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.

• 10137558Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137554Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10137573Apr 6, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the shutter harness if corrosion is found in the electrical connection.
• 10137560Apr 6, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137537Apr 4, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10137557Apr 3, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
• 10139298Mar 29, 2018Steering. 18087 - Service Update. Certain Chevrolet Equinox vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine (RPO LTG) or 1.5L engine (RPO LYX), may have the front cradle brace missing. Customers may experience a lack of steering response and precision with the front cradle brace missing. Replace missing front cradle brace.
• 10139297Mar 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Engine cooling. 17337 - Product Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon; 2017 model year Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana; 2017-2018 model year Chevrolet Colorado, Cruze, Silverado HD, GMC Canyon, Sierra HD and 2018 model year Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine.
• 10137418Mar 29, 2018Equipment. This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Speaker Rattle, Speaker Crackle, Poor Sound Quality, Speaker Pop, or Speaker Distortion.
• 10137425Mar 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the oil level sensor and reposition the front cradle brace to correct a condition of Low Oil Level Indicator Illuminated due to the engine shifting and making the sensor contact the brace.
• 10137383Mar 28, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10137386Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10137202Mar 27, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10137381Mar 26, 2018Tires. 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.
• 10137198Mar 26, 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.
• 10137196Mar 22, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 may be restricted as root cause for themay 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.
• 10137194Mar 22, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10137388Mar 20, 2018Electrical system, Air bags. This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Driver Side Seat Air Bag Light On DTC codes B0014, B001A, B001E.
• 10137380Mar 16, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
• 10137307Mar 13, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to install an oil heater on the oil pan and how to route/mount the wiring harness.
• 10137183Mar 13, 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.
• 10137385Mar 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
• 10137301Mar 8, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
• 10137294Mar 8, 2018Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing high pitched whistle, wind noise coming from the roof of the vehicle.
• 10137382Mar 7, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137300Mar 5, 2018Electrical system. This Technical bulletin provides information on updated software for the side object sensor module to address a Service Side Detection Message in DIC and DTC U0155.
• 10137297Mar 1, 2018Wheels, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10137375Feb 28, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
• 10137292Feb 28, 2018Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the brake booster if the build date of the booster falls within a certain date due to the booster causing a Clunk Noise When Applying Brakes.
• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines 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.
• 10137363Feb 22, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Body and structure. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Front Door Window Switch Inoperative.
• 10129894Feb 20, 2018Vehicle speed control, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 may be restricted as root cause for themay 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.
• 10129893Feb 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that no repairs should be attempted for an intermittent DTC P2731 at this time.
• 10137361Feb 19, 2018Engine, Equipment. 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
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137360Feb 14, 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.
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10137320Feb 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains a normal characteristic of a trans shift when cold temps are present.
• 10129885Feb 12, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10129876Feb 9, 2018Equipment. This preliminary information was created to express that engineering is investigating the issue of a service engine soon lamp on and a code P050F low vacuum code storing.
• 10137376Feb 8, 2018Brakes. This Technical bulletin provides information for rear brake pad replacement to correct a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold.
• 10137325Feb 7, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the HVAC module to correct a condition of HVAC Inoperative during Remote Start Event with Accessory Remote Start Kit due to a calibration concern.
• 10129862Feb 6, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10129857Feb 5, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10137341Feb 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10137319Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides a reminder to the Service Personnel to refer to Investigate Vehicle History in Global Warranty Management for Campaign 17337 and verify that it has been performed on the vehicle. If it has been performed Clear DTC and return to service.
• 10135158Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. 18028 - Service Update. The shift cable conduit end fitting may have become detached from the transmission bracket during the assembly process which can result in a mismatch between the shifter and transmission. Inspect and confirm that the cable end fitting is fully assembled to the bracket; reinstall and readjust the cable as necessary.
• 10139283Jan 31, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139279Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.

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