lift Gate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10246954Sep 1, 2012Steering. Guidelines For NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack
• 10071800Sep 1, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10043309May 1, 2012Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: on some vehicles, before tank is full, the fuel pump frequently cuts off or fuel fills slowly or not able to refuel tank. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10044235Apr 1, 2012Steering. Gm: guidelines for nj1 power steering powerpack (module) replacement and parts restriction instructions.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043944Mar 1, 2012Steering. Chevrolet/gmc: a notchy or stick slip feel in the steering when turning near the on-center position.
• 10043943Mar 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: door lock actuators inoperative - passive entry and/or button press.
• 10043933Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/gmc: fluid leak from transfer case (ptu) vent.
• 10043894Mar 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Gm: may be difficult to set the temperature when in defrost mode. This condition maybe caused by the existing hvac control module calibration lacking temperature sensitivity.
• 10043669Feb 1, 2012Seat belts, Air bags. Chevrolet/gmc: a possible short in wire behind plastic trim on side of seat for front seat belt anchor tensioner. The sir light comes on with codes 02, 04, 0d, or o3 set in sdm.
• 10038345Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. The camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 4/16/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10032409Jan 1, 2012Body and structure. Chevrolet: the power liftgate opens and then reverses and closes; no codes set. This may be caused by the hydraulic lines going to the liftgate hydraulic actuator which are twisted. If lines are twisted, may get pinched or restricted as the liftgate is opened. *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 4/4/12.
• 10043320Dec 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. Issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse block.
• 10043306Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gmc/buick/chevrolet: noise can be heard coming from rear of engine when hood is open or while vehicle is idling.
• 10035986Dec 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: intermittent unwanted liftgate or trunk opening, liftgate or trunk inoperative. Technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10042291Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet/gems;saturn: on all wheel drive vehicles, there are some concerns or issues regarding incidental service for the normal propeller shaft conditions.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10041436Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: ses/mil indicator not illuminated and fuel gauge is erratic and fluctuating.
• 10032434Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet/hummer/gmc/pontiac/cadillac/saturn: technicians may find dtcs p0601, p0603, p0604, p062f or p1621 stored in the tcm as an active or a history code. Some of these dtcs can also be set in the ecm or fpcm. Make sure that you know which module (for example ecm, fpcm or tcm) has set the dtc before attempting to diagnose and repair this condition. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10038705May 1, 2011Steering. Gm: the steering wheel adjustment is binding or sticking. This is caused by the steering wheel lever adjustment nut tightening.
• 10038684May 1, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Gm: check engine light is on with a stored trouble code.

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox