2017 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,079 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10118914Sep 16, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
• 10118909Sep 14, 2016Tires. This GM of Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program and GWM Transaction Submission Information Bulletin provides information for the new tires that the vehicle are equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage) and for vehicles within this warranty period, the defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata…
• 10100442Sep 14, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10098081Sep 14, 2016Electrical system. 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.
• 10098423Sep 13, 2016Steering. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the media oriented systems transport bus diagnostic tool kit (el-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the media oriented systems transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass media oriented systems transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10098501Sep 12, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communicates that when customer or technician may indicate when attempting to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without service programming system procedure. The procedure will not complete and a message "remote learn pending" will be displayed on the driver information center.
• 10099782Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician abut vehicles that may have malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find p05ce set. Technician should clear the diagnostic trouble code with a scan tool and test drive to ensure the diagnostic trouble code does not return.
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10082867Aug 31, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds 2015 - 2017 my's to repair information for a customer concern of round dark circles of paint discoloration on center rear area of roof.
• 10082412Aug 31, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10082277Aug 30, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the correct information that is needed to correctly know what tpm sensor is needed to be installed on vehicles if there is accessory wheels installed and who to contact when the accessory wheels will not learn the tpm's to the vehicles.
• 10083325Aug 29, 2016Equipment. 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.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10082411Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to enable the 4g lte wifi on newly delivered vehicles for some vehicles that were not shipped with the feature not enabled.
• 10126149Aug 19, 2016Equipment. 60070 - Service Update. Vehicles have been built with front control arm mounting bolts which were produced with the wrong material, which may cause the lower control arm front bushing to separate from the cradle assembly. Dealers are to inspect the front cross member assembly lot code, and, if necessary, replace the nuts and bolts.
• 10081880Aug 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10083182Aug 8, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician abut vehicles with a malfunction indicator lamp on with low miles. Technician will find diagnostic trouble code p05ce stored. Technician should use a scan tool to clear the diagnostic trouble code and take the vehicle for a test drive to ensure the code does not reset. If the diagnostic trouble code doers not reset release the vehicle.
• 10082454Aug 8, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealer that the diagnostics for proactive alerts are now published in service information and that the labor operations for each proactive alert will also transition into the labor time guide.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082408Aug 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both the front drive shaft and seal for vehicles with the condition of a fluid/transmission fluid leak from left front drive shaft.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10108612Jul 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the normal operation of the instrument panel automatic display brightness when the vehicle leaves a dark area.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10108601Jul 1, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on when installing an acessory fog lamp kit, there is an additional foglight harness that is needed to complete the installation.
• 10100802Jul 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both the front drive shaft and seal for vehicles with the condition of a fluid/transmission fluid leak from left front drive shaft.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10080901Jun 21, 2016Other or unknown, Brakes. 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…
• 10094782Jun 17, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fuse for a condition of loss of power steering assist and/or service power steering message displayed.
• 10089253Jun 17, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10094773Jun 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to install retainers to the carpet to correct a condition of the carpet pulling loose from under driver side body hinge pillar trim panel .
• 10089258Jun 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying 2 way tape and splash guards to correct a condition of dust intrusion into the passenger compartment.
• 10094598Jun 15, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying seam sealer to the outer floor panels to correct a concern regarding a wet floor or carpet.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10089201Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on using gm service policies and procedure manual that represent key gm requirements for service operations.
• 10080685Jun 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a resonance type vibration occurs between 40 to 60 mph. In most cases the engine must be under a slight load such as a/c compressor engagement, light throttle, and in 6th gear torque converter clutch applied. Technician will relax the engine and transmission mounts, then the…
• 10089260Jun 7, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding that the floor filler trim panel will no longer be standard equipment.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.

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