2012 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,847 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10125933Jun 3, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0601, P0603, P0604, P062F or P1621 stored in the Transmission Control Module. Technician will need to ensure that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are set in the Transmission Control Module. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are only set…
• 10253595Jun 1, 2014Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10072143Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069298Jun 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137937May 30, 2014Tires. This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty.
• 10137935May 29, 2014Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10137934May 29, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10137933May 29, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.
• 10137932May 28, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
• 10112082May 23, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10137928May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.
• 10137927May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on tire radial force variations and how to balance a tire using the balancer.
• 10137923May 20, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test for oil consumption and install new pistons and rings if no signs of consumption or oil leaks have been validated.
• 10137919May 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10137918May 19, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
• 10112074May 19, 2014Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10137914May 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
• 10137905May 13, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information to the technician, to check for loose grounds and the correct labor op to use
• 10137903May 12, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin states to add the DTC symptom byte to the documentation to help aid engineering pinpoint concerns when trying to locate a root cause.
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10137891May 2, 2014Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add greese to the strut and jounce bumper, to stop the customers concern of the front suspention or strut making noise.
• 10137890May 2, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10112049May 2, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have check engine light and a misfire. Technician will find a P0300 set. If the misfiring cylinder is creating NO or very low power, technician will need to follow these diagnostics steps. 1) Swap the ignition coil and spark plug with another cylinder. 2) Inspect the plug when out for…
• 10246983May 1, 2014Equipment. Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
• 10246913May 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246624May 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245790May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Excessive Oil Consumption
• 10056237May 1, 2014Electrical system. General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on.
• 10038468May 1, 2014Brakes. Gm: the brake, traction, or stability lights are on because of debris stuck on the wheel speed sensor. Updated on 06/15/2011. *kb updated on 06/20/2011. *rm updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 10/3/11. *pe updated 05/08/2013 *js updated on 7/9/2013. *kb updated 7/28/14.
• 10135227Apr 28, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
• 10111829Apr 25, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10135222Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to cut a new key or how to get a precut key from GM.
• 10135220Apr 22, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111815Apr 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135204Apr 15, 2014Steering. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering hose, generator and evaporative hose to correct the customers concern of steering shudder at low speeds.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10135196Apr 11, 2014Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician of new timing chains and guides and part numbers.
• 10253594Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10246623Apr 1, 2014Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unknown…. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246588Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
• 10245789Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Excessive Oil Consumption
• 10070112Apr 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069297Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055422Apr 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some dtc codes may be set, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc.the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. Also included buick allure model year 2005.
• 10052863Apr 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some vehicles require replacements for high feature v6 timing chain kits and guide replacements. Also included chevrolet captiva. Model years 2007-2013. *js updated 7/18/14.

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