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.

• 10145170Aug 7, 2018Engine cooling. 18239 - Emissions Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2018 model year vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may…
• 10144426Aug 3, 2018Equipment. This preliminary information is regarding a potential for a noise concern when using the HVAC. Engineering is aware and is investigating this concern.
• 10145168Aug 2, 2018Steering. 18245 - Service Update - A 250-millisecond power steering instability occurs as soon as APA (Advanced Park Assist) begins turning the steering wheel into a parking spot. If steering wheel shudder occurs, APA aborts the procedure. Reprogramming of PSCM (Power Steering Control Module).
• 10143785Jul 30, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel…
• 10143779Jul 25, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code P015B or a reduced engine power message with Diagnostic Trouble Code P1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged O-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.
• 10143763Jul 12, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the ECM part numbers 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10143762Jul 12, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
• 10143758Jul 9, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
• 10143755Jul 3, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary information explains a potential issue engineering is investigating into water intrusion into the door passthrough connector and effecting door functions.
• 10143752Jul 3, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10143452Jun 21, 2018Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates a potential issue where the brake pedal may be soft or spongy feeling caused by air trapped in the hydraulic brake system.Engineering is investigating thisconcern.
• 10143449Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10143742Jun 19, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. 18209 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L diesel engine (RPO LH7), may have been built with an improper alignment of the clamp/gasket assembly connecting the turbocharger to the catalytic converter. This condition may cause a diesel exhaust leak and/or smoke from the underhood area of the vehicle. In addition, a check engine indicator may set with diagnostic trouble code P0421.
• 10143448Jun 19, 2018Engine cooling, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination.
• 10143447Jun 18, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel…
• 10143444Jun 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has ended the part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module.
• 10143443Jun 14, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10143431Jun 12, 2018Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates a potential issue where there may be a squeak or creak noise from the brake pedal when applied. Engineering is investigating.
• 10143429Jun 11, 2018Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10143427Jun 8, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10143422Jun 1, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates that acustomer may complain of the Driver Information Center(DIC) intermittently flickering or going blank. It may be noted that this only seems to occur when playing songs via IHeart or Pandora. This may be caused by a software concern in the Instrument panel Cluster(IPC). The dealer is instructed that engineering is working on a resolution to this concern and when it is…
• 10141371May 23, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10143686May 15, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Lane departure. 18158 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Service Side Detection (SSD) message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. This message is displayed in the DIC and does not reset until the vehicle has gone through an ignition sleep cycle. When the SSD message is displayed, the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is not functional. Dealers are to update the side blind…
• 10143414May 15, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. 18158 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Service Side Detection (SSD) message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. This message is displayed in the DIC and does not reset until the vehicle has gone through an ignition sleep cycle. When the SSD message is displayed, the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is not functional. Dealers are to update the side blind…
• 10141356May 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 may be restricted as root cause for the may not go above 30 mph, may be stuck in 2nd gear, will not upshift, MIL is on, and/or DTC P2821 concern, to replace the plate as necessary.
• 10141355May 15, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates that acustomer may complain of the Driver Information Center(DIC) intermittently flickering or going blank. It may be noted that this only seems to occur when playing songs via IHeart or Pandora. This may be caused by a software concern in the Instrument panel Cluster(IPC). The dealer is instructed that engineering is working on a resolution to this concern and when it is…
• 10141354May 15, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tesnioner gasket being improperly installed or mis-positioned after major engine repairs causing a low engine oil pressure and dtc p06DE.
• 10141351May 11, 2018Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10137531Apr 30, 2018Electrical system. This preliminary information explains a possibility that the sunroof could become inoperative because the module lost memory and that engineering is evaluating the concern.
• 10137599Apr 27, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137598Apr 26, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HMI module to correct a condition of Radio Control (ICS) Display Does Not Remain Off at Times after it Has Been Turned Off in the Radio Settings Menu due to a software concern.
• 10137595Apr 26, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test the radios receiver if certain XM channels cut out (mutes) depending on location of the vehicle.
• 10137559Apr 25, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
• 10137567Apr 24, 2018Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P059F Set.
• 10137566Apr 24, 2018Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P059F Set.
• 10137482Apr 23, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform diagnostics on the codes set and if no problem is found, to replace either the input or output speed sensor.
• 10137590Apr 20, 2018Body and structure, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealership personal and technicians when replacing the body control module (BCM), that a 2nd design BCM is NOT interchangeable with the 1st design BCM.
• 10137556Apr 20, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
• 10137589Apr 19, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
• 10137588Apr 19, 2018Equipment. This Bulletin provides starting point information to diagnose DTC P206B.
• 10137587Apr 19, 2018Brakes. This informational bulletin provides a alternate way of installing a brake controller if the customer request one.
• 10137586Apr 18, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to have the valve body spacer plate replacement and transmission control module reprogramming with the latest software.
• 10137585Apr 18, 2018Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the exhaust clamp to correct a condition of Exhaust Smell in Cabin and/or DTC P0421 Set due to a miss installed clamp.
• 10137608Apr 17, 2018Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Charge Air Cooler Ice Blockage with Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated and DTC P0299 Set After Completing Bulletin 18-NA-020
• 10137485Apr 16, 2018Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to disengage the jammed parts and release the gears for proper function caused by the mechanical of the height adjustment being jammed, not broken creating a condition of difficult to adjust the seat height and/or seat stuck mostly in lowest position.
• 10137483Apr 16, 2018Seats. 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.
• 10137562Apr 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
• 10137501Apr 13, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 1.6L Diesel Engine (RPO LH7) engine exchange program has ended.
• 10137546Apr 10, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for front wheel drive shaft replacement due to the shafts at assemble being short.
• 10137495Apr 10, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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