2018 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,338 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10174265Mar 2, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to have the valve body spacer plate replacement and transmission control module reprogramming with the latest software.
• 10173416Feb 28, 2020Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 10173393Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10172817Feb 28, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
• 10172775Feb 28, 2020Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat slight rocking movement while shifting weight from seat, during hard stops, and/or when driving over rough road surface.
• 10172341Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10173415Feb 27, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Tires, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10172781Feb 21, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC P0300 and/or P0299/P2227.
• 10172774Feb 20, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an interior boom noise heard while driving low speeds in high gear.
• 10172328Feb 20, 2020Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to utilizing crankcase pressure testing to aid in engine oil leak diagnostics. The technician is directed to perform the testing and to check related components based on the results.
• 10173418Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only).
• 10173417Feb 14, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
• 10172773Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10172657Feb 12, 2020Engine, Fuel system, Electrical system. Emission - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emissions recall involving certain 2018-2019 model year diesel engine vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) in these vehicles may not adequately diagnose or illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine Light) when frequent regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) occurs. Dealers are to program the engine control module (ECM) with…
• 10172784Feb 7, 2020Equipment, Engine. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10172305Feb 4, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10172782Feb 3, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10171897Jan 31, 2020Electronic stability control, Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Calibration for Service ESC and/or Service Park Brake Messages.
• 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10171891Jan 30, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add flocking to tape the radiator mount sleeves to reduce the knocking noise caused by the excessive movement.
• 10172294Jan 29, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10172293Jan 27, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
• 10171306Jan 27, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the need to replace the heater hose clamps anytime the heater hoses are serviced.
• 10172283Jan 23, 2020Engine. This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct a condition of Runs Rough Cold or Stall Condition Upon Cold Start and/or DTC U18A2 Set (North America Only).
• 10171875Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
• 10171302Jan 23, 2020Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10172285Jan 21, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
• 10171890Jan 21, 2020Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on tires are not meeting tread depth expectations, or wearing out (reaching 2/32)) too quickly.
• 10171888Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10171280Jan 14, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10171270Jan 13, 2020Steering, Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from…
• 10171262Jan 9, 2020Brakes. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
• 10171260Jan 8, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates a possible BCM concern if DTC P0747 sets during engine cranking when the transmission is in park.
• 10171878Jan 2, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10170484Dec 19, 2019Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from…
• 10170481Dec 19, 2019Engine cooling. This preliminary information discusses a potential odor issue from the HVAC case and a temporary resolution.
• 10170702Dec 18, 2019Exterior lighting. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC P0300 and/or P0299/P2227.
• 10170700Dec 16, 2019Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Technical bulletin provides information for rear brake pad replacement to correct a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold.
• 10170498Dec 12, 2019Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10170428Dec 11, 2019Brakes. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
• 10170707Dec 10, 2019Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel pump and fuel feed front pipe if found the cause of the customers concern.
• 10169316Nov 27, 2019Brakes, Electronic stability control. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Calibration for Service ESC and/or Service Park Brake Messages.
• 10169357Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
• 10169355Nov 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10169310Nov 22, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the IPC to correct a condition of Speedometer and/or Tachometer Needle May Be Incorrect by Up to 6 Degrees due to a calibration concern.
• 10169267Nov 22, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Start/Stop Performance, Hesitation From a Stop, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0132 and/or P0138 Set.
• 10168978Nov 22, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10169264Nov 21, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the left front half shaft with the PN# listed below which has a dampener to correct this issue.
• 10169318Nov 19, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for a squeak and/or creak type noise heard when applying the brake and/or cycling the pedal while in park.

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