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.

• 10140298Aug 30, 2017Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10137747Aug 29, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when scanning a vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, may find a temporary loss of Human Machine Interface communication with Global Diagnostic System 2. Technician should not replace the Human Machine Interface for this concern, power cycling of the Human Machine Interface fuse should restore communication.
• 10137742Aug 28, 2017Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 1.6L Diesel Engine (RPO LH7) has been placed on Engine Exchange program. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10140398Aug 24, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add lubricant to the armrest hinge springs if making noise.
• 10140406Aug 23, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10140393Aug 22, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering gear if the electrical connector terminals are bent.
• 10140295Aug 22, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
• 10137733Aug 22, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10137732Aug 22, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is investigating a software anomaly causing false DTC's in the All Wheel Drive System.
• 10140391Aug 21, 2017Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a flutter or boom noise from rear of vehicle.
• 10137727Aug 21, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10140388Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform a RDCCM update to correct a possible clunking noise from the tcase or rear axle clutches.
• 10137722Aug 16, 2017Equipment. The PI was created to advise of an engineering investigation for a concern of unable to connect toOnStar Virtual Advisor when selecting "New Destination" in the OnStar menu.
• 10137717Aug 11, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the engine exchange program on vehicles equipped with engine Regular Production Option Code LYXhas ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts process or Product Quality Center process for required dealers.
• 10140374Aug 9, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the service parts identification (SPID) label replacement.
• 10137705Aug 9, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10140296Aug 7, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10137703Aug 4, 2017Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the potential for a flashing MIL and DTC p0300 to occur in areas of high amounts of rain fall or humidity. This is due to the moisture that can accumulate in the charge air cooler from the rapid cooling of the internal air and be ingested into the engine.
• 10140297Aug 2, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.
• 10137697Aug 2, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when scanning a vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, may find a temporary loss of Human Machine Interface communication with Global Diagnostic System 2. Technician should not replace the Human Machine Interface for this concern, power cycling of the Human Machine Interface fuse should restore communication.
• 10156968Jul 31, 2017Brakes, Equipment. 17266 - Service Update. The brake booster vacuum pipe may become abraded due to heater hose misrouting creating an eventual vacuum leak. Dealers will Inspect for heater hose misrouting, brake vacuum pipe wear, and re-route heater hose if necessary, replacing worn components.
• 10126081Jul 31, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10114097Jul 31, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the need to replace the heater hose clamps anytime the heater hoses are serviced.
• 10114096Jul 31, 2017Electrical 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 provides instructions for reseating the fuel pump/sender module assembly to correct this condition
• 10126115Jul 25, 2017Engine cooling. 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.
• 10126113Jul 25, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.
• 10126065Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10126111Jul 24, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of SPS that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
• 10114088Jul 24, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10126085Jul 21, 2017Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on addressing a customer concern of the appearance of a liftgate actuator leak.
• 10126084Jul 21, 2017Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the ECM to correct the lack of engine power or Stall During Deceleration or Idle.
• 10126102Jul 17, 2017Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of power liftgate stops when opening and/or will not close from open position, technicians may find DTC B153E or B396A set.
• 10126100Jul 17, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on mcgard wheel locks and if the key ever fractures that they will replace it via the website provided.
• 10114080Jul 17, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a potential wiring harness issue behind the rear seat that may cause and SIR MIL , Rear Drive issue or an open fuse.
• 10114074Jul 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10114061Jul 5, 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".
• 10114059Jul 5, 2017Equipment. This preliminary information was created to explain a body noise concern from the rear of the vehicle while driving and that engineering in investigating a service fix.
• 10114058Jul 5, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is investigating a concern on some 2018 Chevrolet Equinox where thefuel gauge does not read full after tank is filled.
• 10158896Jun 23, 2017Equipment. 17255 - Service Update. Certain vehicles, equipped with front license plate mounting package, were shipped to dealers without the bracket package necessary to mount a license plate on the front of the vehicle. Dealers will install the front license plate mounting bracket.
• 10118274Jun 19, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10118256Jun 12, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System.
• 10158887Jun 7, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. 17225 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine (RPO LYX) may experience an oil or coolant leak which could lead to engine damage. Dealers are to perform an oil leak test and a visual coolant leak test.
• 10137695May 23, 2017Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Interior Coolant Leak at the Heater Core Inlet/Outlet Tubes.
• 10137665May 23, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10137607May 23, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10137600May 22, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10137680May 19, 2017Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
• 10137601May 17, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
• 10137605May 15, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10137656May 11, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the IP compartment and add dielectric grease to the hinges.

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