2013 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,944 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10139026May 7, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 10-00-89-005B to add the 2014 model year and labor codes.
• 10139025May 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 07-00-89-037E to add the 2014 model year and to update the labor operation under Courtesy Transportation Warranty Transaction Submission.
• 10139024May 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation.
• 10139021May 3, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides a revision for 03-08-48-006I to add model years and update parts information.
• 10113074May 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10247732May 1, 2013Brakes, Wheels. Service Stability, Traction, ABS Rear Wheel Speed DTC Or Chassis Expansion
• 10247715May 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10247702May 1, 2013Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank When Ignition Key Is Turned To The Crank.
• 10247077May 1, 2013Wheels. Service Stability, Traction, ABS Rear Wheel Speed DTC Or Chassis Expansion
• 10247060May 1, 2013Electrical system. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10246912May 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246882May 1, 2013Seats, Body and structure. Heated Seat Operation After Performing A Remote Vehicle.
• 10246729May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014
• 10246636May 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246617May 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246595May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245907May 1, 2013Suspension. GM TAC Support of Vehicle Vibration Complaints.
• 10245341May 1, 2013Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank When Ignition Key Is Turned To The Crank.
• 10139033May 1, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 03-06-03-004G to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
• 10064071May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063972May 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062881May 1, 2013Equipment, Electronic stability control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052310May 1, 2013Electrical system, Tires. General motors: customers may comment about the tire pressure monitor system or check tire pressure lamp illuminated.
• 10052271May 1, 2013Seat belts. General motors: seat belt could become twisted with the latch plate.
• 10113013Apr 29, 2013Electrical system, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event. The electronic climate control module is not in a complete wake up state during a remote vehicle…
• 10130655Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of PI0855 to update Recomondation/Instructions.
• 10130652Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration - New Labor Codes information.
• 10113001Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to pair and/or connect an Apple iPhone. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10112998Apr 23, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10112993Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank. Dealer will ensure the customer is fully extending the key.
• 10112991Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making…
• 10112990Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and an open Fuse F12DA 20 amp open. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P06A3, P2122, P2635, and U18A2.Tech will inspect for the main engine wire harness making contact with the right rear corner of the engine or cam/valve cover.
• 10112988Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes.
• 10130631Apr 15, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).
• 10112969Apr 15, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles built with Regular Production Option Code (UW6) the subwoofer is only used for the Active Noise Cancellation.
• 10112965Apr 12, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip service steering message or service stability message. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056E Sym 42 and a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 Sym 3A setting after a new steering gear assembly was installed. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 Sym 71 is set it must be addressed first before performing a…
• 10130627Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
• 10112964Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an antenna mast broken off of the roof mounted antenna base leaving the stud in the antenna base. Technician should only replace the antenna mast. Technician can remove the antenna stud using needle-nose pliers.
• 10130621Apr 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on a concern of transmission fluid leak from torque converter housing area.
• 10112961Apr 9, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to…
• 10112960Apr 9, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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 P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10112959Apr 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10250081Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10247759Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SES Indicator Or Open HVAC Fuse.
• 10247719Apr 1, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system. Intermittent Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative.
• 10247708Apr 1, 2013Electronic stability control, Steering. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10247701Apr 1, 2013Body and structure. Antenna Mast Broken Off From Antenna Base Mount Low Profile Antenna Available
• 10247689Apr 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind Buffeting Noise With a Rear Window Down.

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