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.

• 10125140Nov 30, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostics to assist the dealer technician with diagnosing and repairing trouble code P2097.
• 10140352Nov 28, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative.
• 10140340Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ECU and reprograming the HMI software update, if the wiring or ECU are not the cause.
• 10139145Nov 28, 2017Engine cooling. This Technical bulletin provides information for installing clips to the exhaust and cradle hanger due to the insulator coming off to correct a rattle type noise.
• 10139116Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the technician when looking up the P/N for the 3.5 mm audio jack for the USB, to make sure and enter the VIN# to ensure the correct part is being ordered.
• 10140349Nov 27, 2017Suspension, Equipment. This engineering information bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Vehicle Vibration when Driving on Smooth Roads at Speeds Between 64-113 km/h (40-70 mph).
• 10139085Nov 27, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
• 10125134Nov 24, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information was created to communicate a software issue not allowing the HVAC to turn on when the vehicle is remote started. It functions correctly when started regularly. Engineering will release a calibration to fix this in the future.
• 10139095Nov 22, 2017Equipment. This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.
• 10139089Nov 22, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine drivability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
• 10140351Nov 20, 2017Air 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.
• 10125127Nov 20, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10139154Nov 17, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on repairing a possible bad connection at the X404 connector.
• 10139118Nov 17, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
• 10139108Nov 17, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information for assisting the customer in setting the position for the memory mirror and the reverse tilt
• 10139107Nov 17, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the cluster to correct a condition of Intermittent Blank/Missing Driver Information Center Info Pages Upon Start Up due to a software abnormality.
• 10139090Nov 17, 2017Engine, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
• 10125121Nov 17, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician, that they may be working on a concern of a Service Driver Assist System Message with B172E stored in history Do not replace any parts. Engineering is aware of the issue and a new control module is in development and will be available Q1 2018.
• 10135154Nov 16, 2017Engine cooling. 17337 01 - Product Emission. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor.
• 10125115Nov 14, 2017Equipment, Electrical 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…
• 10139115Nov 8, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin advises what should be used to charge or maintain the battery when towing a vehicle.
• 10139121Nov 7, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front and rear fascia paint mismatch specific to Color Sandy Ridge Metallic.
• 10125106Nov 7, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10139134Nov 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace an affected belt molding that may not fit correctly due to being produced the wrong size with the newly designed part.
• 10191039Nov 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly…
• 10191038Nov 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly…
• 10135133Nov 1, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. 17337 - Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor. Additionally, a subset of these vehicles, certain vehicles, may in rare instances exhibit a condition in which the engine surges up to 2,800 RPM…
• 10125096Nov 1, 2017Engine. 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.
• 10123287Oct 30, 2017Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that there is a condition on some 2018 Chevrolet Equinox where thefuel gauge does not read full after tank is filled and advises engineering is working on a field fix.
• 10134637Oct 27, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10134580Oct 26, 2017Engine cooling, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a flutter or thump noise from rear of vehicle.
• 10134594Oct 25, 2017Equipment, Engine. This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
• 10134621Oct 24, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10123280Oct 24, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when theForward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10123277Oct 24, 2017Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that there is a condition on some 2018 Chevrolet Equinox where thefuel gauge does not read full after tank is filled and advises engineering is working on a field fix.
• 10134618Oct 23, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
• 10123271Oct 20, 2017Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer. If an engine oil leak has been isolated to the front crankshaft seal, check for misfires low engine compression and/or cylinder leakage readings. These issues could cause excessive positive crankcase pressure leading to engine oil leaks.
• 10134573Oct 19, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advised the technician not to do anything about the DTC set.
• 10134615Oct 18, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition caused by exhaust soot blowing by the VGT pivot seal.
• 10134572Oct 18, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the RCDLR for vehicles with multiple concerns regarding the door remote controls and TPM sensors due to an internal concern within the RCDLR.
• 10134612Oct 17, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
• 10123262Oct 17, 2017Fuel system, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates an issue inside the fuel tank where the fuel vent hose may be disconnected from the fuel pump module assembly and recommended repair procedures.
• 10123256Oct 16, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has a part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module. The dealer technician is advised to call the GM Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10123252Oct 13, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10123249Oct 13, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a correction to the dinghy towing procedure currently published in the vehicle Owners Manual.Engineering is working on a permanent solution to this concern.
• 10123244Oct 13, 2017Lane departure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to thetechnician 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 the…
• 10134606Oct 12, 2017Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Interior Coolant Leak at the Heater Core Inlet/Outlet Tubes.
• 10123243Oct 12, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician, that they may be working on a concern of a Service Driver Assist System Message with B172E stored in history Do not replace any parts. Engineering is aware of the issue and a new control module is in development and will be available Q1 2019.
• 10134609Oct 11, 2017Brakes. This Technical bulletin provides information for rear brake pad replacement to correct a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold.
• 10134593Oct 11, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.

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