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.

• 10158881Mar 11, 2019Electrical system, Engine. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on a 3 second long crank time before the engine starts after the vehicle has been sitting at least 20 minutes.
• 10158865Mar 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10158814Mar 11, 2019Transmission 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.
• 10156916Mar 8, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10158858Mar 7, 2019Fuel system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10156905Mar 4, 2019Engine, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster)…
• 10158838Mar 1, 2019Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal engine operating condition for faster emission warm up time.
• 10154638Feb 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10155073Feb 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
• 10154539Feb 25, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains a normal characteristic of a trans shift when cold temps are present.
• 10155088Feb 20, 2019Engine cooling. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
• 10154538Feb 19, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10154308Feb 19, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10154306Feb 19, 2019Engine 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.
• 10154299Feb 18, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10155068Feb 15, 2019Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10154641Feb 15, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10158772Feb 14, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10158160Feb 14, 2019Electrical system, Fuel system, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10156896Feb 14, 2019Engine cooling, Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10155584Feb 14, 2019Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10155074Feb 13, 2019Engine. This Bulletin Provides Information for Repairing Engine Front Cover Oil Leak, Sealing Surface Preparation and Applying RTV Sealant.
• 10154631Feb 13, 2019Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the MIL and diagnose additional DTCs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.
• 10154292Feb 11, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates that a Engine Control Module (ECM) service update calibration for P034A, P0421, P050F, P059F, P111E, P11DC, P122D, P1488, P220B, P22FE, P2457, P2463, P2BAA.
• 10155090Feb 8, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of Engine Running Rough and/or Check EngineLight Illuminated, DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 Set.
• 10155072Feb 8, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message On and Off.
• 10155071Feb 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
• 10154653Feb 8, 2019Equipment. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field for an MIL Lamp On, DTC P0403 Set.
• 10154290Feb 8, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10158774Feb 7, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM to correct a false code that may set.
• 10158162Feb 7, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM to correct a false code that may set.
• 10156898Feb 7, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM to correct a false code that may set.
• 10155586Feb 7, 2019Electrical system, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM to correct a false code that may set.
• 10155070Feb 5, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10154540Feb 5, 2019Lane departure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the Front Seat Lane Departure Warning Actuator if the B172E is set in the seat control module.
• 10155067Feb 4, 2019Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
• 10154265Feb 4, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine shut down is a design characteristic and no repairs should be attempted.
• 10154628Jan 31, 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).
• 10154625Jan 31, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10154620Jan 29, 2019Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a ticking or popping noise at roof rail assist handle(s).
• 10155065Jan 24, 2019Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information to check the shutters through the grille opening of the vehicle. If snow and/or ice is present on the active grille air shutters, take pictures and submit through the Field Reporting Process.
• 10154626Jan 24, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10155051Jan 23, 2019Wheels. This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10155028Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for front lower control arm bushing replacement to correct a creak type sound while driving over bumps.
• 10154629Jan 18, 2019Electrical system. This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10155006Jan 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the sunroof inoperative after cycling, and/or the sunroof window function is slow.
• 10154627Jan 14, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10155059Jan 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Click or Tick Noise from Rear of Vehicle at Low Speeds When AWD is Engaged.
• 10155032Jan 3, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides to the technician the correct parts and the labor operation number in conjunction with the repair.
• 10155010Dec 21, 2018Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).

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