2015 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,581 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10114650Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113797Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to information as to elimination of rear seat floor filler trim panel as standard equipment.
• 10113796Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
• 10113792Aug 4, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10114642Aug 3, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics…
• 10114641Aug 3, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak, pop, tick or itch type noise from the center of the dash or base of the windshield area while driving the vehicle. Technician will need to gain access to the center bracket under the cowl. Technician will need to apply 3M? Urethane Sealer part number 08609, between the bracket and bulkhead and around…
• 10113788Aug 3, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10113787Aug 3, 2015Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
• 10059175Aug 1, 2015Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to an improper jump start, the power steering fuse was either blown or failed, causing a hard steering. Or loss of power steering assist. Model 2013-16 lacrosse, regal, malibu, 2010-13 equinox, terrain, 2014-15 elr, 2014-16 impala, 2012-15 verano, 2011-15 cruze, volt.
• 10138154Jul 30, 2015Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10114639Jul 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10114638Jul 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10114621Jul 24, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the ?i? icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle.
• 10114620Jul 24, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a concern where the Bluetooth device list is full and will not allow any of the devices to be deleted. General Motors is working on concern in the meantime the following procedures may allow the deletion of devices. A clear and reset will clear the Bluetooth device list as well as all other personalized lists.
• 10138139Jul 23, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information for the correction of a customer concern of short duration musty odors emitted from the HVAC system at vehicle start-up in hot, humid conditions.
• 10138137Jul 21, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
• 10114613Jul 21, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10138130Jul 16, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to assist in identifying operating characteristics of manual transmissions that repair attempts will not change.
• 10114609Jul 16, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with radio Regular Production Option Code UFU, UP9, UHQ, UHK, UFW, UHR, UHJ, or UFF when the display shows Theft Locked. Technician is to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center before attempting any repairs.
• 10114608Jul 16, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a concern where the Onstar® menu is missing from the radio display. Pressing the white Onstar® push to talk button and say hide Onstar® menu will hide the menu and saying unhide menu will make the menu come back again.
• 10138125Jul 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and to encourage delivering quality vehicles and generating higher CSi scores.
• 10138117Jul 10, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials
• 10138114Jul 10, 2015Seats, Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product availability.
• 10138113Jul 10, 2015Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and available retail brands.
• 10114598Jul 10, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10114597Jul 9, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar® 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle outside and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10114596Jul 8, 2015Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A.
• 10137943Jul 7, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
• 10137939Jul 6, 2015Equipment, Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the Advanced Diagnostics - Proactive Alerts available on many models.
• 10058755Jul 1, 2015Equipment. General motors: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. On certain trucks and vehicles, the onstar system is inoperative due to embedded phone flash memory chip and vehicle communication interface module (vcim) needs replacing. Model 2015.
• 10115076Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10113717Jun 26, 2015Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015-2016 model years to repair information to correct a customer concern of inaccurate or slow response of outside air temperature display.
• 10115068Jun 24, 2015Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have intermittent hard start Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp or low oil pressure lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270, P0273, P0276, and or P0641. Technician should inspect the engine harness routing the Engine Control Module and…
• 10113705Jun 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
• 10113704Jun 23, 2015Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) reprogramming to correct a customer concern that during the activation of the Forward Collision Alert System (FCA), the car feels as if it is prematurely decelerating.
• 10113703Jun 23, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
• 10115067Jun 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
• 10113701Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10115053Jun 17, 2015Tires, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10115048Jun 15, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the radio display that will go blank and come back on after a few seconds then display may show the splash screen or come back on to the last screen that was displayed.
• 10115037Jun 12, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the clock time will change unwanted and become inaccurate. Technician should not replace any parts, General Motors is currently evaluating the concern.
• 10113689Jun 12, 2015Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of a water sloshing type noise coming from the lower door area while driving the vehicle after using an automatic car wash or during heavy rain conditions.
• 10113688Jun 12, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
• 10115034Jun 10, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a possible grind or growl noise from the transmission while moving. If the technician disassembles the transmission, technician may find a front differential drive pinion gear bearings and or differential carrier bearings are damaged. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center before attempting to remove the damaged…
• 10115033Jun 9, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A.
• 10115027Jun 9, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113683Jun 9, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a windshield molding lubrication repair to correct a customer concern of a creak or pop type noise coming from the windshield area during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10115026Jun 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
• 10115022Jun 8, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10113681Jun 5, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2016 model year to repair information for a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, Reduced Power Mode on, DTC(s) set, and/or poor performance/shifts.

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