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.

• 10137640May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10137635May 10, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10137649May 4, 2017Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
• 10137602May 4, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137634May 2, 2017Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin explains the need to change the oil used in the LFV, LE2 engines, to a dexos 1 full synthetic to avoid piston damage.
• 10137603May 2, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10114043Apr 27, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis.
• 10113978Apr 26, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10114024Apr 20, 2017Wheels. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to trim the front wheelhouse liners to correct a condition of a chirp noise due to the liners coming into contact with each other.
• 10114027Apr 19, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Non-Design Intent Wheel Lock Nuts and Lug Nuts.
• 10113982Apr 19, 2017Vehicle speed control. This bulletin provides information for customers that may comment on noise or feel of accelerator pedal when depressed This is considered normal operation because there is a wide open throttle detent switch that provides feedback when full accelerator travel is reached
• 10113993Apr 18, 2017Equipment. this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
• 10114008Apr 10, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an interior boom noise heard while driving low speeds in high gear.
• 10113977Apr 10, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10113976Apr 6, 2017Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10126036Mar 30, 2017Brakes. 17146 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine (RPO LYX), may have a misrouted power brake booster vacuum pipe that could abrade due to the contact with the steel brake lines over time. Dealers are to inspect the power brake booster vacuum pipe for contact with the brake lines, and if necessary, re-route the vacuum pipe as required.
• 10126035Mar 30, 2017Brakes. 17145 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine (RPO LYX), may have a misrouted power brake booster vacuum pipe that could abrade due to the contact with the power transfer unit (PTU) vent hose over time. Dealers are to inspect the PTU vent hose, and if necessary, re-route as required.
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10126033Mar 29, 2017Brakes. 17146 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine (RPO LYX), may have a misrouted power brake booster vacuum pipe that could abrade due to the contact with the steel brake lines over time. Dealers are to inspect the power brake booster vacuum pipe for contact with the brake lines, and if necessary, re-route the vacuum pipe as required.
• 10126032Mar 29, 2017Engine cooling. 17145 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine (RPO LYX), may have a misrouted power brake booster vacuum pipe that could abrade due to the contact with the power transfer unit (PTU) vent hose over time. Dealers are to inspect the PTU vent hose, and if necessary, re-route as required.
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10138025Mar 13, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10138054Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen…
• 10138053Mar 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10138014Mar 7, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
• 10116589Feb 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
• 10113455Feb 27, 2017Equipment. 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 that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest…
• 10116605Feb 21, 2017Transmission 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.
• 10116585Feb 16, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.
• 10116584Feb 13, 2017Equipment. 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 (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.
• 10113417Feb 13, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicationends thewireless charging module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113403Feb 7, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest…
• 10113395Feb 3, 2017Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 1.5L (RPO LYX) Engine exchange program will be in effect for the first six months of vehicle production through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10116567Jan 26, 2017Equipment. This New Model Feature Informational Bulletin provides General Information, Training Courses Information, Special Tools Information and other Topics to help the Service and Sales Personnel become familiar with the features of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
• 10116540Jan 26, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.
• 10116537Jan 19, 2017Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface wheel bead seats. for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat)
• 10082457Aug 9, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information to pdi technicians to look for a missing fastener location on both sides of the rear tire front air deflector and to install 2 bolts from a supplied kit.

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